JP6886710B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-72685

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

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

A game machine that solves the above problems includes a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball, a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on condition that the game ball enters the ball entering means, and a winning lottery result. A game control means for executing a special game based on the above, a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game, and a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when a jackpot is won. , When a small hit is won, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game, a game state control means capable of controlling the game state, and a prize ball payout condition are established when the game ball enters. The special ball-entry means includes a special ball-entry means and a special ball-entry control means capable of controlling the special ball-entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball-entry means. There are one ball entry means and a second ball entry means, and the second ball entry means has an open state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entry means and a second entry state rather than the open state. The winning lottery means has an opening / closing member that can take a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the ball means, and the winning lottery means is subject to the entry of the game ball into the first ball entering means. While the first hit lottery is performed, the second hit lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second ball entry means, and the game control means is the first based on the result of the first hit lottery. While executing the special game, the second special game is executed based on the result of the second hit lottery, and the game state control means is the second entry after the end of the big hit game, rather than the low ball entry rate state. A control that gives a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the ball means is high, and a control that gives a high probability state that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game. In the small hit game, the special ball entry control means controls so as to allow the game ball to enter a specific special ball entry means among the special ball entry means. In the jackpot game, the game ball is controlled to be allowed to enter the specific special ball entry means or a special entry means different from the specific special entry means, and the high probability state and the said when a low input spheres rate state continuously, the by can be acquired prize balls by Koatari game, that is having ball becomes possible to increase, and continued before and after the jackpot gaming control to the high probability state The number of times is limited to a predetermined number of times, and when the number of times to reach the jackpot is satisfied when the number of consecutive hits reaches the predetermined number of times, the jackpot based on the jackpot is satisfied. After the end of the game, the low probability state is controlled , and the game state control means is specified differently from the number of times arrival condition even when the number of times arrival condition is not satisfied. When the end condition is satisfied, it is controlled to the low probability state, and when the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state as a whole, it is controlled to the low probability state by the satisfaction of the number of times arrival condition. The proportion of the case is smaller than the proportion of the case controlled to the low probability state by the establishment of the specific end condition, and the fluctuation pattern determining means is either the high probability state or the high ball entry rate state. When one or both are given, the fluctuation pattern is determined so that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than that in the low probability state and the low ball entry rate state. , The variation pattern that can be determined as the variation pattern of the second special game between the low probability state and the high ball entry rate state and the high probability state and the high ball entry rate state. The gist is that the types are the same.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. The schematic diagram which shows the main control unit. Explanatory drawing which shows setting value (setting information). (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the types of big hits, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing small hits. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the holding ball in each game state. (A) to (d) are explanatory views which show the transition mode of a game state. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing various probabilities, and (b) and (c) are explanatory diagrams showing the relationship between various probabilities and probability variation limits. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the relationship between the expected values of the prize balls that can be obtained. The schematic diagram which shows the passage in the 1st grand prize opening in 2nd Embodiment. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the types of big hits in the second embodiment, and (c) are explanatory diagrams showing the small hits in the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the game state in 2nd Embodiment. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the prize ball number display effect, the round number display effect, and the prize ball acquisition effect in another embodiment.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (game components). It is provided with a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB on which a gaming ball can flow down. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

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

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

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

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery described later). In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 14 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 15 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15. A first variable member 16 is provided as an opening / closing means that can be operated. That is, the second starting port 15 corresponds to a specific starting means having the first variable member 16 that can take an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In the following description, the fact that the first variable member 16 is in the open state may be indicated as "the second starting port 15 is opened", and that the first variable member 16 is in the closed state is "the second". The starting port 15 is closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 17 as a special ball entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first large winning opening 17 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the game balls enter the first large prize opening 17.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 17 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 17. A second variable member 18 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the second variable member 18. The second variable member 18 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened. 17 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 19 as a special entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second large winning opening 19 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for paying out the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters the second large prize opening 19.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 19 (allowable state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 19 (regulated state). A third variable member 20 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the third variable member 20. The third variable member 20 is operated in the open state in the big hit game and the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is closed. 19 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 19 corresponds to a specific special ball entry means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 21 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 21 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 21 is always open so that the game ball can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 21. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is waiting to occur, the triggering start condition of the jackpot game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and the jackpot game is generated. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 22a and a second general winning opening 22b as general winning openings open to the gaming area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 22a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. Further, the second general winning opening 22b is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 22b is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

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

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

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

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming region YBa. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the out port 23 and an out port 23 that passes through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right side region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle HD to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball to hit the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first start port 14 and the second start port 15 It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 22a are arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a), and on the second path R2 (right side region R2a). It can be said that the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b are arranged. On the second path R2 (right side region R2a), the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, and the gate 21 are the gate 21, the first large winning opening 17, and the first from the upstream. The two starting openings 15 and the second winning opening 19 are arranged in this order.

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

In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 is referred to as the first firing strength, and the game ball is fired at the first firing strength. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the second path R2 is indicated as the second firing strength, and firing the game ball at the second firing strength is "right-handed". May be indicated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control regarding the opening of the second start port 15 is different. The second open state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 is higher than that in the first open state. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the first open state and the second open state are open states in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15. The second open state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the first open state is the so-called "non-electric support state". Further, in the present embodiment, the first open state corresponds to the low ball entry rate state, and the second open state has a higher ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 15 than the low ball entry rate state. Corresponds to a high ball entry rate state.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. The jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 75 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZA, and 25 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZB. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 75 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZC, and 25 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZD. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA". Similarly, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is referred to as "big hit ZB", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is referred to as "big hit ZC", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZD is referred to as "big hit ZD".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time elapses, a round game in which the first big winning opening 17 or the second big winning opening 19 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number in one round game is 8 regardless of any big hit. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB, "5 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZD, "2 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. In addition, each big hit has a big winning opening that is opened in the round game in the big hit game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB, the first jackpot 17 is defined as the jackpot that is opened in the round game in the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZD, the second jackpot 19 is defined as the jackpot opened in the round game in the jackpot game.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, each jackpot is defined with a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZC, a high probability state is defined as the probability state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the high probability state is given after the big hit game, the high probability state is given until the next big hit game occurs. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZD, a low probability state is defined as the probability state after the jackpot game. In the following description, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZC may be indicated as a specific jackpot, and the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZD may be indicated as a non-specific jackpot.

However, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive times in which the high probability state is continuously reached before and after the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number of times (9 times in the present embodiment). Therefore, when the jackpot is won when the number of consecutive hits has reached a predetermined number, even if the specific jackpot is won, the probability is low after the jackpot game is completed. In other words, in the present embodiment, from the time when the specific jackpot is first won, the specific jackpot is continuously won over the specified number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) exceeding the predetermined number of times without sandwiching the non-specific jackpot. Occasionally, a low probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot of a specific number of times. In the following explanation, the specific number of times may be referred to as the "probability limit", and from the time when the specific jackpot is first won, the specific jackpot is continuously won over the specific number of times without sandwiching the non-specific jackpot. May be indicated as "reaching the probability variation limit".

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZC, and jackpot ZD are defined as the first open state as the open state after the jackpot game. However, in the jackpot ZD, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game only when the game state when the jackpot is won is a low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZC are defined as the first open state as the open state after the end of the jackpot game even when the probability variation limit is reached by winning the jackpot.

The jackpot ZB is defined as a second open state as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game, the first is until the next big hit game is generated or until the special game with a predetermined number of operations is completed. 2 Open state is given. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZB is obtained is "100 times". Similarly, in the present embodiment, the number of operations when the jackpot ZD is reached in the low probability state and the first open state is "100 times".

As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times, which is the upper limit of the number of consecutive times in which the high probability state is continuously reached before and after the big hit game, is set regardless of the current set value. It is the same. In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability variation limit is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 9 times regardless of the current set value, and the probability variation limit is 10 times regardless of the current set value.

Although not shown, the jackpot ZA and jackpot ZB have "3 seconds" as the opening time and the ending time, respectively. On the other hand, for the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZD, "0.1 seconds" are set as the opening time and the ending time, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit symbol. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the small hit may not be won in the first special symbol winning lottery, while the small winning may be won in the second special symbol winning lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an open game in which the second large winning opening 19 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The open game is terminated when the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum number of cards in one open game is three. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the small hit game can be recognized. The small hit game ends with the passage of the ending time.

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

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

As described above, in the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB in the present embodiment, the jackpot opened in the round game, the maximum number of round games, and the maximum time in each round game are the same. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB is the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB is from the opening mode of the big winning opening. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB have the same opening time and ending time. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB can execute at least a part of the same or substantially the same effect during the hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which of the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB is apparently.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZC, the big hit ZD, and the small hit have the same opening time and ending time. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZC, the big hit ZD, and the small hit can execute at least a part of the same or substantially the same effect during the hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which of the big hit ZC, the big hit ZD, and the small hit is apparently.

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

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

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

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

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

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

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7. ing. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 41a and information display device 13 (1st special symbol display unit 13a, 2nd special symbol display unit 13b, 1st special hold display unit 13c, 2nd special hold display unit 13d, normal symbol display unit 13e, normal hold It is connected to the display unit 13f). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a and the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing control means for controlling the first variable member 16 is realized by controlling the first actuator A1 by the main control CPU 41a. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can control the second actuator A2 to open the first large winning opening 17, and also control the third actuator A3 to open the second large winning opening. It is possible to control the opening of 19. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls each actuator to realize a special ball entry control means capable of controlling to open the large winning opening corresponding to each actuator. The main control CPU 41a and the RAM clear switch 42 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a and the setting device 43 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c, and specially. The symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 41c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game.

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

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

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

Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (win lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes a hit determination in the first special symbol start process, thereby realizing a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 14. Will be done. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a big hit is won, but does not determine whether or not a small hit is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start processing is a big hit determination. In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current set value and the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination in the high probability state so that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than in the low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, it is preferable to increase the number of big hit determination values as compared with the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer a game end command for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. In the present embodiment, by executing the above processing by the main control CPU 41a, a game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the result of the winning lottery is realized. Further, by the above control, the main control CPU 41a controls to execute the special game over the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined by the special symbol start processing.

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

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

Here, the determination mode (determination condition) of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. To do. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes. In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first low probability state", and the gaming state in the low probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 Low probability state ". Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the high probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first high probability state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 High probability state ". However, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the second open state is not given. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second high accuracy state is not achieved.

For example, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first low probability state. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first high accuracy state.

In the present embodiment, in each of the fluctuation pattern groups of the first fluctuation pattern group to the third fluctuation pattern group, some or all of the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group are different. Specifically, the first fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 10 minutes) is set as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, but is more than the predetermined fluctuation time. It does not include fluctuation patterns that define short fluctuation times. On the other hand, each fluctuation pattern group of the second fluctuation pattern group or the third fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time longer than the predetermined fluctuation time is not included. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group of the second fluctuation pattern group or the third fluctuation pattern group, it is included in the first fluctuation pattern group. The average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than that when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns. In other words, when the second special game is executed in each of the second low probability state or the first high probability state, the second special game is executed as compared with the case where the second special game is executed in the first low probability state. 2 The average fluctuation time of special games is shortened.

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

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

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to open the big winning opening (first big winning opening 17 or second big winning opening 19) in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). , Start a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the first big winning opening 17 when any of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB is a big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second big winning opening 19 when any of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD is a big hit. That is, in the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to allow the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 17 or the second big winning opening 19.

Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a ends the round game by controlling so as to close the large winning opening when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can identify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes the small hit process. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a controls to cause a small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the small hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the small hit game granting means for granting the small hit game when the small hit is won is realized. In the present embodiment, when the special game of small hit is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs the small hit process regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second large winning opening 19 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), thereby performing an open game. To start. That is, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to open the second large winning opening 19 of the large winning openings. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer information that can identify the start of the open game (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) when the open game is started. After that, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the open game by controlling to close the second large winning opening 19. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41a ends the small hit game.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main control RAM 41c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can identify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as an open state flag).

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

Further, when the main control CPU 41a controls to the second open state, the main control RAM 41c stores a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) as the remaining number of times to control the second open state, and the number of operations. Information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as the operation count command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c. When the remaining number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a controls the first open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, in the present embodiment, the second open state is terminated when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the second special game is executed, while the first special game is executed. At that time, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) when starting the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is obtained during the big hit game. Further, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 41a specifies the game state to be controlled after the big hit game is completed. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a specifies the type of jackpot that has been won with the start of the jackpot game. When the winning jackpot is a jackpot ZA or a jackpot ZC, that is, when the winning jackpot is a specific jackpot, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the probability variation limit has been reached. Specifically, the probability variation continuous number of times stored in the main control RAM 41c is added by 1, and when the value after addition reaches a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment), the probability variation limit is reached. Is determined. In other words, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state has reached a predetermined number of times (9 times in the present embodiment) before and after the big hit game. When the probability variation limit has not been reached, the main control CPU 41a specifies the first high probability state as the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the probability variation limit is reached, the main control CPU 41a specifies the first low probability state as the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the first low probability state and erases (clears) the number of consecutive probability changes with the end of the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, winning a specific jackpot when the probability variation limit has been reached is specified when the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state has reached a predetermined number before and after the jackpot game. It is equivalent to winning a big hit. In other words, winning a specific jackpot when the probability variation limit has been reached corresponds to the establishment of the number-of-times reaching condition. Then, by the above-mentioned control, in the present embodiment, when the number-of-times reaching condition is satisfied, the game is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game.

