JP6937029B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed in which a symbol is varied, and after a predetermined specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. In addition, by executing various effects that can specify the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is given, it is possible to raise the expectation that the advantageous state is given.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an image prompting the operation of the operating means is displayed within the operation valid period, and the result image is displayed when the operating means is operated by the player. The one that causes the operation effect to be executed is disclosed, and the player can be made to actively participate in the game by executing the operation effect.

JP 2015-195893

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game, for example, by appropriately controlling the operation effect to further enhance the effect of the operation effect.

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

The game machine that solves the above problem is a game machine that grants a big hit game after a big hit in a symbol variation game, and provides setting information of any one of a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. The setting control means to be set, the first operating means that can be operated by the player, the second operating means that can be operated by the player, the first vibrating means that vibrates the first operating means, and the second operating means. A second vibrating means for vibrating the first vibrating means and a vibration controlling means for controlling the vibration of the first vibrating means and the vibration of the second vibrating means. Control is performed to execute a jackpot-related effect that can specify the content related to the jackpot by the vibration of the operating means, and an effect that can specify the content related to the setting information set by the setting control means is executed by the vibration of the first operating means. While performing the control, the vibration of the second operating means is used to control the effect of specifying the expected degree of jackpot, and the jackpot-related effect is the second operating means when the first condition is satisfied. to the case but that vibrates at a specific vibration mode, and summarized in that a identifiable produce a different content in the case of the second operating means to vibrate at the specified vibration mode when the second condition is satisfied ..

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control contents at the time of power-on. The figure which shows the type of a hit. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect mode. The figure which shows the transition of the production mode. The figure which shows the suggestion content by the operation effect. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19a that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19a is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11 and on the upper surface side of the upper plate capable of storing the game ball. The operation button 19a can be used, for example, in the production, and vibrates by the operation of the first vibrating device 39a (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the operation button 19a corresponds to the first operation means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special operating lever 19b that can be operated by the player. The special operation lever 19b is provided on the front side of the frame 11 and on the left side of the lower plate capable of storing the game ball. The special operating lever 19b can be used, for example, in the production, and vibrates by the operation of the second vibrating device 39b (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the special operating lever 19b corresponds to the operating means and the second operating means, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "123" or "234". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the production game, the out-of-design combination by the production 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 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28 as the first ball entry port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 as the second ball entry port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). 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 as an opening / closing means capable of operating in an allowable state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game and the small hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an allowable state and a regulated state. That is, the big hit game and the small hit game are games in which the big winning opening 31 is in an allowable state (allowed state).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entrance is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting 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 an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

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

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

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 setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch is used. When the power is turned on with 40d (shown in FIG. 5) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, specific big hits and small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 75 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, and 15 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the 10 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 75 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 25 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zc. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to Zc, Za, Zc. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zc.

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

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities as shown in FIG. 2 are defined. As the small hit probability, 545/65536 is set in the first special game, and 1/65536 is set in the second special game. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, "1" when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the game ball is a special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 41 is not equipped with a backup function.

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

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

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern also defines, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finally deriving the symbol combination of the small hit through the reach effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern can be said to be a hit variation pattern in which the effect content for finally deriving the jackpot symbol combination or the small hit symbol combination can be specified. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the 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 19a are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the special operation lever 19b are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the special operation lever 19b has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first vibration device 39a are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the vibration mode of the first vibration device 39a. The first vibrating device 39a is a device for vibrating the operation button 19a. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the operation button 19a to vibrate by controlling the vibration mode of the first vibration device 39a. In the present embodiment, the first vibrating device 39a corresponds to the first vibrating means.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the second vibrating device 39b are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the vibration mode of the second vibration device 39b. The second vibrating device 39b is a device for vibrating the special operating lever 19b. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the special operation lever 19b to vibrate by controlling the vibration mode of the second vibration device 39b. In the present embodiment, the second vibrating device 39b corresponds to the vibrating means and the second vibrating means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

If it is not determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the flag is read, and the setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the command output process performed as the interrupt process. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter referred to as "power-on initial command") in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. do.

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

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

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value every time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, by setting the set value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] →. Change to loop, such as [Setting 1] → ... In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to display a notification of the changed set value each time the set value is changed.

