JP6951884B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a hit game in which a special entrance is opened is given when a hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game.
In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special passage area (so-called V winning opening) and a normal passage area are provided inside the special entry port, which is special. A pachinko gaming machine that grants benefits (probability change state and continuation of winning game) according to the passing of the game ball through the passing area is disclosed. In addition, a distribution means (distribution member) is provided inside the special entry port, and the game ball that has entered the special entry port is distributed to either the special passage area or the normal passage area.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-230359

However, in such a gaming machine, for example, since the sorting means operates at a fixed timing, the timing at which the gaming ball passes through the special passing region becomes constant, and the game may become monotonous. It is desired to improve the above.

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.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can give a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, and is a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot and a special entry ball into which a game ball can enter. A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entry port, and the special entry port. A first distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the special passage area through which the game ball entered in the mouth can pass, the normal passage area through which the game ball entered in the special entry port can pass, and the special passage area. A distribution means that operates so as to obtain a second distribution state for distributing the game ball to the normal passing region, a distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means, and a privilege granting control means that grants the privilege. The special opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games, and the privilege granting control means responds to the passage of the game ball into the special passage area. The privilege is given, and the distribution control means takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance has reached a specific number. The distribution means can be operated, and the plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state, and the plurality of operation round games. There are a first round number of actuated round games, a second round number of actuated round games, and a third round number of actuated round games, and the second round number of actuated round games is the plurality of times. Of the actuated round games, it is the next actuated round game of the actuated round game of the first round number, and between the actuated round game of the first round number and the actuated round game of the second round number, the said There is a non-actuated round game in which the distribution means does not take the first distribution state, and the actuated round game of the third round number is the actuated round game of the second round number out of the plurality of actuated round games. In the next actuated round game, between the actuated round game of the second round number and the actuated round game of the third round number, the sorting means does not take the first sorting state. There is a round game, and the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes whether or not the sorting means can take the first sorting state in a special mode in each of the plurality of operating round games. How is it supported, and the above-mentioned big hit Ri type determination on the type of the jackpot which is determined by the means, there are types of jackpot that said distributing means may take the first sorting condition in the special manner in the second round number of operation rounds game, the jackpot The type of jackpot determined by the type determining means includes the type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special aspect in the operation round game of the first round number . The operation round game of the number of rounds is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the special aspect based on the determination result by the jackpot type determining means, and the operation of the second number of rounds. round game, based on the determination result by the jackpot type determination means, said sorting means is a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition in the special manner, is determined by the jackpot type determination unit jackpot the type, the third said distributing means in the operating round game of the round number has kind of jackpot that can take the first sorting condition in the special manner, actuation round game of the third number of rounds, based on the determination result by the jackpot type determination means, said sorting means is a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition in the special manner, the distribution control means, operation of said number of first round In the round game, when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port becomes the first specific number, the distribution means is used so as to take the first distribution state in the special aspect. On the other hand, in the operation round game of the second round number, when the number of the game balls entered into the special entry port becomes the second specific number, the first in the special embodiment is performed. The gist is to operate the sorting means so as to take a sorting state.

Further, the gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can give a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, and is a special means for determining the jackpot type that determines the type of jackpot and a special game ball that can be inserted. A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entry port, and the special opening / closing means. The first swing that distributes the game ball to the special passing area where the game ball that has entered the ball entry port can pass, the normal passing area where the game ball that has entered the special ball entry port can pass, and the special passing area. A distribution means that operates so as to take a second distribution state that distributes the game ball to the distribution state and the normal passing region, a distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means, and a privilege grant that grants a privilege. The special opening / closing means includes a control means, and the special opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games, and the privilege granting control means passes the game ball to the special passage area. The privilege is given according to the above, and the distribution control means takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance has reached a specific number. As described above, the distribution means can be operated, and the plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state, and the plurality of operations are performed. The round game includes an actuated round game of the first round number, an actuated round game of the second round number, and an actuated round game of the third round number, and the actuated round game of the second round number is the plurality. It is an actuated round game after the actuated round game of the first round number among the actuated round games of the first round, and is between the actuated round game of the first round number and the actuated round game of the second round number. There is a non-actuated round game in which the distribution means does not take the first distribution state, and the operation round game of the third round number is the operation of the second round number of the plurality of operation round games. It is the last actuated round game after the round game, and the distribution means is the first swing between the actuated round game of the second round number and the actuated round game of the third round number. There is a non-actuated round game that does not take a split state, and the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes the first distribution in a special mode in each of the plurality of actuated round games. Is it possible to get the state or not? Corresponds to the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means, the jackpot that the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the second round number. The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means is a jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special aspect in the operation round game of the first round number. There are different types , and the operation round game of the first round number is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the special mode based on the determination result by the jackpot type determination means. said actuating round game of the second round number is based on said jackpot type determination means determines the result by a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special embodiment, the jackpot type The type of jackpot determined by the determining means includes the type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special aspect in the operation round game of the third round number, and the third round. operation round game numbers, the jackpot on the basis of the determination result by the type determination means, a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special manner, the distribution control means, In the operation round game of the first round number, the first distribution state is taken in the special mode when the number of balls entered into the special entry port becomes the first specific number. While operating the distribution means as described above, the number of game balls entered into the special entry port in the operation round game of the second round number becomes the second specific number. The gist is to operate the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state in the special aspect.

With respect to the gaming machine, the special opening / closing means takes the open state when the start condition for starting the round game is satisfied, and takes the closed state when the end condition for ending the round game is satisfied . There are a first actuating round game and a second actuating round game in which a game ball that has entered the special entrance is easier to pass through the special passage area than the first actuating round game, and the second actuating round game. In the second actuating round game, the distribution means sets the first distribution state in the special mode when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port becomes a specific number. It is a round game that operates so as to be possible, and the special aspect continues until a specific number of game balls that have entered the special entrance in the second operation round game reach the distribution means. Ri aspect der said distributing means take the first sorting condition, and, when the game ball to the special passage region in the second operating round game had passed, the sorting means wherein the first When the end condition is satisfied when the distribution state is taken, the number of game balls entered into the special entrance and the distribution means take the first distribution state. While the distribution means operates so as to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time from the operation, the game ball passes through the special passage area in the second operation round game. If the end condition is satisfied when the distribution means is in the first distribution state, the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance and the distribution means Regardless of the elapsed time from the operation of taking the first distribution state, the distribution means continuously takes the first distribution state even after the end condition is satisfied, and the end When the operating condition is satisfied after the condition is satisfied, the distribution means may be configured to take the second distribution state.

