JP6762921B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in the pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, various lottery is performed like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a lottery for determining a variation pattern in which a variation time of a symbol variation game is defined, a lottery for determining a type of jackpot, and the like are performed. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a big hit is drawn by lottery, and the probability of winning a big hit in the lottery may differ depending on the gaming state. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a small hit is drawn by lottery, and when a small hit is obtained, a small hit game is generated.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-97881

Today, it is desired to improve the interest of game machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit, the game machine for solving the above problem is a game including the first game state and the second game state in the game machine in which the big hit game is generated after the end of the symbol variation game. When the game state control means for controlling the state and the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided and the end condition is satisfied after being controlled by the second game state, the second game state ends. The end condition is a first end condition that is established when the number of times that a part of the results of the lottery by the lottery means, excluding the big hit, is a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times. There is a second end condition that is established when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times, and the predetermined number of times is two or more times and the specific number of times is specified. When the number of times is equal to or less than the number of times and the first end condition and the second end condition are controlled to the second game state as the target of the end condition, the effect executing means uses the first end condition. In addition to the notification effect regarding the second end condition, the notification effect regarding the first end condition is executed, and in the notification effect regarding the first end condition, the result of the lottery by the lottery means is obtained after being controlled to the second game state. number of times a particular result, and, at least one of the notification of the remaining number of up to the number of times the second after being controlled to the playing state of drawing by the drawing unit result becomes the specified result reaches the predetermined number of times In the notification effect regarding the second end condition, the number of variable games executed after being controlled to the second game state, and the symbol variation game executed after being controlled to the second game state. At least one of the remaining number of symbol variation games until the number of times reaches the specific number of times is notified, and among the results of the lottery by the lottery means, a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include misses and small hits. If the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit, a small hit game is generated after the end of the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game. , And the second symbol variation game can be executed even during the execution of the first symbol variation game, and the first symbol can be executed even during the execution of the second symbol variation game. It is configured to be able to execute a variable game, and the gaming state includes a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state, and is controlled by the second gaming state. The lottery means When the second symbol variation game is executed when the result of the lottery by is a small hit, the variation time of the second symbol variation game is controlled to the first gaming state, and the lottery When the result of the lottery by the means is a small hit, it is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second symbol fluctuation game when the second symbol fluctuation game is executed, and it is controlled to the third game state. When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit and the second symbol variation game is executed, the variation time of the second symbol variation game is controlled to the first gaming state. When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit, it is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second symbol fluctuation game when the second symbol fluctuation game is executed, and is controlled to the second gaming state. If the second end condition is not satisfied and the first end condition is satisfied and the second game state ends, the third game state is controlled after the end of the second game state. When the first end condition is not satisfied and the second end condition is satisfied and the second game state ends while the second game state is controlled, the second game state After the end, the game is controlled to the first game state, and when the game is controlled to the second game state, the first end condition is satisfied and the second end condition is satisfied to end the second game state. In this case, the gist is that the game is controlled to the third game state after the end of the second game state .

Game game machine for solving the above-mentioned problems, if the drawing by the drawing unit result is big hit, including after the end of the symbol variation game, the gaming machine jackpot gaming is caused, the first game condition and the second game condition When the game state control means for controlling the state and the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided and the end condition is satisfied after being controlled by the second game state, the second game state ends. The end condition is a first end condition that is established when the number of times that a part of the results of the lottery by the lottery means, excluding the big hit, is a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times. There is a second end condition that is established when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times, and among the results of the lottery by the lottery means , there are a plurality of types of results excluding the jackpot. , Missing, and small hit, the specific result is a miss, the predetermined number of times is two or more times, and the number of times is less than or equal to the specified number of times, and the first end When the condition and the second end condition are subject to the end condition and the second game state is controlled, the second game state ends when the number of small hits reaches the predetermined number of times. The first end condition is satisfied and the second game state ends when the number of times of loss reaches the predetermined number of times, and the first end condition and the second end condition are completed. When the condition is controlled as the target of the end condition in the second game state, the effect executing means executes the notification effect regarding the second end condition in addition to the notification effect regarding the first end condition. In the notification effect regarding the first end condition, the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and after being controlled to the second game state. At least one of the remaining number of times until the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific result reaches the predetermined number of times is notified, and in the notification effect regarding the second end condition, the second game state is set. At least the number of variable games executed after being controlled and the number of remaining symbol variable games until the number of symbol variable games executed after being controlled in the second gaming state reaches the specific number of times. The gist is that one is notified .

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. (A) is a diagram showing the type of big hit, and (b) is a diagram showing the type of small hit. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device. The figure which shows an example of the change of a game state and the display content of an effect display device. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the change of the holding ball in 2nd Embodiment. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device in the second embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the change of the game state in 2nd Embodiment, and the display content of the effect display device. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the change of the game state in 3rd Embodiment, and the display content of the effect display device.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 14 is supported by a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as a human voice, sound effects, and music. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 in front view. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the reverse return prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". As described above, the special game (symbol variation game) in the present embodiment includes a first special game (first symbol variation game) and a second special game (second symbol variation game). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game. The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. "Confirmed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and an outlier symbol. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, both the special games of the first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel. In the present embodiment, the execution of the second special game is not started during the execution of the first special game. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the execution of the first special game is not started during the execution of the second special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, a big hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the special game that is the target of the winning. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won, a small hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the special game that is the target of the winning.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c determines the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d indicates the number of times the second special game is held for execution (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and a normal symbol is finally derived. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When a normal outlier symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary winning lottery) is won, the ordinary winning game is generated (granted) after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game and after the end of the ordinary winning ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. ..

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that notifies the firing intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member, and may be provided separately on different members.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first starting port 26, and the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 27, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 27 or can be entered, and the game ball is difficult to enter (or enters the second starting port 27). It is possible to operate in the closed state). The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the following description, the fact that the first variable member 28 is in the open state indicates that the second start port 27 is opened, and that the first variable member 28 is in the closed state is that the second start port 27 is in the closed state. It may be indicated as "closed".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 29. The first prize opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 29. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first large winning opening 29, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. Further, the first large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the first prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the first prize opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is closed. 29 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 31. The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second large winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second large winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second special winning opening 31 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 4). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 32 indicates that the second large winning opening 31 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 32 indicates that the second large winning opening 31 is opened. 31 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 33. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 while waiting for the big hit game to occur, the condition for starting the big hit game is satisfied, and the big hit game is generated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located in the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first general winning opening 34 and the second general winning opening 35 are always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34, and a second that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. It is equipped with two general sensors SE7 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first general winning opening 34 is provided with a series of ball passages for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passages. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are also called ordinary winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 36. In the present embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. The game ball is discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board 20). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second starting port 27 is located in the passage member 37. The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37. The second large winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37. The third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31 is a member constituting the upper surface of the passage member 37. In the game area 21, the passage member 38 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the passage member 38 and the upper surface of the passage member 37 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area 21, the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 form a flow-down passage 39. In the flow passage 39, the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second winning opening 31. In the flow passage 39, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 27 are guided to the second large winning opening 31. If a game ball enters from the entry port 39a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second start opening 27 or the second major winning opening 31, the ball enters from the entry port 39a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 39.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38a on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position where the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 38a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27. Further, the passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position where the third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the flow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the second protrusion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming balls as the routes through which the gaming balls flow down in the gaming area 21. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 36 and an out port 36 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right side region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle 16 to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball to hit the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first start port 26 and the second start port 27, It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port There is a possibility of entering the ball at 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right side region R2a, and the second starting port 27 and the first winning opening 29, There is a possibility of entering the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35. Therefore, there are a first starting port 26 and a first general winning opening 34 on the first path R1, and a second starting opening 27, a first big winning opening 29, and a second big winning on the second path R2. It can be said that there are a mouth 31, a gate 33 and a second general winning mouth 35.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, and the second large winning opening are compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the 31, gate 33, or second general winning opening 35. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening 34 as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Is low. In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game balls, the firing strength at which the game balls are fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 is referred to as the first firing strength, and the game balls are fired at the first firing strength. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game balls, the firing strength at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down on the second path R2 is indicated as the second firing intensity, and launching the game ball at the second firing intensity is "right-handed". May be indicated.

In the right side region R2a, the gate 33 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. In the right region R2a, the first large winning opening 29 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting opening 27, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. In the right side region R2a, the second starting port 27 is arranged on the upstream side of the second winning opening 31.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as game states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery conducted as an internal 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 probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-variable shortened state and a variable shortened state as game states in which at least the second special game has different fluctuation times among the first special game and the second special game. The variable shortening state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or is likely to be shorter) than the non-variable shortened state. Note that "at least the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not mean that the fluctuation time of the second special game is always short, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. In some cases, it may be longer, and it is intended that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the fluctuation shortening state and the non-variation shortening state. ).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-open extension state and an open extension state as game states in which the opening times of the first variable member 28 are different when a normal hit game occurs. The open extension state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer than that in the non-opening extension state when a normal hit game occurs. In the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state. By the way, as a method of making the opening time of the first variable member 28 different when the normal hit game occurs, a method of making the number of times that the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game different, or There are methods such as different opening times when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game.

In addition, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the winning probabilities of the ordinary winning lottery are different may be controllable. For example, a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state can be controlled as a game state, and the normal hit high probability state is a probability of winning a normal hit in a normal hit lottery as compared with a normal hit low probability state. May be in a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured to be controlled to a normal hit high probability state when controlled to the open extension state, and to be controlled to a normal hit low probability state when controlled to the non-open extension state.

Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be controlled as a game state, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. Note that "the fluctuation time of a normal game tends to be short" does not mean that the fluctuation time of a normal game is always short, and that the fluctuation time of a normal game may be short or long. It is intended that the average time of fluctuation time of a normal game is shortened.

In the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the non-open extension state, it is controlled to the non-variable shortened state, and when it is controlled to the open extended state, it is controlled to the variable shortened state. In other words, in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the non-variable shortened state, it is controlled to the non-open extended state, and when it is controlled to the variable shortened state, it is controlled to the open extended state. The gaming states controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include "a non-open extension state, a non-variable shortened state, and a game state controlled by a low probability state", and "a non-open extended state, a non-variable shortened state, and a high". There is a "gaming state controlled by a probability state". The gaming states controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include "a game state controlled in an open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a low probability state" and "a game state controlled in an open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a high probability state". There is a "game state to be played". In the following description, the gaming state controlled to the non-open extension state, the non-variation shortening state, and the low probability state is referred to as a "normal low probability gaming state", and is controlled to the non-open extension state, the non-variation shortening state, and the high probability state. The game state to be played is referred to as a "normal high-probability game state". Further, in the following description, the gaming state controlled to the open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state and the low probability state is referred to as a "specific low probability gaming state", and is controlled to the open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state and the high probability state. The gaming state is referred to as a "specific high-probability gaming state". In the present embodiment, the non-open extension state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the open extension state corresponds to the second gaming state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, a third jackpot symbol, and a fourth jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot, the third jackpot symbol is defined as the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot symbol is defined as the fourth jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is the "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is the "second jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is the "third jackpot game", and the fourth jackpot is The jackpot game based on is called the "fourth jackpot game".

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the first big winning opening 29 is the first open game end condition in which a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter, or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Will be released until is established. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the number of round games (indicated as "the number of rounds" in FIG. 3A) is defined for each jackpot. Specifically, for the first jackpot and the third jackpot, "16 times" is set as the number of round games. Further, in the second big hit and the fourth big hit, "8 times" is set as the number of round games.

For each jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is defined. Specifically, for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, it is stipulated that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes the specified high-probability gaming state. For the third big hit and the fourth big hit, it is stipulated that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes the specific low probability gaming state. In this way, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are defined to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, while the third jackpot and the fourth jackpot have a low probability after the jackpot game ends. It is defined to be controlled by the state. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the high probability state until the next jackpot game occurs (until the next jackpot game).

It is stipulated that the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot are controlled to the open extension state after the jackpot game is completed. In the present embodiment, when the open extension state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, the open extension state is controlled until the end condition of the open extension state is satisfied. That is, when the end condition of the open extension state is satisfied after being controlled to the open extension state, the open extension state ends. The end condition of the open extension state includes a jackpot end condition, a number of times end condition, and a specific end condition.

The jackpot end condition is an end condition that is established when the jackpot game occurs.
The number-of-times end condition is an end condition that is established when a specific number of symbol variation games are executed after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the specific number of times may differ depending on the game state at the time of a big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. That is, in the present embodiment, a specific number of times is set according to the game state at the time of a big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. The number-of-times end condition corresponds to the end-condition that is established when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times.

The specific end condition is an end condition that is established when the number of times that the result of the lottery by the main control CPU 40a is a part of a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit reaches a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, among the lottery results by the main control CPU 40a, a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include a miss and a small hit. The "specific result" in the present embodiment is a "small hit" out of the missed and small hits. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times may differ depending on the game state at the time of a big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. That is, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of times is set according to the game state at the time of a big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. The specific end condition corresponds to an end condition that is established when the number of times that a part of the results of the lottery by the lottery means, excluding the big hit, becomes a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the first big hit, the big hit end condition and the small hit end condition are set as the end conditions of the open extension state regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit (indicated as "the game state at the time of the big hit" in FIG. 3A). Specific termination conditions that are established when the number of hits reaches 12 are defined. In the second big hit, the end condition of the open extension state differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit. Specifically, in the second big hit, the big hit end condition and the small hit are as the end conditions of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state. Specific termination conditions that are established when the number of times of the accident reaches four are defined. Further, in the second big hit, the big hit end condition and the small hit are set as the end conditions of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state. Specific termination conditions that are established when the number of times reaches eight are defined.

