JP6858971B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of game machine, a big hit lottery is performed according to the entry of a game ball into a predetermined start port, and the design is changed in a predetermined fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. A symbol change game is played. Further, in the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot display result is displayed, and after the symbol variation game is completed, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. In addition to the big hit game, there is a game state that is advantageous for the player, for example, there is a state in which the ball entry rate is improved so that the game ball can easily enter the predetermined start port after the big hit game is completed.

In such a game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the effect mode is controlled according to the game state, and the effect corresponding to the controlled effect mode (mainly the display effect of the background image) is executed. What is done is disclosed.

JP-A-2007-135700

However, in such a game machine, the production may become monotonous, for example, the production is executed in the same production mode according to the game state, and by further enhancing the production effect, the interest in the game is enhanced. It is hoped that improvements will be made.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in 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.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that gives a hit game that is advantageous to the player after a hit display result is obtained in a symbol variation game, and is a first ball entrance where a game ball can enter and a game. A second entry port in which a ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entry port, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second entry port can be obtained. The game state includes an opening / closing means that operates in a manner, a game state control means that controls the game state, and an effect mode control means that controls the effect mode. There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entry port than in the rate improvement state, and the effect mode is when the ball is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state and when the ball entry rate is improved. A dedicated effect mode that can be controlled only when it is controlled to a state, a time when it is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and a time when it is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state. The gist is that there is a shared production mode that can be controlled by both.

The game machine is controlled to the shared effect mode when it is controlled to the shared effect mode in the non-ball entry rate improved state and when it is controlled to the shared effect mode in the ball entry rate improved state. The control period may be different.

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 hit. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect mode. The figure which shows the transition of the production mode. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the transition of the effect mode. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the transition of the effect mode. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device.

[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 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
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 large hit lottery and a small hit lottery described later) that are 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, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed display result. There is a design. 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 small hit symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the small hit symbol is obtained. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it 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, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. 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.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the small hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the small hit game is a game given on condition that the small hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the small hit display result is displayed in the special game.

Hereinafter, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be collectively referred to as a hit lottery, the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be collectively referred to as a hit symbol, and the big hit game and the small hit game may be collectively referred to as a hit game. In this case, if the winning lottery is won, the winning symbol is derived in the special game, and the winning game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the winning game is a game that is given on condition that the winning lottery is won, and is a game that is given after the winning display result is displayed in the special game. Further, since the hit game including the big hit game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, it can be said that the game (state) is advantageous for the player.

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". When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "123" or "234". 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 as the first ball entry port. 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. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

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 as the second ball entry port. 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. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 as an opening / closing means capable of operating in an allowable 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. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the 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.

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. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game and the small hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an allowable state and a regulated state. That is, the big hit game and the small hit game are games in which the big winning opening 31 is in an allowable state (allowed state).

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. 5). 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. 5). 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 differ. 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, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and a high base state (ball entry rate improvement state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improvement 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. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, but regardless of the set value, the jackpot type determination probability (decision ratio) and the small hit probability (small hit lottery winning probability) , The decision probability (decision rate) of the type of small hit is the same.

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. 5) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch is used. When the power is turned on with 40d (shown in FIG. 5) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the internally set (set) setting value is notified, and the internally set setting value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] for each operation of the RWM clear switch 40d. ] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] →…, and so on, it can be changed to loop. 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 big hit and the small hit 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.

Further, as a small hit symbol of a special symbol, a plurality of types of small hit symbols are provided. Each type of small hit is defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. The types of small hit games are defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols (types of small hits).

In the small hit game, first, after the lapse of a predetermined opening time, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. The opening control of the large winning opening 31 in the small hit game is the first end condition for the game balls of the predetermined upper limit number (“9” in the present embodiment) to enter the large winning opening 31, or the predetermined upper limit time. Is terminated when the second termination condition is satisfied. That is, the end condition for ending the opening control of the large winning opening 31 in the small hit game is the first ending condition in which the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered in is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Then, when the end condition of the opening control of the large winning opening 31 is satisfied, the small hit game is ended with the lapse of a predetermined ending time. Further, in the small hit game, an effect that can identify that the small hit game has been granted is executed from the start of the opening time to the end of the ending time.

Next, specific big hits and small hits 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, 75 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, and 15 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the 10 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. 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, 75 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 25 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zc. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two 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 Zc, Za, Zc. 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 ZC, Za, Zc.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, the maximum number of round games is set to eight. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, which is more than 8 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc, the maximum number of round games is set to 5 times, which is less than 8 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. 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.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is finished, the big hit is until the special game of the predetermined maximum number of times (150 times in this embodiment) is finished, or before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished. Until the game is granted, a high probability state and a high base state are granted. The symbols ZB, ZC, and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is completed, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is finished, or the upper limit. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the number of special games is completed.

In the present embodiment, of the 20 types of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, eight types of small hit symbols are on the symbol ZD and 12 types of small hit symbols. Are classified into symbol ZE. Further, among the 20 types of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 20 types of big hit symbols are classified into symbols Zf. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of small hits as the type of small hits in the first special game, and one type of small hits as the type of small hits in the second special game. Not exclusively. Hereinafter, as the type of small hit, the type of small hit symbol is used and expressed as a small hit based on the symbols ZD, ZE, Zf. Further, as the type of the small hit game given based on the type of the small hit, the type of the small hit symbol is used and expressed as the small hit game based on the symbols ZD, ZE, Zf.