Regarding the above-mentioned game machine, a first starting port where a game ball can enter, a second starting port where a game ball can enter, a first entering state where a game ball can enter into the second starting port, and and closing means for game balls to the second start hole operates to be taken a second input sphere state incapable ball entrance, a big hit lottery means for performing jackpot lottery, the jackpot gaming application means capable impart large per game , A special detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the special entry port, and a special that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special entry port based on the detection result by the special detection means. The ball entry counting means, a special detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special passing area, a game state controlling means for controlling the game state, and an effect controlling means for controlling the execution of the effect are provided. The jackpot lottery means can perform a jackpot lottery for the first symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, while the jackpot lottery means responds to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening. The second symbol variation game may be configured so that a big hit lottery can be performed.

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 type of a jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the control timing of each distribution control. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of each production. The figure which shows the production content of the jackpot production. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the control timing of each distribution control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending 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 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 that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized 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 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 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. 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 of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start 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. 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 of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. In this way, the ordinary variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state. In the present embodiment, the permissible state corresponds to the first ball entry state, and the regulated state corresponds to the second ball entry state.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the large winning opening 31 as the special entry opening can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a location where the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 6). The distribution member 38 as the distribution means can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 6). 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. 6). 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".

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

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed. 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 (“10” 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, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, 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, 10 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, 30 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB. Further, 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, five types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZC, five types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZD, and 50 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZE. 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, 99 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za and one type of jackpot symbol is on symbol Zb. It is classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are five types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and 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 ZE, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZE, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB to ZE, the maximum number of round games is set to 8 times, which is less than 16 times.

In the present embodiment, as a general rule, for each jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game, and 2 s is defined as the interval time between rounds. On the other hand, exceptionally, when the jackpot lottery is won and the base is high and the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb, 7s is specified as the interval time between rounds only in the 8th round game. ing. In addition, exceptionally, when the jackpot lottery is won and the base is low and the jackpot is based on the symbol ZD, 13s is specified as the interval time between rounds only in the eighth round game. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

As shown in FIG. 2, as each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, as the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state, 4, 6, Multiple round games called the 8th are defined. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-actuated round game which is not the actuated round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, in the plurality of round games, there are an actuated round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. be. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of round games includes a plurality of operation round games.

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

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

As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is "2". Or, it is established when it becomes "4", and in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, it is not established in any of the operation round games (indicated as "0" in the figure).

Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, in the 4th, 6th, and 8th round games, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2". The start condition of long distribution control is satisfied. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the start condition of the long distribution control is set when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the 6th and 8th round games. It is established, and in the fourth round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2" in the eighth round game. In the 4th and 6th round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "4" in the fourth round game. In the 6th and 8th round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.02 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.02 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. That is, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is not satisfied by the time when the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, that time has elapsed. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity. Further, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity.

The end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the operation round game ends regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state when the end condition of the round game is satisfied. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time from the operation and the elapsed time from the establishment of the end condition of the round game.

In the present embodiment, as the end condition of the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is defined. .. Further, the total time of the time determined as the end condition of the short distribution control and the time required to operate the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is a special winning sensor. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" in each operation round game. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take a second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passing region 36.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 until the sorting member 38 is operated from the second sorting state to the first sorting state is the special winning sensor SE3. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is subjected to the second distribution by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It operates from the minute state to the first distribution state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specified number defined as the start condition of each distribution control is from the upper limit number of game balls to be entered into the large winning opening 31 defined as the first end condition in one round game. Is also set to a small number. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is reached by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not satisfied, and unless the second end condition of the operation round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 continuously takes (maintains) the first distribution state. That is, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 makes the first distribution when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "4" in each operation round game. It is a distribution control that operates so as to take a distribution state, and the distribution member 38 can continuously take the first distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game ball to the special passing region 36, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is special as compared with the short distribution control. It can be said that the distribution control easily passes through the passing region 36. Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage region 36 than the long distribution control. In the present embodiment, each distribution control corresponds to a plurality of types of operation patterns, short distribution control corresponds to a first operation pattern and a specific operation pattern, and long distribution control corresponds to a second operation pattern and a special operation pattern. do.

In the present embodiment, in order to adjust the time from the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 The passage is formed so as to meander in the flow direction, but is not limited to this. For example, if the distance from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is adjusted, the passage from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 does not have to meander. In this way, when the passage from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is formed to meander, the distance from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 can be shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, in the 6th and 8th round games, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed, and in the 4th round game, short distribution control is performed, but long distribution is performed. No control is done. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, in the 8th round game, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed, and in the 4th and 6th round games, short distribution control is performed, but long distribution is performed. No control is done. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the fourth round game, and the short distribution control is performed in the sixth and eighth round games, but the long distribution is performed. No control is done. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the short distribution control is performed, but the long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb, at least the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing region 36 is performed, while the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE is performed. In the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, the operation round game is not performed.

As described above, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. Further, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second actuating round game in which the component 38 can be actuated. It can be said that the first actuating round game is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passing area 36 than the second actuating round game.

Further, even in the same fourth round game, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, ZE, it is defined as the first operation round game, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZD, Za, Zb. Is defined as a second actuating round game. Further, even in the same sixth round game, the big hit game based on the symbols ZC to ZE is defined as the first operation round game, and the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb is defined as the first operation round game. Each is defined as a second operation round game. Further, even in the same eighth round game, the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and ZE is defined as the first operation round game, and the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za and Zb is defined as the first operation round game. Each is defined as a second operation round game.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game until the fall lottery is won. .. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is until the predetermined number of special games are completed, or the predetermined number of special games are ended. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is previously granted. In this case, the predetermined number of special games includes 100 special games as the minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether the high probability state is given or the low probability state is given, and the high probability. If the state is given, the 101st and subsequent special games are also included. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given until the end of 100 special games, unless the big hit game is given, and even after that, the high base state is given. While the probability state is given, the high base state is given, but if the fall lottery is won and the low probability state is given, the low base state is given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game without giving a high probability state. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until, or until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed, a high base state is granted.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. As the fall probability, 242/65536 (about 1/271) is set. 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 ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game is defined as 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). There is. 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.

Here, a specific example of the control timing of each distribution control in each operation round game will be described.
First, referring to FIG. 5A, short distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", but long distribution control is performed. The first operation round game that is not performed will be described.

At the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the interval time between rounds of the previous round game elapses, and the first operation round game is started. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, when the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the short distribution control is performed. .. In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and after 0.02 s elapses, the distribution member 38 that was in the first distribution state is released. Operates in the second distribution state. In this case, the distribution member 38, which was in the second distribution state, becomes the first distribution state before the first game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. Since the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the normal passing region 37.

After that, at the timings indicated by the symbols T12 to T14, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" to "4" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, each Distribution control is not performed. Further, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "9" or "10" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T15 and T16, each Distribution control is not performed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit of "10", so that the first operation round game is completed and the interval time between rounds is reached. Will be started.

As described above, in the first operation round game, when the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed. Since the long distribution control is not performed, all the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 pass through the normal passing area 37.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5 (b), when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and the number becomes "2". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. The same control as in the first operation round game will not be described.

