JP6823873B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Among the gaming machines, some pachinko gaming machines perform a small hit lottery in addition to the big hit lottery. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a small hit lottery is performed to increase the chances that the player is expected to be in an advantageous gaming state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-72685

By the way, like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the small hit lottery is used by a method other than using the small hit lottery in order to increase the chances of expecting an advantageous gaming state. It is desired to improve the above.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

A game machine that solves 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 game, and a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game performed by changing the symbol based on the result of the winning lottery. , A big hit game giving means that gives a big hit game when a big hit is won, a small hit game giving means that gives a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Probability state control means that can control to a high probability state with a higher probability of winning a big hit, special ball entry means that satisfies the prize ball payout condition when a game ball enters, and the special ball entry means. A special ball entry control means that can be controlled to open, a gate through which the game ball can pass, a normal hit lottery means that performs a normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate, and a normal hit are won. In this case, the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means in the open state in the normal hit game, comprising a normal hit game giving means for giving a normal hit game and an effect executing means for executing the effect. The special entry means includes a first special entry means and a second special entry means, and the jackpot game includes a special jackpot game and a specific jackpot. game and has the special ball entrance control means, wherein in particular jackpot gaming, while controlling so as to open the first special ball entrance means, the specific jackpot gaming and the Koatari game In, the second special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened, and the gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball-entry means, and the second special ball-entry means are the game. 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 on a specific flow path on the board, and the high probability state is provided. the time is, the being able to acquire the prize balls by Koatari game, may become a special game state capable of increasing the have sphere, the high probability state, the after end of the jackpot gaming The game is terminated when the number of times the variable game is executed reaches a specific number of times, and the second special ball entry means is released in the same or substantially the same opening mode in the specific big hit game and the small hit game. The above-mentioned production execution means is , The notification effect for notifying the specific number of times can be executed, and the notification effect can be executed over a plurality of times of the variable game, and is a predetermined condition that can be established with the execution of the variable game as an opportunity. met Ri effect der the representation embodiment is changed in response to, wherein the special jackpot gaming, and jackpot gaming first special, and jackpot gaming second special, there is, the first special After the end of the big hit game and after the end of the second special big hit game, the game state is controlled to the high probability state and not the special game state, but the big hit is not won. The special game state is set when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times less than the specific number of times, and the predetermined number of times after the end of the first special big hit game and the second special big hit The predetermined number of times after the end of the game is different from each other, and the specific big hit game includes a first specific big hit game that can be controlled to the special game state after the end of the big hit game and the big hit. There is a second specific jackpot game that is not controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the game, and the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the first specific jackpot game is the gaming state when the jackpot is won. When the jackpot is won in the gaming state which is in the high probability state and not in the special gaming state, the special game is performed after the jackpot game is completed as compared with the case where the jackpot is won in the low probability state. When the rate of being controlled by the state is high and the jackpot is won in the special gaming state, when the jackpot is won in the gaming state which is in the high probability state and is not the special gaming state, and in the low probability state. Compared to when the jackpot is won, the ratio of being controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is higher, and when the jackpot that grants the first specific jackpot game is won in the special gaming state, the jackpot is said. The gist is that the special game state is continued even after the jackpot game is completed .

A game machine that solves 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 game, and a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game performed by changing the symbol based on the result of the winning lottery. , A big hit game giving means that gives a big hit game when a big hit is won, a small hit game giving means that gives a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Probability state control means that can control to a high probability state with a higher probability of winning a big hit, special ball entry means that satisfies the prize ball payout condition when a game ball enters, and the special ball entry means. A special ball entry control means that can be controlled to open, a gate through which the game ball can pass, a normal hit lottery means that performs a normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate, and a normal hit are won. In this case, the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means in the open state in the normal hit game, comprising a normal hit game giving means for giving a normal hit game and an effect executing means for executing the effect. The special entry means includes a first special entry means and a second special entry means, and the jackpot game includes a special jackpot game and a specific jackpot. game and has the special ball entrance control means, wherein in particular jackpot gaming, while controlling so as to open the first special ball entrance means, the specific jackpot gaming and the Koatari game In, the second special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened, and the gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball-entry means, and the second special ball-entry means are the game. 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 on a specific flow path on the board, and the high probability state is provided. the time is, the being able to acquire the prize balls by Koatari game, may become a special game state capable of increasing the have sphere, the high probability state, the after end of the jackpot gaming The game is terminated when the number of times the variable game is executed reaches a specific number of times, and the second special ball entry means is released in the same or substantially the same opening mode in the specific big hit game and the small hit game. The above-mentioned production execution means is The being capable of performing notification effect to perform notification for a particular number, the notification effect is Ri directing der viable when the particular jackpot gaming granted, the special jackpot game is first There are a special jackpot game and a second special jackpot game, and after the end of the first special jackpot game and after the end of the second special jackpot game, the high probability state However, while being controlled to a gaming state that is not the special gaming state, the special gaming state is set when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times less than the specific number of times without winning a big hit. The predetermined number of times after the end of the first special jackpot game and the predetermined number of times after the end of the second special jackpot game are different from each other, and the specific jackpot game has a different number of times. There is a first specific jackpot game that can be controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and a second specific jackpot game that is not controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. The gaming state controlled after the end of the specific jackpot game of 1 differs depending on the gaming state when the jackpot is won, and the jackpot is won in the gaming state which is the high probability state and is not the special gaming state. Occasionally, the rate of being controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is higher than when the jackpot is won in the low probability state, and when the jackpot is won in the special gaming state, the high probability state is reached. Compared to when a big hit is won in a gaming state that is not in the special gaming state and when a big hit is won in the low probability state, the ratio controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the big hit game is It is a gist that when the jackpot that gives the first specific jackpot game is won in the special gaming state, the special gaming state is continued even after the end of the jackpot game .

The game machine is provided with a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the variation game, and the game control means has a variation time determined for the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. It is controlled so that the fluctuation game is executed over a period of time, and the fluctuation pattern determining means determines any fluctuation pattern from a fluctuation pattern group including one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation There are a plurality of pattern groups, and when it is in the high probability state and not in the special gaming state, any variation pattern among the variation pattern groups different depending on the number of times the variation game is executed after the end of the jackpot game is completed. When the variation pattern is determined from the group and is in the high probability state and the special gaming state, the variation pattern is included in the specific variation pattern group regardless of the number of times the variation game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. The fluctuation pattern may be determined from.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the game board. Front view showing the main control unit. Explanatory drawing which shows setting value (setting information). (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the gaming state at the time of winning and the gaming state after the jackpot game when the jackpot ZF is won, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the game state after the jackpot game. Explanatory drawing which shows 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. The explanatory view which shows the transition mode of the game state at the time of winning in the 1st low probability state. The explanatory view which shows the transition mode of the game state at the time of winning in the 2nd low probability state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode of a game state when a hit is won in the 1st high accuracy state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode of a game state when a hit is won in the 2nd high accuracy state. FIGS. (A) to (C) are explanatory views showing the remaining number of times notification effect in the first high accuracy state in the second embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the addition effect in the 1st high accuracy state in 2nd Embodiment. (A) to (d) are explanatory views showing the sudden end effect and the continuous effect in the first high accuracy state in the second embodiment. (A) to (e) are explanatory views which show the addition effect in another embodiment. (A) to (f) are explanatory views which show the addition effect in another embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the prize ball number display effect, the round number display effect, and the prize ball acquisition effect in another 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 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 gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB on which a gaming 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 launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. 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 sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and 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. 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 as one of the effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to the effect execution means for executing the effect.

