JP6812007B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, perform control for outputting information that can identify the gaming state to the outside of the machine. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the jackpot signal 1 output during the jackpot game and during the operation of the open extension function and the jackpot output during the jackpot game are used as information that can identify the gaming state. It is possible to output the signal 2.

JP-A-2010-125195

However, some pachinko gaming machines in recent years are aimed at improving the interest in gaming by diversifying the control regarding the gaming state. For such a game machine, in order to enable the device outside the machine to accurately grasp the game state, more appropriate information is provided when controlling to output information that can identify the game state to the outside of the machine. It is desired to devise so that it can be output.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of outputting appropriate information as information that can identify the gaming state.

The game machine for solving the above problems includes a game board on which a game ball can flow down , a specific starting means having opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, and the above-mentioned specificization. A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting means of the above, a special game controlling means for controlling a special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot winning means . A special entry that grants a big hit game, a small hit game granting means that grants a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a special entry that satisfies the prize ball payout condition when the game ball enters. A ball means, a special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, a gate through which the game ball can pass, and a game through the gate. A normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery on the condition that a ball has passed , a normal game control means for controlling a normal game based on the result of the normal hit lottery, and a normal hit when a normal hit is won. A normal hit game granting means for granting a game, a state control means for controlling a game state, an output control means for controlling output of specific information to the outside of the machine, and a launch capable of launching a game ball. The game board is provided with an operation means, and a plurality of flow areas are formed as flow areas on which the game ball can flow, and the plurality of flow areas are formed in accordance with the operation of the launch operation means. It is configured so that it can be hit separately, and the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game, and the special entry means has a first special entry. There are a ball means and a second special ball entry means, and the big hit game includes at least a big hit game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special ball entry means, and the small hit game Then, the entry of the game ball into the second special entry means is allowed, and the state control means gives a second probability state in which the jackpot probability of the special game is higher than that of the first probability state. When the control average variation time of the special game as compared to the first special state imparts a second special state becomes shorter, the game ball to the particular starting means as compared to the first inlet sphere state ball entrance It is possible to execute a control for imparting a second ball entry state that is easy to cause, and the special game control means can control to determine a fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game, and the fluctuation When determining the pattern, one of a plurality of determination conditions The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the above, and the change conditions for changing the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern include the first condition of winning in the winning lottery and the winning in the winning lottery. After that, there is a second condition in which the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the determination condition used when determining the fluctuation pattern differs between the first special state and the second special state . The variation between the case where one of the two special states and the second ball entry state is given and the case where both the second special state and the second ball entry state are given. The determination conditions used when determining the pattern are different, and the gaming states include the first specific gaming state, which is the first probability state, the first special state , and the first ball entry state , and the first probability. state, the second special state, and said second specific game state second is ON sphere state, the second probability state, the second special state, and the third specific game state is the second input sphere state The first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, and the third specific gaming state, which include the second probability state, the second special state , and the fourth specific gaming state, which is the first ball entry state . The specific game state and the fourth specific game state are game states in which the advantages to the players are different from each other, and the fourth specific game state increases the number of balls held by being able to acquire a prize ball by the small hit game. It is a gaming state that can be caused, and the specific information is given the first information that can be output when the second special state is given and the second ball entry state. The second information that can be output is included , and the gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means have a specific flow in the game board. In the region, the gate, the first special ball entry means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order from the upstream, and the second special state and the second ball entry state are arranged in this order. It is a gist that the gaming state when at least one of them is given is a gaming state in which it is recommended to launch the gaming ball into the specific flow area .

According to the present invention, appropriate information can be output as information that can identify the gaming state.

Front view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of big hit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the holding ball in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the external signal which is output in each game state. (A) to (c) are explanatory views showing the effect executed by the game information notification device in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the external signal which is output in each game state of 2nd Embodiment. (A) to (d) are explanatory views showing the effect executed by the game information notification device in each game state of the second embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. In the present specification, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is installed on a gaming island (not shown), which is an installation facility for the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a game hall. On the game island, a game information notification device YH is arranged above the pachinko game machine 10. The game information notification device YH is an external device installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the game island, a game system is configured including a pachinko game machine and a game information notification device YH.

The game information notification device YH emits light (hereinafter referred to as “external light emission effect”) that emits, blinks, and turns off a light emitter (not shown) based on various external signals output from the pachinko game machine 10 to the outside of the machine. It is equipped with an external lamp GL for an external device capable of performing an effect. Further, the game information notification device YH is provided with a game information display area HR capable of executing an effect of displaying information about the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as “external display effect”) based on various external signals. .. Further, the game information notification device YH includes a CPU that controls the light emitting mode of the external lamp GL and the display mode in the game information display area HR, and a storage memory that stores game information about the pachinko game machine 10. Further, the game information notification device YH is provided with one or a plurality of input terminals capable of inputting various external signals output from the pachinko game machine 10.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (game components). It is provided with a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB on which a game ball can flow down. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. That is, the launch handle HD corresponds to a launch operation means capable of launching a game ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp LA can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “voice effect”) that outputs voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery described later). In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". 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. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is the first even when the second special game is being executed. It is configured to be able to run special games. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number". The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 14 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 15 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. 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 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15. A first variable member 16 is provided as an opening / closing means that can be operated. That is, the second starting port 15 corresponds to a specific starting means having the first variable member 16 that can take an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated as "the second starting port 15 is opened", and the closing state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated by "second". The starting port 15 is closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 17 as a special ball entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first prize opening 17 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. 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 major winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for paying out the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters the first large prize opening 17.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 17 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 17. A second variable member 18 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the second variable member 18. The second variable member 18 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened. 17 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 17 corresponds to the first special ball entry means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 19 as a special ball entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second large winning opening 19 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. 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 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for paying out the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters the second large prize opening 19.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 19 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 19. A third variable member 20 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the third variable member 20. The third variable member 20 is operated in the open state in the big hit game and the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened. 19 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 19 corresponds to the second special ball entry means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 21 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 21 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 21 is always open so that the game ball can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 21. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is waiting to occur, the triggering start condition of the jackpot game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and the jackpot game is generated. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 22a and a second general winning opening 22b as general winning openings open to the gaming area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 22a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. Further, the second general winning opening 22b is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 22b is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 23 that is open to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. The game ball is discharged from the out port 23 to the outside of the machine (outside the game area YBa). 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 YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 24 and a second passage member 25. The first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 are located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. A second starting port 15 is provided in the first passage member 24. The first variable member 16 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. Further, the first passage member 24 is provided with a second large winning opening 19. The third variable member 20 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 25 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 25 and the upper surface of the first passage member 24 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the flow-down passage 26 is formed by the first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25. In the flow passage 26, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the second winning opening 19. In the flow passage 26, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 15 are guided to the second major winning opening 19. If a game ball enters from the entry port 26a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 26 and does not enter either the second start opening 15 or the second major winning opening 19, the ball enters from the entry port 26a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 26b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 26.

The second passage member 25 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 25a at positions facing the first variable member 16 on the lower surface of the second passage member 25. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow passage 26 collides with the first protrusion 25a, the flow speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 25a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 16. Further, the second passage member 25 has a plurality of second protrusions 25b at positions facing the third variable member 20 on the lower surface of the second passage member 25. When the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 collides with the second protrusion 25b, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 25b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 20.

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 ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming region YBa. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. That is, a plurality of flow-down regions are formed on the game board YB as flow-down regions on which the game ball can flow down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the out port 23 and an out port 23 that passes through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). 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 YBa to the left and right when the game board YB 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 HD 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 14 and the second start port 15 It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. In other words, the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a are configured so that the game balls can be separated according to the operation of the firing handle HD. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 22a are arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a), and on the second path R2 (right side region R2a). It can be said that the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b are arranged. On the second path R2 (right side region R2a), the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, and the gate 21 are the gate 21, the first large winning opening 17, and the first from the upstream. The two starting openings 15 and the second winning opening 19 are arranged in this order. In the present embodiment, the right side region R2a corresponds to a specific flow-down region.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 14 and the first general prize are won. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 22a. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second starting port 15 and the first grand prize are won. There is a possibility of entering the ball into the opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second starting port 15, the first big winning opening 17, and the first are as compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the two major winning openings 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the first general winning opening 22a as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Low.