When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is performed. In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and the distribution that was in the first distribution state is triggered by the end of the second operation round game. The dividing member 38 operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the second game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state becomes the first distribution state and becomes the second distribution member 38. If the end condition of the operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state, so that the game ball is distributed to the special passing region 36.

After that, at the timings indicated by the symbols T13 to T15, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "3", "4", and "9" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3. At that time, if the end condition of the second operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the special passing area 36.

Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, when the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "10" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the second operation round game ends. Since the condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state. In this case, the distribution member 38, which was in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state before the tenth game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the normal passing area 37.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed, although the short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 2nd to 9th game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5 (c), when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and the number becomes "4". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. It should be noted that the description of the same control as in the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed when the number of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "4" will be omitted.

When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is not performed. At the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "4" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the long distribution control is performed.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed, although the short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches "4" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 4th to 9th game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36.

In the present embodiment, the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games out of the plurality of round games are defined as operating round games in which the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. An operating round game such as these corresponds to a predetermined round game and a specified round game. Further, the 6th and 8th round games correspond to the 1st specified round game, and the 4th round game corresponds to the 2nd specified round game and the specific round game, respectively. The 6th and 8th round games of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB and the 8th round game of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC correspond to the special round game. Further, the first actuating round game in which only the short opening control can be performed corresponds to the first round game, and the second operating round game in which the short opening control and the long opening control can be performed correspond to the second round game and the specific period, respectively. do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numbers "1", "2", and "4" of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 defined as the start condition of each distribution control correspond to the specified number. Further, "2" set as the specified number of long distribution control corresponds to the first specified number, and "4" corresponds to the second specified number. Further, "2" set as a specified number for long distribution control corresponds to a specific number. Further, "1" set as the specified number of short distribution control is set as the first special number, and "2" or "4" set as the specified number of long distribution control is set as the second special number. Equivalent to. Further, "4" set as a specified number for long distribution control corresponds to a special number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the first jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the first specific jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second specific jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the special jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the special jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and ZC corresponds to the predetermined jackpot.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or 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 SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the fall lottery, a random number used for the big hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to give a low probability state based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a fall lottery (fall determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the fall lottery corresponds to the fall lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give the low probability state is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the fall determination value match.

In the present embodiment, the fall lottery is performed regardless of whether the special game is started in the high probability state or the low probability state, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when starting the special game. The fall lottery may be performed in the high probability state, and the fall lottery may not be performed in the low probability state.

When the fall lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a executes the following processing. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the main control CPU 40a, the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control to the high base state, and the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state is "0". In some cases, a value that can be identified as controlling to a low base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a imparts a low probability state when the fall lottery is won. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery and the remaining number of times of the special game for which the high base state is given is "0", the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state imparting means.

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. 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.

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

In the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won in the case of starting the special game this time, the big hit lottery in a low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of this special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. A big hit lottery in a low probability state may be performed from the big hit lottery of the next special game.

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

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

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

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery for the first special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28, and the main control CPU 40a can perform the big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. It will be possible to perform a big hit lottery for the second special game.

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. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends the round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer.

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

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

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the short distribution control.

Specifically, when any of the types of jackpots is decided, a short swing is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the grand prize opening 31 in each operation round game becomes "1". The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (0.02s in the present embodiment) has elapsed, or when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a is set to the first control CPU 40a. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take two distribution states.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the long distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be input, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the long distribution control.

Specifically, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb is determined, the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games as the second operation round game is When the value becomes "2", the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. .. When a big hit based on the symbol ZB is decided, the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 in the 6th and 8th round games as the 2nd operation round game becomes "2". As a result, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When a big hit based on the symbol ZC is decided, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" in the eighth round game as the second operation round game. , The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When a big hit based on the symbol ZD is decided, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "4" in the fourth round game as the second operation round game. , The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the end condition of the long distribution control when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied without counting the elapsed time after the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, depending on the conditions such as the type of the special game, the type of the jackpot, and the type of the operating round game. In some cases, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. In particular, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a takes the opportunity that the number of game balls entered into the jackpot 31 in the operation round game becomes "2". There are cases where long distribution control is performed, cases where long distribution control is performed when the value becomes "4", and cases where long distribution control is not performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the second special game, regardless of the type of jackpot (regardless of the type of jackpot), the ball enters the jackpot 31 in the operating round game. The main control CPU 40a performs long-division distribution control when the number of incoming game balls reaches "2".

That is, when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game reaches a specified number, the main control CPU 40a has a plurality of types of vibrations, short distribution control and long distribution control. Based on any of the distribution controls, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state.

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

When the 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. In this way, the main control CPU 40a capable of granting the jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot game granting means. Further, the main control CPU 40a that controls the operation of the distribution member 38 corresponds to the distribution control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the primary probability state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state until the fall lottery is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state when the big hit game ends when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that has been set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c the number of times corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times to give the high base state (100 times in this embodiment) as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Let me.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times is "0", the main control CPU 40a has a remaining number of times of "0" when a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state is stored in the main probability state flag. With the end of the special game, set the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, in the case of the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the guaranteed number of times. When the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, the high base state is continuously given without ending the high base state with the end of the special game of the guaranteed number of times.

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

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

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

As described above, the main control CPU 40a can give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the high probability after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the big hit game. Give the state. Further, the main control CPU 40a imparts a high base state after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that grants a high probability state as a privilege after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball through the special passage region 36 corresponds to the privilege granting control means.

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

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

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number.

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a winning lottery (normal winning determination) of a normal symbol whether or not it is a normal hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect can be executed based on the type of jackpot during the jackpot game. In particular, as the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game, success effect, failure effect, revival effect, and promotion effect can be executed.

The success effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the second actuated round game is performed in any of a plurality of actuated round games. That is, in the success effect, the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, and a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game according to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. It can be said that it is a identifiable production.

The revival effect is an effect that can be executed after the failure effect is executed, and is an effect having the same function as the success effect. That is, the revival effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the second actuated round game is performed in any of a plurality of actuated round games, and the long distribution control is performed in the second actuated round game, which is special. It is an effect that it is possible to specify that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game according to the passing of the game ball through the passing area 36.

The failure effect is an effect in which it is not possible to specify that the second actuated round game is performed in any of a plurality of actuated round games. In addition, the revival effect may be executed after the failure effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the failure effect is an effect that suggests that the second actuated round game is not performed in any of the plurality of actuated round games. That is, the failure effect is low after the end of the big hit game according to the fact that the short distribution control is performed in the first operation round game but the long distribution control is not performed and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. It can be said that it is an effect that suggests that a stochastic state is given.

In the present embodiment, when the first game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a special passing image capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 is displayed on the effect display device 27. May be done. By displaying the special passing image on the effect display device 27 in this way, the special passing effect that can identify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 is executed.