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 on the game board YB so that the player can see it.

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. Further, 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. 6) 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 payment 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. 6) 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. 6) 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. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first 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 conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the game balls enter 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. 6) 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. 6) 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 in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 19 (allowable state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 19 (regulated state). A third variable member 20 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) 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 closed. 19 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 19 corresponds to a specific special ball entry means and a 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. 6) 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. 6) 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. 6) 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-down passage 26 collides with the first protrusion 25a, the flow-down 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. 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 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.

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.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 6). Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, a RAM clear switch 42, and a setting device 43. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RAM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are mounted on the same board.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. The RAM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RAM clear switch 42 is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and is in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RAM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a setting changing function. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a set value as setting information that defines the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability). The setting device 43 is a setting operation means configured to enable an operation of instructing a shift to a setting change mode as a setting control state for controlling a set value. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a columnar cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open to the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is operated in either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction (instructed state). It is configured to enable the operation to switch to. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operating state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 as a base and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. The case members 47 and 48 are all made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled inseparably without leaving a trace, and it is easily discernible that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, fraudulent acts. The second case member 48 is in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46, and the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 provided on the main control board 40 are exposed from the main board case 46. It is provided with one or more watermark holes for the purpose. Specifically, the RAM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark holes 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 42 can be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark holes 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the setting device 43 can be operated to turn on or off by inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the keyhole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b. The tip surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip surface (keyhole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main board case 46. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is operated by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, in principle, the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player.

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)".

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 the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 is higher than that in 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".

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.

Next, the setting change function in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of set values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set in all three stages from the first set value to the third set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth set value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 3). The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3, making it easier to win the jackpot. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be in three stages, and may be any of two stages and four or more stages.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. .. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch is operated, the internally set value is set as [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3] → [Setting 1] → ... Can be changed to. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RAM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state by using the setting key.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment may be provided with a display capable of displaying a set value. The display may be capable of displaying at least an internally set value at that time, and may be capable of displaying other information. That is, the display unit may be a display means for displaying information different from the set value in addition to the display for notifying the set value. Information different from the set value is counted by the formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state ÷ total number of effective balls in the normal game state) × 100 on the assumption that the game is not in the big hit game. The calculated base value may be adopted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment shifts to the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 42 is in the off state. It may be configured as follows. In this case, in the setting confirmation mode, while the internally set setting value is notified, it is preferable that the internally set setting value cannot be changed even if the setting switch is operated.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, 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, among the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 10 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZA, 80 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZB, and 10 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, 25 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZA, 25 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZB, and 10 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols. It is classified into ZD respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 10 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZE, 20 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZF, and 10 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols. They are classified into ZG. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA". Similarly, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is "big hit ZB", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is "big hit ZC", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZD is "big hit ZD", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZE. Is referred to as "big hit ZE", a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZF is referred to as "big hit ZF", and a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZG is referred to as "big hit ZG".

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 or the second big winning opening 19 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, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. The jackpot ZF and jackpot ZG are defined as "2 times" as the number of round games in the jackpot game. In addition, each big hit has a big winning opening that is opened in the round game in the big hit game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, the first jackpot 17 is defined as the jackpot that is opened in the round game in the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, the second jackpot 19 is defined as the jackpot opened in the round game in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZE correspond to the first jackpot game. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG correspond to the second jackpot game.

Further, for each big hit, the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game is defined. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as the opening mode of the jackpot in one round game. That is, in the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, the upper limit time of one round game is "25 seconds". On the other hand, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, "0.8 seconds x 1 time" is defined as the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game. That is, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, the upper limit time of one round game is "0.8 seconds". Although not shown, in the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between round games in each jackpot.

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZD, jackpot ZE, and jackpot ZF are defined as high probability states as the probability states after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when a high probability state is given after the big hit game, the high probability is until the next big hit game is generated or until the special game with a predetermined probability variation number is completed. The state is given. In the present embodiment, the number of probable changes in the case of jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZD, jackpot ZE, and jackpot ZF is "100 times" for any jackpot. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZG, a low probability state is defined as the probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZG are defined as the first open state as the open state after the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game, the first is until the next big hit game is generated or until the special game with a predetermined number of operations is completed. 2 Open state is given. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC are obtained is "100 times". Further, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZD is obtained is "70 times". Further, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZE is obtained is "50 times".

Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the jackpot ZF, the open state after the jackpot game is determined according to the gaming state when the jackpot is won. Specifically, in the jackpot ZF, when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is a low probability state and the first open state, the second open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZF is reached in the low probability state and the first open state is "100 times". Further, in the jackpot ZF, when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is a low probability state and a second open state, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZF is reached in the low probability state and the second open state is "100 times". Further, in the jackpot ZF, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high probability state and the first open state, the first open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. In the jackpot ZF, when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is a high probability state and a second open state, the second open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZF is reached in the high probability state and the second open state is "50 times".

As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the number of probability changes when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of probability changes when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game is 100 times regardless of the current set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the game is controlled to the second open state after the end of the big hit game is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the game is controlled to the second open state after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot regardless of the current set value. The number of times.

Although not shown, the opening time and ending time of the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE are each set to "3 seconds". On the other hand, for the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, "0.1 seconds" are set as the opening time and the ending time, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, 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, in the high probability state, the remaining number of probability changes does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operations does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games is different in the jackpot ZA as compared with other jackpots. Further, in the jackpot ZA, the jackpots that are opened are different from those of the jackpot ZF, the jackpot ZG, and the small hit. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit ZA is different from other big hits and small hits. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the jackpot is ZA from the opening mode of the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot ZA, it is possible to execute the effect during the hit game with the effect content different from the effect content in the effect during the hit game based on other big hits and small hits. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA can be visually recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE, the jackpot opened in the round game, the maximum number of round games, and the maximum time in each round game are the same. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening modes of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE are the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is from the opening mode of the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE have the same opening time and ending time. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE can execute at least a part of the same or substantially the same effect during the hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is apparently.

Further, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, the upper limit of the number of round games is two, and the upper limit time in each round game is 0.8 seconds. Further, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, the second jackpot 19 is opened in each round game. Then, in the jackpot ZF and the jackpot ZG, the interval time between the round games is 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the small hit game, the number of times the second large winning opening 19 is opened in the open game is two, and the interval time between the openings is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the big hit ZF, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the big hit ZG, and the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the small hit , Can be said to be the same. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZF, the big hit game based on the big hit ZG, and the small hit game based on the small hit, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is from the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG correspond to a specific jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit have the same opening time and ending time. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit can execute at least a part of the same or substantially the same effect during the hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is apparently.

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 effect 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 possible to make it difficult to identify whether it is a big hit or a small hit from the symbol combination of the directing symbols derived in the directing 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 a miss 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 degree of expectation for a jackpot". 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. 6, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. 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.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as "main control CPU 41a") and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"), and a RAM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"). , "Main control RAM 41c").

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 microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 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 to realize a special ball entry control means capable of controlling to open the large winning opening corresponding to each actuator. The main control CPU 41a and the RAM clear switch 42 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a and the setting device 43 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state.