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

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

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for designating the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as "power-on initial command") in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs the return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the various backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

When the set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on / power-recovery command and the symbol state specification command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation start command”) in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

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

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

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

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

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

When 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. When the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the second start port 29 when the number of the second special hold has reached the upper limit (information that can identify the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is completed. In this way, the second hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit (upper limit number of games, second upper limit number of games) for the second special hold number (the number of hold games on which the execution of the second special game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win the jackpot. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is such that the jackpot determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. .. The determination of whether or not 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. As described above, the main control CPU 40a for determining the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) corresponds to the jackpot type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

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

When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the small hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined small hit symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that determines the small hit symbol (type of small hit) corresponds to the small hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. do.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit or a small hit that is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the lost symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the out-of-reach variation pattern and the out-of-range variation pattern based on the value of the random number used to determine the read variation pattern. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on the predetermined determination conditions corresponds to the variation pattern determination means, respectively.

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, wins lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), determines a special symbol based on the result of the winning lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the winning lottery, and the symbol. The command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, 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.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6A, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA, MB, and MC.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base is in a low state, and the effect mode MB is an effect mode when the base is in a high state. On the other hand, the effect mode MC is an effect mode that can be controlled in both the low base state and the high base state. In this way, the effect mode is a dedicated effect that can be controlled only when it is controlled to the low base state or when it is controlled to the high base state, as in the effect modes MA and MB. There is a mode and a shared effect mode that can be controlled both when it is controlled to a low base state and when it is controlled to a high base state, such as the effect mode MC. Hereinafter, the effect mode MC controlled in the low base state may be referred to as the effect mode MC1, and the effect mode MC controlled in the high base state may be referred to as the effect mode MC2.

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

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 7, when the small hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the small hit game is completed, and the small hit is satisfied. This is a production mode in which the stay condition is satisfied during the execution of 20 special games after the end of the winning game. In this case, after the small hit game is completed and the special game is executed 20 times, the mode is changed from the effect mode MC1 to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode MC1 can be controlled based on the type of small hit being a small hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd, and is controlled up to 20 special games after the end of the small hit game. It is a production mode.

In the production mode MC2, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the jackpot game ends, and after the jackpot game ends, the special game is executed 100 times in the high base state. This is a production mode in which the stay conditions are satisfied. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed and 100 special games are executed, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MC2 is changed to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode MC2 is an effect mode in which the type of jackpot can be controlled based on the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, and is controlled up to 100 special games after the end of the jackpot game. Further, the control period controlled by the effect mode MC differs between when it is controlled by the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state and when it is controlled by the effect mode MC (MC2) in the high base state. Become.

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

The effect mode MA is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied when the stay condition of the effect mode MC1 is not satisfied in the low base state.
Next, the control related to the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can specify the effect mode corresponding to the type of the previous hit and the type of the gaming state, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the effect modes MC1 and MC2 after the hit game is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initial count value corresponding to the effect modes MC1 and MC2 in the effect mode counter. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. The effect mode counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the winning game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter when the game start command is input (in the present embodiment, "1" is subtracted). As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and identify the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

Specifically, when a symbol command that can identify the symbol ZB is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the input of the ending command as an opportunity to generate information that can identify the effect mode MC (MC2) as the effect mode flag. Set to. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "100" as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

When a symbol command that can identify the symbols ZD and Zd is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MC (MC1) in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "20" as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

Further, when a symbol command capable of identifying the symbols ZA, ZC, Za, Zc is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the input of the ending command as an opportunity to output information capable of identifying the effect mode MB in the effect mode. Set to flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the effect mode counter (sets "0" in the effect mode counter). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command, even when the symbol command that can specify each jackpot symbol is input in the high base state. Then, the effect mode counter is initialized.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 41a does not change the effect mode flag and does not initialize the effect mode counter even when each small hit is won in the high base state, triggered by the input of the ending command.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the special game is executed (the number of games) controlled in the effect mode MCs (MC1, MC2). In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the effect mode MC1 in the low base state and wins a small hit based on the symbols ZD, Zd, the effect mode MC (MC1) is again after the end of the small hit game. Count the number of games of the special game controlled by. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the counted number of games of the special game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the game number counting means.