In the third big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit, the end condition of the open extension state is the big hit end condition and the number of times end condition that is established when 100 special games are executed. , The specific end condition that is established when the number of small hits reaches 12 times is defined. In the fourth big hit, the end condition of the open extension state differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit. Specifically, in the fourth jackpot, the jackpot end condition and 50 times of the jackpot end condition and the end condition of the open extension state when the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the normal low probability gaming state or the normal high probability gaming state. The number-of-times end condition that is established when the special game is executed and the specific end-condition that is established when the number of small hits reaches four are defined. Further, in the fourth big hit, the big hit end condition and 100 special games are set as the end conditions of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state. A specific end condition that is established when the number of small hits reaches eight times and a specific end condition that is established when the number of small hits is reached are defined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when at least one of the game state at the time of a big hit and the type of the big hit is different, the predetermined number of times may be different. That is, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of times is set according to the game state at the time of a big hit and at least one of the types of big hits.

It is stipulated that the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot are controlled to a variable shortened state after the jackpot game is completed. In the present embodiment, when the open extension state is controlled, the fluctuation shortening state is controlled. Therefore, it can be said that the end condition of the variation shortening state in the present embodiment is the same as the end condition of the open extension state.

In the present embodiment, after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, it is controlled to the specific high probability game state. Then, when the specific high-probability game state is controlled, if the specific end condition is satisfied, the normal high-probability game state is controlled. In this way, if the end condition of the open extension state is satisfied while being controlled to the specific high probability game state, the specific high probability game state ends, so the end condition of the open extension state is the specific high probability game. It can be said to be the end condition of the state. Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of the third big hit game and after the end of the fourth big hit game, it is controlled to the specific low probability game state. Then, when the specific low probability game state is controlled, if the specific end condition is satisfied, the normal low probability game state is controlled. In this way, if the end condition of the open extension state is satisfied while being controlled to the specific low probability game state, the specific low probability game state ends, so the end condition of the open extension state is the specific low probability game. It can be said to be the end condition of the state.

Next, the small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of small hit symbols are classified into a first small hit symbol and a second small hit symbol. Each type of small hit is defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. Specifically, the first small hit symbol is defined as the first small hit, and the second small hit symbol is defined as the second small hit.

In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 31. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode determined for each type of small hit. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the first small hit is defined as an opening mode in which the second large winning opening 31 is opened for 1.8 seconds. Further, for the second small hit, an opening mode is defined in which the second big winning opening 31 is opened for 0.6 seconds, then closed for 0.5 seconds, and then the second big winning opening 31 is opened for 1.2 seconds. ing. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time when it is easy to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 31.

In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. There is a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a directing game). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. The production pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The production game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the effect symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the effect symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" is indicated as the "left symbol", the "second column" is indicated as the "middle column", and the "second symbol" is indicated. The "middle symbol" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is indicated as the "right symbol". In the present embodiment, as a general rule, in each column, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during the execution of the special symbol variation game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [112] or [426] in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. Further, when the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" or [426] in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. Incidentally, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is partially or wholly in common with the outlier symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to a small hit symbol combination and a non-small hit symbol combination is derived in the production game, it is difficult to identify from the production symbol whether it is a small hit or a non-small hit symbol combination. On the other hand, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the outlier symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to easily identify from the effect symbol whether it is a small hit or a miss. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stop display, such as "sway fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column) ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. For example, the reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed after the start of the normal reach production. Then, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect is performed during the execution of the special game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can identify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is the effect content of finally deriving the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol through the reach effect. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the effect content in which the small hit symbol is finally derived by the effect symbol without going through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. It should be noted that the small hit variation pattern may include a variation pattern associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is associated with the effect content of finally deriving the out-of-order symbol combination through the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-reach symbol by the effect symbol without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-line symbol combination through the reach effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a is a random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7 are connected to the main board 40. .. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit. The first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the lottery table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate a random number at each predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). ). When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the first hold determination). If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game. 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. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like.

Further, after storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a has the second start port based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the 27 (hereinafter referred to as the second input determination). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Judgment (hereinafter referred to as the second hold judgment). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, and stores the random number information. The special symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that 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 is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the execution of the special game can be suspended.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in a hit game (big hit game, small hit game) and is not in a special game, while it is negative when it is in a hit game or in a special game. judge. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, it is not in the hit game (big hit game, small hit game), and even if it is not in the special game. , Negative judgment in execution judgment. If the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, 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 a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. The main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in a high probability state so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in a low probability state. Further, the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol start processing, if a big hit is won, it becomes a "big hit", and if it is not won, it becomes a "missing".

Then, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery related to the first special game (the jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start processing), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game, the jackpot fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern. To determine. The fact that the jackpot symbol is determined by lottery corresponds to the type of jackpot being drawn. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot is drawn.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery related to the first special game (in the case of loss), the main control CPU 40a determines the missed symbol to be derived in the first special game and the missed variation pattern. For example, if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery related to the first special game, the main control CPU 40a performs a reach lottery, and if the reach lottery is won, a deviation pattern with a missing reach is determined, and the reach lottery In the case of non-winning, the fluctuation pattern without deviation reach may be determined. The main control CPU 40a may determine a special symbol or a variation pattern by lottery using the read random number information. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the determined special symbol control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and the fluctuation pattern identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Then, the first special symbol start process is completed.

The main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state than in the non-variation shortening state. .. As a result, the number of special games executed per unit time tends to increase in the variable shortened state as compared with the non-variable shortened state. For example, a variation pattern selection table in which the selection rates of a plurality of types of variation patterns are determined is stored in the main control ROM 40b, and the main control CPU 40a refers to the variation pattern selection table to determine the variation pattern. Good. Further, as the fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern selection table referred to in the non-variation shortening state and the fluctuation pattern selection table referred to in the fluctuation shortening state are stored in the main control ROM 40b. May be good. For example, in the fluctuation pattern selection table referred to in the fluctuation shortening state, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern in which the shorter fluctuation time is defined is compared with the fluctuation pattern selection table referred to in the non-variation shortening state. May be set high.

In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of second special holds stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, 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 a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit. When a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery related to the second special game (the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol start processing), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the second special game and the jackpot fluctuation pattern. To do. The main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state as compared with the case in the non-variation shortening state. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery related to the second special game, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. , Determine whether to win a small hit. This process corresponds to a small hit lottery (small hit determination) as to whether or not it is a small hit. In the present embodiment, in the second special symbol start processing, if a big hit is won, it becomes a "big hit", and if a small hit is won without winning a big hit, it becomes a "small hit", and the big hit and the small hit If none of them are won, it will be "missing". As described above, among the results of the lottery by the main control CPU 40a in the present embodiment, the plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include a miss and a small hit. Then, when the small hit is won in the small hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game and the small hit fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when the small hit is not won in the small hit lottery related to the second special game (in the case of loss), the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol to be derived in the second special game and the out-of-order fluctuation pattern. To do. The main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state as compared with the case in the non-variation shortening state. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 40a is in a state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and control information capable of identifying the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a occurrence waiting command). Is stored in the output buffer. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game corresponds to the state in which the condition device is operating and the continuous accessory device is not operating. Further, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game corresponds to the state in which the occurrence of the big hit game is stagnant and the stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of the big hit game.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the general winning openings 34 and 35 is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the starting ports 26 and 27. There are many. On the other hand, the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the general winning openings 34 and 35 is smaller than the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the large winning openings 29 and 31.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur, the main control CPU 40a executes the big hit process and causes the big hit game to occur. In the present embodiment, causing a big hit game when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 corresponds to operating the accessory continuous operation device.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts the control to generate the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game occurs after the jackpot is won. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won (when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit), the big hit game is generated after the end of the special game (design variation game).

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 opens according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a sets the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. Control and end the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main control CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot process when the ending time elapses.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the special game of small hits is completed. After the end of the small hit special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the small hit game based on the small hit symbol (that is, the type of the small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts the control to generate the specified small hit game after the end of the special small hit game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a causes a small hit game by executing the small hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hit game occurs after the small hit is won. It should be noted that causing a small hit game is equivalent to giving a small hit game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a small hit is won (when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit), the small hit game is generated after the special game (design variation game) is completed. When the small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit generation command) indicating that the small hit game is generated in the output buffer.

When a small hit game based on the first small hit is generated in the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls the third actuator A3 so that the second large winning opening 31 opens up to 1.8 seconds. After the small hit game based on the first small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a takes the opportunity of satisfying the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition, and the second big winning opening. The third actuator A3 is controlled so that 31 is closed, and the small hit process is completed. Further, when a small hit game based on the second small hit is generated in the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a is set to the second large winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after the second large winning opening 31 is opened up to 0.6 seconds. The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the large winning opening 31 is closed and then the second large winning opening 31 is opened up to 1.2 seconds. After the small hit game based on the second small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a receives the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition as a trigger, and the second big winning opening The third actuator A3 is controlled so that 31 is closed, and the small hit process is completed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as the probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as an extension state flag). The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the variable shortened state and the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as a shortened state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the fluctuation shortening state Although it is separated from the information that can identify which of the non-variable shortened states, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, which is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and which is a fluctuation shortening state or a non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag. When a value that can identify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the low probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag. When a value that can identify the high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the high probability state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-open extension state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the open extension state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the open extension state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-variable shortened state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-variable shortened state in the shortened state flag. When a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling to the fluctuation shortening state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state in the shortening state flag. When a value that can specify the variation shortening state is set in the shortening state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can identify the variation shortening state in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the function as the game state control means is realized by setting the values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, the shortened state flag, and the like, and the main control CPU 40a controls various game states. The specific control for setting the values for the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag will be described later. Incidentally, when the big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state as a probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state as an extension state flag, and a non-variation shortening state. Set each identifiable value to the shortened state flag.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
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 the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal 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). .. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates by adding 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative determination when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of holds is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. For example, when the normal hit high probability state and the normal hit low probability state are configured to be controllable, the main control CPU 40a has a probability of winning the normal hit in the normal hit high probability state as compared with the normal hit low probability state. It is advisable to carry out a normal winning lottery so that When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. For example, when the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state are configured to be controllable, the main control CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state ( Alternatively, it may be easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). The main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal game by determining the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is defined. This normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main control ROM 40b.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. Control the panel 22. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for causing the normal hit game depending on whether it is in the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a generates a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the normal hit game occurs after the normal hit is won. It should be noted that causing a normal hit game is equivalent to giving a normal hit game. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the open extension state is in the open extension state. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the non-open extension state is in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode in the open extension state has a larger number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game than in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. Moreover, the total time for opening the second starting port 27 is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the open extension state, compared with the case where the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode in the non-open extension state. , It is easy to put the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-probability state flag). .. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-extension state flag). is there. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the variable shortened state and the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as the secondary shortened state flag). is there. In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the fluctuation shortening state Although it is separated from the information that can identify which of the non-variable shortened states, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, which is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and which is a fluctuation shortening state or a non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information capable of specifying the low probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the high probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that a big hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c so that it is not in the hit game. When the small hit occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the small hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern specification command after inputting the small hit occurrence command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the hit game is not in progress. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the big hit game, in the small hit game, or not in the hit game (not in the big hit game). , Isn't it in a small hit game?). In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to set a value that can identify the occurrence waiting state of the big hit game in the hit state flag when the occurrence waiting command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the jackpot game is waiting to occur by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the occurrence wait effect is executed when the occurrence wait command is input. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 33. The waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content that encourages right-handed hitting. In this way, the production waiting effect is executed with the production content that encourages the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is such that the small hit symbol based on the effect symbol is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the display content of the effect display device 25 and the small hit game at the end of the special small hit game. The display contents of the effect display device 25 inside are the same. Therefore, even if the small hit effect is executed, it is difficult to identify that the small hit game has occurred from the display contents of the effect display device 25.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination by the effect symbol to be finally derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of small hit symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination. Since the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the outlier combination of symbols including the reach when performing the reach effect in the current effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the variation pattern for reach effect is specified among the deviation variation patterns.