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 power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to the control boards 40 and 50. Further convert to power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to each of the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines. The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between the on state and the off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state in the state where the power is supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 and further turned off. When operated in the state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is started from the external power source while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or the power supply is performed while the power is being supplied from the external power source. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to the respective control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like, and "power is turned on". "Cut off (power off)" means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 41c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. Good.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game, base information regarding the base value, and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a big hit game, information on a small hit game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Information about the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and special derived from the special game. Information that can identify the design. The information regarding the jackpot game is information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. The information regarding the small hit game is information that can identify the progress of the small hit game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of probable changes, information that can specify the remaining number of operations, and the like. The information regarding the payout of prize balls is information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls.

Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process described below can be controlled to set one of the set values as a plurality of setting information that determines the probability of winning the jackpot. Functions as a control means.

When the main control CPU 41a is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 41a first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence / absence of transition to the setting change mode and the presence / absence of initialization of the main control RAM 41c are controlled according to the operating state of the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on. The details will be described below.

When the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setter 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up set value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a reads out the set value stored in the main control RAM 41c. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch (RAM clear switch 42 in the present embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 41a sets the set value by [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3]. ] → [Setting 1] →…, and change to loop. When the setting device 43 is operated in the off state in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the set value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the setting change mode is terminated, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the state shifts to the normal control state described later.

Further, when the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setting device 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c when the RAM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setter 43 is in the off state. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode. Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can control to execute a special game based on an internal lottery (winning lottery) and control to give a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by executing the RAM clear processing, any special game or normal game is not executed or held, and is returned to a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress. On the other hand, if the game information is not initialized, it is restored to the state of the game when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a has a predetermined control command (hereinafter, referred to as "initial command") based on the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c in addition to the above-mentioned set value command. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c is the game information initialized when the RAM clear process is executed, and the latest power is turned off when the RAM clear process is not executed. It is the game information of the time.

For example, when returning during the execution of the special game, the main control CPU 41a is derived as an initial command by a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game. Outputs control commands that can identify special symbols. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the game state. For example, the main control CPU 41a is, as an initial command, a control command capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game when returning during the granting of the jackpot game.

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 a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). .. When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 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 the 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. If 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 set value and 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. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of 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 a miss), the main control CPU 41a determines the miss 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.

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 set value and 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. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of 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 it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination related to the second special game, the main control CPU 41a performs 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the small hit probability in this embodiment is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special game is 0 (zero) regardless of the current set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the small hit is not won in the first special game regardless of the current set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is the same regardless of the current set value. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the current set value, a small hit is won in the second special game with a certain probability.

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 miss 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 main control CPU 41a derives the jackpot symbol in the first special game, if the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a is involved in the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the second special game. 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, 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.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a does not make a small hit determination in the first special symbol start process, while it makes a 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 state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game can be generated 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 determination mode (determination condition) of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, it determines any variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. To do. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern is realized by performing the process of determining the fluctuation pattern by the main control CPU 41a. 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 ".

For example, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first low probability state. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first high accuracy state. Then, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern group according to the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state, and the specified variation pattern group. One of the fluctuation patterns included in is determined. 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 determines a variation pattern from any variation pattern group among different variation pattern groups according to the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a is in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a determines a fluctuation pattern from the third fluctuation pattern group regardless of the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the third variation pattern group corresponds to a specific variation pattern group.

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state, and when the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state is 1 to 50 times, the fourth variation One of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern group is determined. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state and the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state is 51 to 70 times, the fifth variation pattern group One of the fluctuation patterns included in is determined. Then, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state and the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state is 71 to 100 times, the sixth variation pattern group One of the fluctuation patterns included in is determined.

In the present embodiment, in each of the fluctuation pattern groups of the first variation pattern group to the sixth variation pattern group, some or all of the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group are different. Specifically, the first 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 second fluctuation pattern group to the sixth fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time longer than the predetermined fluctuation time is not included. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group of the second fluctuation pattern group to the sixth fluctuation pattern group, it is included in the first 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. 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, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern by the first determination mode. .. Further, in the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern by the second determination mode. .. That is, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the variation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode.

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 controls to open the big winning opening (first big winning opening 17 or second big winning opening 19) in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). , Start a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a opens the second actuator A2 so as to open the first jackpot 17 when any of the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE is hit. To control. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second big winning opening 19 when any of the big hit ZF and the big hit ZG is hit. That is, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZF and the big hit game based on the big hit ZG among the big hit games, the main control CPU 41a controls to open the second big winning opening 19 among the big winning openings.

Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a ends the round game by controlling so as to close the large winning opening when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. 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). Further, when the jackpot ZF is won, the main control CPU 41a specifies a gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game is completed according to the gaming state when the jackpot is won. 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 identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as an open 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 the high probability state, the main control RAM 41c stores the number of times corresponding to the probability change number as the remaining number of times to control the high probability state, and information capable of specifying the probability change number (hereinafter, (Indicated as a probability change count command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of control to the high probability state stored in the main control RAM 41c. When the remaining number of times to control the high probability state becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a controls to the low probability state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, in the present embodiment, the high probability state is terminated when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the probability variation number. In the present embodiment, the probability variation number corresponds to a specific number of times. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a controls to the second open state, the main control CPU 41a specifies the number of operations corresponding to the jackpot symbol (type of hit), and the remaining number of times corresponding to the number of operations is controlled to the second open state. The number of operations is stored in the main control RAM 41c, and information that can specify the number of operations (hereinafter referred to as an operation number command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times to control the second open state stored in the main control RAM 41c. When the remaining number of times to be controlled in the second open state becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, in the present embodiment, the second open state is terminated when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times to control the high probability state stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the second special game is executed, while the first special game. When is executed, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of times to control the high probability state. Similarly, each time the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times to control the second open state stored in the main control RAM 41c, while the first special game is executed. At that time, it may be controlled so as not to subtract the remaining number of times for controlling the second open state. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is in the case of controlling to the high probability state and the second open state (second high probability state), and the probability variation number and the operation number corresponding to the jackpot symbol are the same number of times. If this is the case, one of the process of storing and subtracting the probability variation number and the process of storing and subtracting the number of operations may be omitted. 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 probability variation number and the operation number even when the small hit is won.

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 to update. 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. In the normal hit determination, 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. 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 that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the normal game is started and 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.

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.

Further, the main control CPU 41a can control to output a predetermined external signal from an external terminal (not shown) to the outside of the machine. For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. In the present embodiment, the external signals that can be output by the main control CPU 41a include a first external signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress, and a first external signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress or an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player. 2 External signals and are included.

When neither the first exception condition nor the second exception condition, which will be described later, is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a is displayed from the time when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and the predetermined interval time elapses until the jackpot game ends. , Control to output the first external signal. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to output the first external signal from the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second external signal in the period in which either the high probability state or the second open state is given, in addition to the period in which the first external signal is output.

Further, when the first exception condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first external signal and the second external signal even when a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display. Is not started, and the output of the first external signal and the second external signal is started when the jackpot game is actually started. Here, the first exception condition is that the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of the first low probability state. That is, when the main control CPU 41a displays the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol as a fixed stop display in the first low probability state, the game ball actually passes through the gate 21 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game. The first external signal and the second external signal are controlled to be output from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game.