In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 is referred to as the first firing strength, and the game ball is fired at the first firing strength. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game ball, 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.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the present embodiment, the low probability state corresponds to the first probability state, and the high probability state corresponds to the second probability state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control regarding the opening of the second start port 15 is different. The second open state is a gaming state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 as compared with the first open state. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the first open state and the second open state are open states in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15. The second open state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the first open state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the present embodiment, the first open state corresponds to the first ball entry state, and the second open state corresponds to the second ball entry state.

For example, in the second open state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below are performed. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the first open state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the first open state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game longer than that in the first open state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the first open state, and one of the first variable members 16 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than that in the first open state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of gaming states as gaming states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different. The difference in the average fluctuation time of the special game corresponds to, in other words, the difference in the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the gaming states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different include a non-shortened state and a shortened state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than that of the non-shortened state. .. In the present embodiment, in the shortened state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than that in the non-shortened state. In the following description, the non-shortened state and the shortened state may be collectively referred to as a “variable state”. Further, in the present embodiment, the shortened state includes a plurality of shortened states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different. The details of the plurality of shortened states will be described later.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. The jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 10 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZA, 50 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol. It is classified into the jackpot symbol ZC. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 40 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZA, 10 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols. Ten types of jackpot symbols are classified into ZC and jackpot symbols ZD. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is "big hit ZA", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is "big hit ZB", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is "big hit ZC", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZD is It is shown as "big hit ZD".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first big winning opening 17 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, "10 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for each big hit, the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game is defined. In the present embodiment, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as an opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game regardless of the big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit time of one round game is "25 seconds" regardless of which big hit.

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZD are defined as high probability states as the probability states after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the high probability state is given after the big hit game, the high probability state is given until the next big hit game occurs. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZC, a low probability state is defined as a probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA has a first open state as an open state after the jackpot game. Further, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, and the jackpot ZD are defined as a second open state as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC or the jackpot ZD, a special game having a predetermined number of operations is played until the next jackpot game occurs. The second open state is granted until the end. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZD are obtained is "100 times". Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, "3 seconds" is set as the opening time and the ending time for any of the big hits.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit symbol. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the small hit may not be won in the winning lottery of the first special symbol, while the small winning may be won in the winning lottery of the second special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an open game in which the second large winning opening 19 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The open game is terminated when 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 is satisfied. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the small hit game can be recognized. The small hit game ends as the ending time elapses.

In the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.8 seconds x 2 times" is defined as the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the small hit game. Further, in the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between openings. That is, in the small hit of the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds". Although not shown, the small hit of the present embodiment has an opening time and an ending time of "0.1 seconds".

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when the small hit is won in the high probability state, after the end of the small hit game. Is also highly probable. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the first open state, the first open state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when a small hit is won in the second open state, the small hit is achieved. It will be in the second open state even after the game is over. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second open state in which the number of operations is controlled is controlled, the remaining number of times of operation does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a symbol combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game.

In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbols includes a symbol combination that is also used as a large hit symbol combination and a small hit symbol combination. In this case, it is difficult to identify whether it is a big hit or a small hit from the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbols includes a big hit symbol combination when the big hit ZF is won, a symbol combination when the big hit ZG is won, and a symbol combination when the small hit is won. Includes a combination of production symbols that are also used in and. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to specify which of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is from the symbol combination of the production symbols derived in the production game. In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbol may include the symbol combination which is also used as the symbol combination of the small hit and the symbol combination of the outlier. In this case, it is difficult to identify whether it is a small hit or an outlier from the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. In the following description, when the special game and the directing game are not particularly distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "variable game".

In the production game of the present embodiment, the reach production can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game. The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect suggesting that the expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed is higher than that of the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived (the degree of expectation for a jackpot) is simply referred to as the “big hit expectation”. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game, so that the jackpot expectation in the special game can be grasped as the jackpot expectation in the production game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 40 on the back side of the machine. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 50 on the back side of the machine. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an external terminal plate 60 on the back side of the machine, which outputs various external signals to the outside of the machine.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 41a, a main control ROM 41b, and a main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The main control RAM 41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 includes a random number circuit that generates a hardware random number. The main control board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to 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. ing. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 41a and information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a, second special symbol display unit 13b, first special hold display unit 13c, second special hold display unit 13d, ordinary symbol display unit 13e, ordinary hold It is connected to the display unit 13f). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a and the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing control means for controlling the first variable member 16 is realized by controlling the first actuator A1 by the main control CPU 41a. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can control the second actuator A2 to open the first large winning opening 17, and also control the third actuator A3 to open the second large winning opening. It is possible to control the opening of 19. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls each actuator, so that the large winning opening can be controlled so as to allow the game ball to enter the large winning opening corresponding to each actuator. Means are realized.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for voice effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing. The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

The sub-control CPU 50a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a and the decorative lamp LA are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, the external terminal plate 60 will be described in detail.
The external terminal plate 60 and the main control CPU 41a are connected to each other. The main control board 40 includes a predetermined number of output terminals that output an external signal instructed by the main control CPU 41a to the outside of the machine by being connected to the input terminals of the external device by wiring. The external signal output in this embodiment will be described in detail later.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control information (command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the information output process executed as the interrupt process.

The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, referred to as the first input determination). .. When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter, , Shown as the first hold judgment). If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 41a 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. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a 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, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 41c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a hit random number used for a winning lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern used for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like.

Further, after storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a enters the second start port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered (hereinafter referred to as a second input determination). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs the second input determination. If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the second hold determination). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a 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. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c, and specially. The symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 41a 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 41c, 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.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a 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 41a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) and is not in the big hit game waiting state, while in the hit game or the big hit game waiting state. If it is inside, make a negative judgment. If the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special game is being executed or not. When it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the number of the first special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

In addition, when it is determined that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the first special hold number is not 1 or more (the first special hold number is 0 (zero)), and the first When the 1 special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special game is being executed or not during the second execution. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, and when the second special hold number is not 1 or more (the second special hold number is 0 (zero)), the main The control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c.

Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (win lottery) based on the read random number information. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the big hit is won, but does not determine whether or not the small hit is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start processing is a big hit determination. In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a makes a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination in the high probability state so that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than in the low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, it is preferable to increase the number of big hit determination values as compared with the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

When a big hit is determined in the hit determination related to the first special game (hit determination in the first special symbol start process), the main control CPU 41a is subjected to a lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 1 Determine the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the hit determination related to the first special game (in the case of loss), the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

In the present embodiment, when determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a is selected by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. Determine the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups, and some or all of the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group are different from each other. The main control CPU 41a specifies a fluctuation pattern group to be used when determining a fluctuation pattern according to the current fluctuation state (non-shortening state and shortened state), and among the fluctuation patterns included in the specified fluctuation pattern group. Determine the fluctuation pattern from. That is, the main control CPU 41a can control to determine the fluctuation pattern in the special symbol start processing, and when determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation is based on any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Determine the pattern. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern group corresponds to a determination condition for determining the variation pattern.

After that, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer the control information that can identify the determined special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) and the control information that can identify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). , The first special symbol start process is completed.

Further, in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c.

Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (win lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes a hit determination in the second special symbol start process, thereby realizing a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 15. Will be done. In the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a big hit is won and a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit is won as a hit determination. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the second special symbol start processing includes a big hit determination and a small hit determination. In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a makes a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination in the high probability state so that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than in the low probability state. When the jackpot determination related to the second special game (the jackpot determination in the second special symbol start processing) determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the main control CPU 41a uses a lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 2 Determine the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, when the big hit determination related to the second special game is not determined as a big hit, the main control CPU 41a makes a small hit determination based on the read random number information. In the small hit determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether to win the small hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. judge. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a small hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value match. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform the small hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of winning a big hit in the second special symbol start process. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of losing in the second special symbol start process (probability of not winning in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 15, most of them are small hits and the small hit game is generated. , There are few chances of being out of the game and being a big hit.