Further, when the winning jackpot is the jackpot ZB, the main control CPU 41a specifies the second low probability state as the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game is completed. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the winning jackpot is the jackpot ZD, the main control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game is completed according to the gaming state when the jackpot is won. Specifically, when the gaming state when the jackpot ZD is won is a low probability state (first low probability state or second low probability state), the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The second low probability state is specified as. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the jackpot ZD is won is not the low probability state (the first high probability state), the main control CPU 41a has the first low probability as the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game is completed. Identify the state. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the specified game state with the end of the big hit game.

In this way, when the jackpot ZD is reached, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot to a low probability state after the jackpot game is completed, regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot is won. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot ZD to the first open state after the end of the jackpot game when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the first high accuracy state, while winning the jackpot. When the game state at that time is the second low probability state, it is controlled to the second open state after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the jackpot ZD corresponds to a special jackpot.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, even when the main control CPU 41a has not reached the probability variation limit, when the non-specific jackpot (big hit ZB and jackpot ZD) is won, after the jackpot game is completed, Control to a low probability state. That is, in the present embodiment, winning a non-specific jackpot corresponds to a specific end condition different from the number-of-times reaching condition.

Further, when the winning jackpot is a jackpot ZB or a jackpot ZD, that is, when the winning jackpot is a non-specific jackpot, the main control CPU 41a erases (clears) the probability variation continuous number with the start of the jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to be the same before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the number of operations even when a small hit is won.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 21 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is an ordinary hit random number used for the ordinary hit determination (ordinary hit lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

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

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When a low-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag, while when a high-probability command is input, a value capable of specifying a high-probability state is subordinated. Set to the probability state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first open state in the sub-open state flag when the first open command is input, while the sub-control CPU 50a sets the second open state when the second open command is input. Set the identifiable value to the sub-open state flag. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, at least a part of the production contents of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB may be the same or substantially the same as each other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify which of the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB is from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot effect during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, and the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD. At least a part of the production content of the small hit effect to be performed may be the same or substantially the same production content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify which of the big hit ZC, the big hit ZD, and the small hit is from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

Here, based on FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described. In addition, here, the change of the holding ball with respect to the game time when the big hit game is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

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

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

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

In the case of the second low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the second low probability state, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a by right-handing to execute the second special game, it is smaller than that in the first low probability state. The time it takes for a winning game to occur and a chance to win a prize ball is shortened. However, in the present embodiment, in the flow passage 26, the second starting port 15 is provided on the upstream side of the second winning opening 19. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second open state (second low probability state), the game ball is easier to enter the second starting port 15 as compared with the case of the first open state. Most of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a enter the second starting port 15, and even if a small hit game occurs, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 19. In particular, even if the second starting port 15 is closed, when the second starting port 15 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 due to the first protrusion 25a. Even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 26a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 15 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second low probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball occurs as compared with the case of the first low probability state. However, in reality, it is difficult to insert the game ball into the second prize opening 19. Therefore, in the second low probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the second low probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

However, in the present embodiment, when hitting right in the second low probability state, although the first special game is not executed, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, and the average fluctuation time of the second special game. Is shortened, so that the number of special games played per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared with the case of hitting left. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second low probability state is reached, it is preferable to hit right.

In the case of the first high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a by right-handing and the second special game is executed, it is smaller than that in the first low accuracy state. The time it takes for a winning game to occur and a chance to win a prize ball is shortened. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first open state (first low probability state and first high probability state), when the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but is in the second open state. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, the second major winning opening 19 of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a does not enter the second starting port 15. The number of game balls that enter the ball tends to increase. In particular, even if the second prize-winning opening 19 is closed, the second protrusion 25b reduces the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26, so that the ball does not enter the second start-up opening 15. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 19 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball occurs as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Is shortened, and it becomes easier to insert the game ball into the second prize opening 19 as compared with the case where the second low probability state is obtained. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, if the player hits right, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the small hit game even if the big hit game does not occur. Become. In other words, when controlled to the first high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time increases compared to when controlled to the first low accuracy state. It is possible to increase the number of spheres. In the present embodiment, the first high accuracy state corresponds to a special gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game. In the present embodiment, the first high probability state is a gaming state when it is a high probability state and a first open state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special gaming state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the probability state is high. That is, it can be said that the high probability state includes the special gaming state.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition mode of the gaming state in the present embodiment and its action will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) with the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a high probability state with the end of the big hit game, thereby realizing a stochastic state control means capable of controlling the game state to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. To. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the second open state with the end of the big hit game, so that the ball entry rate can be controlled to the high ball entry rate state after the end of the big hit game. State control means are realized. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is a situation in which it is preferable to hit left, and the first special game is mainly executed. Therefore, when the jackpot is won in the first low probability state, the jackpot of the first special symbol is mainly won. On the other hand, the second low probability state and the first high probability state are situations in which it is preferable to hit right, and the second special game is mainly executed. Therefore, when the jackpot is won in the case of the second low probability state and the first high probability state, the jackpot of the second special symbol is mainly won.

