JP6845581B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into a starting port, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is given (for example, a patent document). 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, the degree of advantage related to jackpot games, such as jackpot probability, is fixed for each model, so there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced due to boredom as a result of long-term games. It is hoped that the interest in games will be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

The game machine that solves the above problem is a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big prize opening on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and the game ball can be inserted into the big prize opening. A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the state and the large winning opening, a special detecting means that detects the game ball that has entered the large winning opening, and the large winning opening. A special passing area through which the game ball entered in the special passage area can pass, a normal passing area in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening can pass, and a game ball entering the large winning opening are placed in the special passing area. Controls the operation of the distribution means that operates so as to take the first distribution state of distribution and the second distribution state of distributing the game ball that has entered the large winning opening to the normal passing region, and the operation of the distribution means. One of a distribution control means, a special detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special passage area, a privilege grant control means for granting a privilege, and a plurality of setting information for determining an advantage degree regarding the jackpot game. A setting control means for setting the setting information of the above and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect are provided, and the privilege grant control means grants the privilege according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area. The jackpot game is a game in which a round game is performed a plurality of times, and the special opening / closing means can take the open state in the round game and take the closed state when the round game is completed to perform the effect. Has a special effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied, and the special effect includes a suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control means, and a setting information set by the setting control means. There is at least one of the notification effects to be notified, and the special condition is that the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening by the special detection means in a predetermined round game becomes a specific number, and the special detection Ri satisfied possible conditions der in response to the game ball to the special passage area is detected to have passed by the means, the predetermined round game is the winning opening the special passage region gaming balls which have entered the special It is a passable round game, and the distribution mode for operating the distribution means includes a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode, and the second distribution mode is the first distribution mode. In the embodiment, the distribution means can be operated so as to take the first distribution state, and then the distribution means can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. A game ball that has entered the grand prize opening rather than the division mode Is a distribution mode in which the ball easily passes through the special passage region, and the distribution control means determines that the number of game balls detected by the special detection means to have entered the special winning opening in the predetermined round game. When the specified number of balls is reached, the distribution means can be operated so as to take the first distribution state in the second distribution mode, and the specified number is subject to the specified number of balls. There is the same number as the number, but there is no number smaller than the specified number of balls, and the special condition is that the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening in the predetermined round game is the specified number. The gist is that it does not hold when the number is smaller than the number of balls entered.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control contents at the time of power-on. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of each production. The figure which shows the production content of the jackpot production. The figure which shows the special passage-related effect control processing.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 as an operation means on the front side of the frame body 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting, for example.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (variation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "special". It may be indicated as "game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game 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" (first reserved game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number" (second reserved game 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 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. 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. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally 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 combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 7). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 7). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the large winning opening 31 as the special entry opening can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing area 36 through which a game ball entering the large winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37 downstream of the large winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, and the special passage area 36 is in the first passage and the normal passage area 37 is in the second passage. Each is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passing area 36. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special passage detection means detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE6, a high probability state is given as a privilege after the end of the big hit game. That is, according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, the control to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is given as a privilege.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal passing sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal passing area 37. As described above, the normal passing sensor SE7 as the normal passing detecting means detects that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 has passed through the normal passing area 37 (the game ball that has passed through the normal passing area 37).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a location where the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates a distribution member 38 as a distribution means (shown in FIG. 7).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entry port includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a 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 low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 of each setting (settings 1 to 6) have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. That is, the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Further, the jackpot probability (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low probability state are different depending on the current set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 7) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch is used. When the power is turned on with 40d (shown in FIG. 7) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified, and the set value set internally is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → for each operation of the RWM clear switch 40d. It can be changed to loop in the order of [Setting 5]-> [Setting 6]-> [Setting 1]-> .... Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, when the setting change mode is entered, the backed up various information is displayed. It is configured to be initialized.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is entered. Transition.

In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set setting value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Is in the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is in the closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 40 types of jackpot symbols are displayed in symbol ZA and 4 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the two types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. Further, four types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZD, five types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZE, and 45 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZF. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 80 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za and 20 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zb. It is classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are 6 types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and 2 types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, the maximum number of round games is set to 6 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, and as the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times.

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

For each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, the second to fourth operation round games in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Multiple round games are defined. Such an operation round game is a round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 is in the special passage area 36. It can be said that it is a round game that can pass through. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-actuated round game which is not the actuated round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, in the plurality of round games, there are an actuated round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of round games include a plurality of consecutive operation round games.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is a long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for taking the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, the start conditions of each distribution control are defined so as to correspond to each type of jackpot and each operation round game. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as the start condition of the short distribution control, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in each operation round game is "1" in the same way for all types of jackpot games. It is established with that as an opportunity.

As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZE, Za, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is "2" or ". It is established when it becomes "5", and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zb, it is not established in any of the operation round games (indicated as "0" in the figure).

Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the 2nd to 4th round games, and the long distribution is made. The control start condition is satisfied. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the third round game. In the second and fourth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "5" in the third round game. In the second and fourth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the fourth round game. In the second and third round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "5" in the fourth round game. In the second and third round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the short distribution control is that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 and then shakes (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). The time required to reach the component 38 is set to be extremely shorter than the time required. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, but the large winning opening 31 enters the ball. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 is in the second distribution state.

Further, as the end condition of the long distribution control, when a predetermined time (2 s in the present embodiment) elapses after the end of the operation round game regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the long distribution control is that the game ball entered in the large winning opening 31 is shaken after entering the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time is set to reach the component 38. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, and the game entered the large winning opening 31. Until the sphere reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 continues in the first distribution state without satisfying the end condition of the long distribution control.

As described above, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game ball to the special passing region 36, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is compared with the short distribution control. It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the special passing region 36 (passing allowed). Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the long distribution control (passage regulation). Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZE, Za, the operation round game that enables the passing of the game ball to the special passing region 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF, Zb, the jackpot game is performed. The operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36 will not be performed.

To give a specific example, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 was "2" in each of the 2nd to 4th round games. As an opportunity, long distribution control is performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF, the long distribution control is not performed in each of the 2nd to 4th round games.

In particular, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the long distribution control is performed when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the third round game. .. In this case, if the game ball is launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31, the second game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 in the third round game passes through the special passage area 36. It becomes. That is, the third round game in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is based on the long distribution control when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big winning opening 31 becomes "2". It can be said that this is a round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated in the distribution mode.

Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the long distribution control is performed when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "5" in the fourth round game. .. In this case, if the game ball is launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31, the fifth game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 in the fourth round game passes through the special passage area 36. It becomes. That is, the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE is based on the long distribution control when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big winning opening 31 becomes "5". It can be said that this is a round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated in the distribution mode.

In this way, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZE, Za, the number of game balls detected to have entered the big winning opening 31 in at least one of the operating round games has reached the specified number. As a result, the distribution member 38 operates in a distribution mode based on the long distribution control. Therefore, if the game ball is launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31, any of the game balls entering the large winning opening 31 can pass through the special passage area 36. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zb, the distribution member 38 does not operate in the distribution mode based on the long distribution control. Therefore, even if the game ball is launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 cannot pass through the special passage area 36.

In the present embodiment, the actuated round game corresponds to a predetermined round game, the third round game of the actuated round games corresponds to the first predetermined round game, and the fourth round game corresponds to the second predetermined round game. In the present embodiment, the distribution mode in which the distribution member 38 is operated based on the short distribution control is the first distribution mode, and the distribution mode in which the distribution member 38 is operated based on the long distribution control is the second distribution mode. It corresponds to each distribution mode. In addition, "1", "2", and "5" correspond to the specified number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the round game, and "2" is the first specified number and "5". Corresponds to the second specified number.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high probability state until the next big hit game is given. A high base state is granted. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without giving a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until, or until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed, a high base state is granted.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities as shown in FIG. 2 are defined. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, "1" when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the game ball is a special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies electric power to the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state.

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. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 41 is not equipped with a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the main control RAM 40c 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. The main control CPU 40a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state. Hereinafter, an operation in which the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state will be described as an initialization operation.

The setting device 40e is configured to enable an operation of instructing the transition to the setting control mode as the setting control state for controlling the set value. In the present embodiment, as the setting control mode, a setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and a setting value in which the internally set setting value cannot be changed are specified. There is a setting confirmation mode that can be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting change mode and set. When the setting operation unit of the device 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display 40f displays to notify the set value set internally, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other information may be displayed.
Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via a power supply line, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 through the power supply line.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a, and when the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, the control boards 40, 41 When the power is supplied to the control board and the control board is operated in the off state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by the boot process at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not there is a shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting device 40e at the time of power-on, and the main control RAM 40c. The presence or absence of initialization of is controlled.

First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state.

When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state (when the initialization operation is performed) when the power is turned on. Initialize the game information that was made.

After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

When it is not determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) specifying the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify the start of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “change start command”) to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set setting value. Then, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on setting value command”) that can identify the read set value to the sub control board 41.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value every time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, by setting the set value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] →. Change to loop, such as [Setting 1] → ... In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. For example, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is "setting 1", the main control CPU 40a provides information capable of identifying "setting 2". , Stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is "setting 6", the main control CPU 40a provides information capable of identifying "setting 1". , Stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to display a notification of the changed set value each time the set value is changed.

When the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a at that time. Confirm the setting value stored in the setting value flag and exit the setting change mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

When the setting change control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) specifying the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs the return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the various backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

If it is not determined that the setter 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setter 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the set value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / power recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation start command”) to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is no longer input). finish. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

When the setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c to the sub control board 41. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and the setting value when the power is turned off. But also. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on / power-on / recovery command”) that specifies recovery based on various backed up information to the sub-control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information for designating the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as “design state designation command”) to the sub control board 41. This symbol state specification command returns to the execution of the first special game, returns to the execution of the second special game, and returns to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state and the setter 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the ON state and the setter 40e is operated to the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process and does not perform a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the power-on processing described above corresponds to the setting control means for setting any of a plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the information set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 by the command output process performed as the interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge.