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner when a variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a has at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that, for example, an effect such as a jackpot notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. Control one. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a derives a symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and the number of times end condition is set as the end condition of the open extension state, the execution number notification effect is executed. Will be done. In the execution number notification effect, at least one of the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled in the open extension state and the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled in the open extension state reaches a specific number of times. Is notified.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the execution number notification effect is executed, the execution number image KG is displayed on the effect display device 25. The execution number image KG includes a specific number part KGa in which a number (numerical information) that can specify a specific number of times is displayed, and an execution number part KGb in which a number (numerical information) that can specify the number of executions of a special game is displayed. , Is included. From the number displayed in the execution count unit KGb, the number of executions of the special game after being controlled in the open extension state can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the number displayed in the execution count unit KGb is "87", the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game is 87 times. Can be identified as. That is, it can be said that in the execution count notification effect executed by displaying the execution count image KG including the execution count portion KGb, the execution count of the special game after being controlled to the open extension state is notified. From the numbers displayed in the specific number of times part KGa and the number of times of execution KGb, it is possible to specify the remaining number of times until the number of times of execution of the special game reaches the specific number of times after being controlled to the open extension state. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the number displayed in the specific number of times part KGa is "100" and the number displayed in the execution number of times part KGb is "87", after the big hit game is completed. It is possible to specify that the remaining number of times until the number of times the special game is executed reaches a specific number of times after being controlled to the open extension state is 13 times. That is, in the execution number notification effect executed by displaying the execution number image KG including the specific number part KGa and the execution number part KGb, the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the open extension state reaches the specific number. It can be said that the remaining number of times until is notified.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number of times, the number end condition is satisfied and the open extension state ends, the number end condition The execution number notification effect is executed in an effect mode different from the effect mode before the establishment of. In the present embodiment, when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied, the execution number-of-times image KG based on a color different from that before the number-of-times end condition is satisfied is displayed on the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game and a specific end condition is set as the end condition of the open extension state, the specification corresponding to the notification effect. The end number notification effect is executed. In the specific end number notification effect, at least the number of small hits after being controlled in the open extension state and the remaining number of small hits after being controlled in the open extension state until reaching a predetermined number of times. One is notified. In the present embodiment, the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state corresponds to the number of times the lottery result of the lottery means has become a specific result after being controlled to the second gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the specific end number notification effect is executed in the present embodiment, the specific end number image TG is displayed on the effect display device 25. The specified number of times image TG is a predetermined number of times part TGa in which a number (numerical information) that can specify a predetermined number of times is displayed, and a specific result number of times in which a number (numerical information) that can specify the number of small hits is displayed. It is configured to include a part TGb. From the number displayed in the specific result number part TGb, the number of small hits (the number of times the specific result is obtained) after being controlled to the open extension state can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the number displayed in the specific result number part TGb is "10", the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game is 10. It can be specified that it is a time. That is, in the specific end number notification effect executed by displaying the specific end number image TG including the specific result number part TGb, the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state, that is, the second game state. It can be said that the number of times that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a specific result is notified after being controlled by. From the numbers displayed in the predetermined number of times part TGa and the specific result number of times part TGb, it is possible to specify the remaining number of times from the control to the open effect state until the number of small hits reaches the predetermined number of times. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the number displayed in the predetermined number of times part TGa is "12" and the number displayed in the specific result number of times part TGb is "10", the jackpot game ends. It is possible to specify that the remaining number of times until the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the open extension state is two times. That is, in the specific end number notification effect executed by displaying the specific end number image TG including the predetermined number part TGa and the specific result number part TGb, the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state is predetermined. It can be said that the remaining number of times until the number of times is reached is notified. As described above, in the specific end number notification effect corresponding to the notification effect in the present embodiment, the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific number after being controlled to the second game state, and the second game state. It can be seen that at least one of the remaining number of times from the control until the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times is notified.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times and the specific end condition is satisfied and the open extension state ends, the specific end condition The specific end number notification effect is executed in an effect mode different from the effect mode before the establishment of. In the present embodiment, when the specific end condition is satisfied, the specific end number image TG based on a color different from that before the specific end condition is satisfied is displayed on the effect display device 25.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the present embodiment, the open extension state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times end condition and the specific end condition are defined as the end conditions of the open extension state. If so, the execution number image KG and the specific end number image TG are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution number notification effect and the specific end number notification effect are executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, the open extension state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times end condition is not defined as the end condition of the open extension state. When the end condition is set, the specific end number image TG is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the specific end number notification effect is executed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and the specific end condition is defined as the end condition of the open extension state, the effect display device 25 A friendly image Ca1 imitating a friendly soldier and an enemy image Ca2 imitating an enemy soldier are displayed in. The effect display device 25 displays a number of ally images Ca1 according to the remaining number of times from when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the big hit game until the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game is two times until the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number, the effect display device 25 Two friendly images Ca1 are displayed on the screen.

Then, in the case where the open extension state is controlled and a big hit is won, the effect display device 25 executes the effect of fighting the ally soldier and the enemy soldier, and then the ally soldier wins the enemy soldier. The production of the content to be done is executed. On the other hand, in the case where the open extension state is controlled and a small hit is won, the effect display device 25 executes the effect of fighting the ally soldier and the enemy soldier, and then the ally soldier becomes the enemy soldier. The production of the defeated content is executed. Then, when the specific end condition is satisfied in the case of a small hit, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that allies have been completely destroyed, and notifies that the open extension state ends. The production to be performed is executed. The effect of notifying the end of the open extension state may be, for example, an effect in which the characters (character information) of "confrontation end" are displayed on the effect display device 25, or the effect display device 25 is "open". It may be an effect in which the characters (character information) of "extended state end" are displayed. In addition, when the open extension state is controlled and the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw. At the same time, an effect of notifying that the open extension state ends is executed. Although not shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 25 even when the open extension state is controlled, and the effect game is played. Will be executed.

Here, the specific control related to the gaming state (specific control related to the setting of the values to the probability state flag, the extended state flag, and the shortened state flag) in the present embodiment, as well as the control related to the execution of various effects. explain.

First, the control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
After the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag. After the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets values for the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag based on at least one of the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of the jackpot.

Specifically, after the end of the first big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag to values so that the control to the specific high probability game state can be specified. To set. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets "12" for the information (hereinafter, referred to as the predetermined number of times information) that can specify the predetermined number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When a value is set in the predetermined number of times information, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a predetermined number of times setting command) capable of specifying the value set in the predetermined number of times information in the output buffer. After the end of the second big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so as to be values that can specify the control to the specific high probability game state. Further, after the end of the second big hit game, when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a sets the predetermined number of times information to "4". To set. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, when the game state at the time of the big hit is the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a sets the predetermined number of times information to "8". To set.

After the end of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so as to be values that can be specified to control to the specific low probability game state. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets "12" in the predetermined number of times information, and sets "100" in the information (hereinafter, referred to as the specific number of times information) that can specify the specific number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. To do. When a value is set in the specific number of times information, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a specific number of times setting command) capable of specifying the value set in the specific number of times information in the output buffer. After the end of the fourth big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so as to be values that can be specified to control to the specific low probability game state. Further, after the end of the fourth big hit game, when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a sets the predetermined number of times information to "4". Is set, and "50" is set for the specific number of times information. On the other hand, after the end of the fourth big hit game, when the game state at the time of the big hit is the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a sets the predetermined number of times information to "8". Is set, and "100" is set for the specific number of times information.

When a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a can specify the number of special games executed after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game. Set "0" to the information (hereinafter referred to as game execution count information) and initialize it. The game execution number information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state after the end of the big hit game. Set "0" to possible information (hereinafter referred to as small hit count information) and initialize it. The small hit count information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The information on the number of small hits in the present embodiment corresponds to information that can specify the number of times that the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a specific result. The game execution number information and the small hit number information may be initialized, for example, after the big hit game is completed or when the big hit game is generated. Further, the initialization of the game execution count information and the initialization of the small hit count information may be performed at different timings. For example, after the big hit game ends, the game execution count information and the open extension state end and are not released. The small hit count information may be initialized when controlled to the extended state.

When controlled in the open extension state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the game execution number information and updates the game execution number information when the execution of the special game is started. Then, when the game is controlled in the open extension state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match after the end of the special game. .. When the value that can be specified from the game execution count information and the value set in the specific count information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. .. Further, when the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-variable shortened state as a shortened state flag. Set. In the present embodiment, "the case where the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match" corresponds to the case where the number end condition is satisfied. Further, when the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information do not match, the main control CPU 40a does not update the values set in the extension state flag and the shortening state flag.

When controlled in the open extension state, when the small hit is won, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the small hit number information and updates the small hit number information. Then, when the game is controlled in the open extension state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the small hit number information and the value set in the predetermined number information match after the end of the special game of small hits. judge. When the value that can be specified from the small hit count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled in the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. .. Further, when the value that can be specified from the small hit count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match, the main control CPU 40a sets the value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-variable shortened state as the shortened state flag. Set. In the present embodiment, "the case where the value that can be specified from the small hit count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match" corresponds to the case where the specific end condition is satisfied. Further, when the value that can be specified from the small hit number information and the value set in the predetermined number information do not match, the main control CPU 40a does not update the values set in the extension state flag and the shortening state flag.

Incidentally, after the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the small hit number information and the value set in the predetermined number information match, for example, in the small hit game. It may be determined whether the value that can be specified from the small hit number information and the value set in the predetermined number information match at the timing associated with the occurrence. The "timing associated with the occurrence of the small hit game" is, for example, the timing after updating the small hit number information, regardless of whether the small hit game has already occurred, for example, after the end of the small hit game. It may be.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets "determination of whether the value that can be specified from the small hit count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match" as "a value that can be specified from the game execution count information". Priority is given to "determination of whether or not the values set in the specific number of times information match". Therefore, when the special game of the specific number of times is a special game of small hits, the specific end condition is satisfied with priority over the number of times end condition.

The game execution number information in the present embodiment is updated when the special game is executed, and is updated regardless of whether the special game is a small hit or not. Therefore, the number of times counted in the game execution number information is the number of times both small hits and misses are counted. On the other hand, the small hit count information in this embodiment is updated when the small hit is won. Therefore, the number of times counted in the small hit number information is the number of times that only small hits are counted among small hits and misses.

Next, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the predetermined number of times setting command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify a value that can be specified from the predetermined number of times setting command, and information that can specify the predetermined number of times stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (hereinafter, secondary predetermined number of times information). (Indicated as). Further, when the fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the small hit variation pattern is input while the open extension state is controlled, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of small hits after being controlled in the open extension state. Add 1 to the possible information (hereinafter referred to as secondary small hit count information) and update. In this way, the secondary small hit count information is updated only when the fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the small hit fluctuation pattern among the large hit fluctuation pattern, the small hit fluctuation pattern, and the missed fluctuation pattern is input. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify the non-open extension state, the sub-control small hit number information is set to "0" and the sub-small hit number information is initialized.

Further, when a specific number of times setting command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify a value that can be specified from the specific number of times setting command, and information that can specify the specific number of times stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (hereinafter, sub-specification). Set to (shown as count information). Further, when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input while the game is controlled in the open extension state, the sub-control CPU 41a is information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled in the open extension state (hereinafter, sub). Add 1 to the game execution count information) and update. At this time, the secondary game execution count information is updated regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, or a missed fluctuation pattern. The information on the number of times the secondary game is executed is stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify the non-open extension state, the sub-game execution count information is set to "0" and the sub-game execution count information is initialized.

When the sub-small hit number information is updated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value that can be specified from the sub-small hit number information and the value that can be specified from the sub-predetermined number of times information match. Further, when the secondary game execution count information is updated, the secondary control CPU 41a determines whether the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific number of times information match. The sub-control CPU 41a performs "determination whether the value that can be specified from the sub-small hit count information and the value that can be specified from the sub-predetermined number of times information match" and then "identifies from the sub-game execution count information. "Determining whether the identifiable value matches the possible value and the identifiable value from the secondary specific number of times information" is performed.

When the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified in the open extension state, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the ally soldier to become the enemy soldier after the production of the content in which the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight is executed. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of the winning content is executed. The production of the content in which the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight and the production of the content in which the ally soldier wins the enemy soldier are executed during the execution of the special game based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

When the control is performed in the open extension state and the small hit fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the production of the content in which the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight, and then the ally soldier becomes the enemy soldier. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of the content to be defeated is executed. Then, when the value that can be specified from the sub-small hit count information and the value that can be specified from the sub-predetermined number of times information match, the sub-control CPU 41a produces a content that notifies that allies have been wiped out and extends the opening. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of notifying the end of the state is executed. The production of the content that the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight, the production of the content that the ally soldier is defeated by the enemy soldier, the production of the content that notifies that the ally soldier has been wiped out, and the production that notifies that the open extension state is over , Executed during the execution of a special game based on the small hit fluctuation pattern. In addition, the production of the content that the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight, the production of the content that the ally soldier is defeated by the enemy soldier, the production of the content that notifies that the ally soldier has been wiped out, and the notification that the open extension state will end Some of the effects may be performed during the occurrence of the small hit game. For example, the production of the content in which the ally soldier and the enemy soldier fight and the production of the content in which the ally soldier is defeated by the enemy soldier are executed during the execution of the special game, while the production of the content notifying that the ally soldier is completely destroyed and the content. The effect of notifying the end of the open extension state may be executed during the occurrence of the small hit game.

When the open extension state is controlled, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, and the value that can be specified from the secondary small hit count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary predetermined number of times information match, the sub The control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of notifying that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw is executed. Further, when the open extension state is controlled, the deviation variation pattern is specified, and the value that can be specified from the secondary small hit count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary predetermined number of times information match. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of notifying the end of the open extension state is executed. The effect of notifying that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw and the effect of notifying the end of the open extension state are executed during the execution of the special game based on the out-of-range fluctuation pattern.

Further, when controlled in the open extension state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific end number image TG based on the sub-predetermined number of times information and the sub-small hit number information is displayed. To do. For example, when the value that can be specified from the secondary predetermined number of times information is "12" and the value that can be specified from the secondary small hit number information is "10", the sub-control CPU 41a is the predetermined number of times portion TGa. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the specific end number image TG in which the number is "12" and the number in the specific result number portion TGb is "10" is displayed. When the secondary small hit count information is updated when the small hit fluctuation pattern is specified, the secondary control CPU 41a is set at the timing after the production of the content that the ally soldier is defeated by the enemy soldier is executed. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the specified end number image TG based on the updated secondary small hit number information is displayed. In the present embodiment, the notification effect control that controls the execution of the notification effect by controlling the sub-control CPU 41a so that the specific end number image TG is displayed and the specific end number notification effect corresponding to the notification effect is executed. The function as a means is realized.