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

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means. In the present embodiment, any one of the effect modes MA, MB, and MC (MC1, MC2) corresponds to the special effect mode. In the present embodiment, the effect modes MA and MC1 that can be controlled in the low base state are set to the first effect mode and the first specific effect mode, and the effect modes MB and MC2 that can be controlled in the high base state are the second effect mode and the second effect mode. Each corresponds to a specific effect mode, and the effect mode MC corresponds to a shared effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the condition that can be satisfied when the effect mode is controlled in the low base state is the first condition, and the condition that can be satisfied when the effect mode is controlled in the high base state is the second condition. It corresponds to each condition.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when staying in the effect mode MC, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image common to the effect mode MC1 and the effect mode MC2. Further, while staying in the effect mode MC, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a character image common to the effect mode MC1 and the effect mode MC2.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an operation effect according to the operation of the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b. The operation effect is an effect that can be executed as the effect symbol during the execution of the special game, after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and before the fixed stop display is displayed. Further, in the operation effect, a failure effect or a success effect (result effect) is executed as the operation effect in response to the operation of the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b in the predetermined operation valid period. The success effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the failure effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the jackpot symbol combination is not fixedly stopped and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the operation valid period, an effect of displaying an operation notification image for prompting the operation of the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b on the effect display device 27 is executed as the operation effect. Such an operation notification image has a shape imitating the operation button 19a, a first operation notification image for notifying the operation of the operation button 19a, and a shape imitating the special operation lever 19b, and is a special operation. There is a second operation notification image that notifies the operation of the lever 19b. In the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the same game state and the same effect mode, the effect of displaying the second operation notification image has a higher expectation of a big hit than the effect of displaying the first operation notification image.

In addition, there are a plurality of types of display modes for the first operation notification image, and among them, there are a normal display mode and a special display mode having a size larger than the normal display mode. The first operation notification image is an image in which the expectation of a big hit is higher when it is displayed in the special display mode than when it is displayed in the normal display mode. Further, the first operation notification image is an image displayed in the same display mode regardless of the controlled gaming state and the effect mode.

The display mode of the second operation notification image also has a plurality of types of display modes, and among them, there are a normal display mode and a special display mode having a size larger than the normal display mode. The second operation notification image is also an image in which the expectation of a big hit is higher when it is displayed in the special display mode than when it is displayed in the normal display mode. Further, the second operation notification image is also an image displayed in the same display mode regardless of the controlled gaming state and the effect mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the operation effective period, an effect of vibrating the operation button 19a by the operation of the first vibrating device 39a and an effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b by the operation of the second vibrating device 39b are executed as the operation effect. It is possible. When the operation button 19a is vibrated by the operation of the first vibrating device 39a, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the operation button 19a is not vibrated by the operation of the first vibrating device 39a. Further, when the special operation lever 19b is vibrated by the operation of the second vibrating device 39b, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the special operation lever 19b is not vibrated by the operation of the second vibrating device 39b.

As described above, as the operation effect, whether the first operation notification image is displayed or the second operation notification image is displayed during the operation valid period, the display mode of each operation notification image, the operation button 19a, and the special operation lever. The contents that can be specified differ depending on the combination of vibrations of 19b. Further, as the operation effect, the content that can be specified differs depending on the controlled game state (base state) and the combination of the effect modes.

In the present embodiment, when the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed, the special operation lever 19b may not vibrate and the operation button 19a may vibrate, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special operation lever 19b may vibrate. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed, the operation of the special operation lever 19b is not effective, but the operation of the operation button 19a is effective. Not limited to this, for example, the operation of the special operation lever 19b may be effective. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed, the operation button 19a does not vibrate and the special operation lever 19b may vibrate. For example, the operation button 19a may vibrate. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed, the operation of the operation button 19a is not effective, but the operation of the special operation lever 19b is effective. However, the operation of the operation button 19a may be enabled, for example.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the contents that can be specified by the operation effect will be described in detail. In FIG. 8, displaying the operation notification image in the normal display mode is referred to as “normal notification”, and displaying the operation notification image in the special display mode is indicated as “special notification”.

As shown in FIG. 8, while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, and the operation button 19a is not vibrated. When executed, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is low. When the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is high. When the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in a special display mode and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed, it becomes possible to identify that a big hit is achieved.

In the present embodiment, there are an effect in which it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is low and an effect in which it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is high. The jackpot expectation is obtained by comparing these effects. In addition, a production in which a low expectation of a big hit can be specified and a production in which a high expectation of a big hit can be specified are productions that may not be a big hit, and are more than a production in which a big hit can be specified. It can be said that the production has low expectations for big hits.

