JP6925637B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when an execution condition of a symbol variation game is satisfied, for example, a game ball enters the starting port, the symbol variation game is performed. Then, after the winning display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation for the display result of the symbol variation game. Further, even if the game ball enters the starting port during the symbol variation game or the hit game, the execution condition of the symbol variation game is not satisfied, but the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended, and the symbol variation game or the symbol variation game or When the winning game is completed, the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the symbol variation game is performed.

Further, in such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined according to the establishment of the execution condition of the symbol variation game. In particular, the variation pattern is determined based on different determination conditions depending on the number of pending executions of the symbol variation game and the controlled state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-120203

However, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, if the number of pending executions of the symbol variation game and the controlled state are the same, the variation pattern is determined based on the same determination conditions, so that the same is true. There is a possibility that such a fluctuation pattern will be determined, and it is desired to improve the interest in the game.

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

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine in which a hit game is given after a hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, and a start port and an open state in which a game ball can enter the start port. An opening / closing member that operates so that the game ball cannot enter the starting port or a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the starting port than in the open state, and the opening / closing member so as to take the open state. A game execution hold that can suspend the execution of the symbol variation game when a game ball enters the start port during the symbol variation game or the hit game with a determination means for determining whether to operate the opening / closing member. A means, a storage means for storing information, a game execution control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game. When it is determined that the opening / closing member is operated so as to take the open state, the opening / closing member operates in a predetermined mode over a predetermined period, and the game. The execution holding means can hold the execution of the symbol variation game up to a specified number, and the execution conditions of the symbol variation game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition, and the first execution condition. The execution condition is a condition that is satisfied by the entry of the game ball into the starting port when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended and the symbol variation game is not in progress and the hit game is not in progress. The 2 execution conditions are conditions that are satisfied after the symbol variation game or the hit game is completed while the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, and whether the storage means satisfies the first execution condition. The specific information that can specify whether the second execution condition is satisfied is stored, and the fluctuation pattern determining means determines whether the first execution condition is satisfied based on the specific information stored by the storage means. 2 It is specified whether or not the execution condition is satisfied, and in the situation where the first execution condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition, while the symbol variation according to the establishment of the second execution condition. In a situation where the execution of the game is not suspended, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the second determination condition, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the first determination condition, and the second determination condition. average variation time fluctuation pattern and determined Te Ri is Do different, the average change time variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is a time longer than the predetermined time period The gist is that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the second determination condition is longer than the predetermined period.

For the game machine may be Bei obtain configuration information holding means for holding a part or all of the information regarding the game even when the power interruption.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing control contents related to a special game. The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing control contents relating to a normal game and a special game. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing control contents relating to a normal game and a special game.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

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

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (hit display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

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

In the present embodiment, a variable interval time (for example, "0.5s") is defined as the time from when the special symbol is fixedly stopped and the special game ends to when the start of the next special game is allowed. Has been done. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of this special game to the time when the start of the next special game is allowed.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the second special game is on hold is referred to as the "second special hold number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening / closing member (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and a high base state (ball entry rate improvement state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improvement state).
Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

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

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

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

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

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

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In addition, in this embodiment, the ordinary hit lottery was performed to see if it would be a normal hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, "1" when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the game ball is a special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

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

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

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. .. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. good.

In addition, the various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the game control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the main control RAM 40c holds information about the game even when the power is cut off. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the information holding means.

In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 41 is not equipped with a backup function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sub control board 41 is equipped with a backup function. The backup function may not be mounted on the main control board 40.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 includes an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch is on, various backed up information is initialized, while the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is off. As a result, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. Fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP14 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns. In this way, the variation patterns include a variation pattern that becomes a jackpot symbol after the reach effect is executed, a variation pattern that does not become a jackpot symbol after the reach effect is executed, and a variation pattern that does not become a jackpot symbol without the reach effect being executed. There is a fluctuation pattern.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the production game (during the execution of the special game) and the first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) production is executed. .. Similarly, the fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are fluctuation patterns in which the third super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP24 are fluctuation patterns in which the fourth super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR4”) effect is executed. In the present embodiment, as the SR3 effect, for example, an introduction reach effect that introduces an effect executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is adopted. For example, by executing the introduction reach effect as the SR3 effect in the situation when the game is started, it is possible to make the effect to be executed interesting and to improve the interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed reach fluctuation pattern are fluctuation patterns having a longer fluctuation time than the missed fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern HP01 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP01 is determined, the effect game is executed with the normal variation in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed.

The variation pattern HP13 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP13 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR3 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

The variation pattern HP23 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP23 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR3 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP23 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP13.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the main control ROM 40b determines the fluctuation pattern so as to correspond to the fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “determination table”) and the type of fluctuation pattern. Judgment value of is stored. In FIG. 3A, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, a selectable variation pattern is indicated by “◯”, and a change pattern that can be selected but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯” is selected. “Δ” indicates a fluctuation pattern that cannot be selected, and “-” indicates each.

To give a specific example, when the determination table TA1 is referred to, any of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA2 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 is determined. When the determination table TA3 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA4 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA5 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP14, and HP24 is determined. When the determination table TA6 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP14, and HP24 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 3C, in the present embodiment, in the determination table TA1, the total number of special reservations after subtraction is "0" in the low base state, and invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag. Referenced when set. On the other hand, the determination table TA2 is referred to when the total special hold number after subtraction is "0" and valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag in the low base state. The total special hold number is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number. The fluctuation determination condition flag is a flag in which information that can specify the type of execution condition of the established special game is set.