Specifically, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. With this as an opportunity, the special passing image is not displayed on the effect display device 27, and the special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the success effect or the revival effect is executed. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. NS. Therefore, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the special passing image is not displayed on the effect display device 27 before the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, and the special passing image is hidden from the display, which is a big hit. It is not possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the game. On the other hand, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 after the execution of the success effect or the resurrection effect. Whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 can be specified.

In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 31, the special passing area 36, the normal passing area 37, and the distribution member 38 are covered with a non-transparent plate member from the front side, and the ball enters the large winning opening 31. Whether the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 or the normal passing area 37 is also invisible to the player. Therefore, by visually recognizing the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31, it is not possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game.

The promotion effect is an effect that makes it possible to specify that the maximum number of round games is 16. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect is executed in the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb in the high base state. On the other hand, the promotion effect is not executed in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB to ZE when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state.

In the present embodiment, the eighth round game is performed during the big hit game when the big hit is based on the symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state and when the big hit is based on the symbols Zb in the high base state. The same kind of jackpot production will be executed until the end. Therefore, until the eighth round game is completed during the big hit game, it is impossible to specify whether the upper limit of the round game is 8 times or 16 times from the type of the big hit effect.

Then, when a big hit is made based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the maximum number of round games can be specified to be 16 by executing the promotion effect at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. It becomes. On the other hand, when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state, the promotion effect is not executed at the interval time between rounds and the ending time of the 8th round game, and the maximum number of round games is 8 times. Can be identified.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the special game won in the big hit lottery is completed, the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, a right-handed image of "right-handed" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in order to encourage the game ball to enter the big winning opening 31.

In addition, when the big hit lottery is won in the low base state, success production, failure production and revival in the 1st to 3rd round games before the 4th, 6th and 8th round games as the operating round games are performed. Introductory effects about the effects The effects may be executed. This introduction effect is an effect that is executed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is not possible to specify which of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect is executed from the effect mode of the introduction effect. Is.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the fourth round game as the first operation round game is performed, a button image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed, and the predetermined operation is valid. The period begins. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), the image "success" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period has expired. And the success effect may be executed. By executing the success effect in this way, it becomes possible to identify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed.

If the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the success effect is executed, the special passage image "V" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, triggered by the execution of the success effect. Will be done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the success effect is executed, the special passage "V" is triggered by the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), an image of "failure" in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 triggered by the operation of the operation button 19 or the expiration of the operation valid period. Is displayed and a failure effect may be executed. By executing the failure effect in this way, it becomes impossible to specify that there is a second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed in the plurality of operation round games, and the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game. It will be suggested that there is no working round game.

Further, even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 by the time the failure effect is executed, the special passing image "V" is not displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 after the failure effect is executed, the special passing image "V" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 by the time the revival effect is executed. Not displayed in.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), after the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, the image "Resurrection" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in the eighth round game. In some cases, a revival effect is executed. By executing the revival effect in this way, it becomes possible to identify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed.

If the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the revival effect is executed, a special passage image "V" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, triggered by the execution of the revival effect. Will be done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the revival effect is executed, the special passage "V" is triggered by the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

Next, the specific control contents related to the execution of the jackpot effect will be described.
With the input of the opening command as an opportunity, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the gaming state in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won, based on the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the jackpot effect corresponding to the specified result, and stores the information capable of specifying the type of the jackpot effect (effect content) in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot and the game state in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won, and determines the type of jackpot effect. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the type of jackpot effect corresponds to the jackpot effect determining means.

Then, triggered by the input of the opening command, the round command, the round end command, and the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the determined type of jackpot effect.

To give a specific example, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, in the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various effects such as success effect, failure effect, revival effect, and special passage effect. Let it run. In addition, when a jackpot based on symbol Zb is obtained in a high base state, in the jackpot game based on symbol Zb, the input of the round end command of the eighth round game is used as an opportunity (at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game). ), The sub-control CPU 41a executes the promotion effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 8, the production content of the jackpot effect in each round game is defined to correspond to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the effect content of such a big hit effect is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b so that it can be read by the sub-control CPU 41a.

Specifically, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, in the fourth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and the success effect is executed. Then, in the 5th to 8th round games, a post-deriving effect indicating that the success effect has been executed is executed. In this case, even in the 6th and 8th round games, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the success effect is executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-deriving effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

In this way, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect in the fourth round game. In particular, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, both when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36. , The sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect.

In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, in the fourth round game, the first operation round game is performed, but the success effect is executed. Then, in the 5th to 8th round games, a post-deriving effect indicating that the success effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the 6th and 8th round games, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-deriving effect indicating that the success effect is executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-deriving effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

In this way, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect in the fourth round game that is performed during the jackpot game and before the start of the sixth round game. It will be.

In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, in the fourth round game, the first operation round game is performed, and the failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the sixth round game, the first operation round game is performed, and the revival effect is executed. Then, in the 7th and 8th round games, a post-deriving effect indicating that the revival effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the eighth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the revival effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-deriving effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

In this way, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the failure effect to be executed in the fourth round game that is performed during the jackpot game and before the start of the eighth round game. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the revival effect in the sixth round game that is performed during the big hit game and before the start of the eighth round game.

In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and the failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the 5th to 8th round games, a post-deriving effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. In this case, even in the 6th and 8th round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect is executed is executed. Then, in the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, the revival effect is executed.

In this way, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the success effect regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. In addition, the failure effect will be executed. In this case, the failure effect is executed in the second operation round game, and this failure effect is executed in the same effect mode as the first operation round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZE is determined. Is. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the revival effect at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, which is during the big hit game and after the fourth round game is completed.

In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth round game, the first operation round game is performed, and the failure effect is executed. Then, in the 5th to 8th round games, the post-deriving effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed without executing the revival effect. In this case, even in the 6th and 8th round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect is executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-deriving effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZE is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect in the fourth round game during the big hit game.
Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36 during the big hit game, triggered by the input of the special pass command. Further, in the case where the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates that the success effect or the resurrection effect has been executed. The identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Then, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, the information that can identify that the success effect or the resurrection effect has been executed and the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When both the identifiable information and the information are stored, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the special passing image.

As a result, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the special passage image by the time the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed. The special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the success effect or the revival effect is executed without displaying it on the device 27. Further, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the success effect or the revival effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special passage image on the effect display device 27, and the success effect or the revival effect. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 after the effect is executed, the special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27.

In this way, depending on the type of jackpot effect (type of jackpot), success effect or failure effect is executed in the 4th round game, and the revival effect is performed in the interval time between rounds of the 6th round game and the 8th round game. May be executed. Further, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the special passage effect that can identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed.

Even if the success effect is executed in the fourth round game, if it is a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, the game ball can pass through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game. However, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game. Therefore, by executing the success effect, it is possible to specify that there is a second operation round game in a plurality of operation round games, but it is not possible to specify which operation round game is the second round game. Become. Therefore, in any of the operating round games, the expectation that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 can be continuously raised.