Further, when the second exception condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a does not output the first external signal even when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. However, the main control CPU 41a controls to output the second external signal even when the second exception condition is satisfied. Here, the second exception condition is that, in the case of a high probability state, any of the jackpot symbol ZF and the jackpot symbol ZG is displayed as a fixed stop display. That is, when the main control CPU 41a displays the jackpot symbol ZF or the jackpot symbol ZG as a fixed stop display in a high probability state, the main control CPU 41a does not output the first external signal while the second external signal is output. Control to output a signal.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the setting change notification that can identify that the setting change mode is in progress. For example, the setting change notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as "setting is being changed". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the setting change notification when the change end command is input.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the RAM clear command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the effect display device 12 so as to execute the RAM clear notification that can identify that the RAM clear process has been executed, that is, that the game information has been initialized. Control. For example, the RAM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify that the RAM clear process has been performed, such as a character string of "RAM clear". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the RAM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after inputting the RAM clear command. In addition to or instead of displaying the image by the effect display device 12, the various notifications to be executed by the notification processing may be executed by combining the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA.

Next, 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 identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-open state flag). ..

When a low probability command is input, the sub control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying a low probability state in the sub probability state flag, while when a high probability command is input, a value capable of specifying a high probability state is set as a sub. Set to the 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 sub-open state flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the probability variation number command, the sub-control RAM 50c stores the probability variation number that can be specified from the probability variation number command. Then, each time the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the remaining number of probabilistic changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c is subtracted by 1. Similarly, 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 probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes 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 the variation pattern specification command for the game is input, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of probabilistic variations. Similarly, 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 variation for the first special game. When a pattern specification command is input, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

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 for 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 fluctuation pattern specified 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.

In the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is different from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game based on other jackpots and small hits. Is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify the jackpot ZA from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the production contents of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is the same or substantially the same as each other. There is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to specify which of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is from the production content of the hit effect executed during the hit game. it can.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot effect during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF, the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG, and the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG. At least a part of the production content of the small hit effect to be performed may be the same or substantially the same production content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify which of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

Here, based on FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, changes in 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 and launching the game ball into the right side region R2a, the gate 21 can be passed and the ball 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, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is compared with the case of each of the game states of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. Becomes 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 and the second special game is executed, 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 a preferable situation to hit left when the first low probability state is reached.

In the case of the second low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Similarly, in the case of the second 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 second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, when the game ball is fired to 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, 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 is a preferable situation to hit right when the second low probability state and the second high probability state.

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.

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. In other words, when the player is controlled to the first high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time is larger than that when the first low accuracy state is controlled. It is possible to increase the number of spheres. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state corresponds to a special gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game. In the present embodiment, the first high probability state is a gaming state when it is a high probability state and a first open state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special gaming state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the probability state is high. That is, it can be said that the high probability state includes the special gaming state.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the gaming state and the determination mode of the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern group) in the present embodiment and their actions will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) with the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a high probability state with the end of the big hit game, thereby realizing a stochastic state control means capable of controlling the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. To. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability state when the next big hit game occurs or the special game with the probability variation number ends. To do. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the second open state after the end of the big hit game, the first open state is triggered by the occurrence of the next big hit game or the end of the special game of the number of operations. To control.

First, with reference to FIG. 9, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the first low probability state will be described.
When the jackpot ZA is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot ZA to the first high probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the second open state while giving the high probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probable changes each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state, the remaining number of times becomes 0 with the end of the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

When the jackpot ZB is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a high probability state and a second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number and the operation number in the main control RAM 41c, respectively. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state, the remaining number of times becomes 0. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state with the end of the special game.

When the jackpot ZC is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the high probability state while giving the second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second low accuracy state, the remaining number of times becomes 0 with the end of the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

When the jackpot ZD is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a high probability state and a second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 41c and "70 times" as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state, the remaining number of operations becomes 0 in the special game. It is controlled to the first high accuracy state at the end. Further, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes becomes 0 without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high certainty state, the remaining number of probable changes becomes 0 with the end of the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

When the jackpot ZE is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZE. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a high probability state and a second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 41c and "50 times" as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state, the remaining number of operations becomes 0 in the special game. It is controlled to the first high accuracy state at the end. Further, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes becomes 0 without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high certainty state, the remaining number of probable changes becomes 0 with the end of the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

When the jackpot ZF is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot ZF to the second high probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a high probability state and a second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number and the operation number in the main control RAM 41c, respectively. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state, the remaining number of times becomes 0. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state with the end of the special game.

When the jackpot ZG is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot ZG to the first low probability state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the high probability state and the second open state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the jackpot ZG is won in the first low probability state. The main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when a small hit is won in the first low probability state. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first low accuracy state even after the end of the small hit game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the second low probability state will be described. In the case of the second low probability state, the transition mode of the gaming state when the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, the jackpot ZE, the jackpot ZF, and the jackpot ZG are won is the first low probability state. It is the same as the transition mode of the gaming state when each big hit is won in a certain case.

Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the small hit is won in the second low probability state. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second low accuracy state even after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c even when a small hit is won in the second low probability state. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state and wins a small hit, the big hit game based on the big hit (hereinafter referred to as the previous big hit) won before winning the small hit ends. When the number of special games executed after that has reached the number of operations, the first low probability state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c when controlled to the second low probability state is 100 times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the second low probability state, the big hit game based on the previous big hit is completed regardless of the remaining number of operations when the small hit is won. When the number of special games executed since then reaches 100, the first low probability state is controlled.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the first high accuracy state will be described. In the case of the first high probability state, the transition mode of the gaming state when the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, the jackpot ZE, and the jackpot ZG are won is the case of the first low probability state and This is the same as the transition mode of the gaming state when each jackpot is won in the second low probability state.

When the jackpot ZF is won in the first high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot ZF to the first high-accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the second open state while giving the high probability state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the jackpot ZF is won in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probable changes each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high probability state, the remaining number of times becomes 0 with the end of the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state.

Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the small hit is won in the first high accuracy state. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state even after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the probability variation number stored in the main control RAM 41c even when a small hit is won in the first high probability state. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a is in the first high probability state and the small hit is won, the number of special games executed since the end of the big hit game based on the previous big hit has reached the probability variation number. Taking this as an opportunity, it is controlled to the first low accuracy state. In the present embodiment, the number of probability changes stored in the main control RAM 41c when controlled to a high probability state is 100 times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the first high probability state, the big hit game based on the previous big hit is completed regardless of the remaining number of probability changes when the small hit is won. When the number of special games executed since then reaches 100, the first low probability state is controlled.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the second high accuracy state will be described. In the case of the second high accuracy state, the transition mode of the gaming state when the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, the jackpot ZE, and the jackpot ZG are won is the case of the first low accuracy state. This is the same as the transition mode of the gaming state when each jackpot is won in the case of the second low probability state and the case of the first high probability state.

When the jackpot ZF is won in the second high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high-accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to give a high probability state and a second open state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the jackpot ZF is won in the second high accuracy state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores "100 times" as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 41c and "50 times" as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes and the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state, the remaining number of operations becomes 0 in the special game. It is controlled to the first high accuracy state at the end. Further, when the remaining number of probabilistic changes becomes 0 (zero) without becoming a big hit after the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high certainty state, the remaining number of probable changes becomes 0 in the special game. It is controlled to the first low accuracy state at the end.

Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state when the small hit is won in the second high accuracy state. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state even after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the probability variation number and the operation number stored in the main control RAM 41c even when a small hit is won in the second high probability state. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high probability state and the small hit is won, the number of special games executed since the end of the previous big hit game reaches the probability variation number. As a result, it is controlled to a low probability state. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state and the small hit is won, the number of special games executed since the end of the previous big hit game reaches the number of operations. , Control to the first open state. In the second high probability state, the transition mode of the gaming state when the small hit is won is the remaining number of probability changes and the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c when the small hit is won. According to the remaining number of times. In other words, in the case of the second high accuracy state, the transition mode of the gaming state when the small hit is won is based on the type of the previous big hit.

Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a is in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group. Then, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern group according to the number of special games executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state, and the specified variation pattern The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the group. Specifically, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state and the number of special games executed after being controlled in the second high accuracy state is 1 to 50 times, the fourth variation pattern group The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in. Further, the main control CPU 41a is included in the fifth variation pattern group when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state is 51 to 70 times in the second high accuracy state. The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns. Then, the main control CPU 41a is included in the sixth variation pattern group when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second high accuracy state is 71 to 100 times in the second high accuracy state. The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can be controlled to the first high accuracy state without going through the second high accuracy state when the jackpot ZA is won. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can be controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state when the jackpot ZD is won. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZD is won, after being controlled to the second high probability state, the special game with the number of operations (70 times) less than the probability variation number (100 times) without winning the jackpot is played. It is controlled to be in the first high accuracy state when it is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can be controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state when the jackpot ZE is won. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZE is won, after being controlled to the second high probability state, the special game with the number of operations (50 times) less than the probability variation number (100 times) without winning the jackpot is played. It is controlled to be in the first high accuracy state when it is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the first special game is executed with a number of operations less than the probability variation number without winning the big hit. It may be in a highly accurate state. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot is ZD or the jackpot ZE, the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot is not won. It is controlled to be in the first high probability state when the special game of the number of operations is executed. The number of operations (70 times) in the case of the jackpot ZD and the number of operations (50 times) in the case of the jackpot ZE are different from each other. In the present embodiment, the jackpot ZD and the jackpot ZE correspond to the first jackpot and the second jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZA is won, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 17) is opened in an opening mode different from other big hits and small hits. Further, during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the jackpot effect is executed with the effect content different from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game based on other jackpots and small hits. Then, when the jackpot ZA is won, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed. According to this, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, it is possible to recognize that the first high accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game ends before the jackpot game ends.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when any one of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE is won, the jackpot (first jackpot 17) is opened in the same opening mode. Further, when any one of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZC, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is won, at least a part of the effects during the hit game can be executed with the same or substantially the same effect contents. According to this, in the present embodiment, when any one of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, and jackpot ZE is won, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot is the winning jackpot during the jackpot game. Or it can be difficult to recognize.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is won, the gaming state controlled after the jackpot game is completed is the same (second high accuracy state). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when any one of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is won, the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c after the jackpot game ends is different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when any one of the jackpot ZB, the jackpot ZD, and the jackpot ZE is won, the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is different.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is won, the big winning opening (second big winning opening 19) is opened in the same opening mode. Further, when any one of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is won, at least a part of the effects during the hit game can be executed with the same or substantially the same effect contents. According to this, in the present embodiment, when any one of the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, and the small hit is won, it is impossible or difficult to recognize which hit is the winning hit during the hit game. Can be.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Since the second big winning opening 19 is arranged downstream from the second starting opening 15, if the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 19 is permitted, the ball is allowed to enter. It is possible to create a game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 19 without entering the second starting opening 15. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 19 is permitted in the small hit game, the game of whether or not the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 19. You can entertain the game with sex.

(1-2) In the present embodiment, the high probability state is terminated when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the probability variation number. Then, in the first high probability state (high probability state and first open state), it is possible to increase the number of balls held by being able to acquire a prize ball by a small hit game. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the player can predict the remaining number of probability variations if he / she can recognize the timing when the big hit game is given, so that the first high It is possible to predict when the probability state will end. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode in the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big hit ZF, from the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19. , It is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the big hit game based on the big hit ZF is given or the small hit game is given. That is, in the present embodiment, by making it difficult to recognize the timing at which the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is given, it is difficult to predict the remaining number of probability variations, and it is difficult to predict the timing at which the first high probability state ends. can do. This makes it possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing how long the first high accuracy state will last.

(1-3) Further, in the second high accuracy state, among the variable pattern groups (4th to 6th variable pattern groups) that differ depending on the number of executions of the special game executed after the jackpot game is completed. You can entertain a special game that is executed based on the fluctuation pattern determined from. On the other hand, in the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation pattern determined from the specific fluctuation pattern group (third fluctuation pattern group) regardless of the number of executions of the special game executed after the jackpot game is completed. You can entertain special games that are played based on.

(1-4) When the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD or the jackpot ZE, the first high-accuracy state may be obtained when the special game of the number of operations is executed. Therefore, even if the jackpot is not won before the special game of the number of operations is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

(1-5) In particular, the timing that can be expected to shift from the second high-accuracy state to the first high-accuracy state differs between the case of the jackpot ZD and the case of the jackpot ZE. The transition mode can be diversified and entertained.

(1-6) Further, in the case of the jackpot ZD and the case of the jackpot ZE, in the jackpot game based on each jackpot, the first jackpot 17 is opened and the same in the same opening mode. Alternatively, the jackpot effect is executed with substantially the same effect content. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition mode of the game state after the end of the big hit game to have the pleasure of guessing which big hit was made.

(1-7) After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is completed, the first high accuracy state is controlled without going through the second high accuracy state. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD or jackpot ZE is completed, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify and entertain the transition mode of the gaming state until it is controlled to the first high accuracy state.

(1-8) After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state, and then it is not controlled to the first high accuracy state unless the jackpot is won. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZD or the big hit ZE, even if the big hit is not won after being controlled to the second high accuracy state, the first high is triggered by the end of the special game of the number of operations. It is controlled to a certain state. Then, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD, the first jackpot 17 is opened in the same opening mode, and the jackpot effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. .. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition mode of the game state after the end of the big hit game to have the pleasure of guessing which big hit was made.

(1-9) Further, as long as the second high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on each big hit ZB, big hit ZC, and big hit ZD, they are included in the same fluctuation pattern group. The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns. For this reason, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to have fun guessing which big hit was the winning big hit even after the end of the big hit game. it can.

(1-10) When the jackpot ZF is won in the second high accuracy state, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game, and the first is triggered by the end of the special game of the number of operations (50 times). It is controlled to a highly accurate state. Then, in the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big hit ZF, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode, and the hit effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the timing at which the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is given. According to this, in the case of the second high accuracy state, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing of shifting to the first high accuracy state when the special game of the number of operations ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second high accuracy state, the game can be enjoyed with the expectation that the game may shift to the first high accuracy state.

(1-11) In the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big hit ZG, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode, and the hit effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the timing at which the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG is given. Then, when the jackpot ZG is won, it is controlled to the first low probability state after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of executed special games reaches the probability variation number and the operation number in each of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. Even before, it is possible to entertain the game by giving a feeling of tension that the player may shift to the first low probability state by winning the jackpot ZG.

(1-12) In the present embodiment, the probability variation number when the set value is controlled to the high probability state is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the number of balls held can be increased while entertaining the game by the game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second major winning opening 19 spans many special games. It is possible to entertain the game in the same way regardless of the set value.