When a small hit is determined in the small hit determination (small hit determination in the second special symbol start process) related to the second special game, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit and is not determined as a small hit in the hit determination related to the second special game (in the case of a miss), the main control CPU 41a determines the missed symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 41a clocks the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 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, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 41a is involved in the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the second special game if the second special game is being executed. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol. Similarly, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 41a is involved in the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the first special game if the first special game is being executed. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol. That is, when the main control CPU 41a derives the jackpot symbol in the other special game when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a in one special game. , The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing.

Further, the main control CPU 41a 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. In the present embodiment, by executing the above processing by the main control CPU 41a, a game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the result of the winning lottery is realized. Further, by the above control, the main control CPU 41a controls to execute the special game over the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern determined by the special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the above control to realize a special game control means for controlling the special game based on the result of the winning lottery.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a does not perform the small hit determination in the first special symbol start process, while it performs the small hit determination in the second special symbol start process. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14, a small hit cannot be won, while when the game ball enters the second starting port 15, a small hit can be won. ..

Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 41a sets the jackpot game in the waiting state for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and provides control information (hereinafter, referred to as a waiting for occurrence command) that can identify the waiting state for the jackpot game. Store in the output buffer. The jackpot game waiting state is a state in which the jackpot game can be triggered by passing the game ball through the gate 21. In other words, the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game has not yet occurred and the big hit game can be generated. That is, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game is a 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.

Here, the variable state (non-shortened state and shortened state) in the present embodiment will be described.
As described above, the variable state in the present embodiment includes a non-shortened state and a shortened state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than that of the non-shortened state. Further, in the present embodiment, the shortened state includes a first shortened state, a second shortened state, and a third shortened state. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern group used when determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing is different between the non-shortened state, the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state. ..

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls different fluctuation states according to the probability state and the open state. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the fluctuating state is determined according to the combination of the stochastic state and the open state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a specifies a different variation pattern group according to the combination of the stochastic state and the open state, and any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the specified variation pattern group. To determine. In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first low probability state", and the gaming state in the low probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 Low probability state ". Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the high probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first high probability state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 High probability state ".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 41a controls the variable state to the non-shortened state when it is in the first low probability state. In the non-shortened state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the non-shortening fluctuation pattern group. When the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the fluctuation state to the first shortened state. In the first shortened state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the first shortened fluctuation pattern group. When the main control CPU 41a is in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the variable state to the second shortened state. In the second shortened state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the second shortened fluctuation pattern group.

Then, in the case of the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls to a different variable state according to the number of executions of the special game executed after the second high accuracy state is reached. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may control the game state to the second high accuracy state when the big hit game is completed. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the variable state to be different according to the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the first shortened state when the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state is 1 to 100 times. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls to the third shortened state when the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state is 101 times or more. In the third shortened state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the third shortened fluctuation pattern group.

In the present embodiment, in each variation pattern group of the non-shortening variation pattern group, the first shortening variation pattern group, the second shortening variation pattern group, and the third shortening variation pattern group, the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group. Some or all of the fluctuation patterns are different. Specifically, the non-shortened fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 10 minutes) is set as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, but is more than the predetermined fluctuation time. It does not include fluctuation patterns that define short fluctuation times. On the other hand, each fluctuation pattern group of the first shortened fluctuation pattern group to the third shortened fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. On the other hand, it does not include a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time longer than a predetermined fluctuation time. Therefore, when determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special game from the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group of the first shortening fluctuation pattern group to the third shortening fluctuation pattern group, the non-shortening fluctuation pattern group The average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than that when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in. In other words, when the second special game is executed in each of the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state, the second special game is executed in the first low accuracy state. Compared to the time, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter.

In the present embodiment, the non-shortened state corresponds to the first special state, and the shortened state corresponds to the second special state. Then, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern group used when determining the variation pattern is different between the non-shortened state and the shortened state. In the present embodiment, the shortened state is controlled in any of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the shortened state is controlled when at least one of the high probability state and the second open state is given.

Further, among the shortened states, the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state correspond to a plurality of second special states in which the fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern is different. In the present embodiment, since the first low probability state is controlled to the non-shortened state, the first low probability state in the present embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state which is the non-shortened state and the first open state. At the same time, it corresponds to the first specific gaming state which is a low probability state, a non-shortened state, and a first open state. Further, in the present embodiment, since the second low probability state is controlled to the shortened state, the second low probability state in the present embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state which is the shortened state and the second open state. At the same time, it corresponds to a second specific gaming state which is a low probability state, a shortened state, and a second open state. Further, in the present embodiment, since the second high probability state is controlled to the shortened state, the second high probability state in the present embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state which is the shortened state and the second open state. At the same time, it corresponds to a third specific gaming state which is a high probability state, a shortened state, and a second open state. In the present embodiment, the first high probability state is controlled to the shortened state, so that the first high probability state in the present embodiment corresponds to the third gaming state which is the shortened state and the first open state. At the same time, it corresponds to the fourth specific gaming state which is the high probability state, the shortened state, and the first open state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the shortened state is given among the second open state and the shortened state (first high accuracy state), and when both the second open state and the shortened state are given (the first). The fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern differs between the two low probability states and the second high probability state). In other words, in the present embodiment, when the shortened state is given but the second open state is not given (first high accuracy state), at least the second open state of the second open state and the shortened state is given. The variation pattern group used when determining the variation pattern differs depending on whether is given (second low accuracy state and second high accuracy state). Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming state in the high probability state includes the first high probability state and the second high probability state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the gaming state when the high probability state is given includes a plurality of gaming states.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a inputs detection signals from the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7, each of them It controls to pay out the specified number of game balls to the sensor. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 is determined from each sensor of the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2. It is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input. On the other hand, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the detection signals are input from the sensors of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 is the detection signals from the sensors of the first count sensor SE3 and the second count sensor SE4. Less than the number of prize balls paid out when entered.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a executes the big hit process. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a controls to generate a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the big hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game when the big hit is won is realized.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the round game by controlling the first big winning opening 17 to be opened in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the first special winning opening 17. Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls to close the first special winning opening 17 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, thereby ending the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes the small hit process. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a controls to cause a small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the small hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the small hit game granting means for granting the small hit game when the small hit is won is realized. In the present embodiment, when the special game of small hit is completed, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second large winning opening 19 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), thereby performing an open game. To start. That is, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to open the second large winning opening 19 of the large winning openings. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) that can identify the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. After that, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the open game by controlling so as to close the second large winning opening 19. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 41a ends the small hit game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) when starting the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is obtained during the big hit game. Further, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 41a specifies a game state to be controlled after the big hit game is completed according to the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the specified game state with the end of the big hit game.

Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main control RAM 41c. The information that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify the probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). Further, the information that can identify the game state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify the open state (hereinafter, referred to as an open state flag). Further, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify the variable state (hereinafter, referred to as a variable state flag).

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the probability state flag, and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability command) that can specify the low probability state. Store in a buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag and control information capable of specifying the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability command). Is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the first open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter, first open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter, the second open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a controls to the second open state in which the number of operations is determined, the main control CPU 41a specifies the number of operations corresponding to the jackpot symbol (type of hit), and the number of times corresponding to the number of operations is set to the second open state. The main control RAM 41c stores the remaining number of times to be controlled, and stores information that can specify the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. Specifically, when the big hit ZC or the big hit ZD is won, the main control CPU 41a can store 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c and specify the number of operations after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed. The operation count command is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the special game is executed. When the number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a controls the first open state with the end of the special game in which the number of operations becomes 0. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second open state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC or the jackpot ZD, the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game is the number of operations in the second open state. It will be terminated when it is reached. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the second special game is executed, while when the first special game is executed, It may be controlled not to subtract the number of operations.

Further, when controlling to the non-shortened state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-shortened state in the variable state flag, and control information that can specify the non-shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as a non-shortened command). Is stored in the output buffer. Further, when controlling each of the shortened states of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the shortened state in the variable state flag and sets the shortened state. Specifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as abbreviated command) is stored in the output buffer. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may set a different value in the variable state flag depending on which of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state is controlled. , The same value may be set in the variable state flag regardless of which shortened state is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 41a may store different shortening commands in the output buffer depending on which of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state is controlled. The same shortening command may be stored in the output buffer regardless of which shortening state is controlled.

Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the same game state before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the number of operations even when a small hit is won.