In the present embodiment, 40 ms is specified as the upper limit time of the open control for the small jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 ms in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (8 ms or 14s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of small hit games.

As the gaming state after the end of each small hit game, the immediately preceding gaming state is maintained. Therefore, when the immediately preceding game state is the low accuracy low base state, the low accuracy low base state is maintained after the end of the small hit game, and when the immediately preceding game state is the high accuracy high base state, it is small. After the end of the hit game, the high accuracy and high base state is maintained. In this way, when the small hit lottery is won, the game state is not changed according to the winning of the small hit lottery after the small hit game is completed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities as shown in FIG. 2 are defined. As the small hit probability, 545/65536 is set in the first special game, and 1/65536 is set in the second special game. 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 5400 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. 5, 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 specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if 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, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

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 present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern also defines, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finally deriving the symbol combination of the small hit through the reach effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern can be said to be a hit variation pattern in which the effect content for finally deriving the jackpot symbol combination or the small hit symbol combination can be specified. 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 SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. 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, the setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and the setting value in which the internally set setting value cannot be changed can be specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to display. 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 boards 40 and 41, 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 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 set value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the flag is read, and a setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the command output process performed as the interrupt process. 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 sets the information specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter referred to as "power-on initial command") in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. To do.

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 sets information that can specify the start of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “change start command”) in the output buffer.

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 sets the read information that can identify the set value (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on setting value command”) in the output buffer.

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. 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 main control CPU 40a finishes the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) that can identify the determined setting value in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as "power-on initial command") in the output buffer, and 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 was operated in the on state at the time of turning on the power (when it is determined that the setting device 40e was operated in the off state at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the setting value flag is read, and a setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. 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 set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on / power-recovery command and the symbol state specification command in the output buffer, and 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 sets information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation start command”) in the output buffer.

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 main control CPU 40a finishes the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. 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 sets in the output buffer information that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as "confirmation end command").

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that specifies recovery based on various backed up information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on / power-recovery command”). Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as "design state specification command") in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. This symbol state specification command returns to the execution of the first special game, returns to the execution of the second special game, returns to the big hit game based on the first special game, and the small hit based on the first special game. This command specifies one of a return to the game, a return to the big hit game based on the second special game, and a return to the small hit game based on the second special game.

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 a setting control means for setting (at least) any setting value among a plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. To do. 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 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.

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 big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol, 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 number of first special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above process that is executed when the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit. In this way, the first hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit (upper limit number of games, first upper limit number of games) for the first special hold number (the number of hold games on which the execution of the first special 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 (the number of hold games on which the execution of the second special 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 it is not in a big hit game, a small hit game, and not in a special game, while it makes a negative determination when it is in a big hit game, a small hit game, or a special game. .. 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. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. 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. As described above, the main control CPU 40a for determining the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) corresponds to the jackpot type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the small hit is won based on the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a small hit lottery (small hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the small hit lottery corresponds to the small hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, whether the type of the special game is the first special game regardless of each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state). 2 The small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 40b so that the small hit determination value corresponding to the special game can be specified. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the small hit is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value corresponding to the type of the special game match. The determination of whether or not to win the small hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit 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 small hit 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 small hit 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 small hit 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. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that determines the small hit symbol (type of small hit) corresponds to the small hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. To do.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit or a small hit that is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the lost 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. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on the predetermined determination conditions corresponds to the variation pattern determination means, respectively.

When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer as in the case of the big hit, and then 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 subtracts the second special hold number, wins lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), determines a special symbol based on the result of the winning lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the winning lottery, and the symbol. The command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

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.

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.

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

When the special game of small hits 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 opening control of the large winning opening 31. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 and starts the opening control so that the large winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the small hit symbol (type of small hit). .. Further, when the release control is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an release control command) that can specify the start of the release control in the output buffer. After starting the opening control, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied, and ends the opening control.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a assigns 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 (150 times in the present embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c as a high base state counter. Set to. This high-base state counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high-base state, and when controlled to the high-probability state, the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high-probability state is counted. It can be said that it is a counter for counting.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the primary probability state flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a assigns 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 stored in the main control RAM 40c as a high base state counter. Set to.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the high base state counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the high base state counter becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state with the end of the special game in which the high base state counter becomes "0". , The main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is set, and a value that can be specified to control the low base state is set in the main base state flag. That is, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a ends the high accuracy high base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times (150 times in this embodiment), and the low accuracy Move to a low base state. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given, the main control CPU 40a ends the low accuracy high base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment). Move to a low-accuracy low-base state. In this way, when the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot lottery and the jackpot (particularly, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB) is determined, the ball entry rate is improved up to the specified number of special games after the jackpot game is completed. Control to state.

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.

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

Further, when the small hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a makes a small hit with the main probability state flag, the main base state flag, and the high base state counter stored in the main control RAM 40c when the small hit game is finished. Does not change according to the grant of the game. As described above, when the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a does not change the game state according to the winning of the small hit lottery after the end of the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means.