Further, before the success effect is executed, the special passage effect is not executed even if the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by then, and it cannot be specified that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. It becomes. On the other hand, after the success effect is executed, if the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by then, the special pass effect will be executed, and by executing the special pass effect, the special pass effect will be executed. It becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the area 36.

In particular, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the special passage effect is executed after the execution of the success effect. It becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, and the special passing effect is produced even after the successful effect is executed. Is not executed, and it becomes possible to identify that the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the sixth round game, it is possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by executing the special passage effect after the execution of the success effect. It becomes.

Further, even when the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, if it is a big hit game based on the symbol ZE, there is no second actuated round game in the plurality of actuated round games, but the symbol. In the case of a jackpot game based on ZC and ZD, there is a second operation round game in a plurality of operation round games. Further, in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the revival effect is not executed, but in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is executed. In the case of a game, the revival effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. Therefore, by executing the failure effect in the fourth round game, it is suggested that there is no second operation round game in the multiple operation round games, but the revival effect is performed after the fourth round game. Expectations for being carried out can be raised.

Further, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, the trigger for executing the resurrection effect is different, and it is possible to pay attention to the trigger for executing the resurrection effect. Further, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, it becomes impossible to specify which operation round game is the second round game. Therefore, in any of the operating round games, the expectation that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 can be continuously raised.

Further, before the revival effect is executed, the special passage effect is not executed even if the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by then, and it cannot be specified that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. It becomes. On the other hand, after the revival effect is executed, if the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by then, the special pass effect will be executed, and by executing the special pass effect, the special pass will be executed. It becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the area 36.

In particular, in the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, and the revival effect is not executed. In addition, whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 without the special passage effect being executed because the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games. It becomes unspecified.

Further, in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game. Further, in the 4th and 6th round games, the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, and before the execution of the revival effect, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 without executing the special passage effect. It becomes impossible to identify that it has not passed. In this case, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the big hit effect is executed in the same effect mode as the big hit game based on the symbol ZE.

Then, even after the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game, it is possible to specify that the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 without executing the special passage effect. Subsequently, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the eighth round game, it is specified that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 after the execution of the revival effect and the special passage effect is executed. It will be possible.

In the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but the revival effect is executed in the round interval time of the eighth round game. Further, even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 without executing the special passing effect because it is before the execution of the revival effect. Whether or not it becomes unspecified. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, it is possible to distract the consciousness from the game ball passing through the special passing area 36 by executing the failure effect. Further, since the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the 6th and 8th round games and is before the execution of the revival effect, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 without executing the special passing effect. It becomes impossible to specify whether or not it has passed. In this case, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the big hit effect is executed in the same effect mode as the big hit game based on the symbol ZE.

Then, after the revival effect is executed at the round interval time of the 8th round game, if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the 4th round game, the special passage effect is executed and the special It becomes possible to identify that the game ball has passed through the passing area 36.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the effect corresponds to the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the success effect and the revival effect correspond to the specific effect, and the failure effect corresponds to the special effect.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, since the distribution member 38 operates at a constant timing, the timing at which the game ball passes through the special passage region 36 becomes constant, and the game may become monotonous. Was desired. Therefore, when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", "2", and "4", the game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 are passed through the special passage area. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state of distribution to 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 It is possible to pay attention to both the number of balls entered and to improve the interest in the game.

(2) There are a plurality of types of distribution control in the distribution control of the distribution member 38, and distribution is performed so as to take the first distribution state based on any of the plurality of types of distribution control. The branch member 38 can be operated. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the type of distribution control of the distribution member 38, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The plurality of types of distribution control are distribution controls in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for taking the first distribution state is different. For this reason, the ease with which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 differs depending on the plurality of types of distribution control, and it is possible to further pay attention to the distribution control of the distribution member 38, which improves the interest in the game. Can be planned.

(4) Operation of multiple round games In the round game, the number of game balls that entered the large winning opening 31 became "1", "2", and "4". The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state in which the game ball entered in the winning opening 31 is distributed to the special passing region 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, it is an operation round game, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and a big winning opening. It is possible to pay attention to the number of game balls that have entered 31 and to improve the interest in the game.

(5) Since there are a plurality of operation round games in the multiple round games, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state and enters the large winning opening 31 in the multiple operation round games. It is possible to pay attention to the number of balls entered in the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

(6) In particular, the specified number for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of jackpot and the type of operation round game, and the type of jackpot It is possible to pay attention to the type of operation round game and to improve the interest in the game.

(7) Specifically, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games of the multiple operation round games. When becomes "2", the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the number of game balls entered into the grand prize opening 31 in the fourth round game out of the multiple operation round games is "4". Taking this as an opportunity, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Therefore, the specified number for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of the operating round game and the type of the jackpot, and the type of the operating round game and the type of the jackpot are different. It is possible to pay attention to the type of jackpot and improve the interest in the game.

(8) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in the fourth round game. On the other hand, when a big hit based on the symbol ZD is decided, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 31 in the fourth round game becomes a predetermined "4". The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Therefore, even in the same fourth round game, whether or not the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of jackpot, and the jackpot It is possible to pay attention to the type and improve the interest in the game.

(9) The plurality of actuated round games include a first actuated round game and a second actuated round game. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the game is the first operation round game or the second operation round game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) Taking the opportunity that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes a predetermined "1", the first distribution state is taken based on the short distribution control. The distribution member 38 is operated in this way. On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes the predetermined "2" and "4", the first is based on the long distribution control. There are cases where the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the distribution state, and there are cases where the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Therefore, in the operation round game, it is possible to give diversity to the distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) Furthermore, note that the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 will be a predetermined "1", and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31. It can be noted that is set to "2" and "4" which are predetermined, and whether or not the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) Taking the opportunity that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes a predetermined "2", the first distribution state is taken based on the long distribution control. Whether or not the distribution member 38 is operated in this way depends on whether the special game won in the big hit lottery is the first special game or the second special game. Therefore, attention can be paid to the type of special game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(13) In particular, when the special game won in the big hit lottery is the first special game, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game is set to "2" in advance. It is possible to make people pay attention to the fact that the number is "4", and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(14) Special when the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area 36. It is possible to pay attention to the type of game, the type of jackpot, and the type of operation round game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(15) Conventionally, it has been desired to appropriately control the distribution member 38 by reducing various control loads such that the timing of operating the distribution member 38 is controlled by time. rice field. Therefore, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 is in the second distribution state when the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates in. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, for example, the distribution member 38 is set so as to take the second distribution state after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. There is no control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, such as the control for counting the time for operation. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control of the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

(16) When the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, the control for measuring the elapsed time after the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state is performed. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the second distribution state without any problem. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control of the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

(17) In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 makes the first distribution when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "4" in the operation round game. It is a distribution control that operates to take a minute state. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, it is possible to control the time to operate the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control of the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

(18) In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 becomes the first in the operation round game when the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", which is different from "2". It is a distribution control that operates so as to take one distribution state. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the short distribution control, it is possible to control the time for the distribution member 38 to operate so as to take the first distribution state. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control of the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

(19) In the long distribution control, when a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is detected, the number of game balls that have been counted in the operating round game has become a predetermined "2". As an opportunity, the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state, and the distribution member 38 continuously keeps the first distribution state until the second game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It is a distribution control to take. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, the second game ball itself for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state is special. It can be distributed to the passing area 36. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control the distribution member 38.