Through the above processing, the main control CPU 41a can control to give a high probability state, control to give a second open state, and control to give a shortened state after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the state control means for controlling the gaming state is realized by the main control CPU 41a executing the above processing.

Further, according to the above processing, in the present embodiment, the game state may change when the big hit is won or the special game of the number of operations is executed after the big hit is won. is there. Then, in the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern is defined according to the gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern group used when determining the variation pattern changes when the jackpot is won or the special game of the number of operations is executed after the jackpot is won. There is. In other words, in the present embodiment, the change condition for changing the fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern includes the first condition for winning the jackpot and the special game of the number of operations after winning the jackpot. There is a second condition to be done.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 21 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 21, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c 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 41a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit determination in the normal symbol start processing, thereby realizing the normal hit lottery means for performing the normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 21. Whether the main control CPU 41a wins the normal hit based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b in the normal hit determination. To judge. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may perform a normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a may perform a normal hit determination in the second open state so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, it is preferable to increase the number of normal hit determination values as compared with the first open state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, the normal hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value as compared with the first open state. .. When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, in the second open state, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the first open state (or it is easy to determine a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). You may do so.

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 41a 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. In the present embodiment, by performing the above control by the main control CPU 41a, a normal game control means for controlling the normal game based on the result of the normal winning lottery is realized.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the normal hit game ends, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 41a starts the control for causing the normal hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the normal hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the normal hit game granting means for granting the normal hit game when the normal hit is won is realized. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 41a causes a normal hit game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second start port 15 in the opening mode defined in the normal symbol (type of normal hit). To do. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 in the open state in the normal hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may control the first actuator A1 in the second open state so that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer than that in the first open state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described. Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify the probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-probability state flag). Further, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify the open state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-open state flag). Further, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify the fluctuation state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-variation state flag). As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag when a low-probability command is input, while it can specify a high-probability state when a high-probability command is input. Value is set in the sub-probability state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first open state in the sub-open state flag when the first open command is input, while the sub-control CPU 50a sets the second open state when the second open command is input. Set the identifiable value to the secondary open status flag.

Further, when the operation number command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the operation number that can be specified from the operation number command in the sub-control RAM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of operations. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time a variation pattern designation command for the second special game is input, while the first special When a variation pattern specification command for a game is input, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

Further, when the non-shortening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying the non-shortening state in the sub-variable state flag, while when the shortening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying the shortened state as a sub. Set to the variable state flag. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a different shortening command depending on which of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state is controlled, the first shortened state, A different value is set in the variable state flag depending on which of the second shortened state and the third shortened state is controlled.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a symbol command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the symbol command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. Further, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol. Then, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the production game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 50a has at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP 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 50a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a symbol combination based on the effect symbol, triggered by the input of the game end command. The sub-control CPU 50a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the designated fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a 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 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can identify that the game is not in the hit game. When the small hit opening command is input, the sub control CPU 50a 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 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the small-hit opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that the small-hit game is not in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the jackpot game, the small hit game, or the hit game is in progress (during the big hit game and the small hit game). (Whether it is none of the above) can be specified. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a 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 50a can specify whether or not the jackpot game is in the waiting state by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP 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 21. Specifically, the waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect that encourages the player to hit right. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the round effect when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the opening effect for the small hit when the small hit opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that when the open game command is input, the effect during the open game is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect for the small hit when the small hit ending command is input.

Here, based on FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described. In addition, here, the change of the holding ball with respect to the game time when the big hit game is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 15 in either the first open state or the second open state. Then, in the second special symbol start processing, the small hit is won with a higher probability than the loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15, even if it is not a big hit, it will be a small hit with a high probability. Then, in the present embodiment, by hitting the right side to launch the game ball into the right side region R2a, the ball can be passed through the gate 21 and can be entered into the second starting port 15, so that the small hit game can be performed. It is possible to generate a chance to win a prize ball.

Here, in the case of the first low probability state, since it is controlled in the non-shortened state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game becomes longer than in the case of being controlled in the shortened state. That is, in the case of the first low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is compared with the case of each game state of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. become longer. Therefore, in the case of the first low probability state, even if the game ball is fired to the right area R2a by hitting right to execute the second special game, the small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is won. It takes longer to get a chance to do it. Specifically, in the first low probability state, after about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting port 15 and the execution of the second special game was started, the second major was finally reached. The winning opening 19 will be opened. Therefore, in the first low probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of fired game balls) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first low probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

Further, in the present embodiment, when hitting to the right, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 14. Therefore, when hitting right in the first low probability state, the first special game is not executed and the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes long. Therefore, compared with the case of hitting left in the first low probability state. Therefore, the number of special games played per predetermined unit time is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is recommended to hit left when the first low probability state is reached.

In each of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the game state is controlled to the shortened state, so that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is controlled as compared with the case where the non-shortened state is controlled. It gets shorter. That is, in each of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, when the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a by hitting the right and the second special game is executed, the first low accuracy state is executed. Compared to the state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball is shortened. However, in the present embodiment, in the flow passage 26, the second starting port 15 is provided on the upstream side of the second winning opening 19. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second open state (second low probability state, second high probability state), the game ball enters the second starting port 15 as compared with the case of the first open state. Since it is easy to ball, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a enter the second starting port 15, and even if a small hit game occurs, the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It's hard to do. In particular, even if the second starting port 15 is closed, when the second starting port 15 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 26 due to the first protrusion 25a. Even a game ball that has entered the ball entry port 26a is more likely to enter the second starting port 15. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, a small hit game is generated and the prize ball is generated as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Although the time until the chance to win the prize is shortened, it is actually difficult to put the game ball into the second prize opening 19. Therefore, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of launched game balls) is the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. Exceeds. In other words, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

However, in the present embodiment, when hitting right in the second low probability state and when hitting right in the second high probability state, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15 as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Since it is easy to make a ball, the amount of balls held per predetermined game time is smaller than that in the first low probability state. That is, in the present embodiment, each of the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first low-accuracy state. Further, in the present embodiment, since the high probability state is given to the second high probability state, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the second low probability state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when hitting right in the second low probability state and when hitting right in the second high probability state, although the first special game is not executed, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15. Since it is easy to make the game easier to play and the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared with the case of hitting left. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is recommended to hit right when the second low probability state and the second high probability state.