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 is started 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 the small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of the small hit symbols 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.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") To decide. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-reach variation pattern 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, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among the plurality of rows. After it is displayed, it is displayed as a fixed stop display as a small hit symbol combination.

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. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect based on the variation pattern (for example, a reach effect) during the execution of the special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the hit 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 when the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol and the opening command is input, the opening effect is performed. 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.

On the other hand, when the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game when the opening command is input. .. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low base state and a symbol command that can identify the small hit symbol that has won the small hit based on the symbols ZD and ZE is input, the sub-control CPU 41a is used for the small hit game. It is controlled so that the effect display device 27 displays an image capable of specifying the effect content (effect mode described later) to be controlled after the end. Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit effect is an effect that is continuously executed regardless of the input of the release control command and the ending command, but is not limited to this, for example, the input of the release control command and the ending command. It may be a production in which the production content is switched with the trigger.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a 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.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control ROM 40b stores a determination value for determining the variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the determination table and the type of the variation pattern. In FIG. 6A, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, a selectable variation pattern is indicated by “◯”, and a change pattern that can be selected but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯” is selected. “Δ” indicates a fluctuation pattern that cannot be selected, and “-” indicates each.

To give a specific example, when the determination table T11 is referred to, any of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table T12 is referred to, any of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP15, and HP25 is determined. When the determination table T13 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP16 and HP26 is determined. When the determination table T14 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP03, HP13, HP14, HP23, and HP24 is determined. When the determination table T15 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP03, HP15, and HP25 is determined.

The variation pattern of this embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP26 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns (including small hit fluctuation patterns). Fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns. In this way, the variation patterns include a variation pattern that becomes a hit symbol (big hit symbol or a small hit symbol) after the reach effect is executed, a variation pattern that does not become a hit symbol after the reach effect is executed, and a reach effect. There is a fluctuation pattern that does not become a hit symbol without being executed.

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, the determination table T11 is referred to when the determination tables T12 and T13 are not referred to in the low base state (other than the selection conditions in the figure). The determination table T12 is referred to when the game is in the low base state, the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the low base state, and the special game is performed 20 times after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. Will be done. When the determination table T13 is in the low base state, the small hit lottery based on the symbol ZE is won in the low base state, and four special games are performed after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed. Referenced. The decision table T14 is referred to when the decision table T15 is not referenced in the high base state (other than the selection condition in the figure). The determination table T15 is referred to when the game is in the high base state, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in the low base state, and the special game is 100 times after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed. ..

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP13, HP14, HP23, and HP24 are , A variable pattern that can be selected in a high base state. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP15, and HP25 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

Further, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation pattern HP03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP02. In the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is easily determined, and in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP03 is easily determined. Therefore, in the case of the high base state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case of the low base state.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the production game (during execution of the special game) and the first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) production is executed. .. Similarly, the fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are fluctuation patterns in which the third super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP24 are fluctuation patterns in which the fourth super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR4”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP25 are fluctuation patterns in which the fifth super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR5”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP16 and HP26 are dedicated variation patterns in which an effect of displaying a predetermined character image is executed in the effect game.

In the present embodiment, the same time is specified as the timing at which the super reach effect having the same effect content is executed. To give a specific example, when the fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP25 are determined, the execution of the SR5 effect is started when a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the special game is started, and the same effect is obtained. It runs over time. In the present embodiment, the period during which the SR5 effect is executed during the execution of the special game corresponds to a predetermined period.

Here, the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a sets the type of the determination table in the determination table flag by the time the first special game executed after the end of the winning game is executed. The determination table flag is a flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and for storing information that can specify the type of the determination table to be referred to. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determination table to be referred to after the end of the winning game.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets an initial count value in the execution number counter, and updates the execution number counter when the execution of the special game is started. The execution number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the predetermined hit game. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can count the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the winning game, and can specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the winning game.

Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the determination table T15 sets the information that can identify the determination table T15 in the determination table flag, and sets the determination table flag as the initial count value. "100" is set in the execution count counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag, triggered by the control from the high base state to the low base state. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, when the value stored in the execution count counter becomes "0", the high base state is controlled to the low base state.

When the main control CPU 40a wins a small hit based on the symbol ZD in a low base state, after the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can identify the determination table T12 in the determination table flag, and sets the initial count value to "20". Is set in the execution count counter. Then, when the value stored in the execution count counter becomes "0" in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag.