In the present embodiment, the execution condition (type) of the special game includes a first execution condition and a second execution condition. The first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when a game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 when the total number of special reservations is "0" and the game is not in the special game or the big hit game. Is. That is, the first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when the player is in a standby state (not including the variable interval time) that is not during the special game or the jackpot game. For example, the first execution condition is from the standby state in which the game is not performed. This corresponds to the time when the game is started, or when the game is played but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29 for a certain period of time.

The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the special game or the jackpot game is completed in a state where the total number of special reservations is "1" or more. That is, the second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when the special game is continuously started after the special game or the jackpot game is completed, and is not applicable when the game is started for the first time, for example.

As described above, in the fluctuation determination condition flag, the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 when the total special hold number is "0" and the game is not in the special game or the big hit game. It is a flag that can specify whether the special game or the jackpot game is finished in a state where the total number of special reservations is "1" or more. In particular, when the total number of special reservations becomes "0" according to the establishment of the execution condition of the special game, a different determination table is referred to based on the fluctuation determination condition flag.

In the present embodiment, valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag when the special game or the jackpot game ends in a state where the total special hold number is "0", and then the first start port 28 or the second start port 28 or the second. When the game ball enters the starting port 29 and the fluctuation pattern is determined, invalid information is set. Further, in the fluctuation determination condition flag, valid information is not set when the special game or the jackpot game ends in a state where the total number of special holdings is "1" or more, and invalid information is continuously set. Therefore, when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" when the special game is started, if valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, the total special hold number is "0". It is possible to identify that the game ball has entered the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 when the special game or the jackpot game is not in progress in a certain state. On the other hand, when invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, it becomes possible to identify after the special game or the jackpot game is completed in a state where the total special hold number is "1" or more. That is, the determination table TA1 is a table that is referred to when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" after the special game or the jackpot game ends in the state where the total special hold number is "1". be. On the other hand, in the determination table TA2, when the total special hold number is "0" and the game is not in the special game or the big hit game, the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. This table is referred to when the total number of special reservations after subtraction becomes "0".

The determination table TA3 is referred to when the total special hold number after subtraction is "1" or "2" in the low base state. The determination table TA4 is referred to when the total special hold number after subtraction is "3" or more in the low base state. The determination table TA5 is referred to when the second special hold number after subtraction is "0" regardless of the first special hold number in the high base state. The determination table TA6 is referred to when the second special hold number after subtraction is "1" or more regardless of the first special hold number in the high base state.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP02, HP11 to HP13, and HP21 to HP23 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP14, and HP24 are It is a variation pattern that can be selected in the high base state. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are determined, but when other than the determination table TA2 is referred to, the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are not determined. That is, the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are dedicated fluctuation patterns that can be determined only when the determination table TA2 is referred to.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are determined, but the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are not determined. That is, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed reach fluctuation pattern can be determined without determining the missed fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, a reach is always formed.

Further, in the present embodiment, any of the determination tables is referred to from the determination tables TA1 to TA6, but the average variation time of the determined variation pattern differs depending on the type of the determination tables TA1 to TA6. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern may not be determined, and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the determination table TA2 is referred to is determined by the determination table TA1. It is longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when TA3 and TA4 are referenced. That is, the total special hold number after subtraction is "0", and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the decision table TA2 is based on the decision table TA1 with the total special hold number after subtraction being "0". It becomes longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined by. Further, the total special hold number after subtraction is "0", and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the decision table TA2 is that the total special hold number after subtraction is "1" or more, and the decision table TA3, It is longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on TA4.

In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern with reference to the determination table TA2 corresponds to the first determination condition, and the condition for determining the variation pattern with reference to the determination table TA1 corresponds to the second determination condition. In the present embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the first state, and the low base state corresponds to the specific state and the second state, respectively.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

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

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

When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

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

In this way, when the game ball enters the start ports 28 and 29 during the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a suspends the execution of the special game up to the maximum value of each special hold number. Can be done. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the game execution holding means. In addition, the maximum value of each special hold number corresponds to the specified number.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, in this process, the fluctuation interval time is also determined to be in the special game.

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

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a reads the information set in the fluctuation determination condition flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag. Determine if it is. When valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a sets valid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag and ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the jackpot game or special game is played in a state where the first special hold number is not "1" or more and the second special hold number is not "1" or more (the total special hold number is "0"). When finished, the main control CPU 40a will set valid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag. On the other hand, a jackpot game or a special game in a state where the first special hold number is "1" or more, or the second special hold number is "1" or more (the total special hold number is not "0"). When is finished, the main control CPU 40a does not set valid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a stores valid information and invalid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As a result, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the execution condition of the special game by entering the game balls into the starting ports 28 and 29 when the total special hold number is "0" and the game is not in the special game or the big hit game. Or, it is possible to specify whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied after the special game or the big hit game is completed in the state where the total number of special reservations is "1" or more.

In the present embodiment, the information stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that stores the information including the fluctuation determination condition flag in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage means.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

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

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to execute the special game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the game execution control means.

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

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games are completed.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the state control means.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the normal game or the normal hit game. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during the normal game or the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery, operates the normal variable member 30, and determines whether or not to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to operate the normally variable member 30 so as to take an open state. The main control CPU 40a that performs such processing at the time corresponds to the determination means.

When winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a identifies whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a reads each special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and specifies each special hold number. The main control CPU 40a identifies whether invalid information is set or valid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag by referring to the fluctuation determination condition flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with reference to the determination table corresponding to the specified result, and sets invalid information in the variation determination condition flag.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, the total special hold number after subtraction is "0" (a state in which execution of the special game is not held), and invalid information is used as the fluctuation determination condition flag. When is set, the second execution condition is satisfied, and the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, the total special hold number after subtraction is "0", and valid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag, the first execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2. That is, the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the low base state, and even when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0", the determination table differs depending on the type of execution condition that is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern will be determined based on.

The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, and when the total special hold number after subtraction is "1" or "2", invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA3 is displayed. Refer to it to determine the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, and when the total special hold number after subtraction is "3" or more, invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA4 is referred to. Determine the variation pattern. That is, similarly, even when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low base state, the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" according to the satisfaction of the first execution condition. , The fluctuation pattern is determined based on a determination table different from that when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "1" or more (a state in which a predetermined number is held) according to the establishment of the second execution condition.

The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when the second special hold number after subtraction is "0", the determination table TA5 regardless of the information set in the fluctuation determination condition flag. To determine the fluctuation pattern with reference to. That is, the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the high base state, and even when the second special hold number after subtraction becomes "0", the first execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the same determination table TA5 both when the second execution condition is satisfied. In other words, considering the case where the total special hold number is "0", the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the high base state, and the total special hold number after subtraction is "0". Even when it becomes, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the same determination table TA5 both when the first execution condition is satisfied and when the second execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when the second special hold number after subtraction is "1" or more, invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA6 is referred to. To determine the fluctuation pattern.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a identifies whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied based on the fluctuation determination condition flag, and determines the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern of the special game corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

Here, the control contents related to the special game will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, the total number of special holdings after subtraction in the low base state becomes “1”, and the execution of the first special game is started. In this special game, the fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA3. Further, in this case, invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag.

Next, after the execution of the first special game is completed with the total special hold number being "1", the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, and the second special hold number becomes "0". Execution of the special game is started. In this special game, invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA1.

Next, after the execution of the second special game is completed in the state where the total number of special reservations is "0", the special game is not executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23, and the state becomes a standby state. In this case, since the execution of the special game is completed in the state where the total number of special reservations is "0", valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag.

After that, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, when a game ball is inserted into the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29 in a state where the total special hold number is "0", the total after subtraction is performed in a low base state. The number of special reservations becomes "0", and the execution of the third special game is started. In this special game, valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA2. In this case, invalid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the execution of the third special game ends.

In this way, similarly, the execution condition is controlled to the low base state, and even when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" according to the establishment of the execution condition of the special game, the execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern will be determined based on a determination table that differs depending on the type of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, even if a power failure occurs during the execution of the second special game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the remaining fluctuation time of the second special game is backed up. Has been done. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T27, the execution of the second special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the second special game that has been backed up after the power is restored. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T28, the execution of the second special game ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, even if a power failure occurs during the execution of the third special game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, the remaining fluctuation time of the third special game is backed up. Has been done. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30, the execution of the third special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the third special game that has been backed up after the power is restored. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the execution of the third special game ends.

In this way, when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1, and when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the decision table TA2. In both cases, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the special game will be executed for the remaining fluctuation time that has been backed up (retained).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, the fluctuation determination condition flag is backed up even when a power failure occurs during the standby state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag even after the power is restored.

In this way, even if the power is cut off when the valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag, when the power is restored after the power cutoff, the main control CPU 40a is based on the backed up (retained) fluctuation determination condition flag. , The fluctuation pattern will be determined.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The execution conditions of the special game include the first execution condition and the second execution condition, and the first execution condition is during the special game and the jackpot game in a state where the execution of the special game is not suspended. This is a condition that is satisfied by the entry of a game ball into each of the starting ports 28 and 29 when there is no such ball. The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the special game or the jackpot game is completed while the execution of the special game is suspended. Then, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, while when the execution of the special game is not suspended according to the establishment of the second execution condition, the determination is made. The variation pattern is determined based on the table TA1. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the determination table TA1 are different. Therefore, even if the same result that the execution of the special game is not suspended according to the establishment of the execution condition of the special game, whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied is determined. Depending on the progress, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) When a predetermined number of executions of the special game are suspended in response to the establishment of the second execution condition, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination tables TA3 and TA4 different from the determination table TA2. Therefore, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the second execution condition is not held or is held according to the second execution condition. It is possible to make the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern different from those when the above is established, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) When the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, and when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the decision table TA1. In both cases, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, control is performed to execute the special game for the remaining fluctuation time held. Therefore, even when the power is cut off, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2 according to the establishment of the first execution condition, or is based on the determination table TA1 according to the establishment of the second execution condition. The special game can be executed for the remaining fluctuation time held regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined in the above.

(4) When the total number of special reservations becomes "0" according to the establishment of the execution condition of the special game, and when it is controlled to the high base state, the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern is the same, but it is low. When controlled to the base state, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the controlled base state and the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) In particular, in the case of being controlled to a low base state, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, while special according to the establishment of the second execution condition. When the execution of the game is not suspended, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the control is performed in a low base state and that the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) In the high base state, the variable member 30 is usually in an open state more easily than in the low base state, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, even when the player is controlled to a low base state, which is disadvantageous to the player, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the determination conditions of the fluctuation pattern are different, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) Further, by storing valid information and invalid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag, it is possible to specify whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern is similarly controlled to the low base state, and even when the total special hold number after subtraction is "0", the fluctuation pattern is based on the fluctuation determination condition flag and the determination table TA1. Is determined, or whether the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2 can be specified.