In the case of the first high accuracy state, since it is controlled in the shortened state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of being controlled in the non-shortened state. That is, in the case of the first high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a by right-handing and the second special game is executed, it is smaller than that in the first low accuracy state. The time it takes for a winning game to occur and a chance to win a prize ball is shortened. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first open state (first low probability state and first high probability state), when the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but is in the second open state. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 as compared with the above, the second major winning opening 19 of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a without entering the second starting port 15 The number of game balls that enter the ball tends to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 19 is closed, the ball does not enter the second starting opening 15 because the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 26 is reduced by the second protrusion 25b. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 19 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball occurs as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Is shortened, and it becomes easier to insert the game ball into the second special winning opening 19 as compared with the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of launched game balls) is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state is an advantageous gaming state for the player as compared with the gaming states of the first low-accuracy state, the second low-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, if the player hits right, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the small hit game even if the big hit game does not occur. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is recommended to hit right when the first high accuracy state is reached. In the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, the number of small hits won per unit time increases as compared with the case where the first low accuracy state is controlled. , It is possible to increase the number of balls held. That is, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state is a gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first low-accuracy state, the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state are different gaming states having different advantages to the player. Is. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, it is recommended to hit left in the first low accuracy state, while each of the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state. In the gaming state, it is recommended to hit right. Further, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is a gaming state in which none of the high probability state, the second open state, and the shortened state is given, and the second low probability state, the first high probability state, Each of the gaming states in the second high probability state is a gaming state when at least one of the high probability state, the second open state, and the shortened state is given. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is recommended to launch the game ball into the right region R2a in the game state when at least one of the high probability state, the second open state, and the shortened state is given. It can be said that it is in a gaming state. In particular, in the present embodiment, each of the game states of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state is a game when at least one of the second open state and the shortened state is given. It is in a state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the gaming state when at least one of the second open state and the shortened state is given is the gaming state in which it is recommended to launch the gaming ball into the right region R2a.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a process for outputting a predetermined external signal to the outside of the machine will be described.
The main control CPU 41a can execute a process for outputting a predetermined external signal from each output terminal of the external terminal plate 60. In the following description, executing a process for outputting a predetermined external signal may be simply referred to as "outputting a predetermined external signal". In this embodiment, a predetermined external signal corresponds to specific information. Further, in the present embodiment, the output control means is realized by performing the process for the main control CPU 41a to output a predetermined external signal. In the present embodiment, the external terminal plate 60 includes a first output terminal GT1 and a second output terminal GT2 as output terminals for outputting an external signal. Each output terminal is, for example, an input terminal of an external device (for example, a hall computer) installed in a management room of a game hall, and an input terminal of an external device (for example, a game information notification device YH) installed in an island facility or the like. Can be connected to.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls to output the open state signal from the first output terminal GT1 when the control is performed in the second open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the output of the open state signal when the open state flag is set to a value indicating the second open state, while the open state flag is set to the first open state. Control is performed so that the output of the open state signal is terminated when the value indicating is set. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to continue to output the open state signal during the period during which the second open state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the open state signal corresponds to the second information that can be output when the second open state is given. That is, the open state signal of the present embodiment is an external signal that can identify that the second open state is applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls so that the fluctuation state signal is output from the second output terminal GT2 when the control is performed in the shortened state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the output of the variable state signal when the value indicating the shortened state is set in the variable state flag, while the value indicating the non-shortened state is set in the variable state flag. Is set to control so that the output of the variable state signal is terminated. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to continue to output the fluctuation state signal during the period during which the shortened state is controlled. At this time, when the main control CPU 41a sets a different value in the variable state flag depending on which of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state is controlled. Even if there is, it is controlled so that the same external signal is output as the fluctuation state signal. In the present embodiment, the variable state signal corresponds to the first information that can be output when the shortened state is given. That is, the variable state signal of the present embodiment is an external signal that can identify that the shortened state is given.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an external signal of a type corresponding to the gaming state is output. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to output an external signal to the external device connected to the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2 so that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be specified. .. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low probability state, neither the open state signal nor the variable state signal is output. Therefore, in the external device connected to the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2, it is possible to specify that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is each of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, both the open state signal and the variable state signal are output. Therefore, in the external device connected to the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2, it is possible to specify that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is either the second low probability state or the second high probability state. Is. Then, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation state signal is output, but the open state signal is not output. Therefore, in the external device connected to the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2, it is possible to specify that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second low probability state and the second high probability state are gaming states in which the open state and the variable state are the same, but the probability states are different. Then, as described above, both the open state signal and the variable state signal are output in each of the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state. That is, in the present embodiment, the external signal output from each output terminal of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is specified regardless of whether or not a high probability state is given.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment outputs a fluctuation state signal when it is in the first high accuracy state, but does not output an open state signal, and when it is in the second high accuracy state, it outputs a fluctuation state signal and Both open state signals are output. Then, in the present embodiment, the first high-probability state and the second high-probability state are both gaming states when the high-probability state is given. That is, in the present embodiment, the variable state signal and the open state signal can be grasped as external signals that can be output when a high probability state is given. Therefore, it can be said that the external signal of the present embodiment includes a plurality of external signals as external signals that can be output when the game state is controlled when the high probability state is given.

Next, when the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2 are connected to the input terminal of the game information notification device YH, an effect that can be executed by the game information notification device YH based on the input external signal will be described. ..

The CPU of the game information notification device YH can input various external signals by connecting the input terminal provided in the game information notification device YH and the output terminal of the pachinko game machine 10. Specifically, in the CPU of the game information notification device YH, the input terminal provided in the game information notification device YH is connected to the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2 of the external terminal plate 60 of the pachinko game machine 10. As a result, it is possible to input an open state signal and a variable state signal.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the game information notification device YH can execute a predetermined effect based on the input external signal. Specifically, the game information notification device YH can execute a state notification effect of notifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by causing the external lamp GL to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode based on the input external signal. .. The CPU of the game information notification device YH controls the external lamp GL so as not to emit light when neither the open state signal nor the fluctuation state signal is input (FIG. 8A). That is, the CPU of the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low probability state. Further, the CPU of the game information notification device YH controls the external lamp GL to emit light in the first light emitting mode when both the open state signal and the variable state signal are input (FIG. 8B). That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is each of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the CPU of the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect in the first light emitting mode. Then, the CPU of the game information notification device YH controls the external lamp GL to emit light in the second light emitting mode when the variable state signal is input while the open state signal is not input (FIG. 8 (FIG. 8). c)). That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state, the CPU of the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect in the second light emitting mode.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the game state in the present embodiment and the state notification effect executed by the game information notification device YH will be described together with their actions.
In the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low accuracy state, neither the open state signal nor the fluctuation state signal is output, so that the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect. .. Then, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state continues until the jackpot is won and the jackpot game based on the jackpot is completed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, in the first low probability state, the state notification effect is not executed until the big hit is won and the big hit game based on the big hit is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is completed. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state, the variable state signal is output, but the open state signal is not output. Therefore, the game information notification device YH notifies the state in the second light emitting mode. The production starts. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the first high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. Continue until it is done. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZA is won, the state is in the second light emitting mode from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. The notification effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB is won, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the second high accuracy state, both the open state signal and the fluctuating state signal are output. Therefore, the game information notification device YH starts the state notification effect in the first light emission mode. Will be done. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the second high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. Continue until it is done. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZB is won, the state is in the first light emitting mode from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. The notification effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZC is won, the second low probability state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is completed. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the second low probability state, both the open state signal and the fluctuating state signal are output. Therefore, the game information notification device YH starts the state notification effect in the first light emission mode. Will be done. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second low probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the second low probability state wins the next big hit and the big hit game based on the big hit starts. It continues until it is played, or until the special game of the number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) is executed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZC is won, a special game of the number of operations or from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. Is executed, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode. Then, after the special game of the number of operations is executed, the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect because it is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZD is won, the second high accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD is completed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, the state notification effect is performed in the first light emission mode. To be started. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, the second high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. It continues until it is played, or until the special game of the number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) is executed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZD is won, a special game of the number of operations or from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. Is executed, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode. Then, after the special game of the number of operations is executed, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state, so that the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect in the second light emitting mode.

As described above, when each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the game is provided on the condition that the next jackpot is not won regardless of which jackpot is won. In the information notification device YH, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game a number of times corresponding to the number of operations. Therefore, when the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, and the jackpot ZD are won, and the next jackpot is not won, a special game corresponding to the number of operations after the jackpot game is completed is played. Until the game is executed, the player cannot grasp which of the second high probability state and the second low probability state is the game state from the game information notification device YH. That is, the player cannot grasp which jackpot was won.

On the other hand, in the case where each jackpot of jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the winning jackpot is won after the number of special games corresponding to the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot. The execution mode of the state notification effect in the game information notification device YH differs depending on the type of. Specifically, in the case of winning the jackpot ZB, after the special game corresponding to the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, the second high accuracy state continues, so that the game information In the notification device YH, the state notification effect according to the first light emission mode is continuously executed. Further, even if the jackpot ZC is won, the game information notification device YH is controlled to the first low accuracy state after the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot. The status notification effect is completed. Then, in the case of winning the jackpot ZD, after the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, the game information notification device YH is controlled to the first high accuracy state. The state notification effect according to the second light emission mode is executed. Therefore, in the case where each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the player is allowed to perform the special game as many times as the number of operations without winning the next jackpot. , The current game state can be grasped from the game information notification device YH. That is, if the player wins each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD, and then the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, which jackpot is won? You can see if it was a big hit.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In the external device to which the external signal output from each output terminal of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is input, it is specified whether or not the second open state is given and whether or not the shortened state is given. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, appropriate information can be output as information that can identify the game state. For this reason, for example, when an external device executes an effect according to the game state, an appropriate effect can be executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) The first high probability state is the same as the first low probability state in that the second open state is not given, while the second low probability state is given in that the shortened state is given. It is the same as the state and the second high accuracy state. Regarding this, in the present embodiment, the open state signal output when the second open state is given and the variable state signal output when the shortened state is given can be individually output. Therefore, the first high-accuracy state can be distinguished from the first low-accuracy state, the second low-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state for the external device that inputs the external signal.