When the main control CPU 40a wins a small hit based on the symbol ZE in the low base state, after the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets the determination table T13 with identifiable information in the determination table flag, and sets the initial count value to "4". Is set in the execution count counter. Then, when the value stored in the execution count counter becomes "0" in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC, Za, Zc in the low base state, after the jackpot game is completed, the determination table T14 is set to the determination table flag with identifiable information and executed. Initialize the count counter. Further, even when each big hit is won in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify the decision table T14 in the decision table flag after the end of the big hit game, and initializes the execution number counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag, triggered by the input of the low base state command. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is won, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, the game is controlled to a high base state in 150 special games, and the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc are controlled. When the jackpot based on the above is won, the player is controlled to a high base state in 100 special games after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, and Zc is completed.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins a small hit based on the symbol Zf in the low base state, the determination table flag is not changed and the execution number counter is not initialized after the small hit game is completed. The main control CPU 40a does not change the determination table flag and does not initialize the execution count counter even when each small hit is won in the high base state. That is, when a small hit based on the symbol Zf is won in the low base state or each small hit is won in the high base state, the decision to be referred to is made according to the winning of the small hit after the small hit game is completed. The table does not change.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in a low base state, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, during the execution of 100 special games, the effect mode ME (ME2) (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) is controlled. In addition, when a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in a low base state, the effect mode ME (ME1) (FIGS. 7 and 7) is performed during the execution of 20 special games after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD. It is controlled by (shown in 8). In addition, when a small hit based on the symbol ZE is won in a low base state, the effect mode MB (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) is performed during the execution of four special games after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZE. ) Is controlled.

Therefore, the variation pattern includes the variation pattern determination table when the variation pattern is controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when the variation pattern is controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state. Will be different. In particular, the determination conditions for the fluctuation patterns HP01 to 03 differ between when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state. Then, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is determined when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state than when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state. It will be easier.

On the other hand, there is a probability that the fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP25 are determined when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state. It is stipulated to be the same. That is, the SR5 effect, which has the same effect content, has the same probability when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state. The variation pattern in which is executed can be determined. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determination condition.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each hit game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode is an image that corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, can be specified by the player by the background image, and is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly classified into five types of effect modes MA, MB, MC, MD, and ME.

The effect modes MA and MB are the effect modes when the base state is low, and the effect modes MC and MD are the effect modes when the base state is high. On the other hand, the effect mode ME is an effect mode that can be controlled in both the low base state and the high base state. In this way, the effect mode is a dedicated effect that can be controlled only when it is controlled to the low base state or when it is controlled to the high base state, as in the effect modes MA to MD. There is a mode and a shared effect mode that can be controlled both when it is controlled to a low base state and when it is controlled to a high base state, such as the effect mode ME. Hereinafter, the effect mode ME controlled in the low base state may be referred to as the effect mode ME1, and the effect mode ME controlled in the high base state may be referred to as the effect mode ME2.

Further, the effect mode MC is an effect mode in which the user can stay in a low probability state and a high probability state, and the effect modes MA, MB, MD, and ME are in a high probability state. It is an effect mode in which it does not stay when it is controlled to, and it can stay when it is controlled to a low probability state.

As shown in FIGS. 7B and 8, when the small hit based on the symbol ZE is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the small hit game is completed, and the small hit game is satisfied. This is a production mode in which the stay condition is satisfied during the execution of four special games after the end of. In this case, after the small hit game is completed and four special games are executed, the effect mode MB is changed to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode MB can be controlled based on the type of small hit being a small hit based on the symbol ZE, and is controlled up to four special games after the end of the small hit game. The mode.

In the production mode ME1, when a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in a low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the small hit game is completed, and after the small hit game is completed, 20 special games are being executed. This is a production mode in which the stay conditions are satisfied. In this case, after the small hit game is completed and the special game is executed 20 times, the mode is changed from the effect mode ME1 to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode ME1 can be controlled based on the type of small hit being a small hit based on the symbol ZD, and is controlled up to 20 special games after the end of the small hit game. The mode.

In the production mode ME2, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the jackpot game ends, and after the jackpot game ends, 100 special games are executed in the high base state. This is a production mode in which the stay conditions are satisfied. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed and 100 special games are executed, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode ME2 is changed to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode ME2 is an effect mode in which the type of jackpot can be controlled based on the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, and is controlled up to 100 special games after the end of the jackpot game. Further, the control period controlled by the effect mode ME differs between when it is controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when it is controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state. Become.

In the production mode MC, the transition condition is satisfied after the end of the jackpot game in the case where the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is won in the low base state and the case where each jackpot is won in the high base state, and the jackpot game This is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied when the high base state is continued after the end. In this case, after the special game is executed 100 times or 150 times after the end of the big hit game, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MC is changed to the effect mode MA.

In the production mode MD, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZC and Zc is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the jackpot game ends, and stays when the high base state continues after the jackpot game ends. This is a production mode in which the conditions are satisfied. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed and 100 special games are executed, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MD is changed to the effect mode MA.

The effect mode MA is an effect mode in which the stay conditions are satisfied when the stay conditions of the effect modes MB and ME1 are not satisfied in the low base state.
Next, the control related to the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can specify the effect mode corresponding to the type of the previous hit and the type of the gaming state, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the effect mode MB, ME1, ME2 after the end of the winning game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initial count value corresponding to the effect mode MB, ME1, ME2 in the effect mode counter. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. The effect mode counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the winning game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter when the game start command is input (in the present embodiment, "1" is subtracted). As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

Specifically, when a symbol command that can identify the symbol ZB is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the input of the ending command as an opportunity to generate information that can identify the effect mode ME (ME2) as the effect mode flag. Set to. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "100" as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

When a symbol command that can identify the symbol ZD is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode ME (ME1), triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "20" as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

When the symbol command that can identify the symbol ZE is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "4" as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

Further, when a symbol command capable of identifying the symbols ZA and Za is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MC, triggered by the input of the ending command. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the effect mode counter. Further, when the symbol command capable of identifying the symbols ZC and Zc is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the effect mode counter. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can specify the effect mode MC, triggered by the input of the ending command, even when a symbol command that can specify each jackpot symbol is input in the high base state. Then, the effect mode counter is initialized.