Further, while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode, and the effect of not vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed. Then, it becomes possible to identify that the big hit expectation is high. When the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode and the effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot is a big hit. When the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in a special display mode and the effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed, a big hit (probability change big hit) based on the symbols ZA and Za may be obtained. It becomes identifiable.

Next, while staying in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, and the operation button 19a is not vibrated. Then, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is low. When the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in a special display mode and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed, it is possible to specify that the set value is set to 4 or more. Become. That is, while staying in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, the effect of displaying the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a in a special display mode and vibrating the operation button 19a is set. It can be said that it is a suggestion effect that suggests the set value that has been set. In the present embodiment, while staying in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, the effect of displaying the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is not executed. , Not limited to this.

Next, while staying in the effect modes MB and MC (MC2) in the high base state, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, and the operation button 19a is not vibrated. Is executed, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is high. When the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed, it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot is a big hit. In the present embodiment, while staying in the effect modes MB and MC (MC2) in the high base state, an effect of displaying the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a in a special display mode is executed. This is not the case, but it is not limited to this.

Further, while staying in the effect modes MB and MC (MC2) in the high base state, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode, and the special operation lever 19b is not vibrated. When the production is executed, it becomes possible to identify that it will be a big hit. When the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in a special display mode and the effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed, a big hit based on the symbol Za in which 10 round games are performed (Fig. In the inside, it can be specified that it becomes "10R jackpot"). In the present embodiment, while staying in the effect mode MB, MC (MC2) in the high base state, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode, and the special operation is performed. The effect of vibrating the lever 19b is not executed, but the effect is not limited to this.

In this way, the contents that can be specified differ depending on the controlled game state, the effect mode, and the type of operation effect. In the present embodiment, the operation effect corresponds to a jackpot-related effect that can specify the content related to the jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the first operation notification image corresponds to the first operation notification effect, and the effect of displaying the second operation notification image corresponds to the second operation notification effect.

Here, the operation effect control process for performing the control to execute the operation effect will be described. The operation effect control process is a process called by the sub-control CPU 41a triggered by the input of the game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is a specific fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern corresponds to a jackpot variation pattern and an out-of-reach variation pattern for executing a specific reach effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected in common in both the low base state and the high base state, but is not limited to this, and can be selected, for example, in the low base state. There may be a variation pattern and a variation pattern that can be selected in a high base state. If it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is not specific, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is specific, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an operation effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the operation effect and the type of the operation effect to be executed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies whether the controlled base state is the low base state or the high base state based on the value stored in the sub-base state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the controlled effect mode based on the value stored in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input game start command and symbol command, the controlled base state, and the operation effect determination table corresponding to the controlled effect mode, and performs the operation effect determination lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the operation effect and the type of the operation effect based on the result of the operation effect determination lottery, and provides information capable of specifying the determination result (mainly the type of the operation effect). It is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the operation effect control process is terminated.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a has a type of operation notification effect to be displayed and an operation means to vibrate so that different contents can be specified by the player depending on the type of the controlled game state (base state) and the effect mode. The types of the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b) will be determined. In this way, the operation effect specifies different contents from the type of the operation notification effect to be displayed and the type of the vibrating operation means (operation button 19a and special operation lever 19b) depending on the type of the controlled game state and the effect mode. It can be said that it is a possible production.

Further, in a process different from the operation effect control process, when the information that can specify the type of the operation effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the information that can specify the type of the operation effect. The operation effect is executed as follows.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation validity period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an operation valid period for enabling the operation of the operation button 19a or an operation valid period for validating the operation of the special operation lever 19b so as to correspond to the type of operation effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the operation notification image on the effect display device 27 so as to correspond to the type of operation effect, and controls the first vibrating device 39a or the second vibrating device 39b to control the operation button. Control is performed to vibrate the 19a or the special operation lever 19b.

Then, during the operation valid period, when the operation signal from the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b is input as a valid signal, or when the operation signal from the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b is input as a valid signal. If the operation valid period ends without the operation being valid, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a success effect or a failure effect. In particular, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect.

Here, the operation effect determination process will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the jackpot expectation is low both when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern and when it is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. It is possible to determine the type of operation effect that can be identified as having a high degree of expectation for a big hit. In particular, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher probability of a jackpot expectation than a identifiable effect that the jackpot expectation is low. Determines the identifiable effect as the type of operation effect. Further, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher probability that the jackpot expectation is high than the effect that can be specified, and the jackpot expectation is low. The effect that can be specified is determined as the type of operation effect.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine the effect that can identify the jackpot as the type of operation effect. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a cannot determine the effect that can be specified as a big hit as the type of operation effect.