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for the reach lottery, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

If the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above process that is executed when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number. In this way, the first hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit number (upper limit number of games, first upper limit number of games) for the first special hold number (number of hold games for which execution of the first variable game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is. Further, in the main control CPU 40a, when the first special hold number reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special hold number reaches the upper limit number. Information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as the first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the second start port 29 when the number of the second special hold has reached the upper limit (information that can identify the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is terminated. In this way, the second hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit (upper limit number of games, second upper limit number of games) for the second special hold number (number of hold games for which execution of the second variable game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win the jackpot. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is such that the jackpot determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. .. The determination of whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern from the out-of-reach variation pattern and the out-of-range variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the read variation pattern.

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the determination of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the first special game can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, and the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. is there.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets 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 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends the round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer. Further, when the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a winning command) that can identify that the game ball has entered the big winning opening 31. Set to.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a is defined as a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among the plurality of round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled to control the operation of the distribution member 38.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, and the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 not only in the operating round game but also in the non-operating round game. Is counting.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be input, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the short distribution control. That is, in the main control CPU 40a, the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operating round game is the number of balls entered in which the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied (in this embodiment, "1". ”), The distribution member 38 can be operated in a distribution mode based on the short distribution control.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the long distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be input, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the long distribution control. That is, in the main control CPU 40a, the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game is the number of balls entered in which the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied (in this embodiment, "2". , "5"), the distribution member 38 can be operated in a distribution mode based on the long distribution control.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the operation of the distribution member 38. In particular, the main control CPU 40a takes the opportunity that the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 becomes any of "1", "2", and "5" in the operation round game. , The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the distribution control means.

When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a provides information indicating that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36, and the game ball to the special passing area 36 during each round game. Information indicating the number of passes is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a special passing command) that can identify the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

When the game ball passes through the normal passing area 37 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c information indicating the number of times the game ball has passed through the normal passing area 37 during each round game. Further, when the game ball passes through the normal passing area 37 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal passing command) that can identify the passage of the game ball to the normal passing area 37. Set to.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the primary probability state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state until the fall lottery is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state when the big hit game ends when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that has been set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the primary probability state flag that has been set. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base state flag stored in. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag. That is, in the case of the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls the game ball to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while special passing during the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the area 36, it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a imparts a high base state after the end of the big hit game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low probability state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can identify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state after the jackpot game is completed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the game state control means. In particular, the main control CPU 40a grants a high probability state as a privilege after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36 in the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the privilege grant control means.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. That is, when the normal hold number (the number of normal hold games on which execution of the normal variable game is held) reaches a predetermined upper limit number (normal upper limit number of games), the game ball enters the gate 33. Even if there is, the hold condition of the normal game (normal hold condition) is not satisfied, and the execution of the normal variable game is not held. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the gate 33 when the normal hold number has reached the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as a normal start winning command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative 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 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is not "1" or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. When winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To determine. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for the input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a can stand by.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the set value from the set value command and stores the specified set value in the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This sub-set value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set set value.

When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. On the other hand, when the power-on / power-recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content of the state before the return, based on the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command. Control.

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents of the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
The effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols depending on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). ") Is decided. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect (reach effect) based on the variation pattern during the execution of the special game. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect can be executed based on the type of jackpot during the jackpot game. In particular, when a big hit game is given based on a big hit in a low base state, as a big hit effect executed during the big hit game, a special passage-related effect regarding the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 Is feasible. Special passage-related productions include success productions, failure productions, and revival productions.

The success effect is an effect that can be executed in the operation round game. Specifically, in the second round game, when the game balls up to the second ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 pass through the special passage area 36. It is a production that starts execution. That is, in the success effect, it is possible to specify that the long distribution control is performed in the operation round game, and a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game according to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. It is a directing.

The failure effect is an effect that can be executed in the operation round game. Specifically, in the second round game, the game balls up to the second ball that entered the grand prize opening 31 did not pass through the special passage area 36. It is a production that sometimes starts execution. That is, the failure effect is an effect that can identify that the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 without performing the long distribution control in the operation round game at the present time, and has a high probability after the end of the big hit game. It is a production that suggests that the state is not given.

The revival effect is an effect that can be executed in the operation round game. Specifically, the execution is started when the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes through the special passage area 36 after the failure effect is executed. It is a production. That is, in the revival effect, as in the case of the success effect, the long distribution control is performed in the operation round game, and the high probability state is set after the jackpot game ends according to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. It is a production that can be specified to be given.

In particular, there are a plurality of types of effect modes for the successful effect, and specifically, there are an effect mode in which a blue background image is displayed and an effect mode in which a rainbow-colored background image is displayed. In addition, there are a plurality of types of effect modes for the revival effect, specifically, there are an effect mode in which a blue background image is displayed and an effect mode in which a rainbow-colored background image is displayed. Hereinafter, the effect mode in which the blue background image is displayed may be simply referred to as a blue effect mode, and the effect mode in which the rainbow color background image is displayed may be simply referred to as a rainbow color effect mode.