Then, when the value stored in the effect mode counter becomes "0" in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MA.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the low base state command. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, when the value stored in the effect mode counter becomes "0", the high base state is controlled to the low base state.

The sub-control CPU 41a is set in the effect mode when the symbol command capable of identifying the symbol Zf is input in the low base state and when each small hit is won in the high base state, triggered by the input of the ending command. Do not change the flag and do not initialize the effect mode counter.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions (game count) of the special game controlled in the effect modes MB, ME (ME1, ME2). In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the effect mode ME1 in the low base state and wins a small hit based on the symbol ZD, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode ME (ME1) again after the end of the small hit game. Count the number of special games played. When the sub-control CPU 41a wins a small hit based on the symbol ZE when it is controlled to the effect mode MB in the low base state, the special game controlled to the effect mode MB again after the end of the small hit game. Count the number of games. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the counted number of games of the special game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the game number counting means.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and identifies the effect mode in which the sub-control CPU 41a is staying based on the value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. As a result, the effect display device 27 executes the effect corresponding to the effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means. 20 times correspond to a predetermined number of times, and 100 times correspond to a predetermined number of times. Further, the period controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2) corresponds to the control period. In the present embodiment, the effect mode MA corresponds to the first specific effect mode (dedicated effect mode), and the effect mode ME corresponds to the second specific effect mode (shared effect mode).

In particular, in the present embodiment, when staying in the effect mode ME, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image common to the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2. Further, while staying in the effect mode ME, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a character image common to the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2.

Further, when staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CA when it is determined to be the 1st to 6th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the effect display device 27. While staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CB when it is determined to be the 7th to 13th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. Displayed on the device 27. While staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CC when it is determined to be the 14th to 20th special game based on the value of the effect mode counter. Displayed on the device 27.

On the other hand, when staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CA when it is determined to be the 1st to 3rd special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the effect display device 27. While staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CB when it is determined that the special game is the 34th to 66th times based on the value of the effect mode counter. Displayed on the device 27. While staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CC when it is determined to be the 67th to 100th special game based on the value of the effect mode counter. Displayed on the device 27.

In this way, when controlled by the effect mode ME1, it is divided into a plurality of stages such as 1 to 6 times, 7 to 13 times, and 14 to 20 times, and even when controlled by the effect mode ME2, 1 It is divided into a plurality of stages such as ~ 33rd time, 34th ~ 66th time, 67th ~ 100th time.

Then, both when controlled by the effect mode ME1 and when controlled by the effect mode ME2, although the same background image is displayed for each period divided into a plurality of stages, different character images are displayed. To. That is, both when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, there are a plurality of control periods controlled by the effect mode ME. The production will be executed with different production contents according to the period divided into stages.

Further, in both the time when the effect mode ME1 is controlled and the time when the effect mode ME2 is controlled, the same character image is displayed when the period divided into a plurality of stages is the same stage period. That is, both when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, there are a plurality of control periods controlled by the effect mode ME. When the periods divided into stages are the same period, the effects are executed with the same effect contents.

Further, in the present embodiment, when staying in the effect mode MB, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image of any one of a plurality of types of character images in each of the four special games 27. To display. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of character images include character images that imitate character CDs to CG.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value to be set based on the value stored in the sub-set value flag. Then, when the set setting value is equal to or higher than the predetermined set value (setting 4 in the present embodiment), the sub-control CPU 41a is selected from among a plurality of types of character images during the execution of the four special games. Display the character image twice or more.

Specifically, the sub-control ROM 41b stores an effect pattern defined so that one type of character image corresponds to each of the four special games. In such an effect pattern, a setting non-suggestion effect pattern in which the same character image is not displayed twice or more in the character CD to CG and the same character image are displayed twice or more in the order of the first to fourth special games. There is a setting suggestion effect pattern to be performed.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the effect mode MB after the end of the small hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern with the input of the game start command as an opportunity. In particular, when the set setting value is less than a predetermined set value (setting 4 in the present embodiment), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the setting non-suggestion effect pattern without determining the setting suggestion effect pattern. .. On the other hand, when the set setting value is equal to or higher than the preset setting value, the sub-control CPU 41a determines either the setting non-suggestion effect pattern or the setting suggestion effect pattern. That is, when the set setting value is equal to or higher than the preset setting value, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the setting suggestion effect pattern with a predetermined probability.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the same character image is displayed twice or more while staying in the effect mode MB, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the current set value that has been set. is there. That is, the suggestion effect is an effect that is executed in an effect mode according to the set current set value, and is an effect that suggests the current set value. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special effect, and the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition. Further, the effect mode MB has an effect mode in which a setting suggestion effect can be executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the game state, the determination table, and the execution mode of the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, and the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA. When the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is given. Then, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23, the control is performed in the low accuracy and high base state. In this case, the determination table T15 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2).