As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, when the main control CPU 41a wins a specific jackpot (big hit ZA) in the first low probability state, the number of consecutive probability changes accompanying the start of the jackpot game. Is added by 1. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. After that, each time the main control CPU 41a wins a specific jackpot (big hit ZC) in the first high probability state, the probability variation continuous number is incremented by 1 with the start of the jackpot game, and with the end of the jackpot game. Control to the first high accuracy state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the main control CPU 41a reaches the probability variation limit as a result of adding 1 to the probability variation continuous number when the specific jackpot is won in the first high accuracy state. After the big hit game is completed, the first low probability state is controlled and the number of consecutive probability changes is eliminated. That is, when the condition for reaching the number of times is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first low probability state after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a has won the specific jackpot a specific number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) without winning the non-specific jackpot since the first winning of the specific jackpot. As a condition, the first high accuracy state is terminated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the main control CPU 41a wins a small hit in the first high accuracy state, the small hit game is given, while the game is played before and after the small hit game. Does not change the state. Further, the main control CPU 41a does not update the probability variation continuous number even when a small hit is won in the first high accuracy state. After that, when the main control CPU 41a reaches the probability variation limit as a result of adding 1 to the probability variation continuous number when the specific jackpot is won in the first high accuracy state, the first low accuracy after the end of the jackpot game. It controls the state and erases the number of consecutive probabilistic changes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZC and the small hit game, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZC and the small hit perform the same or substantially the same effect as the effect during the hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is apparently impossible or difficult to recognize which of the big hit ZC and the small hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to recognize the number of times a specific jackpot has been won consecutively without winning a non-specific jackpot since the first winning of a specific jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the main control CPU 41a wins the non-specific jackpot (big hit ZD) in the first high probability state, the probability variation continuous number is deleted with the start of the jackpot game. To do. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. That is, when the specific end condition different from the number of times arrival condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first low probability state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a makes a non-specific jackpot even when the number of consecutive winnings of the specific jackpot has not reached the specific number of times since the first winning of the specific jackpot. The first high accuracy state may be terminated when the winner is elected.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZD is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the jackpot game. Here, the situation in which the jackpot ZD is won in the first low probability state where it is preferable to hit left is the second special in the gaming state such as the second low probability state or the first high probability state where it is preferable to hit right. This is the case where the second special game is controlled to the first low probability state while being held by winning the jackpot ZD when the game is held. In this case, when the second special game that is the jackpot ZD is included in the reserved second special game, the jackpot ZD is won in the first low probability state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the high probability state is terminated when either the number-of-times reaching condition or the specific end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first high accuracy state is terminated when either the number-of-times reaching condition or the specific end condition is satisfied. Then, in the present embodiment, the number-of-times reaching condition is a condition that is satisfied when a big hit is won when the probability variation limit is reached, and the specific end condition is a condition that is satisfied when a non-specific big hit is won. is there. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that both the number-of-times reaching condition and the specific end condition are conditions that can be satisfied when a big hit is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, the first high accuracy state will continue until at least the next big hit is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the main control CPU 41a wins the non-specific jackpot (big hit ZB) in the first low probability state, the second low probability is accompanied by the end of the jackpot game. Control to state. After that, when the main control CPU 41a wins the specific jackpot (big hit ZC) in the second low probability state, the probability variation continuous number of times is added by 1 with the start of the jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. After that, each time the main control CPU 41a wins a specific jackpot (big hit ZC) in the first high probability state, the probability variation continuous number is incremented by 1 with the start of the jackpot game, and with the end of the jackpot game. Control to the first high accuracy state. Then, when the main control CPU 41a reaches the probability variation limit as a result of adding 1 to the probability variation continuous number when the specific jackpot is won in the first high accuracy state, the first low accuracy is reached after the jackpot game is completed. It controls the state and erases the number of consecutive probabilistic changes.

In this way, the main control CPU 41a wins the non-specific jackpot in the first low probability state and is controlled to the second low probability state, and wins the specific jackpot in the second low probability state to reach the first high probability state. When controlled, the probability variation continuous number is not added when the non-specific jackpot is won, but the probability variation continuous number is added when the specific jackpot is won first.

Hereinafter, the relationship between the various probabilities in the present embodiment and the probability variation limit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), in the present embodiment, assuming that the ratio (probability variation probability) of the specific jackpot in the entire jackpot is "Pa1", the expected value of continuous specific jackpots is "1 / (1-Pa1). ) ”. The expected value of consecutive specific jackpots is, in other words, the expected value of the number of times a specific jackpot is won without becoming a non-specific jackpot. Further, in this case, the probability that the specific jackpot continues N times is "(Pa1) ^ N" (N is an integer of 1 or more). Further, in this case, the probability of winning the non-specific jackpot before the specific jackpot continues N times is "1-{(Pa1) ^ N}". As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the specific jackpot to the total jackpot is 75/100. Therefore, in this embodiment, Pa1 is "0.75". In addition, the expected value of consecutive specific jackpots is "4 times".

Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the present embodiment, the number of times "L" defined as the probability variation limit is larger than the expected value "1 / (1-Pa1)" in which the specific jackpot is continuous. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times "L" defined as the probability variation limit is "10 times", and the expected value "1 / (1-Pa1)" in which specific jackpots are continuous is "4 times". .. Further, in the present embodiment, when a specific jackpot is achieved, the probability is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is completed, unless the probability variation limit is reached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expected value of continuous specific jackpots can be used as the expected value of the assumed number of consecutive hits that are continuously controlled to a high probability state before and after the jackpot game, assuming that the probability variation limit is not set. I can grasp it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the present embodiment, the probability of reaching the probability variation limit is smaller than the probability of winning a non-specific jackpot before reaching the probability variation limit. Here, the probability of reaching the probability variation limit can be calculated by substituting the number of times "L" defined as the probability variation limit into "N" of the probability that the specific jackpot continues N times. Similarly, the probability of winning a non-specific jackpot before reaching the probability variation limit is set as the probability variation limit to "N", which is the probability of winning a non-specific jackpot before N consecutive specific jackpots. It can be calculated by substituting the number of times "L".

In the present embodiment, the probability of reaching the probability variation limit can also be grasped as the probability of being controlled to a low probability state by satisfying the condition for reaching the number of times. In addition, the probability of winning a non-specific jackpot before reaching the probability variation limit can be grasped as the probability of being controlled to a low probability state by satisfying the specific end condition. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability of being controlled to the low probability state by satisfying the number-of-times reaching condition is lower than the probability of being controlled to the low probability state by satisfying the specific end condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, the proportion of the case where the high-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state is low due to the establishment of the specific end condition. It will be smaller than the ratio when controlled by the stochastic state.

Further, although not shown, as described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is higher in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability that the setting 1> the setting 2> the setting 3 is out of order is low.