(1-3) In particular, the first high-accuracy state can be said to be a game state that the player particularly expects because it is possible to increase the number of balls held by acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game. Then, in the external device that inputs the external signal, the first high accuracy state that the player particularly expects can be distinguished from the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, and the third specific gaming state. Therefore, for example, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player when performing the effect according to the game state in the external device.

(1-4) Since the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on different fluctuation pattern groups depending on the game state, the flow of the game can be diversified and the player can be entertained.
(1-5) The change conditions for changing the fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern include the first condition of winning the jackpot and the first condition in which the special game of the number of operations is executed after winning the jackpot. There are two conditions. According to this, since it is possible to diversify the changing conditions for changing the fluctuation pattern group, it is possible to entertain the player without getting bored.

(1-6) The external signal output from each output terminal of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is specified regardless of whether or not a high probability state is given. Therefore, the external device that inputs the external signal may not be able to specify whether or not the high probability state is given. According to this, for example, even when the state notification effect for notifying the game state is executed in the external device, it is possible to conceal from the player whether or not the high probability state is given. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game property of guessing whether or not a high probability state is given.

(1-7) The external signal of the present embodiment includes a plurality of external signals as external signals that can be output when the game state is controlled when the high probability state is given. According to this, when the gaming state is controlled when the high probability state is given, the external device that inputs the external signal can specify the gaming state in detail based on a plurality of external signals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the external device that inputs the external signal, the open state signal and the variable state signal are provided for the first high probability state and the second high probability state, which are the gaming states to which the high probability state is given. It is possible to identify which game state is in which the game state is based on the external signal of the multiple. For this reason, for example, when an external device executes an effect according to the game state, an appropriate effect can be executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-8) When at least one of the second open state and the shortened state is given, right-handed striking is recommended in any gaming state. That is, when at least one of the second open state and the shortened state is given, the game ball may be fired to the right side region R2a in any game state, so that the game ball is fired to any region. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused without knowing what to do.

(1-9) In the present embodiment, when the shortened state is given but the second open state is not given (first high accuracy state), at least the second of the second open state and the shortened state is given. Right-handed is recommended regardless of whether the open state is given (second low probability state or second high probability state). Then, the main control CPU 41a can determine the variation pattern based on different variation pattern groups in the first high accuracy state and any of the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, so that the right In the game state where hitting is recommended, the flow of the game can be diversified and the player can be entertained.

(1-10) When the state notification effect by the first light emitting mode is executed by the game information notification device YH between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game corresponding to the number of operations. , It is not possible to specify which of the second low probability state and the second high probability state is the gaming state. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the second low probability state after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to the first low probability state on condition that the special game of the number of operations is executed after the jackpot game ends. The state notification effect in the information notification device YH is completed. Therefore, even if a special game corresponding to the number of operations is executed after the jackpot game is completed, when the state notification effect in the game information notification device YH is not completed, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state. It is possible to make people recognize that they are there.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the shortened state, it is controlled to any of the first shortened state, the second shortened state, and the third shortened state. It is controlled to output different external signals depending on the presence. In other words, the variable state signal that can be output in the second embodiment includes a plurality of signals. At this time, in order to increase the types of external signals that can be output, the types of external signals that can be output are increased by providing the external terminal board 60 with output terminals different from those of the first output terminal GT1 and the second output terminal GT2. Alternatively, the types of external signals that can be output may be increased by outputting signals having different waveforms from the output terminal of 1.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the output of the first shortened state signal when the value indicating the first shortened state is set in the variable state flag, while the variable state flag. It is controlled so that the output of the first shortened state signal is terminated when a value different from the value indicating the first shortened state is set in. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to continue to output the first shortened state signal during the period of controlling to the first shortened state. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the output of the second shortened state signal when the value indicating the second shortened state is set in the variable state flag, while the second shortened state is set in the variable state flag. Control is performed so that the output of the second shortened state signal is terminated when a value different from the value indicating is set. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to continue to output the second shortened state signal during the period of controlling to the second shortened state. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the output of the third shortened state signal when the value indicating the third shortened state is set in the variable state flag, while the third shortened state is set in the variable state flag. The output of the third shortened state signal is controlled to be terminated when a value different from the value indicating is set. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to continue to output the third shortened state signal during the period of controlling to the third shortened state. With the above control, the main control CPU 41a of the second embodiment can output a different external signal depending on which of the plurality of shortened states is given.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can output an external signal to the external device connected to the output terminal of the external terminal plate 60 so that the type of shortened state can be specified. In the present embodiment, the first shortened state signal is an external signal that can be output when it is in the first shortened state, and is an external signal that can identify that it is in the first shortened state. Further, in the present embodiment, the second shortened state signal is an external signal that can be output when it is in the second shortened state, and is an external signal that can be specified to be in the second shortened state. Then, in the present embodiment, the third shortened state signal is an external signal that can be output when it is in the third shortened state, and is an external signal that can identify that it is in the third shortened state.

Next, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 60 is connected to the input terminal of the game information notification device YH, an effect that can be executed by the game information notification device YH based on the input external signal will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, the game information notification device YH can execute the state notification effect based on the input external signal. The CPU of the game information notification device YH controls the external lamp GL so as not to emit light when none of the open state signal, the first shortened state signal, the second shortened state signal, and the third shortened state signal is input. (Fig. 10 (a)). That is, the CPU of the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low probability state. Further, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH inputs the open state signal and the first shortened state signal, but does not input the second shortened signal and the third shortened signal, the external lamp GL is set to the first. It is controlled so as to emit light in a light emitting mode (FIG. 10 (b)). That is, the CPU of the game information notification device YH executes when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the second low accuracy state and after being controlled to the second high accuracy state and the second high accuracy state. When the number of times of the special game played is less than or equal to the number of times corresponding to the number of operations (1 to 100 times), the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode. Further, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH has input the second shortened state signal but has not input the open state signal, the first shortened state signal, and the third shortened state signal, the external lamp GL Is controlled so as to emit light in the second light emitting mode (FIG. 10 (c)). That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state, the CPU of the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect in the second light emitting mode. Then, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH inputs the open state signal and the third shortened state signal, but does not input the first shortened signal and the second shortened signal, the external lamp GL is set to the third. It is controlled so as to emit light in a light emitting mode (FIG. 10 (d)). That is, in the CPU of the game information notification device YH, the number of special games executed after the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the second high accuracy state and controlled to the second high accuracy state corresponds to the number of operations. When the number of times is exceeded (101 times or more), the state notification effect is executed in the third light emitting mode.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the game state in the second embodiment and the state notification effect executed by the game information notification device YH will be described together with their actions.
In the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first low probability state, none of the open state signal, the first shortened state signal, the second shortened state signal, and the third shortened state signal is output. Therefore, the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state continues until the jackpot is won and the jackpot game based on the jackpot is completed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, in the first low probability state, the state notification effect is not executed until the big hit is won and the big hit game based on the big hit is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is completed. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the first high accuracy state, the second shortened state signal is output, but the open state signal, the first shortened state signal, and the third shortened state signal are not output. In the game information notification device YH, the state notification effect is started in the second light emission mode. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the first high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. Continue until it is done. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZA is won, the state is in the second light emitting mode from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. The notification effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB is won, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the second high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. Continue until it is done. Here, when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state is less than or equal to the number of times corresponding to the number of operations (1 to 100 times), the open state signal and the first shortened state signal are output. On the other hand, since the second shortened state signal and the third shortened state signal are not output, the game information notification device YH starts the state notification effect in the first light emitting mode. On the other hand, when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state exceeds the number of times corresponding to the number of operations (101 times or more), the open state signal and the third shortened state signal are output. On the other hand, since the first shortened state signal and the second shortened state signal are not output, the game information notification device YH starts the state notification effect in the third light emitting mode. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is completed and the next big hit is not won, until the special game of the number of times corresponding to the number of operations is executed. While the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode, the state notification effect is executed in the third light emitting mode after the special game is executed a number of times corresponding to the number of operations.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZC is won, the second low probability state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is completed. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the second low probability state, the open state signal and the first shortened state signal are output, but the second shortened state signal and the third shortened state signal are not output. In the game information notification device YH, the state notification effect is started in the first light emission mode. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second low probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the second low probability state wins the next big hit and the big hit game based on the big hit starts. It continues until it is played, or until the special game of the number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) is executed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZC is won, a special game of the number of operations or from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. Is executed, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode. Then, after the special game of the number of operations is executed, the game information notification device YH does not execute the state notification effect because it is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZD is won, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD is completed. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, the second high-accuracy state wins the next jackpot and the jackpot game based on the jackpot starts. It continues until it is played, or until the special game of the number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) is executed. Therefore, in the game information notification device YH, when the jackpot ZD is won, a special game of the number of operations or from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD to the start of the jackpot game based on the next jackpot. Is executed, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode. Then, after the special game of the number of operations is executed, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state, so that the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect in the second light emitting mode.