Further, when controlled in the open extension state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution count image KG based on the sub-specific number-of-times information and the sub-game execution count information is displayed. .. For example, when the value that can be specified from the secondary specific number of times information is "100" and the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution number of times information is "87", the secondary control CPU 41a is the specific number of times unit KGa. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the execution count image KG in which the number is "100" and the number in the execution count unit KGb is "87" is displayed.

Here, the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
When the open extension state is controlled after the end of the first big hit game, the open extension state ends when the number of small hits reaches 12 times, which is set as a predetermined number of times. Therefore, after the end of the first big hit game and before the number of small hits reaches 12 times, the big hit is aimed at in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. be able to. On the other hand, after the end of the first big hit game, when the number of small hits without a big hit reaches 12 times, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is reached, and the game ball to the second starting port 27 In a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the ball has decreased, it is necessary to aim for a big hit. Therefore, after the end of the first big hit game, the game is performed under the game nature of aiming for a big hit before the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times. "Aiming for a big hit" means aiming to be a big hit, and is equivalent to playing a game with the goal of winning the big hit.

When the non-open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the second big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the second big hit game, the number of small hits is set as a predetermined number of times. When the set 4 times is reached, the open extension state ends. On the other hand, when the open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the second big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the second big hit game, the number of small hits is a predetermined number of times. When the number of times set as 8 is reached, the open extension state ends. Therefore, when the second big hit game occurs, when it is controlled to the open extension state when it becomes a big hit, it is compared with when it is controlled to the non-open extension state when it becomes a big hit. , The number of small hits after the end of the second big hit game is difficult to reach a predetermined number, and there is a high expectation that the big hit will be made in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. After the end of the second big hit game, as in the case of the end of the first big hit game, the game is performed under the game nature of aiming for a big hit before the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, the second start is started according to the game state at the time of the big hit by changing the number of times set as the predetermined number of times according to the game state at the time of the big hit. It is possible to make the expectation of a big hit different in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the mouth 27 is high.

After the end of the first big hit game, 12 times is set as the predetermined number of times, but after the end of the second big hit game, 4 times or 8 times is set as the predetermined number of times. In this way, after the end of the first big hit game, it is difficult for the number of small hits to reach a predetermined number of times compared to after the end of the second big hit game, and the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is There is a high degree of expectation that it will be a big hit in a high situation. In this way, by making the number of times set as the predetermined number of times different after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, it is related to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 according to the type of big hit. Expectations for big hits can be different in situations where the advantage is high.

When the open extension state is controlled after the end of the third big hit game, the open extension state ends when the number of small hits reaches 12 times, which is set as a predetermined number of times. When the open extension state is controlled after the end of the third big hit game, the open extension state ends when the number of executions of the special game reaches 100 times set as a specific number of times. Therefore, after the end of the third big hit game, before the number of executions of the special game reaches 100 times, and before the number of small hits reaches 12, the game to the second starting port 27. You can aim for a big hit in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the ball is high. On the other hand, after the end of the third big hit game, even if the number of executions of the special game has not reached 100 times, when the number of small hits reaches 12 times, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is set. In a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 has decreased, it is necessary to aim for a big hit. In addition, after the end of the third big hit game, even if the number of small hits has not reached 12, when the number of executions of the special game reaches 100, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is set. In a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 has decreased, it is necessary to aim for a big hit. Therefore, after the end of the third big hit game, the special game is executed before the specified number of times is reached, and the number of small hits is before the predetermined number of times is reached. The game will be played under the game nature that aims at.

When the non-open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the fourth big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the fourth big hit game, the number of small hits is set as a predetermined number of times. When the set 4 times is reached, the open extension state ends. When the non-open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the fourth big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the fourth big hit game, the number of executions of the special game is set as a specific number of times. When it reaches 50 times, the open extension state ends. After the end of the 4th big hit game that was generated as a big hit when controlled to the non-open extension state, before the number of executions of the special game reached 50 times, the number of small hits was 4 times. Before reaching, it is possible to aim for a big hit in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. On the other hand, after the end of the 4th big hit game that was generated as a big hit when controlled to the non-open extension state, the number of small hits is 4 even if the number of executions of the special game has not reached 50 times. When the number of times is reached, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is reached, and the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is reduced, and a big hit must be aimed at. In addition, after the end of the fourth big hit game that was generated as a big hit when controlled to the non-open extension state, the number of executions of the special game is 50 even if the number of small hits has not reached four. When the number of times is reached, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is reached, and the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is reduced, and a big hit must be aimed at.

On the other hand, when the open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the fourth big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the fourth big hit game, the number of small hits is a predetermined number of times. When the number of times set as 8 is reached, the open extension state ends. When the open extension state is controlled, a big hit occurs and the fourth big hit game is generated, and when the open extension state is controlled after the end of the fourth big hit game, the number of executions of the special game is set as a specific number of times. When it reaches 100 times, the open extension state ends. After the end of the 4th big hit game that occurred as a big hit when controlled to the open extension state, before the number of executions of the special game reached 100 times, the number of small hits became 8 times. Before reaching the point, it is possible to aim for a big hit in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. On the other hand, after the end of the 4th big hit game that was generated as a big hit when controlled to the open extension state, the number of small hits was 8 times even if the number of executions of the special game did not reach 100 times. When the value is reached, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is reached, and the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is reduced, and a big hit must be aimed at. In addition, after the end of the fourth big hit game that was generated as a big hit when controlled to the non-open extension state, the number of executions of the special game is 100 even if the number of small hits has not reached eight. When the number of times is reached, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is reached, and the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is reduced, and a big hit must be aimed at.

In this way, when the fourth big hit game occurs, when it is controlled to the open extension state when it becomes a big hit, it is compared to when it is controlled to the non-open extension state when it becomes a big hit. Therefore, the number of times set as a specific number of times is large, and the number of times set as a predetermined number of times is large. Therefore, when the fourth big hit game occurs, when it is controlled to the open extension state when it becomes a big hit, it is compared to when it is controlled to the non-open extension state when it becomes a big hit. It is difficult to satisfy the specific end condition and the number-of-times end condition, and there is a high expectation that a big hit will occur in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. After the end of the fourth big hit game, as in the case after the end of the third big hit game, the number of times the special game is executed is before the specified number of times, and the number of small hits reaches the predetermined number of times. Before that, the game will be played under the game nature that aims to be a big hit. On the other hand, after the end of the 4th big hit game, the number of times set as a predetermined number of times and the number of times set as a specific number of times are different depending on the game state at the time of a big hit, so that when a big hit is made Depending on the game state, the expectation of a big hit can be made different in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. However, when the fourth big hit game occurs, the case where the game is controlled to the open extension state when the big hit occurs and the case where the game is controlled to the non-open extension state when the big hit occurs are compared. In the case, the ratio of the predetermined number of times to the specific number of times is the same. Therefore, it can be said that the ratio of the number of small hits reaching a predetermined number of times before the specific number of special games is executed is the same regardless of the gaming state in which the big hits are made.

After the end of the first big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state, while after the end of the third big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state. Further, the probability of a small hit is the same regardless of whether the high probability state or the low probability state is controlled. Therefore, after the end of the first big hit game, there is a high expectation that the big hit will be made before the number of small hits reaches 12 times as compared with the case after the end of the third big hit game. Further, after the number of small hits after the end of the first big hit game reaches 12 times, the number of small hits after the end of the third big hit game reaches 12 times, and the second starting port There is a high expectation that the period for aiming for a big hit will be shortened (become a big hit quickly) in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into 27 has decreased. Similarly, after the end of the second big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state, while after the end of the fourth big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state. Therefore, after the end of the second big hit game, there is a high expectation that the big hit will be made before the number of small hits reaches 4 or 8 times as compared with the case after the end of the 4th big hit game. Furthermore, after the number of small hits after the end of the second big hit game reaches 4 or 8 times, the number of small hits after the end of the 4th big hit game reaches 4 or 8 times. Therefore, there is a high expectation that the period for aiming for a big hit will be shortened in a situation where the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 has decreased.

Next, based on FIG. 6, the change in the game state and the display content of the effect display device 25 will be described by taking as an example after the end of the third big hit game.
After the end of the third big hit game, it is controlled to the open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the non-probability change state. At this time, 100 times is set as the specific number of times, and 12 times is set as the predetermined number of times. Further, for example, when the 24th special game is executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the third big hit game, the number of the specific number of times part KGa is 100 on the effect display device 25, and the number of times of execution is KGb. The execution number image KG in which the number of is 24 is displayed, and the execution number notification effect is executed. Further, when the number of small hits is 3 between the end of the 3rd big hit game and the execution of the 24 special games, the effect display device 25 has a number of the predetermined number of times portion TGa. The specific end number image TG which is 12 and the number of the specific result number part TGb is 3 is displayed, and the specific end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 displays nine friendly images Ca1 in addition to the enemy image Ca2.

Then, for example, in the 68th special game after the end of the third big hit game, when the number of small hits reaches 12 times set as a predetermined number, the specific end condition is satisfied, and the open extension state and fluctuation The game state controlled by the shortened state and the low probability state is switched to the non-open extension state, the non-variable shortened state, and the game state controlled by the low probability state. At this time, the effect display device 25 displays the execution number image KG in which the number of the specific number unit KGa is 100 and the number of the execution number unit KGb is 68, and the execution number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 displays a specific end number image TG in an effect mode different from that before the specific end condition is satisfied, in which the numbers of the predetermined number number part TGa and the specific result number part TGb are 12, and the specific end is displayed. The number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that allies have been wiped out.

On the other hand, for example, if 100 special games are executed after the end of the third big hit game and before the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number without becoming a big hit, the number end condition is satisfied. Then, the gaming state controlled by the open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the low probability state is switched to the non-open extension state, the non-variation shortening state, and the gaming state controlled by the low probability state. At this time, the effect display device 25 displays the execution number image KG in the effect mode different from that before the number end condition is satisfied, in which the numbers of the specific number part KGa and the execution number part KGb are 100, and the execution number notification. The production is executed. Further, when the number of small hits after the end of the third big hit game is 10, the number of the predetermined number of times portion TGa is 12 and the number of the specific result number of times portion TGb is 10 on the effect display device 25. The specific end number image TG is displayed, and the specific end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 displays two friendly images Ca1 in addition to the enemy image Ca2. In addition, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The end condition of the open extension state (second game state) is the number of small hits (the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific result among a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit). ) Has reached a predetermined number of times, and there is a termination condition that is satisfied. As a result, when the open extension state is controlled, it is possible to create a game property in which attention is paid to whether the number of small hits (specific results) that are not big hits reaches a predetermined number of times. In this way, by creating a game that "focuses on whether the number of times a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", which is different from the game that simply focuses on the number of special games (design variation games). , It is possible to improve the interest by the game.

(2) When a big hit is made (when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit), a big hit game is generated. Therefore, the player recognizes that if the big hit game is generated, it is a big hit. can do. However, in the case of a small hit, it may be difficult to recognize that it is a small hit, or it may be a burden on the player to count the number of small hits.

Therefore, the number of small hits after being controlled to the open extension state (the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means has become a specific result since being controlled to the second game state) and the number of small hits have been obtained. At least one of the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times is reached is notified by the specific end number notification effect (notification effect). By executing such a specific end number notification effect, it becomes easier for the player to enjoy the game nature of "focusing on whether the number of times that a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", and it is easy to improve the interest. Become.

(3) Among the results of the lottery by the main control CPU 40a, a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include a miss and a small hit. In such a game machine, the open extension state (second game state) is terminated when the number of small hits reaches a predetermined number of times. In this way, by setting the "small hit" as a specific result, it is possible to effectively improve the interest because of the novelty of increasing the attention of the "small hit", which is generally less noticeable.

(4) When controlled to the open extension state (second game state) after the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of times is set according to the game state at the time of the big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. To. For this reason, under the game nature of "focusing on whether the number of times a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", pay attention to whether it will be a big hit, and also pay attention to the game state and the type of big hit at that time. , It is possible to improve the interest.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. The same configurations as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the second embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 in the second embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game (second symbol variation game) even while the first special game (first symbol variation game) is being executed. The first special game can be executed even while the second special game is being executed.

In the second embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is derived in the second special game, and the second special game ends. Similarly, if the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the out-of-order symbol is derived in the first special game, and the first special game ends. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is derived in the first special game, and the first special game ends. On the other hand, if an outlier symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game does not end and the second special game continues to be executed. Similarly, if an outlier symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the first special game continues to be executed.

In the second embodiment, when the game is controlled to either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the production game based on the first special game is executed, while the normal low probability game state and the normal high are executed. When the game is controlled to any of the certain game states, the production game based on the second special game is not executed. Further, in the second embodiment, when the game is controlled to any one of the special advantageous game state, the specific low probability game state, and the specific high probability game state, the production game based on the second special game is executed, while the special When the game is controlled in any of the advantageous game state, the specific low probability game state, and the specific high probability game state, the production game based on the first special game is not executed.

In the first embodiment, when the open extension state is set, the fluctuation shortening state is controlled, and when the end condition of the open extension state is satisfied, the fluctuation shortening state ends and the non-open extension state is set. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the specific end condition is satisfied while being controlled to the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, the opening extension state ends and is controlled to the non-open extension state, but the fluctuation shortening state. Continue to be controlled by. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, it may be controlled to a non-open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a high probability state. In the following description, a gaming state controlled by a non-open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a high probability state is referred to as a "special advantageous gaming state". In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the normal low probability gaming state corresponds to the first gaming state, the specific high probability gaming state corresponds to the second gaming state, and the special advantageous gaming state corresponds to the third gaming state.