Next, the relationship between the number of prize balls that can be obtained in various situations will be described together with their actions.
The expected value of the prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game based on the predetermined jackpot is the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the jackpot opened in the jackpot game, and the jackpot. Is calculated by the opening mode (upper limit number of round games, opening time of the big winning opening in the round game) and the upper limit number in one round game. Here, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD, the upper limit number of round games is smaller than that of the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB, and the big hit in one round game. The opening time of the winning opening is short. Then, in the case where one game ball enters the first jackpot 17 opened in the jackpot game based on each jackpot of jackpot ZA and jackpot ZB, and in the jackpot game based on each jackpot of jackpot ZC and jackpot ZD. The number of prize balls to be paid out is the same as when one game ball enters the second large prize opening 19 that is opened. Further, the jackpot game based on each jackpot of jackpot ZA and jackpot ZB and the jackpot game based on each jackpot of jackpot ZC and jackpot ZD have the same upper limit number in each round game.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the present embodiment, the expected value “Pb1” of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD is the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB. It is smaller than the expected value "Pb2" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the jackpot game based on each jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the prize balls that can be obtained in the small hit game is the number of prize balls that are paid out when one game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the small hit game. , It is calculated by the opening mode (opening time) of the big winning opening and the upper limit number in the open game. Here, in the small hit game, the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the big prize opening and the big prize are compared with the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD. Is the same as the opening mode of the mouth. On the other hand, the upper limit number in the open game in the small hit game is smaller than the upper limit number in one round game of the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expected value "Pb3" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game is from the expected value "Pb1" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZD. Also becomes smaller.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the number of times a small hit is won between the time when the first high accuracy state is controlled and the time when the first high accuracy state ends. Let be "K". In the following description, the period from the control to the first high accuracy state to the end of the first high accuracy state is referred to as "one first high accuracy state". In this case, the product of the expected value "Pb3" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game and the expected value "K" of the number of times the small hit is won in the first high probability state of one time is the first. 1 It is the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in the high accuracy state. Then, in the present embodiment, the expected value "Pb3 × K" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in one first high accuracy state can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB. It is configured to be larger than the expected value "Pb2" of the prize ball.

In addition, the expected value "Pb3 × K" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in the first high accuracy state is the expectation of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB. In order to make it larger than the value "Pb2", for example, the expected value "Pb3" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game may be increased. In order to increase the expected value "Pb3" of the prize balls that can be obtained in the small hit game, the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the large prize opening opened in the small hit game There are ways to increase the number, lengthen the opening time of the big prize opening, and increase the maximum number of open games. In addition, the expected value "Pb3 × K" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in the first high accuracy state is the expectation of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB. In order to make it larger than the value "Pb2", for example, the expected value "K" of the number of times a small hit is won in one first high accuracy state may be increased. In order to increase the expected value "K" of the number of times a small hit is won in the first high probability state, the small hit probability in the first high probability state is increased, or the jackpot probability in the first high probability state is increased. There is a way to lower it. In addition, the expected value "Pb3 × K" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in the first high accuracy state is the expectation of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB. In order to make it larger than the value "Pb2", for example, the expected value "Pb2" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB may be made small. In order to reduce the expected value "Pb2" of the prize balls that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit ZA and big hit ZB, when one game ball enters the big prize opening opened in the big hit game. There are methods such as reducing the number of prize balls paid out to the player and reducing the maximum number of round games. Furthermore, in order to reduce the expected value "Pb2" of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game based on each big hit ZA and big hit ZB, the opening time of the big winning opening in the round game is shortened, or one round. There is a method of reducing the upper limit number in the game.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) When the condition for reaching the number of times is satisfied, even if it becomes a specific jackpot, it is controlled to a low probability state, so that the flow of the game after the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot is changed is given. Can be done. Further, in this case, when the condition for reaching the number of times is satisfied, the ball is controlled to a low probability state even if it becomes a specific big hit, but when it is the first high probability state, the number of balls held is increased by the small hit game. be able to. Therefore, in the present embodiment, although there is an upper limit to the number of game balls that can be acquired by the big hit game between the time when the high probability state is controlled and the time when the condition for reaching the number of times is satisfied, the first high probability state is obtained. As a result, it is possible to create a novel game property in which a game ball can be acquired by a small hit game.

(1-2) In the whole case of being controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state, the ratio of the case of being controlled to the low probability state by satisfying the condition for reaching the probability variation limit is a non-specific jackpot. It is smaller than the ratio when the specific end condition is satisfied and the probability is controlled to a low probability. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the anxiety that the condition of reaching the number of times may be controlled to a low probability state.

(1-3) The first high accuracy state continues at least until the next big hit is won. In this case, since the timing of winning the jackpot is uncertain, the player cannot specify when the first high accuracy state ends. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game by expecting that the first high accuracy state will continue for a long time.

(1-4) In the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big hit ZC, the second big winning opening 19 is opened by the same opening mode, and the hit effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the timing at which the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is given. According to this, since it is difficult to specify the number of times a specific jackpot has been made since being controlled to the first high accuracy state, it is difficult to predict the timing when the probability variation limit is reached, and how long the first high accuracy state will continue. It can give you the pleasure of guessing.

(1-5) The expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained by the small hit game in one first high accuracy state is larger than the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in one big hit game. Then, the first high probability state is terminated when the condition for reaching the number of times the probability variation limit is reached is satisfied. According to this, a specific jackpot is given until the first high accuracy state is reached, and the expectation is that the first high accuracy state is reached. On the other hand, after the first high accuracy state is reached, a jackpot is given. It is possible to provide a novel game property that the first high accuracy state is expected to continue without any problem.

(1-6) When the jackpot ZD is won in the first high probability state, it is controlled to the first low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, while when the jackpot ZD is won in the second low probability state, the second It is controlled to a low accuracy state. According to this, in the case of the first high accuracy state, it is possible to give the pleasure of expecting the first high accuracy state to continue without becoming a jackpot ZD. On the other hand, in the case of the second low probability state, the current gaming state continues even when the jackpot ZD is reached, so that the game can be continued without discouraging the player.

(1-7) Since the second big winning opening 19 is arranged downstream from the second starting opening 15, if the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 19, when the ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 19. It is possible to create a game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 19 without entering the second starting opening 15. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 19 is permitted in the small hit game, the game of whether or not the game ball reaches the second large winning opening 19. You can entertain the game with sex.

(1-8) The number of times set as the probability variation limit is the same regardless of which set value is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the number of balls held can be increased while entertaining the game by the game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 19, is won a number of specific big hits. It is possible to entertain in the same way regardless of the set value set, as to the playability of whether to continue until it is done.

(1-9) Since the first low probability state is a gaming state in which it is preferable to hit left, it is difficult to assume that the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol will be fixedly stopped and displayed. It can be said. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first external signal and the second external signal are in the first low probability state and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the jackpot game is in a waiting state. It is not output at some point, but is output when the jackpot game is actually started. According to this, when the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first low accuracy state, the effect by the external effect device that inputs the first external signal and the second external signal is executed. While suppressing the player from giving a sense of discomfort, when the jackpot game is actually started, the player can be entertained by the production by the external production device.