In the present embodiment, when the success effect and the revival effect are executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode, the current set values that have been set are suggested. In the present embodiment, when the success effect and the revival effect are executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode, it becomes possible to specify that the current set value is set to 4 or more, and the current set value is set. The setting value is suggested. That is, it can be said that the success effect and the revival effect executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode are suggestive effects that suggest the set current set values. In this embodiment, when the success effect and the revival effect, which are the blue effect modes, are executed, the current set value that is set is not suggested. Further, in the present embodiment, as the effect mode of the failure effect, there is one type of effect mode in which a blue background image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, there may be two or more types of effect mode. ..

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the execution of the special game won in the big hit lottery is completed, the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, a right-handed image of "right-handed" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in order to encourage the game ball to enter the big winning opening 31.

In addition, when the big hit lottery is won in the low base state, the introduction effect for the success effect and the failure effect is executed in the first round game before the second to fourth round games as the operation round game are performed. May be done. This introduction effect is an effect that is executed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is not possible to specify which of the success effect and the failure effect is executed from the effect mode of the introduction effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the second round game as the first operating round game, the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is triggered by the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36. In some cases, a success effect in which an image of "success" and an image of "V" are displayed is executed. By executing the success effect in this way, it becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Further, in this case, the success effect is executed in the blue effect mode.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, in the second round game as the first operating round game, the effect display device 27 takes the opportunity that the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36. A failure effect in which an image of "failure" is displayed in the display area 27r may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), even after the failure effect is executed in the operation round game, the effect display device 27 is displayed when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. A resurrection effect in which an image "Resurrection" and an image "V" are displayed in the area 27r may be executed. By executing the revival effect in this way, it becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Further, in this case, the revival effect is executed in the blue effect mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), a successful effect may be executed in a rainbow-colored effect mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the revival effect may be executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode. By executing the success effect and the revival effect in the rainbow-colored effect mode in this way, the current set value that has been set is suggested.

Next, the types of special passage-related effects that are executed corresponding to the types of jackpots will be described. In particular, the case where the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9, the types of special passage-related effects in each round game are controlled so as to correspond to the types of jackpots. Here, the description will be made on the premise that the game ball is launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31.

Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, in the 2nd to 4th round games, the second and subsequent game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass through the special passage area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, when the second game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game passes through the special passing area 36, the execution of the success effect is started.

On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZF, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 in the 2nd to 4th round games does not pass through the special passing area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZF, when the game balls up to the second ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game do not pass through the special passage area 36, the execution of the failure effect is started. , Even after that, the revival production is not executed.

In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the third round game, the second and subsequent game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the game balls up to the second ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game do not pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is started. To. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the second game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 in the third round game passes through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is completed and the revival effect is performed. Is started to execute.

In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the third round game, the fifth and subsequent game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, when the game balls up to the second ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game do not pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is started. To. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, when the fifth game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 in the third round game passes through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is completed and the revival effect is performed. Is started to execute.

In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, the second and subsequent game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, when the game balls up to the second ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game do not pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is started. To. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, when the second game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 in the fourth round game passes through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is completed and the revival effect is performed. Is started to execute.

In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth round game, the fifth and subsequent balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, when the game balls up to the second ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game do not pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is started. To. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, when the fifth game ball that entered the big winning opening 31 in the fourth round game passes through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect ends and the revival effect is performed. Is started to execute.

In the present embodiment, there is an exception that the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 when the game ball is not launched so as to flow down to the large winning opening 31, and in this case, it is successful. Execution of production and resurrection production does not start.

Here, the counting process during the jackpot game executed during the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game counting process is a process called by the sub-control CPU 41a at a predetermined cycle.

The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the round counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and the special pass flag, triggered by the input of the opening command. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of round games controlled in one big hit game. The special passing flag is a flag for making it possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 in one big hit game. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can start counting the number of rounds of the round game controlled in one big hit game, and can specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in one big hit game. Is.

The sub-control CPU 41a adds "1" to the value of the round counter, and initializes the grand prize counter, the special pass counter, and the normal pass counter, triggered by the input of the round command. The big prize counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in one round game. The special passage counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36 in one round game. The normal passing counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the normal passing area 37 in one round game. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of round games controlled in one big hit game, and based on the value stored in the round counter, the round game controlled in one big hit game. The number of times can be specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has passed the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in one round game, the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36, and the normal passage area 37. The counting of the number of passing game balls will be started.

The sub-control CPU 41a adds "1" to the value of the grand prize counter, triggered by the input of the grand prize command. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in one round game, and is large in one round game based on the value stored in the large winning counter. It is possible to specify the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 31.

The sub-control CPU 41a stores in the special pass flag information indicating that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36 in one big hit game, triggered by the input of the special pass command, and sets the value of the special pass counter to ". 1 ”is added. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 in one big hit game based on the value stored in the special passing flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game, and based on the value stored in the special passing counter, the special passing area in one round game. It is possible to specify the number of game balls that have passed through 36.