Then, in the second embodiment, when the specific end condition is satisfied in the specific high probability gaming state corresponding to the second gaming state, the specific high probability gaming state ends and the special advantageous gaming state corresponding to the third gaming state is established. Be controlled. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the end condition of the open extension state is the end condition of the specific high probability gaming state and corresponds to the end condition of the second gaming state.

Incidentally, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot end condition or the number of times end condition is satisfied while the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state are controlled, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is controlled. , The fluctuation shortening state ends and is controlled to the non-variation shortening state. Further, the specific result in the first embodiment is "small hit" out of the misses and small hits, but the specific result in the second embodiment is "miss" out of the misses and small hits.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot in the second embodiment are defined by termination conditions different from the termination conditions in the open extension state defined in the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot in the first embodiment. Has been done.

Specifically, in the first jackpot, the jackpot end condition and the jackpot end condition are set as the end conditions of the open extension state regardless of the game state at the time of the jackpot (indicated in FIG. 7, "the game state at the time of the jackpot"). Specific termination conditions are defined, which are established when the number of missed times reaches five. In the second big hit, the end condition of the open extension state differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit. Specifically, the second big hit is different from the big hit end condition as the end condition of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state. The specific termination condition that is established when the number of times reaches 15 times is defined. In addition, the second big hit is a big hit as an end condition of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is any of a special advantageous gaming state, a specific low probability gaming state, and a specific high probability gaming state. The end condition and the specific end condition that is established when the number of times of loss reaches 10 times are defined.

In the third big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit, the end condition of the open extension state is the big hit end condition and the number of times end condition that is established when 100 special games are executed. , Is defined. In the fourth big hit, the end condition of the open extension state differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit. Specifically, in the fourth big hit, the big hit end condition and 50 times of the big hit end condition and the end condition of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state. The condition for ending the number of times that is established when the special game is executed is defined. Further, in the fourth jackpot, the jackpot is set as an end condition of the open extension state when the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is any of a special advantageous gaming state, a specific low probability gaming state, and a specific high probability gaming state. The end condition and the end condition for the number of times that is established when the special game is executed 100 times are defined.

In the present embodiment, after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, it is controlled to the specific high probability game state. Then, when the specific high probability game state is controlled after the end of the first big hit game or the second big hit game, if the specific end condition is satisfied, the open extension state ends and the non-open extension state is controlled, which is special. It is controlled to an advantageous gaming state.

Further, in the second embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27 (probability of winning the small hit lottery) becomes a big hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27. It is higher than the probability (the probability of winning the big hit lottery). Further, in the second embodiment, the probability that the ball will be a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27 is the probability that the ball will be missed when the ball is entered into the second starting port 27 (big hit lottery and small hit lottery). Probability of not winning) is higher. Incidentally, in the second embodiment, the probability of becoming a big hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27 is lower than the probability of losing the ball when entering the second starting port 27. For this reason, when the second special game is executed by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 27, most of the games are small hits and small hit games are generated, which is an opportunity for a miss or a big hit. Is few.

Further, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 3 minutes or 5 minutes). Specifically, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state is 10 minutes regardless of the result of the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the fluctuation shortening state does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed when the game is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state and a small hit is obtained is usually low. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed when the game is controlled to a certain game state and a small hit is obtained. Further, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed when the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state and a small hit is obtained is usually low. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed when the game state is controlled and a small hit is obtained.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, a small hit is likely to occur even if it is not a big hit. Therefore, if the player hits right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 27, so that a small hit game is generated and a prize ball is won. There is a chance to do it. However, since the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-variable shortened state is significantly longer than the variable time of the second special game in the variable shortened state, the small hit game is actually generated. The time it takes for the chance to win a prize ball will also be significantly longer. Speaking of the second embodiment, about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting port 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, and finally the second big winning opening. 31 will be released.

When hitting right in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time. .. Further, in the case of hitting to the right, since the game ball does not enter the first starting port 26, the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable shortened state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the fluctuation shortening state, the fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variation shortening state. As a result, in the variable shortening state, the number of small hits per unit time tends to be larger than in the non-variable shortening state. Therefore, when the fluctuation is shortened, it is preferable to hit right.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a second starting port 27 is provided on the upstream side of the second large winning opening 31 in the flow passage 39. Then, in the second embodiment, in the open extension state, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 39a enter the second start opening 27, and even if a small hit game occurs, the second major It is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning opening 31. In particular, even if the second starting port 27 is closed, when the second starting port 27 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 due to the first protrusion 38a. Even a game ball that has entered the ball entry port 39a is more likely to enter the second starting port 27. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in the non-open extension state, as compared with the open extension state, the game balls entered from the entry port 39a do not enter the second start port 27. The number of game balls that enter the second large winning opening 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second prize-winning opening 31 is closed, the second protrusion 38b reduces the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39, so that the ball does not enter the second start-up opening 27. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 31 increases.

Then, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of gaming balls consumed per unit predetermined time (game) due to the increase in the number of small hits per unit time when controlled to the special advantageous gaming state. The number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time is larger than the number of balls fired). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, if the player hits the right, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game even if the big hit game is not generated. It is possible to increase the number of game balls (holding balls). That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the special advantageous gaming state corresponding to the third gaming state is more advantageous than the specific high probability gaming state corresponding to the second gaming state.

Here, based on FIG. 8, it is controlled to the non-open extension state and the non-variable shortened state, the open extended state and the variable shortened state, and the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state. I will explain the change in the holding ball when and when it is done. In the second embodiment, when the state is controlled to the non-open extension state and the non-variation shortening state, it corresponds to the case where the control is to the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state. When it is controlled to the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, it corresponds to the case where it is controlled to the specific low probability gaming state or the specific high probability gaming state. When it is controlled to the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, it corresponds to the case where it is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state.

When controlled to the non-open extension state and the non-variable shortening state, it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. However, in the case of being controlled in the non-open extension state and the non-variation shortening state, even if the player hits the left side, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. That is, when the game is controlled to the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. Further, when the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state are controlled, it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. However, when controlled in the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, even if the player hits right, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. That is, when the game is controlled to the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. However, when it is controlled to the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, it is controlled to the non-open extension state and the non-variation shortening state in order to hit the right and let the game ball enter the second starting port 27. Compared to the case, the decrease in the number of balls held when the game is continued is suppressed.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. Then, when controlled to the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time, and the game ball is inserted into the second large winning opening 31. Since there are more opportunities to play, you can increase the number of balls you have, and the more you continue playing, the more balls you have. That is, when controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. When it is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, it can be expected to be a big hit, and it can be expected that the period controlled to the special advantageous gaming state will be longer.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the second embodiment, the execution number notification effect is executed in the specific low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the specific low probability gaming state, the specific end number notification effect is not executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the second embodiment, the specific end number of times notification effect is executed in the specific high probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the specific high-probability game state, the execution number notification effect is not executed. In the second embodiment, a numerical value (numerical information) capable of specifying the number of times of loss is displayed in the specific result number of times portion TGb of the specific end number of times image TG. In the specific end number notification effect in the present embodiment, the number of times the number of times the device has been removed since it was controlled in the open extension state and the number of times the number of times it has been removed since it was controlled in the open extension state reaches a predetermined number of times. At least one of them will be notified. In the present embodiment, the number of times the lottery is out of control after being controlled in the open extension state corresponds to the number of times the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a specific result after being controlled in the second gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of loss after being controlled in the open extension state corresponds to the number of times of loss excluding the number of times of winning a small hit after being controlled in the second gaming state.

Further, when controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the ally image Ca1 and the enemy image Ca2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. On the effect display device 25, the number of enemy images Ca2 corresponding to the remaining number of times until the number of times of loss after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the number of times of loss from being controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times is two, the effect display device. Two enemy images Ca2 are displayed on 25.

Then, when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state and a big hit occurs, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about. For example, in the case where the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state, and only when the second special game is a big hit, the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about may be executed. On the other hand, if the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state and the game is out of order, the effect display device 25 has one ally soldier after the effect of fighting the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is executed. The production of defeating enemy soldiers is executed. Then, when the specific end condition is satisfied in the case of a loss, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the enemy soldiers have been wiped out, and also notifies that the game is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. The production is executed. As the effect of notifying that the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, for example, the effect display device 25 may display the characters (character information) of "small hit RUSH rush", or the effect display device. The effect may be such that the characters (character information) of "start of special advantageous gaming state" are displayed on 25.

In the second embodiment, in the case of the special advantageous gaming state, neither the execution number notification effect nor the specific end number notification effect is executed. Although not shown, the effect display device 25 displays the ally image Ca1 when the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state. Then, when the game is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state and a big hit occurs, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about. By the way, when it is controlled to a specific high-probability game state, it is executed as a big hit, and when it is controlled to a special advantageous game state, it is executed as a big hit. The production may be the same as the production of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about, but the production mode may be different.

Next, various controls performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the special symbol start processing in the second embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state. When the hit game is in progress or the big hit game is waiting to occur, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the hit game is not in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state, the main control CPU 40a makes the first execution determination. In the first execution determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed.

Then, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs the first hold determination. In the first hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first hold determination that the number of first special holds is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol processing and then the second execution determination.

In the second execution determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed. Then, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs the second hold determination. In the second hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a finishes the special symbol start processing after performing the second special symbol processing.

In the second embodiment, the variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start processing and the variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start processing can be distinguished. It's different. In the following description, the variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start processing is referred to as the "first variation pattern specification command", and the variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start processing is referred to as the "first variation pattern specification command". It may be indicated as "second fluctuation pattern specification command".

Similar to the first embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. At this time, the main control CPU 40a is an information display panel so that when the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game, the missed symbol is derived in the second special game if the second special game is being executed. 22 is controlled. Similarly, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a is an information display panel so that the missed symbol is derived in the first special game if the first special game is being executed. 22 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a is an information display panel so that when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the missed symbol is derived in the first special game if the first special game is being executed. 22 is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the non-variation shortened state, when the first variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. In the non-variation shortened state, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the second variation pattern designation command is input. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when the second fluctuation pattern designation command is input in the fluctuation shortening state. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the first fluctuation pattern designation command is input when the fluctuation is shortened.

Further, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag after the jackpot game is completed. After the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets values for the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag based on at least one of the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of the jackpot. Specifically, after the end of the first big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag to values so that the control to the specific high probability game state can be specified. To set. Further, after the end of the first big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets "5" in the predetermined number of times information. Further, after the end of the second big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so that the values can be specified to be controlled to the specific high probability game state. To do. Further, after the end of the second big hit game and when the big hit is in either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a adds "15" to the predetermined number of times information. "Is set. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, when the big hit is a special advantageous game state, a specific low probability game state, or a specific high probability state, the main control CPU 40a adds "10" to the predetermined number of times information. "Is set.

After the end of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so as to be values that can be specified to control to the specific low probability game state. Further, after the end of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets "100" for the specific number of times information. Further, after the end of the fourth big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets values in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag so as to be values that can be specified to control to the specific low probability game state. To do. Further, after the end of the fourth big hit game and when the big hit is in either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a adds "50" to the specific number of times information. "Is set. On the other hand, after the end of the fourth big hit game, when the big hit is a special advantageous game state, a specific low probability game state, or a specific high probability state, the main control CPU 40a adds "100" to the specific number of times information. "Is set.

After the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" in the game execution number information and initializes the game. The game execution number information in the present embodiment corresponds to information that can specify the execution number of the special game after being controlled to the specific low probability game state after the end of the big hit game. When the probabilistic state flag, the extended state flag, and the shortened state flag are set to the values that can be specified to be controlled to the specific high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the specific high probability game state after the jackpot game ends. "0" is set in the information that can specify the number of times of deviation from the information (hereinafter referred to as the number of deviations information), and the information is initialized. The loss count information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The loss count information in the present embodiment corresponds to information that can specify the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means has become a specific result. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times that the lottery is lost after being controlled to the specific high probability gaming state corresponds to the number of times that the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific result after being controlled to the second gaming state. Note that the initialization of the game execution count information and the miss count information may be performed when a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, or when a big hit game occurs. It may be.

When the game is controlled to the specific low probability game state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the game execution number information and updates the game execution number information when the execution of the special game is started. Then, when the game is controlled to the specific low probability game state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match after the end of the special game. judge. When the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match, the main control CPU 40a extends the value that can be specified to control to the normal low probability game state with the probability state flag. Set to the status flag and the shortened status flag. If the value that can be specified from the game execution count information and the value set in the specific count information do not match, the main control CPU 40a sets the values set in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag. Do not update.

When the game is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the loss count information and updates the miss count information when the player loses. For example, the main control CPU 40a may update the loss count information in either the case where the first special game is missed or the case where the second special game is missed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of missed times information only when the second special game is missed among the cases where the first special game is missed and the second special game is missed. You may try to do it. Further, after the missed special game is finished (for example, after the missed symbol is derived in the special game), the missed number information may be updated.