(1-13) In the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, the first high accuracy is achieved by winning any of the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot ZD, jackpot ZE, and jackpot ZG. The state may end. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the higher the set value with a high jackpot probability is set, the higher the possibility that the jackpot will be won in the first high probability state and the first high probability state will be terminated. In other words, in the present embodiment, the lower the set value with the lower jackpot probability is set, the lower the possibility that the jackpot will be won and the first high probability state will be terminated in the first high probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when a set value having a low jackpot probability is set, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

(1-14) In the present embodiment, since the first low probability state is a gaming state in which it is preferable to hit left, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. It can be said that it is a difficult game state. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first external signal and the second external signal are in the first low probability state and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the jackpot game is in a waiting state. It is not output at some point, but is output when the jackpot game is actually started. According to this, when the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first low accuracy state, the effect by the external effect device that inputs the first external signal and the second external signal is executed. While suppressing the player from giving a sense of discomfort, when the jackpot game is actually started, the player can be entertained by the production by the external production device.

(1-15) In the present embodiment, the first external signal is not output when any of the jackpot symbol ZF and the jackpot symbol ZG is displayed as a fixed stop display in the high probability state. On the other hand, the second external signal is output even when any of the jackpot symbol ZF and the jackpot symbol ZG is displayed as a fixed stop display in the high probability state. Here, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the high probability state, the large hit symbol is not displayed as a fixed stop, so that the first external signal is not output, while the first external signal is not output. Since the game state is not changed and the high probability state is continuously given when the small hit is won, the second external signal is continuously output. According to this, in the high probability state, when one of the big hit symbol ZF and the big hit symbol ZG is displayed as a fixed stop, and when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the first The output modes of the 1 external signal and the 2nd external signal can be the same. Therefore, even when the effect is performed by the external effect device that inputs the first external signal and the second external signal, it is impossible or recognized whether the effect is the big hit ZF, the big hit ZG, or the small hit. It can be difficult.

[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.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can execute the following effects.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the first high accuracy state, it is possible to execute the remaining number notification effect of notifying the remaining number of times controlled in the first high accuracy state. is there. In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times controlled to the first high probability state is the remaining number of times of the probability variation number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the remaining number of times notification effect corresponds to the notification effect of notifying the probability variation number. Specifically, the remaining number notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect mode in which an image imitating a character string indicating the remaining number of times controlled in the first high accuracy state is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. Is executed by. In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times notification effect can be executed over a plurality of variable games during the first high accuracy state. Specifically, the remaining number of times notification effect in the present embodiment is always executed in the first high accuracy state except for the period during which the reach effect is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, in the remaining number of times notification effect, the remaining number of times to be notified is subtracted by 1 each time the variable game is started.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the remaining number of probabilistic changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, and displays an image imitating a character string indicating the specified remaining number of times. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the remaining number of times notification effect (FIG. 13 (a)). Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probabilistic changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of probable changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a displays an image imitating a character string indicating the remaining number of times after the subtraction, thereby producing an effect of notifying the remaining number of times. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to change the mode (FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c)). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the remaining number of times notification effect, the effect mode is changed each time a variation pattern designation command is input. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command is control information output from the main control CPU 41a to the sub control CPU 50a as the variation game is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, inputting the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined condition that can be established with the execution of the variation game as an opportunity.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes an additional effect of adding (increasing) the remaining number of times notified in the remaining number of times notification effect when it is in the first high accuracy state. It is possible. Specifically, the additional effect in the present embodiment is the character "addition" at a position overlapping the image imitating the character string indicating the remaining number of times displayed in the remaining number of times notification effect on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. It is executed in an effect mode of displaying an image imitating a column. In the present embodiment, the additional effect can be executed after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is completed when the jackpot ZF is won. That is, the additional effect is an effect that can be executed when a big hit game based on the big hit ZF is given. In the present embodiment, the additional effect corresponds to a notification effect for notifying the number of probable changes.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the remaining number of probabilistic changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, and displays an image imitating a character string indicating the specified remaining number of times. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the remaining number of times notification effect (FIG. 14 (a)). Here, when the jackpot ZF is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the first high probability state again with the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF, and specifies "100 times" as the number of probability changes. The possible probability variation number command is output to the sub-control CPU 50a. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the additional effect when the probability variation number command is input (FIG. 14 (b)). Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the probability variation number command, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the remaining number of probabilities stored in the sub-control RAM 50c based on the probability variation number that can be specified from the probability variation number command. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to change the effect mode of the remaining number notification effect by displaying an image imitating a character string indicating the remaining number of probability changes after the update (FIG. FIG. 14 (c)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the first high-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state is before the remaining number of probabilistic variations reaches 0 (zero). It is possible to execute a sudden end effect that notifies that the end is completed. Specifically, in the sudden end effect in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZG is won, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 displays the character string "DANGER" during the execution of the variable game in which the jackpot ZG is won. It is executed in the effect mode of displaying the imitated image and displaying the image imitating the character string of "end" during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG. That is, in the present embodiment, the sudden end effect is an effect that can be executed when the jackpot ZG is won. In the present embodiment, the sudden end effect is an effect of notifying that the first high probability state ends even though the remaining number of probability changes has not reached 0 (zero). It can also be grasped as a notification effect for performing notification.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a continuous effect of notifying that the first high-accuracy state will continue when the first high-accuracy state is in effect. Specifically, in the continuous effect, when the small hit is won, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string of "DANGER" during the execution of the variable game in which the small hit is won. Then, it is executed in the effect mode of displaying an image imitating the character string of "continuation" during the small hit game. That is, the continuous effect is executed in the same or substantially the same effect mode as the sudden end effect during the execution of the variable game, and is executed in an effect mode different from the sudden end effect during the small hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect can be grasped as an effect that encourages the end of the first high accuracy state.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the remaining number of probabilistic changes stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, and displays an image imitating a character string indicating the specified remaining number of times. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the remaining number of times notification effect (FIG. 15 (a)). Here, when the jackpot ZG is won, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image imitating the character string of "DANGER" during the execution of the variable game in which the jackpot ZG is won (FIG. 15 (b)). Similarly, when the small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image imitating the character string of "DANGER" during the execution of the variable game in which the small hit is won. (Fig. 15 (b)).

Then, when the jackpot ZG is won, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image imitating the character string of "end" during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG (FIG. 15 (c)). ). On the other hand, when the small hit is won, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image imitating the character string of "continuation" during the small hit game (FIG. 15 (d)).

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) In the present embodiment, in the first high-accuracy state, the effect display device 12 can execute the remaining number notification effect of notifying the remaining number of probable changes over a plurality of special games. is there. Then, in the remaining number of times notification effect, the remaining number of times is subtracted by 1 each time the variable game is executed and displayed. According to this, in the present embodiment, it is possible to entertain the game after recognizing how long the first high accuracy state will continue.

(2-2) In the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is given in the effect display device 12, the remaining number of times notified in the remaining number notification effect is added. It is possible to carry out an additional effect. According to this, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the first high accuracy state to continue for a long time.

(2-3) In the present embodiment, in the first high-accuracy state, when the jackpot ZG is won in the effect display device 12, the remaining number of probabilistic variations reaches 0 (zero). 1 It is possible to execute a sudden end effect for notifying that the high accuracy state is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first high-accuracy state is reached, the effect display device 12 can execute a continuous effect to notify that the first high-accuracy state will continue when a small hit is won. Then, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big hit ZG, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a big hit ZG or a small hit is won, it is difficult for the player to recognize which hit was won from the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19, and the effect display device 12 executes the winning. It will be recognized which hit was won by the sudden end effect or the continuous effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player who expects the first high-accuracy state to continue can be made to pay attention to whether the sudden end effect or the continuous effect is executed, and the continuous effect can be performed. When executed, it can give a sense of security.