As described above, when each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the game is provided on the condition that the next jackpot is not won regardless of which jackpot is won. In the information notification device YH, the state notification effect is executed in the first light emitting mode from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game a number of times corresponding to the number of operations. Therefore, when the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, and the jackpot ZD are won, and the next jackpot is not won, a special game corresponding to the number of operations after the jackpot game is completed is played. Until the game is executed, the player cannot grasp which of the second high probability state and the second low probability state is the game state from the game information notification device YH. That is, the player cannot grasp which jackpot was won.

On the other hand, in the case where each jackpot of jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the winning jackpot is won after the number of special games corresponding to the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot. The execution mode of the state notification effect in the game information notification device YH differs depending on the type of. Specifically, in the case of winning the jackpot ZB, after the number of special games corresponding to the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, the second high accuracy state continues, while the second high accuracy state continues. In order to shift from the 1 shortened state to the 3rd shortened state, the game information notification device YH executes the state notification effect according to the third light emitting mode. Further, even if the jackpot ZC is won, the game information notification device YH is controlled to the first low accuracy state after the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot. The status notification effect is completed. Then, in the case of winning the jackpot ZD, after the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, the game information notification device YH is controlled to the first high accuracy state. The state notification effect according to the second light emission mode is executed. Therefore, in the case where each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD is won, the player is allowed to perform the special game as many times as the number of operations without winning the next jackpot. , The current game state can be grasped from the game information notification device YH. That is, if the player wins each of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD, and then the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the next jackpot, which jackpot is won? You can see if it was a big hit.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) The main control CPU 41a can output a plurality of shortened state signals that differ depending on the type of shortened state as the variable state signal. According to this, the external device to which the external signal is input can determine which of the plurality of shortened states is the shortened state, so that the gaming state can be specified in detail. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can output appropriate information as information that can identify the gaming state. For this reason, for example, when the game information notification device YH executes an effect according to the game state, an appropriate effect can be executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-2) When the state notification effect by the first light emitting mode is executed by the game information notification device YH between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game corresponding to the number of operations. , It is not possible to specify which of the second low probability state and the second high probability state is the gaming state. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the second low probability state after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to the first low probability state on condition that the special game of the number of operations is executed after the jackpot game ends. The state notification effect in the information notification device YH is completed. Therefore, even if a special game corresponding to the number of operations is executed after the jackpot game is completed, when the state notification effect in the game information notification device YH is not completed, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state. It is possible to make people recognize that they are there. In particular, when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game ends and a special game corresponding to the number of operations is executed after the jackpot game ends, the external lamp GL emits light in the state notification effect. Since the mode changes from the first light emitting mode to the third light emitting mode, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the second light emitting mode is controlled.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute a prize ball number display effect that displays the acquired number of prize balls. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the prize ball number display effect, for example, in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game in the prize ball number display effect. ..

The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute a round number display effect that displays the number of round games. At this time, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by adding up one or a predetermined small hit game as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game. May be good. That is, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of round games each time one round game is completed in the big hit game and each time one or a predetermined small hit game is completed. It may be displayed.

-The sub-control CPU 50a is to execute the prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the prize ball has been acquired in association with the entry of the game ball into the large prize opening (1st large winning opening 17 and 2nd large winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires the prize ball when the game ball enters the first prize opening 17, and the prize ball when the game ball enters the second prize opening 19. It may be controlled so that the production content of the prize ball acquisition effect differs depending on the case where the prize ball is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17, and when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed in either one of the cases of acquisition and the case where the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed in the other case.

-The main control CPU 41a may be controlled to start the big hit game without controlling the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
-The execution mode of the state notification effect executed by the game information notification device YH may be appropriately changed. For example, instead of or in addition to causing the external lamp GL to emit light, it may be executed by displaying predetermined information in the game information display area HR.

-The output terminal of the external terminal plate 60 may be connected to the input terminal of an external device such as a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall or the like. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, the open state signal that can be output when the second open state is given and the variable state signal that can be output when the shortened state is given are individually output. It can be output. Therefore, in an external device such as a hall computer to which an external signal output from each output terminal is input, it is possible to specify whether or not the second open state is given and whether or not the shortened state is given. Then, in an external device such as a hall computer, it is preferable to display information that can identify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the input external signal. According to this, since the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be appropriately transmitted to an external device such as a hall computer, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be transmitted to a person who confirms the external device such as a hall computer. It is possible to appropriately recognize the gaming state.

-The type of external signal that can be output may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may be able to output an external signal that can identify that the high probability state is given via the output terminal provided on the external terminal plate 60. Further, in the second embodiment, the open state signal may be omitted. In this case, the external device that has input the external signal can specify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the first shortened state signal, the second shortened state signal, and the third shortened state signal.

-The control regarding the fluctuation state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may have the same probability state and open state, or may be able to control different variable states. That is, the main control CPU 41a may be controllable so as to determine the fluctuation pattern by using different fluctuation pattern groups even if the probability state and the open state are the same. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may determine which of the plurality of fluctuation states to control according to the type of jackpot. According to this, the flow of the game can be diversified, and the interest in the game can be improved.

-The main control CPU 41a may be controlled to the same shortened state regardless of the number of times the special game is executed in the second high accuracy state. That is, the main control CPU 41a may determine the variation pattern based on the same variation pattern group regardless of the number of times the special game is executed in the second high-accuracy female song. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls a shortened state that differs depending on the number of times the variable game is executed in one or a plurality of game states among the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the first high probability state. You may. That is, the main control CPU 41a has different fluctuation pattern groups according to the number of times of the fluctuation games executed in one or more of the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the first high probability state. The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on this.

-When determining the type of the fluctuation state according to the combination of the probability state and the open state, the main control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern group to be used when determining the fluctuation pattern based on the values of the probability state flag and the open state flag. You may. In this case, the fluctuation state flag and the sub-variation state flag may be omitted. In this case, the shortened command and the non-shortened command may be omitted.

-The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening opened in the big hit game, the maximum number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, and the like may be changed as appropriate. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in some big hit games. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in all the big hit games. In this case, the first large winning opening 17 may be omitted. Further, for example, in a predetermined big hit game, the first big winning opening 17 is controlled to be opened in a specific round game, while the second big winning opening 19 is controlled to be opened in a non-specific round game. May be good. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big prize opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game. That is, it may not be possible to specify whether the big hit or the small hit was won from the opening mode of the big winning opening.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot (big hit ZA) that is controlled to the first high accuracy state without going through the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot (big hit ZD) controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, for some or all of the big hits, after the big hit game is completed, it may be controlled to a different game state according to the game state when the big hit is won. Further, regarding the jackpot that grants the second open state after the end of the jackpot game, the number of operations that grant the second open state may be different depending on the game state when the jackpot is won.

-The jackpot may be provided to be controlled to the first low probability state after the jackpot game is completed.
-It is not necessary to have a jackpot that is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed. That is, after the jackpot game is completed, it may be controlled to either the second low probability state or the first high probability state.

-For all big hits, after the big hit game is completed, the same game state may be continuously controlled until the next big hit is won. That is, it is not necessary to have a jackpot in which the game state shifts when a predetermined number of special games are executed after the jackpot game is completed. According to this, the condition for shifting the game state includes the condition for winning the jackpot, but does not include the condition for executing the special game a predetermined number of times after winning the jackpot. That is, the condition for changing the fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern includes the first condition of winning the jackpot, while the second condition in which the special game of the number of operations is executed after winning the jackpot is executed. It does not have to include the condition.