The sub-control CPU 41a adds "1" to the value of the normal pass counter, triggered by the input of the normal pass command. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of game balls that have passed through the normal passing area 37 in one round game, and normally passes in one round game based on the value stored in the normal passing counter. The number of game balls that have passed through the area 37 can be specified.

Next, the special passage-related effect control process will be described. The special passage-related effect control process is a process called by the sub-control CPU 41a at a predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is the second round game based on the value of the round counter (step S111). If it is determined that the game is not the second round game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S121 without executing steps S112 to S116.

When it is determined that the game is the second round game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of game balls entered into the large prize opening 31 in one round game is "2" or more based on the value of the large prize counter. It is determined whether or not there is (step S112). When it is determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is not "2" or more in one round game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S121 without executing steps S113 to S116. ..

When it is determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in one round game is "2" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a determines based on the value of the special pass counter and the value of the normal pass counter. It is determined whether or not the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in one round game is “2” (step S113). When it is determined that the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in one round game is not "2", the sub-control CPU 41a executes steps S114 to S116. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S121.

When it is determined that the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in one round game is "2", the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the total number of passing balls is "2", and the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the value of the special passing counter. It is determined whether or not the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game is "1" or more (step S114).

When it is determined that the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the success effect (step S115), and the success effect is performed. Information that can identify the execution is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step S121. As a result, in the second round game, when the game balls up to the second ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the success effect is determined.

When it is determined that the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game is not "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the failure effect (step S116), and the failure effect is performed. Information that can identify the execution is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step S121. As a result, in the second round game, when the game balls up to the second ball that have entered the large winning opening 31 do not pass through the special passing area 36, the execution of the failure effect is determined.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution of the failure effect when the round end command is input without the two game balls entering the large winning opening 31 in the second round game. Possible information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step S121. As a result, in the second round game, when the second round game is completed without two game balls entering the large winning opening 31, it is decided to execute the failure effect from the third round game. Will be done.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is the third or fourth round game based on the value of the round counter (step S121). If it is determined that the game is not the third or fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S131 without executing steps S122 to S126.

When it is determined that the game is the third or fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the failure effect is being executed (step S122). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the failure effect is being executed when the information that can identify the execution of the failure effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If it is determined that the failure effect has not been executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S131 without executing steps S123 to S126.

When it is determined that the failure effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in one round game is equal to or greater than the specified number based on the value of the large winning counter. (Step S123). In the present embodiment, the specified number is the number of balls entered when the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied with respect to the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game. Therefore, the specified number is "5" in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC and ZE, and "2" in the jackpot game based on the other jackpots ZA, ZB, ZD, ZF, Za and Zb. When it is determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is not equal to or greater than the specified number in one round game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S131 without executing steps S124 to S126.

When it is determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in one round game is equal to or greater than the specified number, the sub-control CPU 41a determines 1 based on the value of the special pass counter and the value of the normal pass counter. It is determined whether or not the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in the round game has reached the specified number (step S124). When it is determined that the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in one round game is not the specified number, the sub-control CPU 41a executes steps S125 and S126. Instead, the process proceeds to step S131.

When it is determined that the total number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 in one round game has reached the specified number, the sub-control CPU 41a determines 1 based on the value of the special passing counter. It is determined whether or not the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in the round game is "1" or more (step S125). When it is determined that the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game is not "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S131 without executing step S126.

When it is determined that the number of passing game balls that have passed through the special passing area 36 in one round game is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the resurrection effect (step S126), and the resurrection effect is performed. Information that can identify the execution is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step S131. As a result, in the third and fourth round games, when the failure effect is executed, when the specified number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 or later pass through the special passage area 36, the revival effect is produced. Execution will be decided.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution of the success effect and the resurrection effect is determined (step S131). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the success effect and the resurrection effect is determined when the information that can identify the execution of the success effect and the resurrection effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When it is determined that the execution of the success effect and the revival effect is not determined, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special passage-related effect control process without executing steps S132 and S133.

When it is determined that the execution of the success effect and the revival effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery (step S132). This setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery for determining the effect mode of the success effect and the resurrection effect, and determines whether to execute the suggestion effect by executing the success effect and the resurrection effect in the rainbow-colored effect mode. It is also a lottery for. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the effect mode determination process (step S133), and ends the special passage-related effect control process.

In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and specifies the set value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the lottery table corresponding to the set set value, and executes the setting suggestion effect lottery. In the present embodiment, in the setting suggestion effect lottery, when the setting is 3 or less, the rainbow-colored effect mode is not determined, and the blue effect mode is determined. On the other hand, when the setting is 4 or more, either the blue effect mode or the rainbow color effect mode is determined. In particular, when the current set value set is setting 6, the rainbow-colored effect mode is determined with a higher probability than when setting 5, and when setting 5, it is higher than when setting 4. With a high probability, the rainbow-colored production mode is determined. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can specify the effect mode determined based on the lottery result of the setting suggestion effect lottery. In the present embodiment, there is one type of effect mode in which a blue background image is displayed as the effect mode of the failure effect, and when the execution of the failure effect is decided, the effect mode is determined. However, for example, there may be two or more types of production modes.