(8) Further, the information stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag can be retained even when the power is cut off, and when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the fluctuation is based on the held fluctuation determination condition flag. The pattern can be determined.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "one type of gaming machine"), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by winning a winning lottery in a special game, the first special variable member operates in the open state, and when the first special variable member is in the open state, a gaming ball that enters the first large winning opening It may be a gaming machine in which the second special variable member operates in an open state by passing through the special passing region (so-called "game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the above-described embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the second embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the small hit lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b each have a small hit symbol as a small hit display result (hit display result). In the special game, when the small hit symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the small hit symbol is obtained.

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

In the present embodiment, the special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b do not have a jackpot symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22a. Based on the special symbol derived in 22b, it will not be a big hit. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 37 provided downstream of the first large winning opening 31, a big hit game by a character lottery is given. ..

The production game starts with the start of the normal game and ends with the end of the normal game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the normal symbols derived in the normal game is derived. In the ordinary game, when the ordinary hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the ordinary hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. In the normal game, when the normally out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-normal symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 26.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 31. For example, the first special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 31 passes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special actuator A2 that operates the first special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 7). The first special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In this way, the first special variable member 32 operates so that the first special winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the small hit game is a game in which the first large winning opening 31 is opened (the first large winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing area 37 through which a game ball entering the first winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 38 downstream of the first winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into the first passage and the second passage, the special passage area 37 is in the first passage, and the normal passage area is in the second passage. 38 are provided respectively.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passing area 37. In this way, the special passage sensor SE7 detects that the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 37 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 37). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE7, a big hit game (a big hit game by a character lottery) is given as a privilege after the small hit game is completed. That is, according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 37, control to the big hit game after the end of the small hit game is given as a privilege.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a distribution member 39 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a position where the passage through which the game ball entered in the first prize opening 31 branches branches. I have. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 37. The second distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 38. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A4 that operates a distribution member 39 (shown in FIG. 7).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 35 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special winning sensor SE6 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 35. For example, the second special winning sensor SE6 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second special prize sensor SE6, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special variable member 36 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 35, or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 35, or it is difficult to enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special actuator A3 that operates the second special variable member 36 (shown in FIG. 7). The second special variable member 36 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the second special variable member 36 operates so that the second special winning opening 35 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center accessory 50 in the center frame 26 of the gaming area 21. Above the center accessory 50, an accessory gate 51 that is open to the game area 21 is provided. The accessory gate 51 allows a game ball flowing down the outside of the center accessory 50 in the game area 21 to pass (enter), and the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51 is provided inside the center accessory 50. It is guided to the rolling space 52. A rolling member 53 is provided in the rolling space 52 of the center accessory 50, and the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51 is rolled. The rolling space 52 changes the flow direction of the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51. In the rolling space 52 of the center accessory 50, a gate 33 through which the game ball can pass (enter) and a discharge port 54 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided below the rolling member 53. Has been done. While the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied when the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51 passes through the gate 33, the holding condition of the normal game is not satisfied by passing through the discharge port 54.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. Each type of small hit is defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. The types of small hit games are defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols (types of small hits).

In the small hit game, first, an open game in which the first large winning opening 31 is opened is performed after a predetermined opening time has elapsed from the start of the small hit game. In the open game of the small hit game, the first end condition or the predetermined upper limit time for the predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of the game balls to enter the first large winning opening 31 elapses. It is terminated when the second termination condition is satisfied. In the open game of the small hit game, the first large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, the open state is taken when the open game is started, and the closed state is taken when the open game is finished. .. In this way, the first special variable member 32 operates so that the first large winning opening 31 can take an open state in a predetermined open mode in the open game of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is ended after a predetermined ending time has elapsed after the open game of the small hit game is completed. In the present embodiment, the probability state and the base state as the game state are one type and do not change.

In the present embodiment, in the normal hit game, first, an open game in which the normal variable member 30 is opened is performed after a predetermined opening time has elapsed from the start of the normal hit game. In the open game of the normal hit game, the first end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number (“5” in the present embodiment) of the game balls enters the second start port 29, or the predetermined upper limit time elapses. 2 It is terminated when the termination condition is satisfied. In the open game of the normal hit game, the second start port 29 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the open game starts and closes when the open game of the normal hit game ends. Take the state. In this way, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state in a predetermined open mode in the open game of the normal hit game. Then, the normal hit game is ended after a predetermined ending time has elapsed after the open game of the normal hit game is completed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the control contents (specs) relating to the ordinary game and the special game of the pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, "4" is set, and when the game ball is detected, "15" is set. The number of prize balls is "5" when a game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, "3" when a game ball is detected by the first special prize sensor SE3, and the second special prize sensor SE6. When a game ball is detected in, "14" is set respectively. In the figure, not various sensors but various winning openings are shown.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the maximum value of the normal hold number in the normal game (indicated as "hold upper limit" in the figure) and the maximum value of the second special hold number in the second special game are "4", respectively. ". On the other hand, in the first special game, the hold condition is not satisfied when the execution condition is not satisfied. Therefore, in the case of a special game or a hit game (during a big hit game or a small hit game), when the game ball enters the second start port 29, the execution of the second special game may be suspended. However, even if the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the execution of the first special game is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the big hit game in the special game is a game given by a character lottery. Specifically, in the small hit game, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 When passing through the special passing area 37, it is given after the small hit game is completed. In addition, the small hit game in the special game is a game given by the small hit lottery. Specifically, in the small hit lottery in the first special game, the player wins with a probability of about 1/1 and the second special. In the small hit lottery in the game, there is a 1/1 chance of winning. Further, the normal hit game in the normal game is a game given by a normal hit lottery, and specifically, the game is won with a probability of about 1/39.