In the production mode ME (ME2), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, in the early period of the execution of the 1st to 3rd special games, the background image corresponding to the production mode ME and the background image A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME2), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the middle period during the execution of the 34th to 66th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME2), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the final period during the execution of the 67th to 100th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

Then, when the jackpot is controlled from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26 from the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA.

In the present embodiment, even if a small hit is won in the 100th special game after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the 101st special game, the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state The determination table T11 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA. In particular, even if a small hit is won in the 100th special game after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, in the 101st special game, it is controlled from the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state and determined. Table T11 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is given. Then, when the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27, the low probability and low base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T28, in the early period of the execution of the 1st to 6th special games, the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME and the background image A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T28 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the middle period during the execution of the 7th to 13th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the final period during the execution of the 14th to 20th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA.

As shown in FIG. 9C, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won until the 20th special game after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the symbol ZD is displayed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31. Based on the small hit game is given. Then, when the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the low probability and low base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to in the 20 special games from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33, in the early period during the execution of the 1st to 6th special games, the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME and the background image A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the middle period during the execution of the 7th to 13th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the final period during the execution of the 14th to 20th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the 20th special game after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the symbol ZD is at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30. A small hit game based on is given. Then, when the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the low probability and low base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to in the 20 special games from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T36 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T37, in the early period of the execution of the 1st to 6th special games, the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME and the background image A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T37 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T38, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the middle period during the execution of the 7th to 13th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown by the timing indicated by the reference numeral T38 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T39, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is in the final period during the execution of the 14th to 20th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T39 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T36 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T39, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA.

As shown in FIG. 9E, when the small hit based on the symbol ZE is won at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is given. Then, when the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40, the low probability and low base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the determination table T13 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MB.

In the effect mode MB, as shown from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41, the suggestion effect suggesting the set value can be executed during the execution of the first to fourth special games. ..

Then, when the execution of the fifth special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled by the effect mode MA.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the transition transition of the effect mode will be specifically described with reference to the above control.
As shown in FIG. 10A, if the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, 20 special hits are performed after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. It is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state with the game as the upper limit. Similarly, if a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won while staying in the production mode MB in the low base state, the maximum number of special games is 20 after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD. , It is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state.

As shown in FIG. 10B, if a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won while staying in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, 20 after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. It is controlled to the production mode ME (ME1) in the low base state up to the maximum number of special games.

As shown in FIG. 10C, when the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, he / she stays in the effect mode ME (ME1) and makes a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 20th special game. If the game is won, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state is controlled up to 20 special games.

As shown in FIG. 10D, if the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, 100 special games will be played after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed. As an upper limit, it is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state.

As shown in FIG. 10 (e), if a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won while staying in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, the high base game is completed after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. The maximum number of games that can stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the base state is maintained, and is controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state.

As a specific example, a case where the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state and wins a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 33rd special game will be described. In this case, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state to become the 34th special game, and the remaining 67 special games are the upper limit of the effect in the high base state. It is controlled by the mode ME (ME2).

As shown in FIG. 10 (f), when the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, he / she stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) and makes a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 100th special game. To win. In this case, the upper limit number of games that can stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is maintained, and is controlled to the effect mode MA after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed.

As a specific example, a case where the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state and wins a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 100th special game will be described. In this case, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the maximum number of games that can be stayed in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is reached, and the stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is completed. It is controlled by the production mode MA. That is, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is controlled up to 100 special games. When a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the 100th special game, the mode MA is controlled after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed.

As shown in FIG. 10 (g), if a small hit based on the symbol ZE is won while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, four special hits are made after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed. It is controlled to the production mode MB with the game as the upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 10 (h), if a small hit based on the symbol ZE is won while staying in the effect mode MB in the low base state, four special hits are made after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed. It is controlled to the production mode MB with the game as the upper limit.

In this way, comparing FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (e), when the small hits based on the symbol ZD are won when the effect modes MA and MB are controlled in the low base state, the symbol ZD After the small hit game based on the above is completed, the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in a low base state different from that when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won. On the other hand, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. It is continuously controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2) in the same high base state as when it was done.

In other words, when the effect mode MA and MB are controlled in the low base state and the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is controlled to the low base state. To. On the other hand, when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state and the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is controlled to the high base state. Then, when the effect mode MA and MB are controlled in the low base state, the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the symbol is displayed. After the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the controlled base state is different, but the same effect mode ME is controlled both when the small hit based on ZD is won.

In the present embodiment, winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect modes MA and MB in the low base state corresponds to the first specific condition (first condition). Also, when staying in the production mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD, and when staying in the production mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, Winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second specific condition (second condition), respectively. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the specific jackpot.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14.
As shown in FIG. 11A, 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. Further, in this case, the effect mode MA is stayed in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 11D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Then, after the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), a jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, and the effect symbol is a jackpot symbol combination. Confirmed stop may be displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the jackpot game (ending time of the jackpot game), an image that can be identified to be controlled by the effect mode MC is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), the background image is controlled to the high base state and controlled by the effect mode MC, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed. As shown in FIG. 11 (h), When the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is changed and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12A, after the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won while the effect symbol is staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the jackpot. , As shown in FIG. 12B, in the jackpot game (ending time of the jackpot game), an image that can be identified to be controlled by the effect mode ME is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME (ME2) is displayed while being controlled to the high base state and controlled by the effect mode ME (ME2). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CA is displayed in the early period of the 1st to 3rd special games. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CB is displayed in the middle period of the 34th to 66th special games. To. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CC is displayed in the final period of the 67th to 100th special games. ..