-The type of jackpot that can be determined may be the same when the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start process and when the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start process. Further, the determination ratio of the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start processing and the determination ratio of the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start processing may be the same.

-The first special symbol may include a small hit symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may execute the small hit determination (small hit lottery) in the first special symbol start processing.
-There may be multiple types of small hits. In this case, the main control CPU 41a determines different types of small hits when the small hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when the small hit is won in the second special symbol start process. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, it may be determined which type of small hit is to be obtained by a lottery using a predetermined random number.

-In the small hit game, it is not necessary to set the opening time and the ending time. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may start the small hit game by starting the open game that opens the second large winning opening 19, while ending the small hit game by ending the open game.

-In the case of the first low accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the production game based on the second special game. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the production game based on the second special game even in the first low probability state only when the second special game is a special game that is a big hit. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the second special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being missed and ended. Further, in one or more of the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to execute the effect game based on the first special game. You may. The sub-control CPU 50a is produced based on the first special game even in the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state only when the first special game is a special game that is a big hit. You may control to run the game. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the first special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first special game from being missed and ended.

-The main control CPU 41a does not end the one special game even if the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured as follows. Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a may be derived in the one special game. The control regarding one of the special games may be different depending on the determined special symbol. For example, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the jackpot symbol being derived in the other special game. In the special game, the out-of-order symbol is derived and ended. On the other hand, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is an outlier symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. The execution of the special game may be interrupted, and the execution of one of the special games may be resumed when the jackpot game ends. Further, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is an outlier symbol, the main control CPU 41a is the one special game even after the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. May be continued to be executed. When the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a small hit symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the fact that the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game. For one special game, the out-of-order symbol may be derived and ended, the execution may be interrupted, or the execution may be continued.

-When the 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 main control CPU 41a derives the missed symbol in the one special game. , The one special game may be configured to end. Similarly, if a missing symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the missing symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one is derived. The special game may be configured to end.

-When the main control CPU 41a derives a jackpot symbol in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a interrupts the one special game and performs the jackpot game. After the end, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a derives a small hit symbol in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a interrupts the one special game. After the end of the small hit game, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-The main control CPU 41a is a special game in which one of the first special game and the second special game is executed while the other special game is being executed, and the one special game is a big hit. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the hit determination when executing the other special game. That is, when the main control CPU 41a starts another special game during the execution of the special game that becomes a big hit, the main control CPU 41a may control to derive the missed symbol in the other special game without performing the hit determination. .. That is, when the main control CPU 41a is executed in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it is determined that the main control CPU 41a is derived in the one special game. Depending on the special symbol, the control when executing the other special game may be different.

-The main control CPU 41a may control the first special game and the second special game so as not to be executed at the same time. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may control so that one of the special games is preferentially executed, or is executed in the order of entry into the starting port (order in which the holding condition is satisfied). You may control it.

-It may be embodied in a game machine (so-called ST machine) that controls a high probability state after the end of the big hit game until a special game with a predetermined probability variation number is executed. Further, it may be embodied as a game machine (so-called fall machine) that terminates the high probability state when a predetermined fall lottery different from the big hit lottery is won. According to these, even when the first high accuracy state is controlled, the first high accuracy state may end before the next big hit game is given. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game property in which it is not known when the first high accuracy state ends. Further, in this case, it is not necessary to have a jackpot that is controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game is completed.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area set in the big winning opening during a big hit game. In this case, a jackpot in which the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that easily passes through the specific area and a jackpot in which the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that does not easily pass through the specific area may be provided. In addition, depending on whether the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start process or the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start process, the jackpot that the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that easily passes through a specific area, and the specific The ratio of which of the big hits that the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that is difficult to pass through the area may be different.

-It may be embodied in a game machine having a probability state of 1 as a probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability.
-The position where various members are arranged on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the gate 21 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second starting port 15, the first winning opening 17, and the second winning opening 19.

-In the game board YB, the flow area in which the game ball can flow may be one, or may be divided into three or more.
-In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls the SP 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 41a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(A) The state control means can execute control to give a second probability state in which the jackpot probability of the special game is higher than that of the first probability state, and information that can be output by the control of the output control means. Is specified regardless of whether or not the second probability state is given.

(B) The first information includes a plurality of first information, and the second special state includes a plurality of second special states having different determination conditions used when determining the fluctuation pattern, and the output. The control means can control to output different first information depending on which second special state is given to the plurality of second special states.

(C) A special game can be executed when a game ball enters the starting means, and the starting means includes a specific starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state. The opening / closing means are a special game control means for controlling the special game and a normal game control for controlling the normal game in the gaming machine controlled to the open state after a predetermined display result is derived in the normal game. A means, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, a special state control means capable of controlling to give a second special state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than that of the first special state, and a first. 1 In order to output specific information to the outside of the machine and a ball entry state control means capable of controlling to give a second ball entry state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the specific starting means as compared with the ball entry state. The specific information is provided with the first information that can be output when the second special state is given, and the second ball entry state, which is provided with an output control means for controlling the above. A game machine characterized by including a second information that can be output in some cases.

HD ... Launch handle (launch operation means), YB ... Game board, 12 ... Production display device, 14 ... 1st start port (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start port (starting means, specific starting means), 16 ... 1st variable member (opening / closing means), 17 ... 1st big winning opening (special entry means, 1st special entry means), 19 ... 2nd big winning opening (special entry means, 2nd special entry means) , 21 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 41a ... Main control CPU (open / close control means, lottery means, winning lottery means, special game control means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, state control means, special entry Ball control means, ordinary hit lottery means, ordinary game control means, ordinary hit game giving means, output control means).

Claims (1)

A game board that allows game balls to flow down,
Specific starting means having opening and closing means that can be in an open state and a closed state ,
An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means,
A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball enters the specific starting means, and
A special game control means that controls the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and
When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game and
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when a small hit is won,
A special entry means that satisfies the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means.
A gate through which the game ball can pass,
A normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and
An ordinary game control means that controls the ordinary game based on the result of the ordinary winning lottery, and
When a normal hit is won, a normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game and a normal hit game granting means
A state control means for controlling the game state and
An output control means that controls the output of specific information to the outside of the machine,
Equipped with a launch operation means that can launch a game ball ,
A plurality of flow-down areas are formed on the game board as flow-down areas on which the game balls can flow down, and the plurality of flow-down areas are configured so that the game balls can be hit according to the operation of the launch operation means. And
The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game.
The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means.
The jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special ball entry means.
In the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second special ball entry means.
The state control means controls to give a second probability state in which the jackpot probability of the special game is higher than that of the first probability state, and the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than that of the first special state. It is possible to execute a control for imparting a second special state and a control for imparting a second ball entry state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the specific starting means as compared with the first ball entry state.
The special game control means can control to determine a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game, and when determining the fluctuation pattern, one of a plurality of determination conditions is used. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the above.
The changing conditions for changing the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern include the first condition of winning the winning lottery and the second condition of executing the special game a predetermined number of times after winning the winning lottery. And there is
The determination conditions used when determining the fluctuation pattern differ between the first special state and the second special state.
When either one of the second special state and the second ball entry state is given, and when both the second special state and the second ball entry state are given, The determination conditions used to determine the fluctuation pattern are different,
In the game state,
The first probability state, the first special state , and the first specific gaming state, which is the first ball entry state,
The first probability state, the second special state , and the second specific gaming state, which is the second ball entry state,
The second probability state, the second special state, and the third specific gaming state, which is the second ball entry state,
Including the second probability state, the second special state , and the fourth specific gaming state, which is the first ball entry state.
The first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, the third specific gaming state, and the fourth specific gaming state are gaming states having different advantages to the player.
The fourth specific game state is a game state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game.
The specific information includes first information that can be output when the second special state is given, and second information that can be output when the second ball entry state is given. It has become
The gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means are the gate, the first special ball entry means, from the upstream in a specific flow area in the game board. The specific starting means and the second special ball entering means are arranged in this order.
The gaming state when at least one of the second special state and the second entering ball state is given is a gaming state in which it is recommended to launch the gaming ball into the specific flow-down region. A game machine to be .