Further, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the symbol type designated by the symbol command is symbol ZA, Za, the symbol ZA, Za It is possible to determine as the type of operation effect an effect that makes it possible to identify a big hit based on. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is not the jackpot fluctuation pattern, or the symbol type specified by the symbol command is not symbol ZA, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a has the symbol ZA, Za. It is not possible to determine the type of operation effect that makes it possible to identify a big hit based on.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the symbol type designated by the symbol command is symbol Za, the sub-control CPU 41a is called a jackpot based on symbol Za. It is possible to determine the type of operation effect that can be specified. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is not the jackpot fluctuation pattern, or the symbol type specified by the symbol command is not symbol Za, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern is based on symbol Za. It is not possible to determine the type of operation effect that can be specified.

In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low base state and is controlled by the effect mode MC (MC1), the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value to be set based on the value of the sub-set value flag. Then, when the set value set is 4 or more, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a in a special display mode as a type of operation effect, and also operates. The effect of vibrating the button 19a is determined with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, when the set value set is 3 or less, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a in a special display mode and operates as a type of operation effect. The effect of vibrating the button 19a is not determined. In this way, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in a special display mode, and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed, so that the set value is set to 4 or more. It becomes possible to specify, and a suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect suggesting the set value by displaying the operation notification image and vibrating the operation button 19a in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state. Will be done.

In the present embodiment, except when controlled by the effect mode MC (MC1), whether or not to execute the operation effect and the type of the operation effect are not determined based on the set set value. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the operation notification image and vibrates the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b in the effect mode MA in the low base state or the effect modes MB and MC (MC2) in the high base state. As a result, control is performed to execute an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation degree regardless of the set value. In other words, in the same effect mode MC (MC1, MC2), the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute an effect suggesting a set value in response to the vibration of the operation button 19a, while specially. In response to the vibration of the operation lever 19b, control is performed to execute an effect suggesting a jackpot expectation degree regardless of the set value.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation effect by displaying various operation notification images, vibrating the operation button 19a and vibrating the special operation lever 19b, and then executing the success effect or the failure effect. Will be made to. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the vibration of the first vibration device 39a and the second vibration device 39b corresponds to the vibration control means. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA and the jackpot based on the symbol Za correspond to the specific jackpot.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this case, the effect mode MA is stayed in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the operation valid period of the operation button 19a is reached, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, but the operation button 19a is not vibrated. It may be executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is low. Then, the failure effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19a, and as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the operation valid period of the operation button 19a is reached, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, and the operation button 19a is vibrated. It may be executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is high. Then, the success effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19a, and as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), when the operation valid period of the operation button 19a is reached, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in a special display mode, and the operation button 19a is vibrated. It may be executed, and it becomes possible to identify that it will be a big hit (big hit confirmed). Then, the success effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19a, and as shown in FIG. 9H, the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this case, the effect mode MA is stayed in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the operation valid period of the special operation lever 19b is reached, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode, but the special operation lever 19b vibrates. There are cases where an effect that does not allow the player to perform is executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the degree of expectation for a big hit is high. Then, a failure effect is executed in response to the operation of the special operation lever 19b, and as shown in FIG. 10D, the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10E, when the operation valid period of the special operation lever 19b is reached, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in the normal display mode, and the special operation lever 19b is vibrated. In some cases, the effect of making a big hit is executed, and it becomes possible to identify that it is a big hit. Then, the success effect is executed in response to the operation of the special operation lever 19b, and as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), when the operation valid period of the special operation lever 19b is reached, the second operation notification image imitating the special operation lever 19b is displayed in a special display mode, and the special operation lever 19b is vibrated. In some cases, the effect of making the player perform is executed, and it becomes possible to specify that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA and Za (probability variation jackpot confirmation). Then, the success effect is executed in response to the operation of the special operation lever 19b, and as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this case, the player stays in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the operation valid period of the operation button 19a is reached, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in the normal display mode, but the operation button 19a is not vibrated. It may be executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is low. Then, the failure effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19a, and as shown in FIG. 11D, the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a combination of out-of-order symbols.