In a process different from the special passage-related effect control process, when information that can identify the execution of the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the determined effect mode. Information is read from the sub-control RAM 41c, and control is performed to execute a success effect, a failure effect, and a revival effect in the effect mode. In particular, when the information that can specify the execution of the success effect and the revival effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the information that can specify the rainbow-colored effect mode is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a is rainbow-colored. By executing the success effect and the revival effect in the effect mode of, the suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed.

In this way, it can be said that the success effect and the revival effect in the rainbow-colored effect mode are effects that suggest the set value, and the execution condition is that the special passage area 36 is the game ball in the operation round game. Can be established depending on the detection that has passed. In other words, the execution condition of the success production and the revival production in the rainbow-colored production mode can be satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have entered the grand prize opening 31 is 2 or more or 5 or more. It is a condition.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the success effect and the resurrection effect executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode correspond to the special effect, and the execution conditions for executing the success effect and the resurrection effect executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode are special. Corresponds to the condition. In the present embodiment, "2" corresponds to a specific number in the second round game, and "2" or "5" corresponds to a specific number in the third and fourth round games. That is, the specific number has the same number as the specified number for which the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and is smaller than the upper limit number of game balls that can enter the large winning opening 31.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) One of a plurality of set values for which the jackpot probability is determined is set. Therefore, since the jackpot probability changes according to the set value, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) The success effect and the revival effect executed in the rainbow-colored effect mode are suggestive effects that suggest a set value that determines the degree of advantage of the jackpot probability. The execution condition of the suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 becomes 2 or more or 5 or more (specific number) in the operation round game. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operating round game, and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operating round game is 2 or more or 5 or more. When this happens, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The high probability state is controlled according to the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36 through which the game ball entered into the large winning opening 31 can pass. The operating round game is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can pass through the special passing area 36. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game is an operating round game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) In the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number, and the large winning opening 31 can be operated. Regarding the number of game balls detected to have entered the ball, the number that can satisfy the execution condition of the suggestion effect is "2" or "5" as the same number as the specified number. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 has reached the specified number in which the distribution member 38 can be operated, and it is expected that the distribution member 38 will operate. It is possible to raise the feeling and improve the interest in the game.

(5) The distribution mode based on the long distribution control is a distribution mode in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is more likely to pass through the special passage region 36 than the distribution mode based on the short distribution control. .. In the operation round game, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number, the distribution member 38 is operated in a distribution mode based on the long distribution control. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 has reached the specified number that allows the distribution member 38 to operate in the distribution mode based on the long distribution control. It is possible to raise the expectation that the distribution member 38 operates in the distribution mode based on the long distribution control, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) The execution condition of the suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied depending on the detection that the passage has passed through the special passage region 36. For this reason, it is possible to make people aware that they have passed the special passage area 36, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value when passing through the special passage area 36, which improves the interest in the game. Can be planned.

(7) The execution condition of the suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied in response to the detection that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. The operating round game is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can pass through the special passing area 36. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game is an operating round game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be notified, such as "maybe the set value is known by winning the attacker" or "may be known by passing V". In this way, the effect display device 27 on which the suggestion effect that can identify suggesting the current set value is executed corresponds to the notification means for notifying the execution condition of the suggestion effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19. To give a specific example, the operation valid period is set at the timing when the execution of the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect in the above embodiment is started, and the operation button 19 is operated in a predetermined operation mode within the operation valid period. In that case, or when the operation valid period ends, the execution of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect may be started. Further, for example, when the success effect and the revival effect are executed in the blue effect mode, if the operation button 19 is operated in the predetermined operation mode within the operation valid period, the effect mode changes from the blue effect mode to the rainbow. It may be changed to a color production mode. That is, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be a condition that can be satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19. As a result, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the player to perform an operation in order to establish the execution condition and execute the suggestion effect, and it is possible to provide a game property in which the player actively participates in the game. Can be improved. Further, for example, an image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 may be displayed when the operation valid period is reached, and an image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 may be displayed when the operation valid period is reached. It does not have to be (so-called "hidden touch").