As shown in FIG. 6D, in the normal hit game, the normal variable member 30 operates in a mode in which the second starting port 29 is opened only 23 times for 0.1 s during the open game. In this case, the interval time for closing the second starting port 29 is set to 0.6 s, and is normally variable in such a manner that the second starting port 29 is closed only 22 times over 0.6 s. The member 30 operates. Therefore, the maximum open game of the normal hit game is 15.5 s. As a normal hit game, an opening time of 15 s and an ending time of 60 s are set respectively. As described above, the normal variable member 30 operates in a predetermined mode for a predetermined period in the normal hit game.

Next, a specific small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6E, in the present embodiment, all of the 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game are classified into symbol ZB. .. In addition, all of the 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game are classified into symbol Za.

As a small hit game based on the symbol ZB, the first special variable member 32 operates in such a manner that the first special winning opening 31 is opened only once for 0.056 s during the open game. As the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, 4s is set as the opening time and 3s is set as the ending time.

In the small hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 37, the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given after the small hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed. Will be done. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 does not pass through the special passing area 37, the big hit game is given after the small hit game based on the symbol ZB ends. Not done.

On the other hand, as a small hit game based on the symbol Za, the first special variable member 32 operates in a mode in which the first special winning opening 31 is opened only 11 times for 0.056 s during the open game. In this case, 3.1 s and 1.2 s are defined as the interval time during which the first large winning opening 31 is closed, and the first large winning opening 31 is closed only once over 3.1 s. After that, the first special variable member 32 operates in such a manner that the first special winning opening 31 is closed only nine times for 1.2 s. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, 0.1 s is set as the opening time and 3 s is set as the ending time.

In the small hit game based on the symbol Za, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 37, the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given after the small hit game based on the symbol Za is completed. Will be done. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbol Za, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 does not pass through the special passing area 37, the big hit game is given after the small hit game based on the symbol Za is completed. Not done.

As the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, two times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 9 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (0.04s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (0.04s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

As shown in FIG. 6 (f), in each small hit game, the distribution member 39 operates in the present embodiment. The distribution member 39 takes the first distribution state of distributing the game ball to the special passing region 37 for 0.1 s with the start of the open game of the small hit game, and then for 3.3 s. The operation is performed in a mode in which the second distribution state of distributing the game ball to the normal passing region 38 is taken, and the first distribution state of distributing the game ball to the special passing area 37 is taken for about 14s. In the present embodiment, the distribution member 39 takes the second distribution state when the open game of the small hit game is completed.

In this way, considering the control content of the first large winning opening 31 and the control content of the distribution member 39, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZB, the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 31 passes specially. It is not easy to pass through the area 37, and it is extremely likely that the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 31 will pass through the normal passing area 38. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbol Za, as long as the game ball enters the first large winning opening 31, the game ball entering the first large winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 37. It becomes.

Further, when the first special game is executed, a small hit game based on the symbol ZB is given, while when the second special game is executed, a small hit game based on the symbol Za is given. Even if one special game is executed, it is difficult to give a big hit game, and when the second special game is executed, a big hit game is given. In other words, it can be said that the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game, and the state in which the second special game is executed is more advantageous than the state in which the first special game is executed. It can be said that there is. In the present embodiment, the state in which the first special game is executed corresponds to the first state, and the state in which the second special game is executed corresponds to the specific state and the second state, respectively. Further, in this way, the main control CPU 40a that controls the state by executing each special game corresponds to the state control means.

In this way, in the normal state in which the normal hit game and the hit game are not given, the normal game is played by firing the game ball at the character gate 51 of the center character 50 and passing the game ball through the gate 33. It is possible to proceed with a game in which a normal hit game is given by executing the game. Then, as a result of the normal game, when the normal hit game is given, the normal variable member 30 operates so as to take an open state. Therefore, in the normal hit game, the game ball is fired at the second starting port 29, and the first 2 It is possible to execute a special game and proceed with a game in which a small hit game is given. Subsequently, when the small hit game is given as a result of the second special game, the first special variable member 32 operates so as to take an open state. Therefore, in the small hit game, the game is played in the first large winning opening 31. It is possible to advance the game in which the ball is fired, the game ball is passed through the special passing area 37, and the big hit game is given by the character lottery. Finally, when the big hit game by the character lottery is given, the second special variable member 36 operates so as to take an open state. Therefore, in the big hit game by the character lottery, the game ball is inserted into the second big winning opening 35. Is fired, and a game ball is inserted into the second prize opening 35 to provide the game property of acquiring a large number of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the game ball is fired at the first starting port 28, the first special game is executed, the small hit game is given, and the first special variable member 32 operates so as to take an open state. However, it is not easy to pass the game ball through the special passing area 37 and give a big hit game by a character lottery. For this reason, it is difficult to say that advancing the game to launch the game ball into the first starting port 28 is an advantageous game for the player, and a prize is given by the game ball entering the first starting port 28 secondarily. A small hit game to obtain a ball will be given.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A4 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A4.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 are defined as small hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP31 is defined as an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the reach effect is not executed in the small hit fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 is 0.6s, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP33 is 4.5s, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP34 is 16s. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are fluctuation patterns of the first special game, and the fluctuation patterns HP33 and HP34 are fluctuation patterns of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP32 is a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern HP33, and is a small hit fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern HP33, and is a small hit fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is extended.