As shown in FIG. 11E, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this case, the player stays in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), when the operation valid period of the operation button 19a is reached, the first operation notification image imitating the operation button 19a is displayed in a special display mode, and the operation button 19a is vibrated. It may be executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the set value is set to 4 or more. Then, the success effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19a, and as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the effect symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The vibration of the operation button 19a is controlled to execute an effect that can specify the content related to the set value, while the vibration of the special operation lever 19b is used to execute an effect that can specify the jackpot expectation. Control is performed. Therefore, the vibration of the operation button 19a makes it possible to specify the content related to the set value, and can provide an opportunity to estimate the set value. On the other hand, the vibration of the special operation lever 19b makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit, which gives a feeling of expectation to be a big hit, and whether the operation button 19a vibrates or the special operation lever 19b vibrates. It is possible to make people pay attention to the game and improve the interest in the game.

(2) Even in the same effect mode MC (MC1, MC2), the special operation lever 19b is controlled to execute an effect suggesting a set value according to the vibration of the operation button 19a. Control is performed to execute an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation degree according to the vibration of. Therefore, even if the controlled production mode is the same, it is possible to pay attention to whether the operation button 19a vibrates or the special operation lever 19b vibrates, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can.

(3) In the effect mode MC1, control is performed to execute an effect suggesting a set value according to the vibration of the operation button 19a, while in the effect modes MB and MC2, the vibration of the special operation lever 19b is generated. In response to this, control is performed to execute an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the controlled effect mode is the effect mode MC1 or the effect modes MB and MC2, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The effect mode MC1 is an effect mode that can be controlled in a low base state, and the effect modes MB and MC2 are an effect mode that can be controlled in a high base state. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the controlled effect mode is the effect mode MC1 in the low base state or the effect modes MB and MC2 in the high base state, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

(5) Effect mode MC is an effect mode that can be controlled in both a low base state and a high base state. Therefore, in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, the control is performed to execute the effect suggesting the set value according to the vibration of the operation button 19a, while in the high base state. In the effect mode MC (MC2), control is performed to execute an effect suggesting a jackpot expectation degree in response to the vibration of the special operation lever 19b. Therefore, in the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state, the content related to the set set value can be specified by the vibration of the operation button 19a, and an opportunity to estimate the set set value is provided. Can be done. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC (MC2) in the high base state, the big hit expectation can be specified by the vibration of the special operation lever 19b, and it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to be a big hit. Then, in addition to this, it is possible to pay attention to whether the production mode MC is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) Further, control is performed to execute an operation effect (big hit related effect) capable of specifying the contents related to the big hit by the vibration of the same special operation lever 19b, and the operation effect is special when the first condition is satisfied. It is an effect that can specify different contents depending on whether the operation lever 19b vibrates or the special operation lever 19b vibrates when the second condition is satisfied. Therefore, even when the special operation lever 19b vibrates in the same manner, the contents that can be specified can be different depending on the conditions that are satisfied, and the vibration of the special operation lever 19b and the first condition are satisfied. It is possible to pay attention to both whether the second condition is satisfied or whether the second condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied when controlled by the effect modes MA and MC1, and the second condition is a condition that can be satisfied when controlled by the effect modes MB and MC2. .. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the controlled effect mode is the effect mode MA, MC1 or the effect mode MB, MC2, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) The effect modes MA and MC1 are the effect modes that can be controlled in the low base state, and the effect modes MB and MC2 are the effect modes that can be controlled in the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the controlled effect mode is the effect mode MA, MC1 in the low base state or the effect mode MB, MC2 in the high base state, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(9) Effect mode MC is a shared effect mode that can be controlled in both a low base state and a high base state. The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied when the effect mode MC (MC1) is controlled in the low base state, and the second condition is a condition that can be satisfied when the effect mode MC (MC2) is controlled in the high base state. It is a condition that can be satisfied. Therefore, it can be specified by the vibration of the special operation lever 19b depending on whether the control is controlled by the effect mode MC (MC1) in the low base state or the effect mode MC (MC2) in the high base state. The content can be different. Then, even when the operation effect is executed by the vibration of the special operation lever 19b when controlled in the same effect mode MC (MC1, MC2), it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state. It is possible to make people pay attention to whether or not they are playing, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) Further, when the effect mode MC is controlled, the player has a feeling as if the player is controlled to the high base state even when the control is performed to the low base state, for example. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, when the production mode MC (MC2) is controlled in the high base state, the number of executions of the special game is counted, but the number of executions is not limited to this, for example, when the input of the low base state command is used as an opportunity. If controlled by the effect mode MA, the number of times the special game is executed does not have to be counted.