(1-10) The first external signal is not output when any of the jackpot symbol ZC and the jackpot symbol ZD is displayed as a fixed stop display in the high probability state. On the other hand, the second external signal is output even when any of the jackpot symbol ZC and the jackpot symbol ZD is displayed as a fixed stop display in the high probability state. Here, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the high probability state, the large hit symbol is not displayed as a fixed stop, so that the first external signal is not output, while the first external signal is not output. Since the game state is not changed and the high probability state is continuously given when the small hit is won, the second external signal is continuously output. According to this, in the high probability state, when any of the big hit symbol ZC and the big hit symbol ZD is displayed as a fixed stop, and when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the first The output modes of the 1 external signal and the 2nd external signal can be the same. Therefore, even when the effect is performed by the external effect device that inputs the first external signal and the second external signal, it is impossible or recognized whether the effect is the big hit ZC, the big hit ZD, or the small hit. Can be difficult.

(1-11) The small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, the probability of losing is lower than when a set value having a low jackpot probability is set. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, a situation in which neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won is unlikely to occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, it is possible to reduce the chance of losing the game in the first high accuracy state and to enjoy the game with sharp playability.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a first passage 27 through which a game ball that has entered the first major winning opening 17 can pass through the first major winning opening 17, and a first passage 27. It has two passages 28 and. That is, the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 17 passes is branched into a first passage 27 and a second passage 28. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific passage sensor SE8 that detects a game ball that has passed through the second passage 28. In the present embodiment, the specific passage sensor SE8 and the main control CPU 41a are connected, and the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the specific passage sensor SE8 detects a game ball. .. Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE8 during the big hit game, a high probability state is given after the big hit game is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 provides a distribution member 29 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a location where the passage through which the game ball entered in the first prize opening 17 branches branches. I have. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball entered in the first large winning opening 17 is distributed to the first passage 27, and the second distribution state is a state in which the game ball entered in the first large winning opening 17 is distributed. It is in a state of being distributed to the second passage 28. It should be noted that the first distribution state may be a state in which it is difficult to distribute the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 17 to the second passage 28 as compared with the second distribution state, and the first large winning opening The game ball entered in 17 may be distributed to the second passage 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator that operates the distribution member 29 (not shown). In the present embodiment, the fourth actuator and the main control CPU 41a are connected, and the main control CPU 41a can control the distribution member 29 to operate by controlling the fourth actuator. The distribution member 29 can operate from the first distribution state to the second distribution state in the big hit game.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the present embodiment, all of the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol are classified into jackpot symbol Za. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 75 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbols Zb, and 25 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbols Zc. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Za is referred to as "big hit Za", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zb is referred to as "big hit Zb", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zc is referred to as "big hit Zc".

In the jackpot Za, "5 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for the jackpot Zb and the jackpot Zc, "2 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. In addition, each big hit has a big winning opening that is opened in the round game in the big hit game. Specifically, in the jackpot Za, the first jackpot 17 is opened as the first round game in the jackpot game, and the first jackpot 17 is opened as the jackpot opened in the second to fifth round games. Two major winning openings 19 are defined respectively. On the other hand, for the big hit Zb and the big hit Zc, the first big winning opening 17 is opened as the big winning opening in the first round game in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening is opened in the second round game. The grand prize opening 19 is defined for each.

Further, in the jackpot Za, "0.01 seconds" is set as the opening time of the big winning opening in the first round game, and "25 seconds" is set as the opening time of the big winning opening in the second to fifth round games. Each is defined. In the jackpot Zb, "25 seconds" is set as the opening time of the jackpot in each round game. In the jackpot Zc, "0.01 seconds" is set as the opening time of the big winning opening in the first round game, and "25 seconds" is set as the opening time of the big winning opening in the second round game. ..

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, although the first big winning opening 17 is opened in the first round game, the game ball is substantially the first big winning. It becomes difficult to get the ball into the mouth 17. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit Zb, the game ball can be put into the first big winning opening 17 in the first round game.

Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the distribution member 29 in the first big winning opening 17 is predetermined with the start of the predetermined number of round games (the first in the present embodiment) in the big hit game. It operates in the mode of operation. Specifically, the operation mode of the distribution member 29 in the present embodiment is that the distribution member 29 operates in the second distribution state for 0.01 seconds, then operates in the first distribution state for 2 seconds, and then 22. It is an operation mode that operates in the second distribution state for 99 seconds. However, even in the middle of the above-described operation mode, when the predetermined number of round games is completed and the next round game is started, the distribution member 29 is subjected to the first round game with the start of the next round game. Operates in the distribution state.

As described above, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc in the present embodiment, although the first big winning opening 17 is opened in the first round game, the game ball is substantially the first big winning. It is difficult to get the ball into the mouth 17. Further, in the present embodiment, the passage in the first large winning opening 17 is divided into the first passage 27 and the second passage 28 after the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17. It is configured so that the time required to reach the desired point is longer than 0.01 seconds and shorter than 2 seconds. Then, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, the upper limit of the time that the first big winning opening 17 is opened in the first round game is 0.01 seconds. Therefore, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, even if the game ball can be put into the first big winning opening 17 in the first round game, the distribution member as described above According to the operation mode of 29, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 17 is distributed to the first passage 27. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot Za and the jackpot Zc are won, the game ball is not substantially distributed to the second passage 28 during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zb in the present embodiment, the game ball can be entered into the first jackpot 17 in the first round game. Then, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zb, the upper limit time in the first round game is 25 seconds. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zb, in the first round game, the game ball is put into the first big winning opening 17 after 2 seconds have passed from the start of the round game, so that the ball is distributed. When the member 29 is operating in the second distribution state, the game ball can reach a position where the first passage 27 and the second passage 28 branch off. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot Zb is won, the game ball can be distributed to the second passage 28 during the jackpot game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the present embodiment, the game ball is not distributed to the second passage 28 in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za, the big hit Zb, and the big hit Zc, and the specific passage sensor SE8 If the game ball is not detected, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the second low probability state (low probability state and second open state). In the present embodiment, whether the main control CPU 41a has detected the game ball by the specific passage sensor SE8 depending on whether or not a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE8 has been input during the big hit game. Judge whether or not. Then, in the jackpot game based on each jackpot of jackpot Za, jackpot Zb, and jackpot Zc, when the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE8, the second open state is until the next jackpot game occurs. Alternatively, it is granted until the special game with a predetermined number of operations ends. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when the game ball is not distributed to the second passage 28 in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za, the big hit Zb, and the big hit Zc, and the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE8. Is "100 times".