In particular, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is a fluctuation pattern determined when valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag in a state where the second special hold number after subtraction is “0” (“first time” in the figure). "). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is a fluctuation pattern determined when the fluctuation determination condition flag is invalid information in a state where the second special hold number after subtraction is "0", and the second special hold number after subtraction. It is a fluctuation pattern that is determined even when is "1" or more.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed, even when the second special hold number after subtraction becomes "0", the first execution is performed based on the fluctuation determination condition flag. When the condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined, and when the second execution condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, even if the second special hold number after subtraction is "0" in the same manner, the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the type of execution condition of the second special game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP34 determined in the second special game executed when the first execution condition is satisfied is determined in the second special game executed when the second execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation pattern HP33 to be performed. That is, when the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" is the first. 2 When the second special game is executed when the execution condition is satisfied, it is longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the number of second special reservations after subtraction becomes "0". Further, when the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" is the first. 2 When the second special game is executed when the execution condition is satisfied, it becomes longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the number of second special reservations after subtraction becomes "1" or more.

In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special game when the first execution condition is satisfied is the first determination condition, and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined when the second execution condition is satisfied. The conditions to be applied correspond to the second determination conditions.

In the present embodiment, in the special symbol input process, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the winning game. When the special game or the winning game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when not in the special game or in the winning game, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and random number information based on the acquired random number (for example, a random number used for a small hit lottery). Is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the special symbol input process is completed. That is, even if the game ball enters the first starting port 28 during the special game or the hit game, the execution of the first special game is not suspended.

In the special symbol start process, when the special game and the winning game are not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a sets valid information in the fluctuation determination condition flag. In this way, when the winning game or the special game ends in a state where the second special hold number is not "1" or more (a state where the second special hold number is "0"), the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation. Valid information will be set in the condition flag. In the present embodiment, even when the first special game is executed, invalid information is not set in the fluctuation determination condition flag, and the fluctuation determination condition flag is set only when the second special game is executed. Invalid information is set. As a result, the main control CPU 40a causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 when the second special hold number is "0" and the second special game is in progress and the hit game is not in progress. It is possible to specify whether the execution condition is satisfied or whether the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied after the special game or the winning game is completed in a state where the second special hold number is "1" or more.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the random number information about the first special game is stored. When the random number information about the first special game is stored, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. That is, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 in the standby state during the special game and during the hit game, the first special game is executed. On the other hand, when the random number information about the first special game is not stored, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a reads random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

The main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the open game of the small hit game when the opening time elapses after the special game of the small hit ends. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the small hit symbol (type of small hit), and is small. Start the open game of the hit game. The main control CPU 40a controls the first special actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the open game of the small hit game. , End the open game of the small hit game. The main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game when the ending time elapses after the open game ends.

Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A4 so as to operate the distribution member 39 in the first distribution state and the second distribution state in a predetermined manner in the open game of the small hit game, and distributes. Controls the operation of the component 39. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 37 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball through the special passing area 37 in the main control RAM 40c. Then, when the open game of the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A4 so as to operate the distribution member 39 in the second distribution state, and ends the operation of the distribution member 39.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a starts the big hit game after the small hit game ends when the information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 37 is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not start the big hit game after the small hit game ends when the information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 37 is not stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Here, the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
When the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern HP31 when it is determined to be a small hit, while it determines the fluctuation pattern HP32 when it is determined to be out of order. do. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the same fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be a small hit in the first special game, and the same fluctuation pattern when it is determined to be a deviation in the first special game. Will be decided.

When the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation determination condition flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and whether invalid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag or valid information is displayed. Identify if it is set. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with reference to the determination table corresponding to the specified result, and sets invalid information in the variation determination condition flag.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs the second execution when invalid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag regardless of whether the total special hold number after subtraction is "0" or "1" or more. The condition is satisfied, and the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. On the other hand, when the valid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the first execution condition and determines the fluctuation pattern HP34. That is, similarly, the main control CPU 40a determines a different variation pattern depending on the type of the executed execution condition that is satisfied even when the total special hold number after the subtraction becomes “0”. Further, in the main control CPU 40a, when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" according to the satisfaction of the first execution condition, and when the total special hold number after subtraction becomes "0" according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition, the total special hold number after subtraction is set. A variation pattern different from that when "1" or more (a predetermined number is held) is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a identifies whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied based on the fluctuation determination condition flag, and determines the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern of the special game corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the control contents relating to the special game and the ordinary game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the normal game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31. In this case, the special game is not executed, the number of reserved second special figures is "0", and valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag.

Then, in the case of a normal hit in the normal game, the normal hit game is started after the end of the normal game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32. At the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, when the opening time elapses from the start of the normal hit game, the open game of the normal hit game is started. When the open game of the normal hit game is started, the normal variable member 30 operates so as to take an open state in a predetermined open mode, so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 29.

When the open game of the normal hit game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33 and the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this case, the first execution condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 in the state where the second special hold number is "0", and valid information is displayed in the fluctuation determination condition flag. Since it is stored, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined. Then, since the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined, invalid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag. In this way, in the first special game (second special game) after the normal hit game is given, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 during the open game of the normal hit game and during the second special game, the execution of the second special game is executed. It is put on hold. As a result, the second special hold number becomes "1". Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special hold number becomes "2". At the timing indicated by reference numeral T36, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special hold number becomes "3". At the timing indicated by reference numeral T37, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special hold number becomes "4". Further, in this case, after the open game of the normal hit game is started, five game balls have entered the second starting port 29, and the open game of the normal hit game ends. Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40, when the ending time elapses after the open game of the normal hit game is completed, the normal hit game is finished. Then, when the execution of the normal game is suspended, the execution of the normal game is started.