-In the above embodiment, for example, the failure effect can be executed in the blue effect mode and the rainbow color effect mode, and the set value set by executing the failure effect in the rainbow color effect mode is set. It may be suggested. In this case, the set value may not be suggested by executing the failure effect in the blue effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be satisfied according to the passage of the game ball through the normal passage area 37. Specifically, in step S114 of FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the number of passing game balls that have passed through the normal passing area 37 in one round game is 2 based on the normal passing counter. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of passing game balls that have passed through the normal passing area 37 is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the failure effect, and the number of passing game balls that have passed through the normal passing area 37 is 2. If it is determined that this is not the case, the execution of the success effect is decided. As described above, the execution condition of the suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied depending on the detection that the game ball has passed through the normal passing region 37. For this reason, it is possible to make people aware that they have passed through the normal passing area 37, which is more disadvantageous than the special passing area 36, and to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value when passing through the normal passing area 37. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

-In the above embodiment, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed may be different or the same depending on the type of effect such as the success effect and the revival effect. In other words, there are a first effect and a second effect as suggestion effects that suggest the set value, and the suggested contents may be different between the first effect and the second effect. Specifically, in the first effect, setting 4 or more can be specified, and in the second effect, setting 2 or more may be specified.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the suggestion effect may be executed in a plurality of types of effect modes for the success effect and the revival effect. Specifically, there is a red effect mode in the effect mode of the success effect, and in the red effect mode, setting 2 or more can be specified, and the suggestion content may be different from the rainbow-colored effect mode. .. Further, for example, there is no problem even if there is no effect mode in which the set value is not suggested, such as the blue effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, when the big hit lottery of the special game is won in the low base state, the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a big hit lottery of a special game is won in a high base state, a success effect, a failure effect, and a resurrection effect may be executed, and regardless of the base state, the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect are performed. It may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the revival effect is executed in the third and fourth round games, but the revival effect is not limited to this, for example, in the round games after the end of the fifth and subsequent round games, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time. A resurrection effect may be performed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect may not be executed, and it is preferable that at least the success effect is executed. Further, for example, unlike the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect, a predetermined effect (suggestion effect) suggesting a set set value may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as a specific number, there may be a number equal to or larger than the upper limit number of balls that can be entered into the large winning opening 31 as a condition for ending one round game. Specifically, when the maximum number of balls that can be entered into the large winning opening 31 is "9", and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is "9" in one round game. In addition, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be satisfied, and when it is "10" or more, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be satisfied. Further, for example, the specific number may be one or more, such as "2", "5", "2" or "5", or "2" or more. , A number other than the specified number may be included, and the specified number may not be included.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution condition of the suggestion effect may be a condition that can be satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have passed through the special passage region 36 reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, when the second game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 36 in the third round game, the revival effect is executed. Instead, when the fifth game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 36, the revival effect may be executed. In this case, when the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36 becomes "4" in the third round game, the suggestion effect can be executed depending on the effect mode of the revival effect. As described above, the execution condition of the suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have passed through the special passage region 36 reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36, and when the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36 reaches a predetermined number, the set value is estimated. Opportunities can be provided and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, for example, the predetermined number may be a number smaller than the upper limit number of balls to be entered in the large winning opening 31 as a condition for ending one round game, or may be the same number as the upper limit number. There may be a number greater than the upper limit.

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

-In the above embodiment, in the operation round game, the start condition of the short distribution control is not, for example, when the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is "1", but "2". It may be when any of "9" is obtained. That is, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied when the number of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 becomes an arbitrary number. Further, for example, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game regardless of the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31.

-In the above embodiment, in the second operation round game, as a start condition of the long distribution control, for example, the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is "2" or "5". It may be any of "3", "4", "6" to "9" instead of the time. That is, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied when the number of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 becomes an arbitrary number. Further, for example, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game regardless of the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31.

-In the above embodiment, there are two types, short distribution control and long distribution control, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if there are three or more types or one type.
-In the above embodiment, a plurality of consecutive round games are adopted as the operating round game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and non-continuous round games such as the 2nd, 4th, and 7th round games are adopted as the operating round game. Also, continuous round games such as the second, fourth, and seventh round games may not be adopted as the operating round games.

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

-In the above embodiment, an operation round game in which at least one of short distribution control and long distribution control is performed is adopted as a predetermined round game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of adopting an operating round game in which short distribution control is performed but not in long distribution control as a predetermined round game, at least an operating round game in which long distribution control is performed is adopted as a predetermined round game. May be good. Of course, for example, an operating round game in which at least short distribution control is performed may be adopted as a predetermined round game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31, the suggestion effect is executed according to the number of passing game balls passing through the special passing area 36 becoming a specific number. The condition may be satisfied. Specifically, the determinations in steps S112 and S123 of FIG. 10 may not be performed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the passage of the game ball into the special passing area 36, the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes a specific number, and the suggestion effect is produced. The execution condition may be satisfied. Specifically, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and ZC, in the third round game, when the second game ball enters the jackpot 31, an effect such as "Do you win V?" Is executed. Then, a set value may be suggested depending on the effect mode of the effect. Further, for example, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and ZC, in the third round game, when the first game ball enters the jackpot 31, an effect such as "V win" is executed. The set value may be suggested depending on the effect mode of the effect. Further, for example, in a predetermined round game regardless of whether or not it is an operating round game, when the tenth game ball enters the large winning opening 31, an effect such as "over winning success" is executed. The set value may be suggested depending on the effect mode of the effect. That is, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36, the predetermined effect is executed according to the number of the game balls entering the large winning opening 31 becoming a specific number. In addition, at least a suggestion effect may be included as the predetermined effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, it is controlled to a high probability state as a privilege, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. A jackpot game may be given as a privilege. In other words, there is a first big hit game (small hit game) in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 31, and a second big hit in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 31 after the end of the first big hit game. A game (big hit game) may be given. In this case, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 is performed based on the type of jackpot, but the distribution is not limited to this, and for example, it is directly whether or not a high probability state is given based on the type of jackpot. May be determined. Further, for example, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 may not be performed. Further, for example, if the big winning opening 31 is in the open state instead of the big hit game in which a plurality of round games are performed, it does not have to be controlled in the unit of the round game.