Further, in the big hit game based on the big hit Zb, when the game ball is distributed to the second passage 28 and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE8, the game state after the big hit game is the first high probability state (high probability). It becomes the state and the first open state). On the other hand, as described above, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, the game ball is not substantially distributed to the second passage 28, but the game ball is tentatively distributed to the second passage 28. When the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE8, the game state after the end of the big hit game is the second high probability state (high probability state and second open state). In this case, the second open state is granted until the next jackpot game occurs. In the following description, the fact that the game ball is distributed to the second passage 28 during the big hit game and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE8 may be indicated as "the establishment of the high probability grant condition". That is, in the present embodiment, when the high probability granting condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, the high probability state is granted after the jackpot game is completed.

However, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive times in which the high probability state is continuously reached before and after the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number of times (9 times in the present embodiment). Therefore, when the jackpot is won when the number of consecutive hits has reached a predetermined number, even if the high probability granting condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, the probability is low after the jackpot game is completed. In other words, in the present embodiment, from the time when the high probability granting condition is first satisfied during the big hit game, during the big hit game continuously over a specific number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) exceeding a predetermined number of times. When the high probability grant condition is satisfied, the probability becomes low after the end of the jackpot game of the specific number of times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is equivalent to "reaching the probability variation limit" that the high probability grant condition is continuously satisfied over a specific number of jackpots from the time when the high probability grant condition is first satisfied. Further, at this time, the first open state is set after the end of the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 13C, the small hit and small hit games in the present embodiment are the same as the small hit and small hit games in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
Next, a mode (determination condition) for determining the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first low probability state. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first high accuracy state. Then, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second high accuracy state, any fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group.

Hereinafter, the operation in this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, since it is preferable to hit the left side in the first low probability state, the first special game is mainly executed. All of the jackpots of the first special symbol are jackpot Zas in which the high probability grant condition is not satisfied substantially during the jackpot game. Therefore, when the jackpot Za is won in the first low probability state, the high probability granting condition is not satisfied during the jackpot game, and the second low probability state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed.

In the present embodiment, since it is preferable to hit right in the second low probability state, the second special game is mainly executed. The jackpot of the second special symbol includes a jackpot Zb in which the high-accuracy granting condition can be satisfied during the jackpot game, and a jackpot Zc in which the high-accuracy granting condition is not substantially satisfied during the jackpot game. Then, when the jackpot Zb is won in the second low probability state, the high probability granting condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, and the first high probability state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, since the current gaming state is a low probability state, the probability variation continuous number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 0, so that the probability variation limit is not reached. On the other hand, when the jackpot Zc is won in the second low probability state, the high probability granting condition is not satisfied during the jackpot game, and the second low probability state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed.

In the present embodiment, since it is preferable to hit right in the first high accuracy state, the second special game is mainly executed. When the jackpot Zb is won in the first high-accuracy state, the high-accuracy granting condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, and the first high-accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, provided that the probability variation limit has not been reached. To. At this time, since the current gaming state is a high probability state, the probability variation continuous number of times stored in the main control RAM 41c is a value of 1 or more. Therefore, when the jackpot Zb is won in the first high probability state, the probability variation limit may be reached. On the other hand, when the jackpot Zc is won in the first high-accuracy state, the high-accuracy granting condition is not satisfied during the jackpot game, and the second low-accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game ends.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) In the present embodiment, the mode shifts to the second low probability state when the jackpot Za is won in the first low probability state, and the jackpot Zb is won in the second low probability state. 1 There is a case where the state shifts to the first high accuracy state in the flow of shifting to the high accuracy state. According to this, the flow until the transition to the first high probability state is gradually enjoyed as compared with the case where the jackpot is simply won in the first low probability state and the transition to the first high probability state is performed. You can do it.

(2-2) The jackpots of the first special symbol are all jackpots Za, while the jackpots of the second special symbol include jackpots Zb and jackpots Zc. The jackpot Zb is a jackpot that can shift to the first high-accuracy state after the jackpot game ends, while the jackpot Zc is a jackpot that cannot shift to the first high-accuracy state after the jackpot game ends. According to this, when shifting from the first low probability state to the second low probability state, while giving the pleasure of whether or not to win the jackpot, the transition from the second low probability state to the first high probability state is performed. At that time, in addition to the pleasure of whether or not to win the jackpot, it is possible to give the pleasure of which jackpot to win.

(2-3) When the jackpot Zb is won in the second low probability state, the probability variation limit is not reached, while when the jackpot Zb is won in the first high probability state, the probability variation limit may be reached. .. Therefore, when a big hit is won in the first high accuracy state, in addition to the pleasure of which big hit is won, it is possible to give the pleasure of how many big hits.

(2-4) In the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, when the high accuracy granting condition is satisfied, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Then, in the second high probability state and the second low probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group (second fluctuation pattern group). To. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing whether the current gaming state is a high-probability state or a low-probability state.

(2-5) Further, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, when the high probability grant condition is satisfied, the second big hit game is started after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is started. It is controlled to a highly accurate state. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on each big hit of the big hit Za and the big hit Zc, when the high accuracy granting condition is not satisfied, after the end of the big hit game, until the next big hit game is started, or the number of operations (100 times). ) Is controlled to the second low probability state until the end of the special game. Therefore, the player can recognize that the player is controlled to the high probability state when the second open state is continuously controlled even after the end of the special game of the number of operations after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute the prize ball number display effect for displaying the acquired prize ball number. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the prize ball number display effect, for example, in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game in the prize ball number display effect. ..

As shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute a round number display effect that displays the number of round games. At this time, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by adding up one or a predetermined small hit game as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game. May be good. That is, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of round games each time one round game is completed in the big hit game and each time one or a predetermined small hit game is completed. It may be displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), the sub-control CPU 50a receives a prize ball as the game ball enters the large winning opening (first large winning opening 17 and second large winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute the prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17, and the prize ball when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the production content of the prize ball acquisition effect differs depending on the case where the prize ball is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains a prize ball when the game ball enters the first prize opening 17 and when the game ball enters the second prize opening 19. It may be controlled so that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed in either one of the cases of acquisition and the case where the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed in the other case.