Then, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined count information match after the end of the special game of loss. judge. When the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the special advantageous gaming state as a probability state flag and an extension state flag. And set to the shortened status flag. In the present embodiment, "the case where the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match" corresponds to the case where the specific end condition is satisfied. Further, when the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined count information do not match, the main control CPU 40a updates the values set in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag. do not do. The loss count information in the present embodiment is updated when a loss occurs. Therefore, the number of times counted in the loss count information is the number of times that only the misses of the small hits and the misses are counted. Incidentally, the number of times counted in the game execution number information is the number of times both small hits and misses are counted.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input while the game is controlled to the specific low probability game state, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the sub-game execution number information and updates it. The secondary game execution count information corresponds to information that can specify the execution count of the special game after being controlled to the specific low probability game state after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" in the sub-game execution count information and initializes the sub-game execution count information.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the deviation variation pattern is input while being controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a is the number of times the deviation has occurred since it was controlled to the specific high probability gaming state. Is added to the identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the secondary loss count information) by 1 and updated. In this way, the secondary missed number information is updated only when the fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the missed fluctuation pattern among the large hit fluctuation pattern, the small hit fluctuation pattern, and the missed fluctuation pattern is input. After the jackpot game is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" in the sub-missing number information and initializes the sub-missing number information. By the way, when the first special game is missed or when the second special game is missed and the missed number information is updated only when the second special game is missed, it is for sub-control. When the CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern designation command for designating the loss variation pattern, the CPU 41a may update the secondary loss frequency information.

Further, when the sub-use loss count information is updated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value that can be specified from the sub-use loss count information and the value that can be specified from the sub-use predetermined number of times information match. Further, when the secondary game execution count information is updated, the secondary control CPU 41a determines whether the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific number of times information match. The sub-control CPU 41a can be specified from the sub-game execution count information after performing "determination of whether the value that can be specified from the sub-off number of times information matches the value that can be specified from the sub-predetermined number of times information". Judgment as to whether the value that can be specified from the value and the specified number of times information for the secondary match.

When the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state and the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a is the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed. To control. Further, when the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state and the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a is an effect display device so that the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed. 25 is controlled. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to execute the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about only when the second special game is a big hit, the big hit fluctuation pattern is changed by the second fluctuation pattern specification command. It is preferable to control the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed when the designation is made. The production of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed during the execution of the special game based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state and the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect of fighting the ally soldier and the enemy soldier, and then the ally soldier. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of defeating one enemy soldier is executed. Then, when the value that can be specified from the secondary loss count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary predetermined number of times information match, the secondary control CPU 41a is set to the effect of notifying that the enemy soldiers have been completely destroyed and the special advantageous gaming state. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of notifying the control is executed.

Further, when controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 25 so that the specific end number image TG based on the sub-predetermined number of times information and the sub-use loss number information is displayed. Control. In addition, when the information on the number of times of secondary loss is updated when the loss variation pattern is specified, the secondary control CPU 41a is at the timing after the effect of defeating one enemy soldier is executed. , The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the specified end number image TG based on the updated secondary loss number information is displayed. Further, when controlled to the specific low probability gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 25 so that the execution count image KG based on the sub-specific number-of-times information and the sub-game execution count information is displayed. Control.

Here, the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, after the control to the specific high-probability game state is performed after the end of the first big hit game, the specific high-probability game state ends when the number of missed times reaches 5 times, which is set as a predetermined number of times. , Controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. That is, after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the first big hit game, when the number of missed times reaches 5, the number of balls held can be increased from the situation where the number of balls held cannot be increased. It changes to a situation where it can be done. Therefore, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the first big hit game, the game is performed with the expectation that the number of times of deviation before the big hit will reach a predetermined number of times. Then, after being controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, the game is performed with the expectation that it will be controlled to the special advantageous gaming state for a long time without becoming a big hit.

When controlled to either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, a big hit occurs and the second big hit game is generated, and after the end of the second big hit game, the control is performed to the specific high probability game state. After that, when the number of times of loss reaches 15 times, which is set as a predetermined number of times, the specific high-probability gaming state ends and the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, when controlled by any of the special advantageous gaming state, the specific low probability gaming state, and the specific high probability gaming state, a big hit occurs and the second big hit game is generated, and the specified high after the end of the second big hit game. After being controlled to the certain game state, when the number of times of loss reaches 10 times set as a predetermined number of times, the specific high certain game state ends and the game is controlled to the special advantageous game state. Therefore, when the second big hit game occurs, when the big hit is any of the special advantageous game state, the specific low probability game state, and the specific high probability game state, the big hit is usually Compared with the case of either the low probability gaming state or the normal high probability gaming state, the number of times that the hit is lost before the big hit after the end of the second big hit game is likely to reach the predetermined number of times. After the end of the second big hit game, as in the case of the end of the first big hit game, when the game is controlled to the specific high probability game state, the number of times that the game is out of alignment before the big hit reaches a predetermined number. After being controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, the game will be played with the expectation that the game will be controlled to the special advantageous gaming state for a long time without becoming a big hit. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, by making the number of times set as a predetermined number different according to the game state at the time of the big hit, the specific height is changed according to the game state at the time of the big hit. It is possible to change the degree of expectation that the number of times that the game is out of order before the big hit when the game is controlled to the certain game state reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the special advantageous game state.

After the end of the first big hit game, 5 times is set as the predetermined number of times, but after the end of the second big hit game, 15 times or 10 times is set as the predetermined number of times. In this way, after the end of the first big hit game, the number of missed times is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times than after the end of the second big hit game, and it becomes a big hit when controlled to the specific high probability game state. However, there is a high expectation that the number of times that the player has fallen out of the front reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. In this way, by making the number of times set as the predetermined number of times different after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, when the specific high probability game state is controlled according to the type of big hit. It is possible to change the degree of expectation that the number of times the game is missed before the big hit reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state.

Next, based on FIG. 10, the change in the game state and the display content of the effect display device 25 will be described by taking as an example after the end of the first big hit game.
After the end of the first big hit game, it is controlled to a specific high probability game state. At this time, 5 times is set as the predetermined number of times. For example, when the 24th special game is executed without a big hit after the end of the first big hit game, and the number of missed times is two, the effect display device 25 has a predetermined number of times. The specific end number image TG in which the number of TGa is 5 and the number of the specific result number part TGb is 2 is displayed, and the specific end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 displays three enemy images Ca2 in addition to the ally image Ca1.

Then, for example, in the 68th special game after the end of the first big hit game, when the number of missed times reaches 5 times set as a predetermined number of times, the specific end condition is satisfied and the specific high probability game state is established. It ends and is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. At this time, the effect display device 25 displays the specific end number image TG of the effect mode different from that before the specific end condition is satisfied, in which the numbers of the predetermined number number part TGa and the specific result number part TGb are 5, and the specific end number image TG is displayed. The end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the enemy soldiers have been wiped out.

By the way, when the specific high-probability game state is controlled after the end of the first big hit game, the specific high-probability game state is continuously controlled until the big hit or the number of missed times reaches a predetermined number of times. To. Then, when the specific high-probability game state is controlled, if the specific end condition is satisfied and the specific high-probability game state ends when the number of times of deviation before the big hit reaches a predetermined number of times. , It is controlled to a special advantageous game state, and it becomes possible to increase the number of balls held without a big hit.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) In the specific high-probability game state, when the specific end condition that is satisfied when the number of missed times reaches a predetermined number of times is satisfied, the specific high-probability game state ends. That is, the end condition of the specific high-probability game state (second game state) is the number of times the lottery is missed (the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means is a part of the specific results among a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit). ) Has reached a predetermined number of times, and there is a termination condition that is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to create a game property in which attention is paid to whether or not the number of times of loss (specific result), which is not a big hit, reaches a predetermined number when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state. In this way, by creating a game that "focuses on whether the number of times a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", which is different from the game that simply focuses on the number of special games (design variation games). , It is possible to improve the interest by the game.

(6) When a big hit is made (when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit), a big hit game is generated. Therefore, the player recognizes that if the big hit game is generated, it is a big hit. can do. However, in the case of an outlier, there is a risk that it is difficult to recognize the outlier, and there is a risk that counting the number of outliers will be a burden on the player.

Therefore, the number of times the game was lost after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state (the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means became the specific result after being controlled to the second game state) and the number of times the game was lost. At least one of the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times is reached is notified by the specific end number notification effect (notification effect). By executing such a specific end number notification effect, it becomes easier for the player to enjoy the game nature of "focusing on whether the number of times that a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", and it is easy to improve the interest. Become.

(7) Among the results of the lottery by the main control CPU 40a, a plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include a miss and a small hit. In such a game machine, the specific high-probability game state (second game state) is terminated when the number of times of loss reaches a predetermined number of times. In this way, by setting the "off" as a specific result, it is possible to effectively improve the interest because of the novelty of increasing the attention to the "off", which is generally less noticeable. In particular, in the case of a loss, the big winning openings 29 and 31 will not be opened, so among the big hits, small hits and misses, the degree of attention to the "miss" that tends to be avoided by the player. By increasing the number, it is possible to improve the interest more effectively.

(8) When controlled to a specific high-probability game state (second game state) after the end of the big hit game, the predetermined number of times depends on the game state at the time of the big hit and at least one of the types of big hits. Set. For this reason, under the game nature of "focusing on whether the number of times a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number", pay attention to whether it will be a big hit, and also pay attention to the game state and the type of big hit at that time. , It is possible to improve the interest.

(9) In the specific high-probability game state (second game state) and the special advantageous game state (third game state), the second is a small hit as compared with the normal low-probability game state (first game state). 2 The fluctuation time of the special game (second symbol fluctuation game) is short. In other words, in the normal low probability game state, the fluctuation time of the second special game in the case of a small hit is longer than in the specific high probability game state and the special advantageous game state. Therefore, in the normal low probability gaming state, the fluctuation time of the second special game is longer when a small hit occurs than in either the specific high probability gaming state or the special advantageous gaming state. It is possible to make it difficult to earn profits by causing a hit game. On the other hand, when it is in either the specific high probability gaming state or the special advantageous gaming state, there are more chances that a small hit game is generated per unit time than in the normal low probability gaming state, and it is small. The chances of winning a game are generated and profits are increased. As described above, a small hit game is usually generated in a low probability game state to realize a game property in which it is difficult to obtain a profit, and a small hit game is generated in a specific high probability game state and a special advantageous game state. As a result, it is possible to realize a game that makes it easy to earn profits and improve the interest.

Then, in the specific high-probability game state, when the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times of loss (the number of times that the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific result) reaches a predetermined number is satisfied, The specific high probability gaming state ends, and the control is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the specific high probability gaming state. In this way, when the number of times that a specific result is obtained in the specific high-probability gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times, it is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the specific high-probability gaming state. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the increase in the number of times the result is (specific result). As a result, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game by "focusing on whether the number of times that a specific result that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number of times".

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment and the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof will be omitted. In addition, the third embodiment is based on the second embodiment, and mainly describes the contents different from the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, when the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the probability is controlled until the next jackpot game occurs (until the next jackpot game). On the other hand, in the third embodiment, when the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game ends, the special game is executed from the end of the big hit game until the number of executions of the special game reaches the high probability upper limit number, or after the big hit game ends. It is controlled to a high probability state until the jackpot game occurs before the number of executions of is reached the high probability upper limit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment corresponds to a so-called ST machine.

As shown in FIG. 11, of the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot in the third embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are in the open extension state defined for the first jackpot and the second jackpot in the second embodiment. An end condition different from the end condition of is defined. The end conditions of the open extension state defined for the third jackpot and the fourth jackpot in the third embodiment are the same as the end conditions of the open extension state defined for the third jackpot and the fourth jackpot in the second embodiment. Is.

The first big hit includes a big hit end condition and a number of times end condition that is established when 100 special games are executed, as the end condition of the open extension state regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit. , The specific end condition that is established when the number of times of loss reaches 5 times is defined. In FIG. 11, the gaming state at the time of a big hit is shown as the “gaming state at the time of a big hit”. In the second big hit, the end condition of the open extension state differs depending on the game state at the time of the big hit. Specifically, in the second big hit, the big hit end condition and 100 times of the big hit end condition and the end condition of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state. The number of times end condition that is satisfied when the special game is executed and the specific end condition that is satisfied when the number of times that the special game is missed reaches 15 times are defined. In addition, in the second big hit, the big hit end condition and 100 special games are executed as the end conditions of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the special advantageous game state. The end condition for the number of times that is satisfied and the specific end condition that is satisfied when the number of times of loss reaches 10 times are defined. Similarly, in the second big hit, the big hit end condition and 100 special times are set as the end conditions of the open extension state when the game state at the time of the big hit is the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state. A specific end condition that is established when the number of times the game is executed and a specific end condition that is established when the number of times that the game is missed reaches 10 are defined. In this way, the specific number of times is a predetermined number of times or more.

In the present embodiment, after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, the game is controlled to the specific high probability game state. Then, when the specific high probability game state is controlled after the end of the first big hit game or the second big hit game, if the specific end condition is satisfied, the game is controlled to the special advantageous game state. Even if the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state and then to the special advantageous game state, the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game reaches the high-probability upper limit. If this is the case, it is usually controlled to a low probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the specific high-probability game state or the special advantageous game state is controlled after the end of the first big hit game or the second big hit game, when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied, it is controlled to the non-open extension state. At the same time, it is controlled to a non-variable shortened state. Further, the case where the number of times end condition is satisfied after the end of the first big hit game or the second big hit game corresponds to the case where the number of executions of the special game reaches the high probability upper limit number, so that it is controlled to a low probability state. It will be. As described above, when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied after the end of the first big hit game or the second big hit game, it is usually controlled to the low probability game state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times is satisfied while being controlled to the second game state, the second The game state ends and is controlled to the first game state.

Further, in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, in the case of the specific low probability gaming state, the execution number notification effect is executed. Then, in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, in the case of the specific low probability gaming state, the specific end number notification effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, in the case of the specific high probability gaming state, the execution number notification effect and the specific end number notification effect are executed. In the third embodiment, when the high probability state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, the value set as the specific number of times is the same as the high probability upper limit number of times. Therefore, it can be said that the execution number notification effect in the third embodiment is an effect of notifying the remaining number of times until the number of special games after the end of the big hit game reaches the high probability upper limit number. Further, in the third embodiment, in the case of the special advantageous gaming state, the execution number notification effect is executed.