(20) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, both when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game. In, the success production is executed. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the execution of the success effect and the type of jackpot, and by improving the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(21) When a big hit based on the symbol ZA is decided, a long distribution is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" in the fourth round game. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the control. On the other hand, when a big hit based on the symbol ZD is decided, in the fourth round game, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes "4", and a long swing occurs. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the distribution control. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the type of big hit and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31, and by improving the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(22) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the success effect is executed in the fourth round game during the jackpot game and before the start of the sixth round game. Further, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game during the jackpot game and before the start of the eighth round game. Therefore, the success effect and the revival effect are executed before the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed is started, that is, before the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. It is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the game.

(23) Further, even if each round game in which the short distribution control is performed without the long distribution control is performed before each round game in which the long distribution control is performed is started, it is successful. It is possible to raise the expectation that the production and the revival production will be executed, and by improving the production effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(24) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, even when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the jackpot game is in progress and the fourth round game is completed. The revival effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, which is later. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the revival effect is executed after the end of the fourth round game, and the effect of the effect is improved. It is possible to improve the interest in.

(25) Types of jackpots in which success effects and revival effects are executed before the start of the second round game in which long distribution control is performed, and revival after the second round game in which long distribution control is performed is completed. There is a type of jackpot where the production is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the execution of the success effect and the revival effect, raise the expectation that the success effect and the revival effect will be executed, and improve the effect of the effect to make the game more interesting. Can be improved.

(26) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the success effect or the revival effect is not executed even when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game. Therefore, in the fourth round game, the success effect and the revival effect are not executed, but after the end of the fourth round game, the revival effect is executed, and by improving the effect, the game is played. It is possible to improve the interest.

(27) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, the failure effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Therefore, by executing the failure effect, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Therefore, when it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the height is increased according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 even after the specific round game is completed. It is possible to raise the expectation that the probability state is given, and by improving the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(28) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the long distribution control is not performed and the short distribution is performed in the fourth round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can pass through the special passage area 36. The failure effect is executed in the same effect mode as the first operation round game in which control is performed. For this reason, it is the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed by executing the failure effect in the fourth round game, or the first operation in which the long distribution control is not performed and the short distribution control is performed. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether or not the game is an operating round game, and it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Then, when it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the game ball to the special passage area 36 is completed even after the round game in which the long distribution control is performed is completed. It is possible to raise the expectation that a high-probability state is given according to the passage of the game, and by improving the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(29) The success effect and the failure effect are effects that can be executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19. Therefore, by having the player perform the operation, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, and to provide an opportunity to actively participate in the game. By improving the effect of the production, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect are executed during the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect for promoting the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36 may be executed. In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is made in the low base state, an image of "hurry, the remaining time is short" is displayed, and the special passage area 36 is reached. A special effect that encourages the passage of the game ball can be executed as a big hit effect. In other words, the special effect is an effect that can be identified as the second operation round, and is an effect that encourages the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 and the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36. Is.

Specifically, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined in the low base state, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a waits from the start of the fourth round game until a predetermined time elapses. When the special passage command is not input, the special effect is executed. The predetermined time is shorter than the upper limit time of the round game, and the special effect can be executed before the second end condition of the round game is satisfied. Further, the predetermined time is the time after the execution of the success effect (the time after the end of the operation valid period). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect by the time when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fourth round game, and executes the special effect when the special passage command is not input. It will be. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a sends a special passage command from the start of the fourth round game until a predetermined time elapses. When is input, the special effect is not executed.

Similarly, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the sixth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a elapses a predetermined time from the start of the sixth round game. If the special passage command has not been input by then, the special effect is executed. Further, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the eighth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a is special from the start of the eighth round game until a predetermined time elapses. When the pass command has not been entered, a special effect is executed. Further, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the eighth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a special passage command from the start of the eighth round game until a predetermined time elapses. If not, let them perform a special effect. Further, in other round games such as the first activated round game, the non-actuated round game, and the fourth round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. There is no problem even if it is executed.

As described above, in the second actuated round game in which the long distribution control is performed among the actuated round games, the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second actuated round game. Occasionally, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute a special effect for encouraging the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second operation round game, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. Further, in the first operating round game in which the short distribution control is performed but the long distribution control is not performed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. Further, the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second operation round game corresponds to the special timing. This predetermined time is the time before the upper limit time of the second operation round game elapses.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) in the first embodiment.
(30) The plurality of round games include a first actuating round game and a second actuating round game in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state, and the second actuating round game is This is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is more likely to pass through the special passage area 36 as compared with the first operation round game. Then, in the second actuating round game, when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second operating round game, the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is promoted. A special effect can be executed. Therefore, in the second actuating round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is more likely to pass through the special passing area 36 than in the first actuating round game due to the execution of the special effect, the special passing area 36 It becomes possible for the player to identify that the game ball has not passed. Therefore, it is possible to promote the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36, and by improving the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the second actuating round game, when the end condition of the second actuating round game is satisfied, the sorting member 38 that has taken the first sorting state is secondly sorted. It was operated to take a state, but it is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, for example, in the second actuating round game, when the end condition of the second actuating round game is satisfied, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, the distribution is continued. The member 38 may be operated so as to take the first distribution state.

In the third embodiment, as the end condition of the long distribution control, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 when the end condition of the second operation round game is satisfied, the end of the second operation round game is completed. It is established when the condition is satisfied, but when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36, it is established when the interval time between rounds ends.

As shown in FIG. 9A, a specific example will be described. When the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, the second end condition is satisfied at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16. Therefore, when the second operation round game is completed, the interval time between rounds is started.

In this case, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state. Therefore, by the time the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 Will be distributed to the normal passing area 37.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the game ball did not pass through the special passage region 36 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the distribution member 38 which was in the first distribution state The first distribution state is maintained as it is. Then, when the interval time between rounds ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state.

In this case, even if the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is stagnant due to ball biting or the like, the stagnant game ball is passed through such that the ball biting is canceled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. Since the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

Further, the main control CPU 40a does not measure the time elapsed from the first distribution state or the time elapsed from the end of the second operation round game in order to perform the long distribution control, and does not measure the time elapsed from the end of the second operation round game. With the end of the round game and the end of the interval time between rounds of the second operation round game, the long distribution control is ended.