Finally, as shown in FIG. 12H, when the 100th special game ends after staying in the production mode ME (ME2) and the 101st special game starts to be executed, the base state becomes low. While being controlled, it is controlled by the effect mode MA, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, when staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, and the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as a symbol combination of the small hit. After that, as shown in FIG. 13B, an image that can be identified to be controlled by the effect mode ME is displayed in the small hit game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME (ME1) is displayed while being continuously controlled in the low base state and controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CA is displayed in the early period of the 1st to 6th special games. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CB is displayed during the middle period of the 7th to 13th special games. To. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CC is displayed in the final period of the 14th to 20th special games. ..

Finally, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), when the 20 special games are completed and the 21st special game is started to be executed after staying in the production mode ME (ME1), the base state becomes low. While being continuously controlled, it is controlled by the effect mode MA, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, when staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, a small hit based on the symbol ZE is won, and the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as a symbol combination of the small hit. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the small hit game, an image that can be identified to be controlled by the effect mode MB is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, the background image corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed while being continuously controlled in the low base state and controlled by the effect mode MB. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating a character CD may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (f), when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CE may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating a character CF may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CG may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. In this way, in the 1st to 4th special games, a character image imitating a character CD to CG may be displayed, and the character image imitating the same character is displayed twice or more, so that the setting is made. The set value is suggested.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Similarly, even if a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, depending on conditions such as the controlled game state and the type of production mode, the player stays after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed. It is possible to make a difference whether it is controlled to a new production mode different from the existing production mode, or whether it is continuously controlled to the same production mode as the production mode in which it was staying. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the control mode of the effect mode controlled based on the winning of the small hit based on the symbol ZD, and pay attention to whether the conditions such as the type of the effect mode in which the person is staying are satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) When controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1), the special game controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1) can be extended by winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD. Then, when controlled by the effect mode ME (ME1), it is possible to make attention to win a small hit based on the symbol ZD, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In order to predict the set value that defines the degree of advantage of the jackpot probability, it is possible to pay attention to the type of small hit and raise the expectation that it will be controlled by the production mode MB. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) When the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2) is controlled, it is specified whether the effect mode ME is controlled to the low base state or the high base state. It is impossible. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the production mode, and it is possible to pay attention to whether the production mode is controlled by the production modes MA to MD or the production mode ME, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(5) In particular, when the effect mode ME is controlled, the player feels as if the player is controlled in the high base state even when the control is in the low base state, for example. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) Even when the effect mode ME is controlled in the same manner, it is possible to specify whether the control is in the low base state or the high base state from the fluctuation pattern determination condition, and the fluctuation pattern can be specified. It is possible to pay attention to the decision conditions of the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

(7) When the effect mode ME is similarly controlled, the SR5 effect having the same effect content is executed, so that, for example, even when the effect is controlled to the low base state, the high base state is set. It is possible to give the player a feeling of being controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) When the effect mode ME is similarly controlled, it becomes possible to specify whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state from the determination condition of the out-of-range fluctuation pattern. It is possible to pay attention to the conditions for determining the out-of-range fluctuation pattern, and to improve the interest in the game.

(9) It is possible to give diversity to the control period controlled by the effect mode ME, and whether the control period controlled by the effect mode ME is controlled to a low base state or a high base state. Can be specified, the control period controlled by the effect mode ME can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) When controlled by the effect mode ME, the effect is executed with different effect contents step by step in the control period controlled by the effect mode ME, and the effect when controlled by the effect mode ME. The content can be varied, and by enhancing the effect of the production, 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, when the production mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the number of executions of the special game is counted, but the number of executions is not limited to this, for example, when the input of the low base state command is used as an opportunity. If controlled by the effect mode MA, the number of times the special game is executed does not have to be counted.

-In the above embodiment, when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state, if a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the effect mode ME (ME1) is set again up to 20 special games. It is controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper limit number of games in the effect mode ME (ME1) may not be changed (may be continued).

-In the above embodiment, winning the small hit lottery was adopted as an opportunity to shift to the production mode ME (ME1), but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, regardless of the winning of the small hit lottery, a predetermined value is adopted. Winning the lottery may be adopted. Further, for example, it may be controlled when shifting from the high base state to the low base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, during the control period of the effect mode ME, the effect may not be executed in a plurality of stages.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the control period may be the same in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2.