On the other hand, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T38, when the execution of the second special game is completed, the second special game becomes a small hit, so that the small hit game is started. Then, as shown by reference numeral T39, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is completed.

When the jackpot game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T41, the execution of the second special game is suspended, so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the execution of the second special game whose execution has been suspended is executed. To be started. In this case, the second special hold number after subtraction is "3", and after the jackpot game is completed with the second special hold number being "1" or more, the second execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, in the second special game after the normal hit game is given, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T51, the fourth special game is executed after the normal hit game is given, and the second special hold number is "1". It is in a certain state. Further, in this case, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is also determined in the fourth special game after the normal hit game is given.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T52, when the fourth special game is completed after the normal hit game is given, the second special game becomes a small hit, so that the small hit game is started. Then, as shown by reference numeral T53, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is completed.

When the jackpot game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, the execution of the second special game is suspended, so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the execution of the second special game whose execution has been suspended is executed. To be started. In this case, although the second special hold number after subtraction is "0", the second execution condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is completed with the second special hold number being "1". , The fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, in the fifth special game after the normal hit game is given, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T55, when the fifth special game is completed after the normal hit game is given, the second special game becomes a small hit, so that the small hit game is started. Then, as shown by reference numeral T56, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is completed. Subsequently, when the jackpot game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T57, the execution of the second special game is not suspended and the second special game is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the open game of the normal hit game is a game in which the game is opened up to 23 times for 0.1 s and closed 22 times for 0.6 s during that period, and the maximum is 15.5 s. Is. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP34 is 16s. That is, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the first execution condition is longer than the predetermined period in which the normally variable member 30 operates. Further, since the game ball can enter the second starting port 29 after the open game of the normal hit game is started, the second special based on the variation pattern HP34 after the open game of the normal hit game is started. The game will start. Therefore, after the start game of the normal hit game ends, the second special game based on the variation pattern HP34 ends.

Therefore, during the open game of one normal hit game, one second special game can be executed, and four second special games can be suspended, and one normal hit game can be executed. Granted. As a result, the right to execute the second special game for a maximum of five times is granted, and the right to be granted a small hit game and a large hit game for a maximum of five times is granted.

In the present embodiment, the maximum value at which the execution of the second special game can be suspended is "4", and the second special game based on the variation pattern HP34 ends after the start game of the normal hit game ends. From this, by granting one normal hit game, the second special game for six times is not executed, and the right to grant the small hit game and the big hit game for six times is granted. There is no such thing.

In addition, unlike the present embodiment, even if the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the second special game is executed when the second execution condition is satisfied. If the variation pattern HP33 is determined in the same manner as in the above, the second special game based on the variation pattern HP33 may end before the start game of the normal hit game ends. In this case, by granting one normal hit game, the second special game can be executed 6 times or more, and the right to grant the small hit game and the big hit game 6 times or more can be granted. It ends up.

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed when the second execution condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP33 is 4.5 s. That is, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the second execution condition is shorter than the predetermined period in which the normally variable member 30 operates. Therefore, it is possible to continuously grant five small hit games and a large hit game without prolonging the second special game 2 to 5 times after one normal hit game is given.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, even if a power failure occurs during the execution of the first second special game after one normal hit game is granted, 1 The remaining fluctuation time of the second special game is backed up. Therefore, after the power is restored, the execution of the first special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the first special game that has been backed up.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when a power failure occurs during the execution of any of the second special games from the 2nd to the 5th times after the one normal hit game is given. Even so, the remaining fluctuation time of the second special game is backed up. Therefore, after the power is restored, the execution of the special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of any of the backed up 2nd to 5th special games.

In this way, both when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined and when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined, the power is restored after the power failure. When this happens, the special game will be executed for the remaining variable time that has been backed up (held).

Further, even if a power failure occurs when the second special game is not being executed, the fluctuation determination condition flag is backed up. Therefore, valid information is set in the fluctuation determination condition flag even after the power is restored. In this way, even if the power is cut off when the valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag, when the power is restored after the power cutoff, the main control CPU 40a is based on the backed up (retained) fluctuation determination condition flag. , The fluctuation pattern will be determined.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1) to (3), (7) and (8) in the first embodiment.
(9) In response to the decision to operate the normal variable member 30 so as to take an open state, the normal variable member 30 operates in a predetermined mode for a predetermined time, and the first execution condition is satisfied. The fluctuation time of the determined fluctuation pattern HP34 is longer than a predetermined time (maximum 15.5 s in the present embodiment) (16 s in the present embodiment). Therefore, when the first execution condition is satisfied while the normally variable member 30 is operated in a predetermined mode so as to take an open state, before the special game executed in the fluctuation pattern HP34 ends. , It is possible to increase the possibility that the operation of the normally variable member 30 ends. Therefore, it is difficult to hold the execution of the second special game beyond the maximum value (specified number) of the second special hold number except for the second special game that is first executed after one normal hit game is granted. By doing so, it is possible to suppress excessive execution of the second special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) The state in which the second special game is executed is more advantageous to the player than the state in which the first special game is executed. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different when the second special game, which is advantageous for the player, is controlled to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can.