As described above, in the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time since the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state. .. Further, in the long distribution control, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 and the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution is performed. Regardless of the elapsed time since the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 continues to take the first distribution state even after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. Minute control. Then, in the long distribution control, regardless of the elapsed time from the end of the round game, the operation condition is satisfied when the interval time between rounds is satisfied after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 is the third. It is a distribution control that takes two distribution states.

As described in detail above, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) in the first embodiment and (30) in the second embodiment.
(31) In the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. As an opportunity, the distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state. Further, in the long distribution control, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 and the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state and the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the round is performed. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 continuously takes the first distribution state even after the end condition of the game is satisfied. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, for example, after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, for example, the round There is no control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state, such as a control for counting the time elapsed since the end condition of the game is satisfied. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control of the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

(32) Further, for example, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 stays, the special passing is provided by providing a time for distributing the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to the special passing area 36. It is possible to leave the possibility that the game ball passes through the region 36, that is, the possibility that a high probability state is given, and it is possible to appropriately control the distribution member 38.

(33) In the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. As an opportunity, the distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time from the operation of the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the second distribution state without measuring the elapsed time from the operation. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control of the distribution member 38.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the second embodiment, for example, even when a jackpot other than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, a special effect may be executed in the second operation round game. Further, for example, in the first operation round game, a special effect may be executed. Further, for example, even when any of the jackpots based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, the special effect may not be executed in the second operation round game.

-In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect may be executed by displaying an image such as "Aim for V" or "Aim for a big winning opening", or a right-handed image may be used. Further, for example, instead of displaying an image, a special effect may be executed by outputting a sound "Aim at V" from the speaker 18 or emitting light from the decorative lamp 17 in a special light emitting mode.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the special effect may be executed before the execution of the success effect, and for example, the success effect may not be executed. Further, for example, it may be applied not when the success effect is executed but when the resurrection effect is executed. That is, the specific timing at which the special effect is executed may be any timing such as before or after the execution of the success effect or the resurrection effect.

-In the third embodiment, for example, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the end of the second operation round game, the special passage by the end of the inter-round interval time of the second operation round game. When the game ball passes through the area 36, the operating condition may be satisfied according to the fact that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Further, for example, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the end of the second actuated round game, the main control CPU 40a measures the time elapsed from the end of the second actuated round game. The operating conditions may be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, depending on the operation of the operation button 19, the success effect and the failure effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means. Further, for example, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the success effect and the failure effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member. That is, the success effect and the failure effect may be an effect that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member. As described above, since the failure effect is an effect that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member, it is difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 due to the movement of the movable effect member. It is possible to improve the effect of the production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the revival effect may be executed according to the operation of the operation button 19, or the revival effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means. Further, for example, the revival effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the second operation round game, the success effect and the resurrection effect may be executed according to the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed, an effect for selecting an effect mode (effect mode) may be executed during the big hit game or after the end of the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, two types of specific effects of success effect and revival effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of specific effect of success effect may be executed, and three or more types of specific effects may be executed. The production may be performed.

-In the above embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect are executed in the actuated round game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in, for example, a non-actuated round game, and is executed at the interval time between rounds. You may.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, the success effect is executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , The 1st to 3rd round games, the 5th and subsequent round games, and the success effect may be executed at the interval time between each round.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the success effect is executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , 1st, 3rd, and 5th round games may be used to perform a successful effect. That is, since the sixth round game is the first second operation round game, the success effect may be executed before the sixth round game. Further, for example, the success effect may be executed in the seventh round game. That is, since the eighth round game is the final second operation round game, the success effect may be executed before the eighth round game. Further, for example, the success effect may be executed at the interval time between rounds or the ending time of the eighth round game.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , 1-3, 5 to 7th round game, the failure effect may be executed. That is, since the eighth round game is the first second operation round game, the failure effect may be executed before the eighth round game.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the revival effect is executed in the eighth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , The revival effect may be executed at the interval time between rounds of the 1st to 7th round games and the 8th round game, and the ending time.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , 1 to 3, 5 to 8 round games, the interval time between rounds of the 8th round game, and the ending time may be used to execute the failure effect. That is, although the fourth round game becomes the first second operation round game, the failure effect may be executed before and after that.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the revival effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. However, for example, the revival effect may be executed in the 1st to 8th round games and the ending time. Further, when the revival effect is executed at the ending time, the ending time may be longer than usual.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZE in the low base state, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , 1 to 3, 5 to 8 round games, the interval time between rounds of the 8th round game, and the ending time may be used to execute the failure effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won in the low base state, any of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect may be executed. Further, for example, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the high base state, any of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect may be executed, and the jackpot lottery of the second special game may be executed in the high base state. If you win, either a success effect, a failure effect, or a resurrection effect may be executed. Moreover, these combinations may be used.

-In the above embodiment, it is possible to identify that there is a second operation round game by executing the success effect or the revival effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. It may be possible to specify that it is possible, that a high probability state can be given, and the like. That is, the success effect and the revival effect may be any effect for granting a high probability state.

-In the above embodiment, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. If this is the case, the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, the success effect or the resurrection effect may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the promotion effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, but the promotion effect is not limited to this, for example, the eighth round game. The promotion effect may be executed during the round game or the ninth round game.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, the inter-round interval time of the eighth round game is set to the inter-round interval time of another round game (standard inter-round interval time). Longer than, but not limited to. For example, it may be the same as or shorter than the standard inter-round interval time.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the inter-round interval time of the eighth round game is set to the inter-round interval time of another round game (standard inter-round interval time). Longer than, but not limited to. For example, it may be the same as or shorter than the standard inter-round interval time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even before the execution of the success effect or the revival effect, it is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, triggered by the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36. Special passage effect may be executed. In particular, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "4", the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game ball that has entered the winning opening 31 has passed through the special passing area 36. Further, for example, depending on whether the game state when the big hit lottery is won is the low base state or the high base state, the special passage effect may or may not be displayed. Further, for example, depending on the type of jackpot effect (type of jackpot), the special passage effect may or may not be executed. To give a specific example, in the round game of the first operation, when a big hit effect that can identify that there is a second operation round such as a success effect is executed, a special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed. On the other hand, when a big hit effect in which it is not possible to specify whether or not there is a second operation round, such as a failure effect, is executed by the first operation round game, the special passing image is not displayed on the effect display device 27. May be good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to display the special passing image on the effect display device 27 based on the type of the jackpot effect. Further, for example, it is not necessary to execute the special passage effect that can identify that the first game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the player may be able to visually recognize whether the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 has passed through the special passing area 36 or the normal passing area 37. In particular, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "4", the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, so that the large winning opening 31 is entered. In order to visually recognize the game ball, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36.

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

-In the above embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, in the second operation round game, as a start condition of the long distribution control, for example, the entry of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 It may not be when the number of balls becomes "2", but when it becomes any of "3" to "9".