-In the above embodiment, for example, either the background image or the character image may be the same in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2. That is, it suffices that a part or all of the effects executed in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2 have the same effect mode and cannot be specified by the player from the same effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2), a suggestion effect suggesting a set value may be executed in the same manner as in the effect mode MB. Further, the suggestion effect is executed by displaying the same character image twice or more, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image may be displayed in a special display mode such as a rainbow-colored background image. .. That is, the suggestion effect may be executed in any effect mode, and the suggestion effect may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the current set value is suggested by making it possible to specify that the current set value is set to 4 or more when the effect mode MB is controlled in the low base state. Not limited to this. For example, the current set value may be notified by making it possible to specify that the current set value is the setting 6. That is, at least one of a suggestion effect in which the set set value is suggested and a notification effect in which the set set value is notified may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the effect mode MA is adopted as the first specific effect mode and the dedicated effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, any of the effect modes MB to MD may be adopted. Further, in the above embodiment, the effect mode ME is adopted as the second specific effect mode and the shared effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another effect mode such as the effect mode MB is controlled like the effect mode ME. By doing so, it may be adopted as the second specific effect mode and the shared effect mode. Further, for example, the first specific effect mode, the second specific effect mode, and the dedicated effect mode are shared effect modes regardless of whether they are the effect mode in the low base state or the effect mode in the high base state. It is not necessary to have.

In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is a variation pattern that can be determined by the determination table T15 that cannot be determined by the determination table T12 and a variation pattern that can be determined by the determination table T12 that cannot be determined by the determination table T15. Good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the determination tables T12 and T15 are referred to, all the determinable variation patterns may be the same variation pattern. Further, all of the determinable variation patterns may be different variation patterns, and in this case, the determination conditions of the variation pattern differ depending on the determination probability.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern when the small hit lottery is won may be different from the fluctuation pattern when the big hit lottery is won, and it does not matter whether or not the reach effect is executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given.
-In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a big hit game, when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a special passing area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while during the big hit game, the big winning opening When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern may include a fluctuation pattern when a small hit lottery is won.
-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 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 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 ball entrance. 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) In a game machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after the jackpot display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery, and The game state control means is provided with a game state control means for controlling the game state and an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode. When the game state control means wins the small hit lottery, the small hit lottery is completed after the small hit game is completed. The game state is not changed according to the winning of the game, and when the effect mode control means wins the small hit lottery, if the first specific condition is satisfied, the symbol that won the small hit lottery changes after the small hit game ends. While controlling to a production mode different from the production mode in the game, if the second specific condition is satisfied, the production mode in the symbol variation game won in the small hit lottery is continuously controlled even after the small hit game is completed. It is characterized by doing.

(B) When the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of the jackpot is provided, and the game state control means is after the jackpot game is completed when the jackpot lottery is won and the specific jackpot is determined. , The upper limit of the specified number of symbol fluctuation games is controlled to the above-mentioned ball entry rate improvement state, and when a specific jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, the upper limit of the specified number of symbol fluctuation games is reached after the jackpot game is completed. As a result, when controlled to the second specific effect mode in the ball entry rate improved state, the effect mode control means is irrespective of whether or not the small hit lottery is won in the symbol variation game of the specified number of times. The first specific effect mode is controlled after the execution of the symbol variation game of the specified number of times is completed.

(C) In a game machine that grants a hit game that is advantageous to the player after the hit display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, the first ball entrance for the game ball and the first ball for the game ball to enter. Two entrances, an opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second entrance. A game state control means for controlling the game state and an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode are provided, and the game state includes a non-ball entry rate improved state and the non-ball entry rate improved state. 2 There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which it is easy to enter the ball entry port, and the effect mode is when the non-ball entry rate improvement state is controlled and when the ball entry rate improvement state is controlled. A dedicated effect mode that can be controlled only by one of the above, and a shared mode that can be controlled both when the non-ball entry rate is controlled and when the ball entry rate is controlled to the improved state. It is characterized by having a production mode.

(D) The state control means controls the non-ball entry rate improved state after the end of the hit game given by the fulfillment of the first condition, while after the end of the hit game given by the fulfillment of the second condition. The mode control means controls the ball entry rate to the improved state, and the mode control means is after the end of the hit game given by the fulfillment of the first condition and after the end of the hit game given by the fulfillment of the second condition. Both are characterized in that they are controlled to the shared effect mode.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration Lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Operation button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st start Mouth (1st ball entry port), 29 ... 2nd start port (2nd ball entry port), 30 ... Normal variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... Large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (setting control means, big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, small hit lottery means, small hit type determining means, variation pattern determining means, gaming state control means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means), 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a game machine that gives a hit game that is advantageous to the player after the hit display result is obtained in the symbol variation game.
The first entrance where a game ball can enter, and
The second entrance where the game ball can enter, and
An opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second entry port.
A game state control means for controlling the game state and
Equipped with a production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The gaming state includes a non-ball entry rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entry port than the non-ball entry rate improvement state.
In the production mode,
A dedicated effect mode that can be controlled only when the ball is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improved state or when the ball entry rate is controlled to the improved state.
A common presentation mode controllable in both the case being controlled before entry ball-enhancing state and when said is controlled to a non-ball entrance-enhancing conditions, there is,
The control period controlled by the shared effect mode differs between when the ball is controlled to the shared effect mode in the non-ball entry rate improved state and when it is controlled to the shared effect mode in the ball entry rate improved state. Game machine .

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