In the third embodiment, when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state and the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, the effect display device 25 notifies that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw. At the same time as the effect of the content to be performed is executed, the effect of notifying the end of the specific high-probability game state is executed. The effect of notifying the end of the specific high-probability game state may be, for example, an effect in which the characters (character information) of "confrontation end" are displayed on the effect display device 25, or the effect display device 25 may display "character information". It may be an effect in which the characters (character information) of "End of specific high-probability game state" are displayed. By the way, when the specific end condition is controlled together with the specific end condition, the establishment of the specific end condition is prioritized, and the enemy soldiers are completely destroyed in the effect display device 25. At the same time, the effect of notifying that the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state is executed. In the third embodiment, "when the specific end condition is satisfied together with the number of times end condition" means that the special game of the specific number of times is missed after being controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, and the specific high probability is due to the loss. This refers to the case where the number of times the game is out of control after being controlled to the game state reaches a predetermined number of times. Further, in the third embodiment, when the special advantageous game state is controlled and the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game reaches the high probability upper limit number. In the effect display device 25, an effect of notifying the end of the special advantageous gaming state is executed. The effect of notifying the end of the special advantageous gaming state may be, for example, an effect in which the characters (character information) of "loss of fighting spirit" are displayed on the effect display device 25, or "special" on the effect display device 25. It may be an effect in which the characters (character information) of "end of advantageous skill state" are displayed.

Next, various controls performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets "100" in the specific number of times information.

After the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the information that can specify the number of times the special game has been executed since it was controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as high probability number information). Set and initialize. The high-accuracy number information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Note that the initialization of the high-accuracy count information is the same as the initialization of the game execution count information and the miss count information, even when a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag. It may be good, or it may be when a big hit game occurs. Then, when the game is controlled to the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the high probability number information and updates the high probability number information when the execution of the special game is started. When the value that can be specified from the updated high probability number information and the high probability upper limit match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the low probability state in the probability state flag. The number of times counted in the high-accuracy number information is the number of times both small hits and misses are counted, similar to the number of times counted in the game execution number information.

When the game is controlled to the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the game execution number information and updates the game execution number information when the execution of the special game is started. When controlled to the specific low probability game state or the specific high probability game state, the main control CPU 40a has a value that can be specified from the game execution number information and a value set in the specific number information after the end of the special game. Determine if they match. Then, when the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the non-open extension state as an extension state flag. , A value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, respectively. On the other hand, when the value that can be specified from the game execution count information and the value set in the specific count information do not match, the main control CPU 40a sets the values set in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag. Do not update.

By the way, when the value that can be specified from the game execution count information and the value set in the specific count information match when the game is controlled to the specific high probability game state, the value that can be specified from the high probability count information This is when the upper limit of high probability matches. Therefore, when the game is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state and the value that can be specified from the game execution number information and the value set in the specific number information match, the main control CPU 40a is usually low probability. Values that can be specified to be controlled in the game state are set in the probability state flag, the extension state flag, and the shortened state flag.

Further, as in the second embodiment, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability gaming state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the loss number information and updates it when it is lost. Then, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined count information match after the end of the special game of loss. judge. When the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined number of times information match, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the special advantageous gaming state as a probability state flag and an extension state flag. And set to the shortened status flag.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines "determination of whether the value that can be specified from the loss count information and the value set in the predetermined count information match" with "a value that can be specified from the game execution count information". Priority is given to "determination of whether or not the values set in the specific number of times information match". Therefore, when the special game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state is a special game that is out of the game, the specific end condition is satisfied with priority over the number of times end condition. That is, in the third embodiment, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the specific end condition is satisfied when the number of times of loss reaches a predetermined number, and the special game is executed. When the number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the number of times reaches a specific number of times is satisfied, the specific high-probability game state ends and the game is controlled to the special advantageous game state. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to the second game state, the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times that the specific result is reached reaches a predetermined number of times is satisfied. When the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times is satisfied, the second game state ends and the third game state is controlled.

When the fluctuation pattern specification command is input while the control is in the high probability state, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the sub-high probability number information and updates it. In the present embodiment, the secondary high probability number information corresponds to information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. After the jackpot game is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" for the sub-high accuracy count information and initializes the sub-high accuracy information.

The sub-control CPU 41a can be specified from the sub-game execution count information after performing "determination of whether the value that can be specified from the sub-off number of times information matches the value that can be specified from the sub-predetermined number of times information". Judgment as to whether the value that can be specified from the value and the specified number of times information for the secondary match. Then, when the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific number of times information match when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the secondary control CPU 41a and the ally soldier The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of notifying that the confrontation result of the enemy soldier is a draw is executed. Further, when the game is controlled to the specific high accuracy game state, if the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific number of times information match, the secondary control CPU 41a has the specific high accuracy. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of notifying the end of the game state is executed. As in the second embodiment, even when the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific count information match, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the secondary The control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed. Further, even if the value that can be specified from the secondary game execution count information and the value that can be specified from the secondary specific count information match, the value that can be specified from the secondary miss count information and the secondary predetermined count information When the identifiable values match, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of notifying that the enemy soldiers have been completely destroyed is executed. At the same time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of notifying that the game is controlled to the special advantageous gaming state is executed.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the value that can be specified from the secondary high probability number information reaches the high probability upper limit number while being controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, the secondary control CPU 41a is in the special advantageous gaming state. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect of notifying the end of is executed. However, even if the value that can be specified from the secondary high probability number information reaches the high probability upper limit while being controlled to the special advantageous gaming state, if the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, it is for secondary control. The CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the content that the ally soldiers are enthusiastic about is executed.

Further, as in the second embodiment, when the game is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the specific end number image TG based on the sub-predetermined number of times information and the sub-use missed number of times information. In addition, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Similar to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the game is controlled to the specific low probability gaming state, the secondary control CPU 41a displays the execution count image KG based on the secondary specific number of times information and the secondary game execution count information. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed. On the other hand, when controlled to the specific high-accuracy gaming state or the special advantageous gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a is produced so that the execution count image KG based on the high-accuracy upper limit number of times and the secondary high-accuracy number of times information is displayed. Controls the display device 25. For example, when the value that can be specified from the secondary high-accuracy number information is "26", the sub-control CPU 41a has the specific number part KGa number "100" and the execution number part KGb number "26". The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the execution number image KG is displayed. When the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the sub-control CPU 41a has the number of executions based on the sub-specific number of times information and the sub-game execution number information, as in the first and second embodiments. The effect display device 25 may be controlled so that the image KG is displayed.

Here, the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as in the second embodiment, after the control to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the first big hit game and the end of the second big hit game, when the number of times of loss reaches a predetermined number of times, The specific high-probability gaming state ends, and the game is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. That is, after the jackpot game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state, when the number of missed times reaches a predetermined number, the number of balls held cannot be increased, so the number of balls held can be increased. It changes to. However, in the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the specific high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game reaches the high-probability upper limit number, the game is usually controlled to the low-probability game state. Therefore, when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state after the big hit game ends, the number of times the special game is executed after the big hit game ends is before the high-probability upper limit is reached, and the big hit is not reached. Before, the game is played with the expectation that the number of missed times will reach a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the game is controlled to the special advantageous game state, if the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game reaches the high probability upper limit number, the normal low probability is obtained. It will be controlled by the game state. Therefore, the smaller the number of special games from when the game is controlled to the specified high-probability game state after the end of the big hit game until the number of times the game is missed reaches a predetermined number, the more chances that the number of balls held can be increased thereafter. .. For this reason, when the game is controlled to a specific high-probability game state after the jackpot game is completed, the game is performed with the expectation that the number of times of loss will reach a predetermined number of times earlier.

However, even if the number of special games from being controlled to the specific high-probability game state to being controlled to the special advantageous game state is small, the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to the high-probability state after the jackpot game is completed. If the game does not become a big hit before the maximum number of high-probability games is reached, the special advantageous game state ends and the normal low-probability game state is controlled. Therefore, after being controlled to the special advantageous game state, the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is high, while expecting to be controlled to the special advantageous game state for a long time. The game will be played with the expectation that it will be a big hit before the maximum number of times is reached.

Next, based on FIG. 12, the change in the game state and the display content of the effect display device 25 will be described by taking as an example after the end of the first big hit game.
After the end of the first big hit game, it is controlled to a specific high probability game state. At this time, 5 times is set as a predetermined number of times. For example, when the 24th special game is executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the first big hit game, and the number of missed times is one, the effect display device 25 has a predetermined number of times. The specific end number image TG in which the number of TGa is 5 and the number of the specific result number part TGb is 1 is displayed, and the specific end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 displays four enemy images Ca2 in addition to the ally image Ca1. Further, the effect display device 25 displays the execution number image KG in which the number of the specific number part KGa is 100 and the number of the execution number part KGb is 24, and the execution number notification effect is executed. By the way, when the 24th special game is executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the first big hit game, if the number of missed times reaches 5 times, it is controlled to the special advantageous game state. , The maximum number of special games controlled by the special advantageous gaming state is 76 times.

Then, from the end of the first big hit game to the execution of the 100th special game, if the big hit does not occur and the number of missed times does not reach 5, the effect display device 25 displays a specific number of times. The numbers of the unit KGa and the execution number unit KGb are 100, and the execution number image KG of the effect mode different from that before the establishment of the number end condition is displayed, and the execution number notification effect is executed. Further, when the number of times of loss is four, the effect display device 25 displays one enemy image Ca2 in addition to the ally image Ca1. In addition, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the confrontation result between the ally soldier and the enemy soldier is a draw.

On the other hand, for example, in the 60th special game after the end of the first big hit game, when the number of missed games reaches 5 times set as a predetermined number of times, the specific end condition is satisfied and the specific high probability game state is established. It ends and is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state. At this time, the effect display device 25 displays the specific end number image TG of the effect mode different from that before the specific end condition is satisfied, in which the numbers of the predetermined number number part TGa and the specific result number part TGb are 5, and the specific end number image TG is displayed. The end number notification effect is executed. Further, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying that the enemy soldiers have been wiped out. Further, the effect display device 25 displays the execution number image KG in which the number of the specific number part KGa is 100 and the number of the execution number part KGb is 40, and the execution number notification effect is executed. By the way, when the 60th special game is executed after the end of the first big hit game, when the number of deviations reaches 5 times and is controlled to the special advantageous game state, the special is controlled to the special advantageous game state. The maximum number of games is 40.

After that, even if it is controlled to the special advantageous game state, if the special game of the high probability upper limit number of times is executed after being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the first big hit game without becoming a big hit, the effect display device 25 The execution number image KG in which the numbers of the specific number part KGa and the execution number part KGb are 100 is displayed, and the execution number notification effect is executed. At this time, the execution count image KG of the effect mode different from that before the establishment of the count end condition is displayed. In addition, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of notifying the end of the special advantageous gaming state.

According to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects (5) to (9) of the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(10) In the specified high-probability game state, when the number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the number of times the special game (design variation game) is executed reaches the "specified number of times equal to or greater than the predetermined number", the specified high The confirmed game state ends. That is, the end condition of the specific high-probability game state (second game state) includes an end condition that is satisfied when the number of times the special game is executed reaches "a specific number of times equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times". Then, when the game is controlled to the specific high-probability game state, the specific end condition (the number of times that the specific result is reached reaches the predetermined number of times) that is satisfied when the number of times of loss reaches the predetermined number of times is triggered. When the end condition) is satisfied, the specific high probability gaming state is terminated, and the control is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state (third gaming state) which is more advantageous than the specific high probability gaming state. On the other hand, when the specific high-probability game state is controlled, when the number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the number of executions of the special game reaches the specific number of times is satisfied, the specific high-probability game state ends and the specific high-probability game state ends. It is controlled to a normal low probability gaming state (first gaming state), which is not advantageous as compared to the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to "whether the number of times the specific result is reached reaches the predetermined number of times before the number of times the special game is executed reaches the specific number of times", and it is possible to improve the interest.

(11) When controlled to the specific high-probability game state (second game state), the specific end condition (the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times that the specific result is reached reaches the predetermined number of times) is satisfied. At the same time, when the number-of-times end condition (the end condition that is satisfied when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches the specific number of times) is satisfied, the establishment of the specific end condition is prioritized. As a result, when the specific end condition is satisfied and the number of times end condition is satisfied when the specific high probability game state is controlled, the normal low probability game state (first game state) is not controlled, which is a special advantage. It is controlled to the gaming state (third gaming state). As a result, it can be expected that the game will be controlled to the special advantageous gaming state even in a situation where the number of times the game is missed reaches a predetermined number of times due to the loss in the special game of the specific number of times.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-Specific end number as a notification effect In the notification effect, the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and the lottery by the lottery means after being controlled to the second game state. It may be configured so that one of the remaining number of times until the number of times that the result of the above becomes a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times is notified. For example, in the specific end number notification effect, the remaining number of times from the control to the second game state until the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means reaches the predetermined number is directly notified. It may be configured. For example, when the remaining number of times from being controlled to the second game state until the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times is 26 times, the character (character information) of "remaining 26 times". ) Is displayed, and the specific end number notification effect may be executed.