The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute the probabilistic continuous number suggestion effect that suggests the current probabilistic continuous number of times. The probability variation continuous number suggestion effect may be executed during the jackpot game, or may be executed during the execution of the special game in the high probability state.

-The number of probability variation limits may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the probability variation limit is smaller than the expected value of the assumed continuous number of times continuously controlled to the high probability state before and after the big hit game when it is assumed that the probability variation limit is not provided. You may change the number of times. In addition, the proportion of the case where the high-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state when the specific end condition is satisfied. The number of probabilistic limits may be changed so that it is greater than the proportion of cases.

-The number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big hit game and the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the small hit game may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the winning game, the opening mode (opening number and opening time) of the large winning opening in the winning game, and the round. By changing any one or more of the maximum number of balls in the game (open game), the number of prize balls that can be obtained in each game can be changed. Then, in this case, the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in the first high accuracy state may be smaller than the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in the big hit game. At this time, the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in the small hit game in one first high accuracy state is smaller than the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in some of the large hit games among the plurality of types of big hit games. Or it may be smaller than the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in all the jackpot games.

-The main control CPU 41a may be controlled to start the big hit game without controlling the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
-The mode of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case where the main control CPU 41a is in a predetermined game state, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group different according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed. You may decide. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the type of jackpot even when the game is controlled to the same gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. Further, the main control CPU 41a makes it possible to determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group in any gaming state, while determining the fluctuation pattern by different determination ratios. It may be.

-In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 41a has a variation pattern among the variation patterns included in different variation pattern groups depending on whether it is in the second low accuracy state or the second high accuracy state. May be determined. According to this, it is possible to suggest whether it is the second low probability state or the second high probability state by the fluctuation time of the special game.

-The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening opened in the big hit game, the maximum number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, and the like may be changed as appropriate. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in all the big hit games. In this case, the first large winning opening 17 may be omitted. Further, for example, in a predetermined big hit game, the first big winning opening 17 is controlled to be opened in a specific round game, while the second big winning opening 19 is controlled to be opened in a non-specific round game. May be good. Further, for all the big hit games, the big prize opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game, and for all the big hit games, the big prize in the small hit game may be opened. The grand prize opening may be opened in a mode different from the opening mode of the mouth.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is controlled to the second high-accuracy state, and then the jackpot is controlled to the first high-accuracy state when the special game of the number of operations is completed without winning the jackpot. May be. Further, for any of the big hits, after the big hit game is completed, the game state may be controlled to a predetermined game state regardless of the game state at the time of winning. Further, for any of the big hits, after the big hit game is completed, it may be controlled to a different game state according to the game state at the time of winning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-The position where various members are arranged on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the gate 21 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second starting opening 15, the first winning opening 17, and the second winning opening 19.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a setting change function.
-In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls the SP may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 41a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(A) A specific starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, and the specific starting after the end of the jackpot game, the specific starting is performed rather than the low ball entry rate state. A ball entry rate state control means capable of controlling a high entry rate state in which the entry rate of a game ball into the means is high, and the special gaming state is the high probability state and the low entry rate. It is a gaming state in the case of a state, and when the probability state control means becomes a special jackpot among the jackpots, the jackpot game based on the special jackpot is completed regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot is won. When the ball entry rate state control means controls to the low probability state and becomes a special jackpot among the jackpots, the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the high probability state and the ball entry rate is low. When it is in the state, it is controlled to the low ball entry rate state after the end of the big hit game based on the special big hit, while the game state when the big hit is won is the low probability state and the high ball entry rate. When it is in the state, it is controlled to the high ball entry rate state after the end of the big hit game based on the special big hit.

(B) The probability state control means controls the low probability state when a specific end condition different from the number of times arrival condition is satisfied even when the number of times arrival condition is not satisfied. The predetermined number of times is larger than the expected value of the assumed continuous number of times that is continuously controlled to the high probability state before and after the big hit game when the condition for reaching the number of times is not provided.

YB ... Game board, 12 ... Production display device, 14 ... 1st starting port (starting means), 15 ... 2nd starting port (starting means, specific starting means), 16 ... 1st variable member (opening / closing means), 17 ... 1st prize opening (special entry means), 19 ... 2nd prize opening (special entry means, specific special entry means), 21 ... gate, 40 ... main control board, 41a ... main control CPU ( Win lottery means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, probability state control means, special ball entry control means, opening / closing control means, ball entry rate state control means).

Claims (1)

A ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter,
A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball enters the ball entering means, and
A game control means for executing a special game based on the result of the winning lottery,
A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game, and
When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game and
When a small hit is won, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game and a small hit game granting means
A game state control means that can control the game state,
A special entry means that satisfies the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means is provided.
The ball entry means includes a first ball entry means and a second ball entry means.
The second ball entry means is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entry means, and is more difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second ball entry means than in the open state. It has an opening / closing member that can be in a closed state.
The winning lottery means performs the first winning lottery on the condition that the game ball enters the first ball entering means, while the second winning is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second ball entering means. Lottery,
The game control means executes the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery, while executing the second special game based on the result of the second winning lottery.
The game state control means
Control to give a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second ball entry means is higher than that in the low ball entry rate state after the end of the big hit game.
After the end of the big hit game, it is possible to control to give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit is higher than that in the low probability state.
In the small hit game, the special ball entry control means controls so as to allow a game ball to enter a specific special ball entry means among the special ball entry means, while in the big hit game, the special ball entry control means controls the ball. , Control to allow the entry of a game ball into the specific special entry means or a special entry means different from the specific special entry means.
In the high probability state and the low ball entry rate state, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game .
The number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state before and after the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number of times.
When the number of times to win the jackpot is satisfied when the number of consecutive hits reaches the predetermined number of times, the low probability state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the jackpot is completed .
The game state control means controls to the low probability state when a specific end condition different from the number of times arrival condition is satisfied even when the number of times arrival condition is not satisfied.
In the whole case of being controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state, the proportion of the case of being controlled to the low probability state by the establishment of the number of times arrival condition is the low probability state by the establishment of the specific end condition. Less than the percentage of cases controlled by
When either or both of the high probability state and the high ball entry rate state is given, the fluctuation pattern determining means is compared with the low probability state and the low ball entry rate state. , The fluctuation pattern is determined so that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened.
The type of the variation pattern that can be determined as the variation pattern of the second special game between the low probability state and the high ball entry rate state and the high probability state and the high ball entry rate state. A gaming machine characterized by being the same .

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