-In the above embodiment, a fall lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, the end condition of the round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if there is a first end condition, there may be no second end condition, and there may be a third end condition different from the first end condition and the second end condition. .. That is, the round game ends at least when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in the round game reaches the predetermined upper limit before the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It can be said that it is a game to play.

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

-In the above embodiment, the current set value is suggested by executing the suggestion effect, but the present setting value is not limited to this, and for example, the current set value may be definitively notified, and a combination of these may be used. There may be. That is, it suffices that at least one of the suggestion effect suggesting the current set value and the notification effect for notifying the current set value can be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

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

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called "two types of game machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called "a game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed") in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game. Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entry port. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) A game state control means for controlling a game state is provided, and the game state includes a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state. , The control to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game.

(B) In the normal passing area through which the game ball entered in the large winning opening can pass, in the first distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the special passing area, and in the large winning opening. The distribution means is provided with a distribution means that operates so as to obtain a second distribution state in which the entered game ball is distributed to the normal passing region, and a distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means. The distribution mode in which the means is operated includes a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode, and the second distribution mode is more likely to enter the big winning opening than the first distribution mode. The game ball is a distribution mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage region, and the distribution control means is a game ball detected by the special detection means as having entered the large winning opening in the predetermined round game. When the number of the above becomes a specified number, the distribution means can be operated so as to take the first distribution state in the first distribution mode, and the specified number includes the specified number. It is characterized by having the same number as.

(C) The specified number includes a first specified number and a second specified number, and the predetermined round game includes a first predetermined round game and a second predetermined round game, and the first predetermined number. In the round game, the first swing in the second distribution mode is triggered by the number of game balls detected to have entered the grand prize opening by the special detection means reaches the first specified number. It is a round game in which the distribution means is operated so as to take a minute state, and in the second predetermined round game, the number of game balls detected to have entered the grand prize opening by the special detection means is the first. It is a round game in which the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state in the second distribution mode when the number reaches the specified number.

(D) In the round game, at least the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening in the round game before the elapse of the predetermined upper limit time has reached the predetermined upper limit number. It is a game that ends at times, and is characterized in that the specific number includes a number smaller than the upper limit number.

(E) In the round game, at least the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening in the round game before the elapse of the predetermined upper limit time has reached the predetermined upper limit number. It is a game that ends at times, and is characterized in that the predetermined number includes a number smaller than the upper limit number.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor (special detection means), SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize Sensor, SE6 ... Special passage sensor (special detection means), SE7 ... Normal passage sensor (normal detection means), 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Operation button (operation means), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... normal variable member, 31 ... large Winning opening, 32 ... special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate, 36 ... special passage area, 37 ... normal passage area, 38 ... distribution member (distribution means), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main Control CPU (setting control means, game state control means, privilege giving control means, distribution control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means) ), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a game machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won.
A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening.
A special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening, and
A special passing area where the game ball that entered the big winning opening can pass, and
A normal passing area through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening can pass, and
It is possible to take a first distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the special passing area and a second distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the normal passing area. The sorting means that works and
A distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means,
A special detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special passage area, and
Benefit grant control means for granting benefits and
A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and
It is equipped with a production control means that controls the execution of the production.
The privilege granting control means grants the privilege according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area.
The jackpot game is a game in which a round game is performed a plurality of times.
The special opening / closing means can take the open state in the round game and take the closed state when the round game ends.
The above-mentioned production includes a special production that is executed when special conditions are satisfied.
The special effect includes at least one of a suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means and a notification effect that notifies the setting information set by the setting control means.
Under the special condition, the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening by the special detection means in a predetermined round game becomes a specific number, and the game balls pass through the special passage area by the special detection means. Ri satisfied possible conditions der in response to the sensed to have,
The predetermined round game is a round game in which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening can pass through the special passing area.
The distribution mode for operating the distribution means includes a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode.
In the second distribution mode, after operating the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state in the first distribution mode, the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state. It is a mode that can be operated, and is a distribution mode in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening is more likely to pass through the special passage region than the first distribution mode.
The second distribution control means takes the opportunity that the number of game balls detected by the special detection means to enter the large winning opening in the predetermined round game reaches the specified number of balls. The sorting means can be operated so as to take the first sorting state in the sorting mode.
The specific number includes the same number as the specified number of balls, but there is no number smaller than the specified number of balls.
The special condition is not satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening is smaller than the specified number of balls in the predetermined round game .