-Specific end number of times as a notification effect The production mode of the notification effect may be changed, for example, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and the second game. It may be configured so that at least one of the remaining number of times from when the state is controlled until the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times is suggested. For example, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means has become a specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means has become a specific result after being controlled to the second game state. The effect display device 25 may display a number of images corresponding to at least one of the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times is reached. In this case, from the image displayed on the effect display device 25, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and the lottery means after being controlled to the second game state. It is possible to specify at least one of the remaining number of times until the number of times that the result of the lottery is a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times. As described above, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means has become a specific result after being controlled to the second game state, and the result of the lottery by the lottery means after being controlled to the second game state becomes the specific result. It may be configured so that at least one of the remaining number of times until the number of times is reached a predetermined number is suggested. It is not necessary to execute the specific end number notification effect. For example, from the number of ally images Ca1 or enemy images Ca2 displayed on the effect display device 25, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result after being controlled to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times. Since the remaining number of times can be specified, it can be said that the effect of displaying the ally image Ca1 and the enemy image Ca2 corresponds to the notification effect.

-The predetermined number of times may be different depending on at least one of the type of big hit and the gaming state at the time of the big hit, but the predetermined number of times may be different only depending on the type of big hit. However, it may be configured so that the predetermined number of times may differ only in the gaming state when a big hit occurs. In addition, under the situation where at least one of the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of jackpot is different, the predetermined number of times may be configured to be different without fail, and the predetermined number of times may be different or the same. It may be configured as in some cases.

-In the first special symbol start process, as in the second special symbol start process, if a big hit is not won in the big hit lottery, a small hit lottery is performed, and the small hit lottery is used. If the game is won, the small hit game may be generated after the small hit symbol is derived in the first special game. At this time, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process and the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process may be different. For example, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process may be higher than the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process.

-In the first embodiment, as in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, a specific end condition is defined as an end condition of the open extension state only when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game. May be. In this case, it can be said that the specific high-probability gaming state corresponds to the second gaming state also in the first embodiment, and the specific end condition corresponds to the end condition of the specific high-probability gaming state corresponding to the second gaming state. For example, the first embodiment may be an ST machine, and when the first embodiment is an ST machine, the specific end is specified as the end condition of the open extension state only when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game. Conditions may be set.

-It may be configured to be controllable into a non-open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a gaming state controlled by a low probability state. Then, the gaming state controlled to the non-open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the low probability state may be set as the special advantageous gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, the specific number of times may be the same as the predetermined number of times, or may be less than the predetermined number of times. When the specific number of times is less than the predetermined number of times, it is preferable that the number of times the specific result is obtained may be two or more times in one special game. For example, the specific result may be that the other special game ends during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, for example, when a jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, one of the above The special game may be interrupted, and after the jackpot game is completed, the execution of the interrupted special game may be resumed. Similarly, if a small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted and the small hit game ends. Later, the execution of the one special game that has been suspended may be resumed.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when an outlier symbol is derived in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the one special game is described. In, the out-of-order symbol is derived, and one of the special games may be terminated. In addition, if an outlier symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is completed. After the lapse of the fluctuation interval of, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-If the first special game is a big hit when controlled to any of the specific low probability game state, the specific high probability game state, and the special advantageous game state, the second special game is being executed. Even if there is, the execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including characters (character information) such as "a big chance is occurring" is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the case of the above configuration, it is preferable to control as described below. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern is specified by the first variation pattern specification command while being controlled to any of the specific low probability gaming state, the specific high probability gaming state, and the special advantageous gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a Controls the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined jackpot notification effect is executed. At this time, when the production game based on the second special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the production game.

Similarly, if the second special game is a big hit when the game is controlled to either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, even if the first special game is being executed. The execution of the effect game based on the first special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the jackpot variation pattern is specified by the second variation pattern specification command while being controlled to either the normal low probability gaming state or the normal high probability gaming state, the sub-control The CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined jackpot notification effect is executed. At this time, when the production game based on the first special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the production game.

-When the variable time is shortened, only the variable time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened) as compared with the non-variable shortened state. It may be configured as follows. At this time, for example, when the fluctuation time is shortened, the fluctuation time of the first special game may be longer (or more likely to be longer) than when it is in the non-variation shortened state. ..

-After the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot game may be generated without having to enter the game ball into the gate 33. That is, it may be configured so as not to be controlled in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game. Further, after the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33, as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. You may.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is configured to occur when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the state of waiting for the jackpot game to occur, but the game ball is inserted into a ball entrance different from the gate 33. It may be configured so that a big hit game is generated when the ball enters the ball. The entrance other than the gate 33 may be an entrance where the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball is entered, or a special game or a special game if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied. It may be an entrance where the starting conditions of a game such as a normal game are not satisfied.

-In the right area R2a, the gate 33 is located downstream of some or all of the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. It may be arranged. For example, the gate 33 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second starting port 27, or may be arranged on the downstream side of the second general winning opening 35. In addition, in the right area R2a, the first large winning opening 29 is arranged on the downstream side of a part or all of the second starting opening 27, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. You may. Further, the second big winning opening 31 opened when the small hit game occurs may be arranged on the upstream side of the first big winning opening 29 opened when the big hit game occurs. Further, the first large winning opening 29 may be arranged in the passage member 37. For example, the first large winning opening 29, the second starting opening 27, and the second large winning opening 31 may be arranged in this order. The game ball entered from 39a may be arranged so as to be guided.

-The large winning opening opened when the big hit game occurs and the large winning opening opened when the small hit game occurs may be the same. The number of grand prize openings may be one. In addition, when a big hit game based on some types of big hits occurs, the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game occurs may be opened. Similarly, when a small hit game based on some types of small hits occurs, the large winning opening that is opened when the big hit game occurs may be opened.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when any of the special advantageous gaming state, the specific low probability gaming state, and the specific high probability gaming state is controlled, the production game based on the first special game is executed. It may be configured to be. In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when the control is performed in either the normal low probability game state or the normal high probability game state, the production game based on the second special game is executed. You may. For example, when the production game based on the first special game and the production game based on the second special game are executed, each production game may be executed separately in different display areas of the production display device 25. , Each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

-The specific result in the first embodiment may be a miss instead of a small hit. Similarly, the specific results in the second embodiment and the third embodiment may be small hits instead of being missed. In addition, the results of the lottery by the lottery means were defined as big hits, small hits, and misses, and the results of multiple types other than the big hits were defined as small hits and misses, but some of the missed symbols determined as special symbols were missed symbols. The determination may be a specific result, and in this case, it does not have to be a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery. For example, it is configured so that the outlier symbol is determined from a plurality of types of outlier symbols including the first outlier symbol and the second outlier symbol, and is specified when the number of times the first outlier symbol is determined reaches a predetermined number of times. It may be configured so that the end condition is satisfied. Since the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol, in the above example, it can be said that the case where the first missing symbol is determined corresponds to the case where the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a specific result. Similarly, the determination of a part of the small hit symbols determined as the special symbols may be defined as the "specific result". For example, the specific end condition may be satisfied when the number of times the first small hit symbol is determined reaches a predetermined number of times. Since the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol, in the above example, when the first small hit symbol is determined, it can be said that the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a specific result. .. As described above, the specific result may be a part of a plurality of results excluding the big hit among the results of the lottery performed by the main control CPU 40a. In addition to the above, for example, a specific result is that a part of the small hit fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern is determined, and for example, the number of times that the specific missed fluctuation pattern is determined reaches a predetermined number of times. If this is the case, the specific end condition may be satisfied.

The number of game balls consumed in the above embodiment (the number of game balls fired) is the number of game balls fired into the game area 21, and can be said to be the number of effective balls. Further, the number of game balls paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls paid out as prize balls, and can be said to be the number of prize balls. The number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls are entered into the winning openings. For example, the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls paid out when the balls are entered into the general winning openings 34 and 35. It may be.

-It may be controlled to a special advantageous game state after the end of the big hit game. For example, the type of jackpot may include a jackpot that defines the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game as a special advantageous gaming state.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls the high probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the high probability state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability change machine) that controls the game ball to a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. Further, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probabilistic machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that give rise to games. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V probabilistic machine having any specification.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the high probability state is controlled until the next big hit game is given. It may be configured to be controlled to the high probability state until the number of special games controlled to the high probability state is executed until the next big hit game is substantially granted. The number of times that the high probability state is controlled until the next big hit game is substantially given may be, for example, 10,000 times.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as the sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) A game that controls a game state including a first game state and a second game state in a game machine in which a big hit game is generated when a big hit is won and a small hit game is generated when a small hit is won. When the state control means is provided and the end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the second game state, the second game state ends and is controlled to the first game state, and the end condition includes the second A gaming machine characterized in that there is an end condition that is satisfied when the number of times a small hit is won reaches a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the gaming state.

(B) A game that controls a game state including a first game state and a second game state in a game machine in which a big hit game is generated when a big hit is won and a small hit game is generated when a small hit is won. When the state control means is provided and the end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the second game state, the second game state ends and is controlled to the first game state, and the end condition includes the second A gaming machine characterized in that there is an end condition that is satisfied when the number of times of loss, excluding the number of times a small hit is won after being controlled to the gaming state, reaches a predetermined number of times.

(C) When the game is controlled to the third game state, the second symbol variation game is executed when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a smaller hit than when the game is controlled to the first game state. By shortening the fluctuation time of the second symbol variation game when the game is played, the lottery is performed per unit time when the game is controlled to the third game state, as compared to when the game is controlled to the first game state. The number of times the result of the lottery by the means becomes a small hit increases, and when the third game state is controlled, the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a small win per unit time increases, The number of game balls that can be acquired by generating a small hit game per unit predetermined time is larger than the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port , 29 ... 1st prize opening, 31 ... 2nd prize, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub Board, 41a ... CPU for sub-control, 41b ... ROM for sub-control, 41c ... RAM for sub-control.

Claims (2)

If the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit, in the game machine where the big hit game is generated after the end of the symbol variation game.
A game state control means for controlling a game state including a first game state and a second game state, and
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.
If the end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the second game state, the second game state ends and the end condition is satisfied.
The end condition is a first end condition that is established when the number of times that a part of the results of the lottery by the lottery means, excluding the big hit, is a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times. And, there is a second end condition that is established when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times.
The predetermined number of times is two or more times and is less than or equal to the specified number of times.
When the first end condition and the second end condition are set as the target of the end condition and controlled to the second gaming state, the effect executing means adds to the notification effect regarding the first end condition. The notification effect regarding the second end condition is executed, and
In the notification effect regarding the first end condition, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes the specific result after being controlled to the second gaming state, and the number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, the said. at least one of the remaining number of times until the number of times that the result of the lottery by selecting means becomes the specified result reaches the predetermined number is informed,
In the notification effect regarding the second end condition, the number of variable games executed after being controlled in the second gaming state and the number of symbol variation games executed after being controlled in the second gaming state are determined. At least one of the remaining number of symbol fluctuation games until the specified number is reached is notified .
Among the results of the lottery by the lottery means, the plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include misses and small hits.
If the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit, a small hit game is generated after the end of the symbol variation game.
The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game.
The second symbol variation game can be executed even while the first symbol variation game is being executed, and the first symbol variation game is executed even while the second symbol variation game is being executed. It is configured to be possible
The gaming state includes a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state.
When the second symbol variation game is executed when the second game state is controlled and the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit, the variation time of the second symbol variation game is , The variation time of the second symbol variation game when the second symbol variation game is executed when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit even when the game is controlled to the first game state. Shorter than
When the second symbol variation game is executed when the third game state is controlled and the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit, the variation time of the second symbol variation game is , The variation time of the second symbol variation game when the second symbol variation game is executed when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a small hit even when the game is controlled to the first game state. Shorter than
If the second end condition is not satisfied and the first end condition is satisfied and the second game state ends while the second game state is controlled, the end of the second game state is completed. Later controlled to the third gaming state,
If the first end condition is not satisfied while the second game state is controlled and the second end condition is satisfied and the second game state ends, the end of the second game state Later controlled to the first gaming state,
When the first end condition is satisfied and the second end condition is satisfied and the second game state is terminated while being controlled to the second game state, after the end of the second game state A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled to the third gaming state . If the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a big hit, in the game machine where the big hit game is generated after the end of the symbol variation game.
A game state control means for controlling a game state including a first game state and a second game state, and
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.
If the end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the second game state, the second game state ends and the end condition is satisfied.
The end condition is a first end condition that is established when the number of times that a part of the results of the lottery by the lottery means, excluding the big hit, is a specific result reaches a predetermined number of times. And, there is a second end condition that is established when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a specific number of times.
Among the results of the lottery by the lottery means, the plurality of types of results excluding the big hit include misses and small hits.
The specific result is out of the question
The predetermined number of times is two or more times and is less than or equal to the specified number of times.
When the first end condition and the second end condition are subject to the end condition and the second game state is controlled, the number of small hits reaches the predetermined number of times. 2 The game state is not ended, and when the number of times of loss reaches the predetermined number of times, the first end condition is satisfied and the second game state is ended.
When the first end condition and the second end condition are set as the target of the end condition and controlled to the second gaming state, the effect executing means adds to the notification effect regarding the first end condition. The notification effect regarding the second end condition is executed, and
In the notification effect regarding the first end condition, the number of times the lottery result by the lottery means becomes the specific result after being controlled to the second gaming state, and the number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, the said. At least one of the remaining number of times until the number of times the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes the specific result reaches the predetermined number of times is notified.
In the notification effect regarding the second end condition, the number of variable games executed after being controlled in the second gaming state and the number of symbol variation games executed after being controlled in the second gaming state are determined. A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the remaining number of symbol variation games until the specified number of times is reached is notified .