-In the above embodiment, when the production mode MC (MC1) is controlled in the low base state, if a small hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won, the production mode MC (MC1) is again limited to 20 special games. ), But the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper limit number of games in the production mode MC (MC1) may not be changed (may be continued).

-In the above embodiment, winning the small hit lottery was adopted as an opportunity to shift to the production mode MC (MC1), but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, regardless of the winning of the small hit lottery, a predetermined value is adopted. Winning the lottery may be adopted. Further, for example, it may be controlled when shifting from the high base state to the low base state.

-In the above embodiment, the effect modes MA to MC are adopted as a plurality of types of effect modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Zc is won in a low base state, there may be another production mode such as a production mode MD that shifts after the end of the big hit game, and any production such as the production mode MC. There may be no mode.

-In the above embodiment, there are two types of display modes of the operation notification images having different display sizes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display modes of the operation notification images having different display colors may be used. Further, for example, there may be one type or three or more types of display modes of the operation notification image.

-In the above embodiment, the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b vibrate in one type of vibration mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b are vibrated in any of a plurality of types of vibration modes. May vibrate.

-In the above embodiment, the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b vibrate before the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b are operated during the operation effective period, but the operation is not limited to this, for example, during the operation effective period. The operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b may vibrate after the button 19a and the special operation lever 19b are operated.

-In the above embodiment, a success effect that can be specified to be a big hit and a failure effect that can be specified not to be a big hit can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a failure effect is executed. Later, a revival effect that can be identified as a big hit may be executed. Further, for example, the first effect in which it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is low and the second effect in which the jackpot expectation is high may be feasible.

-In the above embodiment, the operation effect capable of specifying the contents related to the big hit is executed by displaying the operation notification image, vibrating the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b, and executing the success effect or the failure effect, but the present invention is limited to this. However, for example, it is not necessary to display the operation notification image, vibrate the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b, or execute the success effect or the failure effect.

-In the above embodiment, the success effect or the failure effect is executed according to the operation of the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b once during the operation valid period (so-called "single hit"), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b were operated a plurality of times during the operation valid period (so-called “continuous hitting”), and the operation button 19a and the special operation lever 19b were operated for a predetermined time during the operation valid period (so-called “continuous hitting”). A success effect or a failure effect may be executed according to the so-called “long press”). Further, for example, a success effect or a failure effect may be executed according to the timing at which the operation button 19a or the special operation lever 19b is operated during the operation valid period.

-In the above embodiment, the operation effect is executed during the period from the temporary stop display of the reach symbol combination as the effect symbol to the confirmed stop display during the execution of the special game, but the present invention is limited to this. No. For example, the operation effect may be executed before the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol. Further, for example, the operation effect may be executed before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, for example, the operation effect may be executed during the execution of the special game in which the deviation variation pattern is determined. Further, for example, the operation effect may be executed during the big hit game, and in this case, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage of the big hit game and the degree of advantage after the end of the big hit game can be specified.

-In the above embodiment, the operation button 19a is adopted as the first operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a button that can be operated in a plurality of types of operation modes, such as a cross button that can be operated in up, down, left, and right operation modes, may be adopted as the first operation means. For example, the amount of light emitted by the decorative lamp 17 is adjusted. A light amount adjusting button and a volume adjusting button for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 may be adopted as the first operating means. Moreover, these combinations may be used. Further, for example, the first operating means may be provided on the upper surface side of the upper plate or at a different position as long as it can be operated by the player.