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.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is given in the first high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a is executed immediately after the jackpot game is completed. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute the additional effect during the execution of the variable game for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed, not during the execution of the variable game. For example, in the first high probability state, when the remaining number of probability changes is 40, it is assumed that the jackpot ZF is won (FIG. 16A). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the additional effect during the execution of the variable game executed immediately after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is completed (FIG. 16B). At this time, although the remaining number of probabilistic changes is actually 100, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to notify 39 times in the remaining number notification effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that the additional effect is executed during the execution of the variable game for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the additional effect during the execution of the variable game when the remaining number of probabilistic changes is 70 (9 on the display of the remaining number notification effect) (FIG. 16). (C)-(e)). In such a case, the player can be made to recognize that the number of probable changes has been added when the remaining number of probable changes is nine. According to this, instead of executing the additional effect at the timing when the jackpot ZF is actually won, it is possible to control that the additional effect is executed after the remaining number of probabilistic changes is reduced. You can enjoy the game by fueling the tension.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the additional effect in a plurality of times when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is given. You may. For example, in the first high probability state, when the remaining number of probability changes is 40, it is assumed that the jackpot ZF is won (FIG. 17 (a)). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the additional effect during the execution of the variable game executed immediately after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZF is completed, and in the remaining number notification effect, the remaining number of probable variation is 70 times. Is controlled so as to be notified (FIGS. 17 (b) and 17 (c)). At this time, the remaining number of probabilistic changes is actually 100. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that the additional effect is executed again during the execution of the variable game for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the additional effect during the execution of the variable game when the remaining number of probabilistic changes is 40 (10 on the display of the remaining number notification effect) (FIG. 17). (D)-(f)). In such a case, the player can be made to recognize that the probability variation number has been added a plurality of times. According to this, even though the jackpot ZF is actually won only once, it can be recognized as if the jackpot was won multiple times, so that the player's interest can be further improved. it can.

As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute the prize ball number display effect for displaying the acquired prize ball number. 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. ..

As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 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.

As shown in FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (c), the sub-control CPU 50a receives a prize ball as the game ball enters the large winning opening (first large winning opening 17 and second large winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute the prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17, and the prize ball when the game ball enters the second large winning 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.

-In the second embodiment, the sudden end effect may be executed during the execution of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG. Further, the continuous effect may be executed during the execution of the variable game which is executed after the end of the small hit game.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to execute the continuous effect when a loss is won during the first high accuracy state.
-In the second embodiment, the predetermined condition for changing the effect mode of the remaining number of times notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the remaining number of times notification effect, the effect mode may be changed on condition that a predetermined number of variable games are executed, or the effect mode may be changed on condition that a predetermined effect is executed in the variable game. You may. That is, the predetermined condition for changing the effect mode of the remaining number of times notification effect may be a condition that can be satisfied with the execution of the variable game as an opportunity, and the content may be changed as appropriate.

-In the second embodiment, the notification effect does not have to be the effect of deterministically notifying the remaining number of probable changes. For example, the notification effect may be an effect that roughly notifies the remaining number of probable changes depending on the color of the background image displayed on the effect display device 12 and the type of the displayed character. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the color of the background image and the type of character displayed on the effect display device 12 according to the remaining number of probable changes.

-In the second embodiment, the notification effect does not have to be an effect of notifying the remaining number of probabilistic changes, for example, an effect of notifying the number of variable games executed after being controlled to the first high accuracy state. There may be. In this case, when the player is aware of the timing at which the jackpot is given, the player can estimate the remaining number of probable changes based on the number of times notified by the notification effect. On the other hand, when the timing at which the jackpot is given is not known, it is difficult to estimate the remaining number of probable changes based on the number of times notified by the notification effect. It should be noted that the notification effect in this example is not an effect of notifying the remaining number of probable changes, but can be said to be an effect of notifying the number of probable changes. As described above, the notification effect may be any effect that notifies the number of probable changes, and the content of the notification may be changed as appropriate.

-A part or all of the remaining number notification effect, the additional effect, the sudden end effect, and the continuous effect in the second embodiment may be performed by an effect execution means different from the effect display device 12. .. As the effect executing means different from the effect display device 12, for example, a speaker SP, a decorative lamp LA, an movable movable body, or the like can be adopted. Further, each effect may be executed by a combination of a plurality of effect execution means.

When the main control CPU 41a wins the jackpot ZG in the first high accuracy state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG ends, the fluctuation pattern included in the third fluctuation pattern group for the second special game a predetermined number of times. The fluctuation pattern may be determined from among them. That is, when the main control CPU 41a wins the jackpot ZG in the first high accuracy state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG is completed, the main control CPU 41a is second when the second special game is in the first high accuracy state for a predetermined number of times. The fluctuation pattern may be determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group as the fluctuation pattern group used for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special game. According to this, the timing of winning the jackpot ZG can be kept secret. In this case, when the jackpot ZG is won, the second low probability state may be controlled after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG is completed. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the sudden end effect when the second special game of a predetermined number of times is completed after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZG. You may.

-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 mode of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group regardless of the number of times the fluctuation game is executed in the second high accuracy state. Further, the main control CPU 41a is set to a different variation pattern group according to the number of times the variation game is executed in one or a plurality of game states among the first low accuracy state, the second low accuracy state, and the first high accuracy state. The fluctuation pattern may be determined from the included fluctuation patterns. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the type of jackpot even when the game is controlled to the same gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. Further, the main control CPU 41a makes it possible to determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group in any gaming state, while determining the fluctuation pattern by different determination ratios. It may be.

-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 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 all the big hit games, the big winning opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is not necessary to have a jackpot 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 have a jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, for any of the big hits, after the big hit game is completed, it may be controlled to a predetermined game state regardless of the game state at the time of winning. Further, for any 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 at the time of winning.

-It is not necessary to have a jackpot that is controlled to the first low probability state after the jackpot game is completed. That is, after the jackpot game is completed, it may be controlled to any of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state.

-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 any one of the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the first high probability state.

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

-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 the symbol start processing for each acquisition, 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.

-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 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 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.

-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.