(11) The state in which the second special game is executed is a state in which the small hit game in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 37 is given as compared with the state in which the first special game is executed. Therefore, it should be noted that the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different when the second special game in which the small hit game in which the game ball easily passes is controlled to be executed in the special passage area 37. It is also possible to improve the interest in games.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the first embodiment, for example, the maximum value of the first special hold number may be any one of "1" to "3" and "5" or more. That is, the maximum value of the first special hold number may be "1" or "2" or more, and the execution may not be held as in the second embodiment.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the maximum value of the second special hold number may be any one of "1" to "3" and "5" or more. That is, the maximum value of the second special hold number may be "1" or "2" or more, and if the execution of the first special game is suspended, the execution of the second special game is suspended. It does not have to be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the maximum value of the first special hold number, the maximum value of the second special hold number, and the maximum value of the total special hold number may be a specified number. Further, the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29 correspond to the starting port, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, only the first starting port 28 may correspond to the starting port, and the second starting port 29 may correspond to the starting port. Only may correspond to the starting port.

-In the above embodiment, after the end of the special game or the winning game, valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag when the number of special reservations is "0", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the starting ports 28 and 29, valid information is stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag when the number of special reservations is "0", not during the special game or the winning game. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied becomes "0" after subtraction according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. It may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined in. Further, for example, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied is determined when the number of reserved storages after subtraction becomes "1" or more according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. It may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern. That is, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second execution condition is satisfied. Further, for example, it is determined when the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and the number of reserved storages after subtraction become "0" according to the establishment of the second execution condition. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same. Further, for example, it is determined when the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and the number of reserved storages after subtraction become "1" or more according to the establishment of the second execution condition. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same. That is, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied may be the same as the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second execution condition is satisfied.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the first execution condition may be shorter than the predetermined period in which the normally variable member 30 operates. Further, for example, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the second execution condition may be longer than the predetermined period in which the normally variable member 30 operates.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in one open game of a normal hit game, the number of times that the normal variable member 30 takes an open state may be once or a plurality of times.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 may include an out-of-range variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 includes a variation pattern determined based on a determination table other than the determination table TA2 (for example, determination tables TA1, TA3, TA4). You may be.

-In the above embodiment, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different by making some or all of the fluctuation patterns that can be determined different, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, all the fluctuation patterns that can be determined are the same. However, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern may be different by making the determination probabilities different.

-In the first embodiment, in the low base state, when the total special hold number becomes "0" according to the establishment of the second execution condition, and when the total special hold number becomes "0" according to the establishment of the second execution condition, the total special hold number increases. The conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different from those when the value is "1" or more, but the conditions are not limited to this, and the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern may be the same. To give a specific example, when the total number of special reservations becomes “0” to “2” according to the establishment of the second execution condition, the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the determination table TA1.

-In the first embodiment, in the low base state, the fluctuation pattern is determined depending on whether the first execution condition is satisfied and the total special hold number becomes "0" according to the establishment of the second execution condition. The conditions are different, but not limited to this. For example, in the high base state, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern are different depending on whether the first execution condition is satisfied and the second special hold number becomes "0" according to the establishment of the second execution condition. It may be a combination of these.

-In the above embodiment, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c may not be backed up.

-In the first embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

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

-In the first embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state. Further, for example, as in the second embodiment, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the game state.

-In the first embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game is completed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the second determination condition.

(B) The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the second determination condition.

(C) The second state is characterized in that it is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state.
(D) The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the second determination condition is shorter than the predetermined period.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, 1st special actuator, A3 ... 2nd special actuator, A4 ... Distribution actuator, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Special winning sensor, 1st Special winning sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, SE6 ... Second special winning sensor, SE7 ... Special passing sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Operation button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st start port (start port), 29 ... 2nd start port (Starting port), 30 ... Normal variable member (opening / closing member), 31 ... Large winning opening, 1st large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 1st special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 34 ... General winning opening, 35 ... 2nd prize opening, 36 ... 2nd special variable member, 37 ... special passage area, 38 ... normal passage area, 39 ... distribution member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (game execution holding means, Fluctuation pattern determination means, game execution control means, state control means, storage means, determination means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM (information holding means), 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which a winning game is given after the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
Starting port and
It is possible to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the start port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the start port or the game ball is less likely to enter the start port than in the open state. Opening and closing members that operate,
A determinant for determining whether to operate the opening / closing member so as to take the open state, and
When a game ball enters the starting port during the symbol variation game or the hit game, the game execution holding means capable of suspending the execution of the symbol variation game and the game execution holding means.
A storage means for storing information and
A game execution control means that controls execution of the symbol variation game when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game is provided.
When it is determined to operate the opening / closing member so as to take the open state, the opening / closing member operates in a predetermined mode for a predetermined period of time.
The game execution holding means can hold the execution of the symbol variation game up to a specified number.
The execution conditions of the symbol variation game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition.
The first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied by the entry of the game ball into the starting port when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended and the symbol variation game is in progress and the hit game is not in progress. ,
The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the symbol variation game or the hit game is completed while the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended.
The storage means stores specific information that can specify whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied.
The fluctuation pattern determining means is
Based on the specific information stored by the storage means, it is specified whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied.
In the situation where the first execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition, while the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended in response to the establishment of the second execution condition. Determine the fluctuation pattern based on the second determination condition,
Wherein the average variation time variation pattern is determined based on the first determining condition, the Ri and the average fluctuation time variation pattern determined is Do different based on the second determination condition,
The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is longer than the predetermined period.
A gaming machine in which the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the second determination condition is longer than the predetermined period. Obtain Bei information holding means for holding a part or all of the information regarding the game even when the power interruption gaming machine according to claim 1.

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