-In the above embodiment, the special operating lever 19b is adopted as the second operating means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a push button type button instead of a lever type button. Further, for example, as the second operating means, if it can be operated by the player, even if it is provided on the side of the lower plate, it is provided at another position such as above the lower plate or on the right side of the frame 11. It may have been done.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the first operation notification image is displayed than when the second operation notification image is displayed.
-In the above embodiment, even when the game is controlled to the same type of game state and effect mode, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect is different depending on the type of the operation notification image. Not limited to this. For example, depending on the type of the operation notification image, the contents that can be specified by executing the operation effect may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, even when the game is controlled to the same type of gaming state and effect mode, depending on whether the operation of the operation button 19a is valid or the operation of the special operation lever 19b is valid. The content that can be specified by executing the operation effect is different, but it is not limited to this. For example, depending on whether the operation of the operation button 19a is valid or the operation of the special operation lever 19b is valid, the contents that can be specified by the execution of the operation effect may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, even when the game is controlled to the same type of gaming state and effect mode, it depends on whether the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a or the effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed. Therefore, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect is different, but it is not limited to this. For example, depending on whether the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed or the effect of vibrating the special operation lever 19b is executed, the contents that can be specified by the execution of the operation effect may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, even when the same type of operation effect is executed, the content that can be specified by the execution of the operation effect is specified according to the controlled base state and the controlled effect mode. I made it different, but it is not limited to this. For example, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect may be different depending on either the controlled base state or the controlled effect mode. Further, for example, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect may be different depending on the controlled probability state. That is, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect may be different depending on the controlled game state. Further, for example, the content that can be specified by the execution of the operation effect may be different depending on the number of times the special game executed after the end of the winning game is executed. Further, for example, the content that can be specified by executing the operation effect may be different depending on the predetermined lottery result.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation is low, the jackpot expectation is high, the jackpot is the jackpot (the jackpot expectation is the highest), the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, Za, and the jackpot is based on the symbol Za. The fact that the set value is set to 4 or more is adopted as the content related to the big hit, but it is not limited to this. For example, even if other contents such as a big hit based on the symbol ZB, a small hit based on the symbols ZD, Zd, and a set value of 2 or more are adopted as the contents related to the big hit. Often, for example, none of these jackpot-related content may be present.

-In the above embodiment, the set value is suggested by the vibration of the operation button 19a, but the set value is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, for example, the set value is suggested by the vibration of the special operation lever 19b. It may be a combination of these.

-In the above embodiment, when the effect mode MC (MC1) is controlled in the low base state, the first operation notification image is displayed in a special display mode, and the effect of vibrating the operation button 19a is executed. In addition, the current setting value was suggested by making it possible to specify that the current setting value is setting 4 or more, but the present setting value is not limited to this. For example, the current set value may be notified by making it possible to specify that the current set value is the setting 6. That is, at least one of a suggestion effect in which the set set value is suggested and a notification effect in which the set set value is notified may be executed.

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

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern may include a fluctuation pattern when a small hit lottery is won.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.

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

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. 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 in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, 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.
(B) In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after the jackpot display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery, and a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery. A game state control means for controlling a game state and an effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode are provided, and when the game state control means wins a small hit lottery, the small hit lottery is completed after the small hit game is completed. The game state is not changed according to the winning of the game, and when the effect mode control means wins the small hit lottery, if the first specific condition is satisfied, the symbol that won the small hit lottery changes after the small hit game ends. While controlling to a production mode different from the production mode in the game, if the second specific condition is satisfied, the production mode in the symbol variation game won in the small hit lottery is continuously controlled even after the small hit game is completed. It is characterized by doing.

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

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

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

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, 10 ... pachinko game machine, 17 ... decoration Lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19a ... Operation button (first operation means), 19b ... Special effect lever (operation means, second operation means), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... First special symbol display unit , 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device, 28 ... 1st start port (1st ball entry port), 29 ... 2nd start port (2nd ball entry port), 30 ... normal variable member ( Opening and closing means), 31 ... Grand prize opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 39a ... First vibrating device (first vibrating means), 39b ... Second vibrating device (vibrating means, second vibrating means), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (setting control means, gaming state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect mode control means, Vibration control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after a jackpot in a symbol variation game
A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and
The first operating means that can be operated by the player,
A second operating means that can be operated by the player,
The first vibrating means for vibrating the first operating means and
The second vibrating means for vibrating the second operating means and
A vibration control means for controlling the vibration of the first vibration means and the vibration of the second vibration means is provided.
The vibration control means is
Control is performed to execute a jackpot-related effect capable of specifying the contents related to the jackpot by the vibration of the first operating means and the second operating means.
The vibration of the first operating means controls to execute an effect capable of specifying the contents related to the setting information set by the setting control means, while the vibration of the second operating means controls the effect of specifying the jackpot expectation. Control to execute
The big hit-related effect includes a case where the second operating means when the first condition is satisfied vibrates at a specific vibration mode, the said second operating means specific vibration when the second condition is satisfied A gaming machine that can identify different contents depending on the mode of vibration.

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