-It may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a setting change function.
-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) 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 a game ball on the specific starting means. A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a player has entered the ball, a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game performed by changing the symbol based on the result of the winning lottery, and a case where a big hit is won. In addition, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game, a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a big hit winning more than a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to control the probability state control means that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability, the special entry means that satisfies the prize ball payout condition when the game ball enters, and the special entry means that can be opened. A special ball entry control means, a gate through which the game ball can pass, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and a normal hit game when a normal hit is won. A normal hit game granting means for granting a game, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns for which a variation time of a variation game is defined, and an effect execution means for executing an effect. The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means in the open state in the normal hitting game, and the special entry means includes a first special entry means and a first special entry means. There are two special entry means, and the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game. The special entry control means is the first jackpot game. , The first special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened, while in the second big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened. The gate, the specific starting means, the first special entry means, and the second special entry means are the gate, the first special entry from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The ball means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entering means are arranged in this order, and the fluctuation pattern determining means has a first determination mode for determining a fluctuation pattern from a normal fluctuation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes including a second determination mode in which the variation pattern is determined from a specific variation pattern group different from the normal variation pattern group. Second determination mode When the fluctuation pattern is determined in, the number of times the small hit is won per unit time is increased as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is determined in the first determination mode, so that the number of balls held is increased. In the high probability state, the fluctuation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode, and in the high probability state, the number of times the fluctuation game is executed after the end of the jackpot game is specified. It is terminated when the number of times is reached, and in the second big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball entry means is opened by the same or substantially the same opening mode. The effect executing means can execute a notification effect for notifying the specific number of times, and the notification effect can be executed over a plurality of times of the variable game, and is established when the variable game is executed. A game machine characterized in that the production mode is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(B) 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 a game ball on the specific starting means. When a big hit is won, a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a player has entered the ball, a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game in which a symbol is changed based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot. In addition, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game, a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a big hit winning more than a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to control the probability state control means that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability, the special entry means that satisfies the prize ball payout condition when the game ball enters, and the special entry means that can be opened. A special ball entry control means, a gate through which the game ball can pass, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and a normal hit game when a normal hit is won. A normal hit game granting means for granting a game, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns for which a variation time of a variation game is defined, and an effect execution means for executing an effect. The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means in the open state in the normal hitting game, and the special entry means includes a first special entry means and a first special entry means. There are two special entry means, and the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game. The special entry control means is the first jackpot game. , The first special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened, while in the second big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball-entry means is controlled to be opened. The gate, the specific starting means, the first special entry means, and the second special entry means are the gate, the first special entry from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The ball means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entering means are arranged in this order, and the fluctuation pattern determining means has a first determination mode for determining a fluctuation pattern from a normal fluctuation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes including a second determination mode in which the variation pattern is determined from a specific variation pattern group different from the normal variation pattern group. Second determination mode When the fluctuation pattern is determined in, the number of times the small hit is won per unit time is increased as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is determined in the first determination mode, so that the number of balls held is increased. In the high probability state, the fluctuation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode, and in the high probability state, the number of times the fluctuation game is executed after the end of the jackpot game is specified. It is terminated when the number of times is reached, and in the second big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball entry means is opened by the same or substantially the same opening mode. The effect executing means can execute a notification effect for notifying the specific number of times, and the notification effect is a game that can be executed when the second big hit game is given. Machine.

YB ... game board, 12 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 14 ... first starting port (starting means), 15 ... second starting port (starting means, specific starting means), 16 ... first variable member ( Opening and closing means), 17 ... 1st big winning opening (special entry means, 1st special entry means), 19 ... 2nd big winning opening (special entry means, specific special entry means, 2nd special Ball entry means), 21 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 41a ... Main control CPU (Open / close control means, Win lottery means, Game control means, Big hit game granting means, Small hit game granting means, Probability state control means, Special Ball entry control means, ordinary hit lottery means, ordinary hit game giving means, fluctuation pattern determining means, setting control means).

Claims (3)

A game board where game balls can 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
Based on the result of the winning lottery, a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game performed by changing the symbol, 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,
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
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 opening of the special ball entry means and
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
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
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
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 a special jackpot game and a specific jackpot game.
The special ball entrance control means, wherein in particular jackpot gaming, while controlling so as to open the first special ball entrance means, said in certain jackpot gaming and the Koatari game, the second Control to open the special ball entry means of
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, from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The ball entry means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order.
When the a high probability state, by being able to acquire the prize balls by the Koatari game, may increase the Have sphere becomes special game state possible,
The high probability state is terminated when the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the jackpot game reaches a specific number of times.
In the specific big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball entry means is opened by the same or substantially the same opening mode.
The effect executing means can execute a notification effect that notifies the specific number of times.
The notification effect is a multiple of the executable across variations game, Ri effect der the representation embodiment is changed the establishment of predetermined conditions that may establish an execution of the change game triggered in response,
The special jackpot game includes a first special jackpot game and a second special jackpot game.
After the end of the first special jackpot game and after the end of the second special jackpot game, the game state is controlled to the high probability state and not the special game state, while being controlled. The special game state is set when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times less than the specific number of times without winning the jackpot.
The predetermined number of times after the end of the first special jackpot game and the predetermined number of times after the end of the second special jackpot game are different times from each other.
The specific jackpot game includes a first specific jackpot game that can be controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and a second specific jackpot that is not controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. There is a game,
The gaming state controlled after the end of the first specific jackpot game differs depending on the gaming state when the jackpot is won.
When a jackpot is won in a gaming state that is in the high probability state and is not in the special gaming state, the special gaming state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed as compared with the case where the jackpot is won in the low probability state. The ratio is high
When the jackpot is won in the special gaming state, compared with when the jackpot is won in the gaming state which is in the high probability state and is not the special gaming state, and when the jackpot is won in the low probability state. , The ratio of being controlled to the special game state after the end of the big hit game is high,
A gaming machine characterized in that when a jackpot that grants the first specific jackpot game is won in the special gaming state, the special gaming state is continued even after the jackpot game is completed . A game board where game balls can 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
Based on the result of the winning lottery, a game control means for controlling to execute a variable game performed by changing the symbol, 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,
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
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 opening of the special ball entry means and
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
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
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
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 a special jackpot game and a specific jackpot game.
The special ball entrance control means, wherein in particular jackpot gaming, while controlling so as to open the first special ball entrance means, said in certain jackpot gaming and the Koatari game, the second Control to open the special ball entry means of
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, from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The ball entry means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order.
When the a high probability state, by being able to acquire the prize balls by the Koatari game, may increase the Have sphere becomes special game state possible,
The high probability state is terminated when the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the jackpot game reaches a specific number of times.
In the specific big hit game and the small hit game, the second special ball entry means is opened by the same or substantially the same opening mode.
The effect executing means can execute a notification effect that notifies the specific number of times.
The notification effect is Ri directing der viable when the particular jackpot gaming granted,
The special jackpot game includes a first special jackpot game and a second special jackpot game.
After the end of the first special jackpot game and after the end of the second special jackpot game, the game state is controlled to the high probability state and not the special game state, while being controlled. The special game state is set when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times less than the specific number of times without winning the jackpot.
The predetermined number of times after the end of the first special jackpot game and the predetermined number of times after the end of the second special jackpot game are different times from each other.
The specific jackpot game includes a first specific jackpot game that can be controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and a second specific jackpot that is not controlled to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. There is a game,
The gaming state controlled after the end of the first specific jackpot game differs depending on the gaming state when the jackpot is won.
When a jackpot is won in a gaming state that is in the high probability state and is not in the special gaming state, the special gaming state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed as compared with the case where the jackpot is won in the low probability state. The ratio is high
When the jackpot is won in the special gaming state, compared with when the jackpot is won in the gaming state which is in the high probability state and is not the special gaming state, and when the jackpot is won in the low probability state. , The ratio of being controlled to the special game state after the end of the big hit game is high,
A gaming machine characterized in that when a jackpot that grants the first specific jackpot game is won in the special gaming state, the special gaming state is continued even after the jackpot game is completed . A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is provided.
The game control means controls so that the fluctuation game is executed for a fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means.
The fluctuation pattern determining means is adapted to determine one of the fluctuation patterns from the fluctuation pattern group including one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns.
There are a plurality of the fluctuation pattern groups,
When it is in the high probability state and not in the special game state, the fluctuation pattern is selected from any of the fluctuation pattern groups different depending on the number of executions of the fluctuation game after the end of the jackpot game. Decided,
Claim 1 in which, in the high probability state and the special gaming state, a variation pattern is determined from a specific variation pattern group regardless of the number of times the variation game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to claim 2 .