-In the above embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game as the second operation round game, as a start condition of the long distribution control, for example, a ball enters the big winning opening 31. It may be when the number of entered game balls is "2", not when it is "4", and when it is any of "3", "5" to "9". You may.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even if the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 is the same regardless of the type of jackpot. Well, when the numbers are different, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied. That is, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes an arbitrary number, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied. Further, for example, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game regardless of the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the distribution control in which the long distribution control is performed after the short distribution control is performed may be performed as the specific distribution control. As a specific example, the long distribution control may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the short distribution control is performed. In this case, the start condition of the special distribution control may be, for example, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is any of "1" to "9". That is, there may be a specific distribution control that continuously performs the short distribution control and the long distribution control, and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the same specified number. As an opportunity, the long distribution control may be performed after the short distribution control is performed.

-In the above embodiment, the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied by the end of the second operation round game, but the end condition of the long distribution control is not limited to this, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be established, or it may be a combination of these. In this case, as a predetermined time, when the game balls are continuously launched so as to reach the large winning opening 31, the maximum number of gaming balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit. The time during which the first end condition of the round game can be sufficiently satisfied is preferable, and the time may be longer than the time of the second operation round game.

-In the above embodiment, when the short distribution control is performed, it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 has reached the specified number based on the detection of the game balls by the special winning sensor SE3. With this as a reference, when a predetermined time elapses, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3, it is determined that the number of the game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 has reached the specified number, and the distribution member 38 is changed from the second distribution state to the second distribution state. Based on the elapse of the time for operating to take one distribution state, when a predetermined time elapses, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state. May be good. The time until the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, the time defined as the end condition of the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 are the first. The total time from the distribution state to the operation to take the second distribution state is the time from the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Shorter. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passing region 36.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot lottery of the second special game is won, the number of game balls entered into the jackpot 31 is the same regardless of the type of jackpot (for all types of jackpots). 2 ”, the distribution member 38 was operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of game balls entered in the big winning opening 31 differs depending on the type of big hit, the first distribution state takes the distribution member 38 based on the long distribution control. May be operated. Further, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the distribution member 38 may not be operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control.

-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won, the long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 differs depending on the type of jackpot. The distribution member 38 was operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the above, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the type of jackpot (for all types of jackpots), when the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 is the same "2", the ball is shaken based on the long distribution control. The dividing member 38 may be operated so as to take the first distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the distribution member 38 may be operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control.

-In the above embodiment, in the jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, a high probability state is given as a privilege after the end of the jackpot game in response to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. Not limited to. For example, in the first big hit game, the second big hit game may be given as a privilege after the end of the first big hit game in response to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. Further, for example, if the big winning opening 31 is in the open state instead of the big hit game in which a plurality of round games are performed, it does not have to be controlled in the unit of the round game. That is, in this way, the period during which the large winning opening 31 can be in the open state corresponds to the specific period.

-In the above embodiment, the large winning opening 31 is controlled to be in the open state once in one round game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the large winning opening 31 is controlled multiple times in one round game. May be controlled to take an open state.

-In the above embodiment, there are two types, short distribution control and long distribution control, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if there are three or more types or one type.
-In the above embodiment, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number, either short distribution control or long distribution control is performed. Not limited to. For example, for either the short distribution control or the long distribution control, the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 does not reach the specified number, but the predetermined time. May be done as. As a specific example, the short distribution control may be performed with the start of the operation round game as a trigger.

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

-In the above embodiment, a high probability state is given according to the passage of one game ball through the special passage area 36, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, two or more game balls pass through the special passage area 36. A high probability state may be given depending on the passage of. That is, a high probability state may be given according to the passage of a predetermined number of game balls through the special passage area 36. In this case, for example, in the second embodiment, a special effect that allows the player to identify that a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed. Further, for example, in the third embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passage area 36 triggered by the satisfaction of the end condition of the round game, the distribution member 38 distributes the second distribution. While operating so as to take a state, when a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passing area 36, the sorting member 38 continuously takes the first sorting state, and the sorting control is performed. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the maximum number of round games may be different for each jackpot game. As a specific example, as a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, a big hit game in which the maximum number of round games is eight may be used. Further, for example, as a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, a big hit game in which the maximum number of round games is 8 times and a big hit game in which the maximum number of round games is 16 times may be distinguished. Further, for example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB may be a jackpot game in which the upper limit of the round game is 16 times. For example, as the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, the upper limit of the round game is 8 times. It may be a big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage region 37.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the fall lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given, and for example, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games are executed.

-In the above embodiment, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 is performed based on the type of jackpot, but the distribution is not limited to this, and for example, whether or not a high probability state is given based on the type of jackpot. May be determined directly.

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

-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 capable of giving a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, a special entrance for a game ball to enter, and the special entry for the above-mentioned special entry A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the mouth and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance, and a game ball that has entered the special entrance. A special passing area through which the game ball can pass, a normal passing area through which the game ball entered into the special entry port can pass, a first distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the special passing area, and a game in the normal passing area. The special distribution means is provided with a distribution means that operates so as to obtain a second distribution state for distributing balls, a distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means, and a privilege granting control means that grants a privilege. The opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games, and the privilege granting control means grants the privilege according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing region. The plurality of round games include a plurality of specified round games in which the distribution means operates so as to take the first distribution state, and the operation pattern of the distribution means includes a special operation pattern. When the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the distribution control means of the game ball that has entered the special entrance in the first specified round game among the plurality of specified round games. When the number of balls entered reaches the first specified number, the sorting means is operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the special operation pattern, while the jackpot type determining means causes the first. When two big hits are decided, the number of game balls entered into the special entrance in the second specified round game out of the plurality of specified round games becomes the second specified number. The distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the special operation pattern.

(B) When a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot is provided and the jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game is won, the jackpot type determining means determines one of a plurality of types of jackpots, and the above-mentioned In the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game, the special operation pattern enters the special entrance in the specified round game regardless of the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means. It is characterized in that it is an operation pattern that operates when the number of balls of the game ball that has been balled reaches the predetermined specific number.

(C) In the non-ball entry rate improved state in which the ball entry rate improved state can be given and the ball entry rate improved state is not the ball entry rate improved state, the game ball enters the second starting port as compared with the ball entry rate improved state. It is characterized in that it is difficult to ball or the game ball does not enter the second starting port.

(D) The second symbol variation game is preferentially executed over the first symbol variation game.
(E) The plurality of round games are characterized in that there is a round game in which the sorting means is not operated in the first sorting state.

(F) The jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery is provided, and the privilege grant control means has a low probability of winning the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is completed in response to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area. It is characterized in that a high probability state having a higher probability than the probability state is given as the privilege.

(G) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and the said. When the end condition is not satisfied by the elapse of a predetermined time after the distribution means takes the first distribution state, the distribution means triggers the elapse of the time and the second distribution means. While operating to take the distribution state, when the end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution means takes the first distribution state, the end condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that the sorting means is an operation pattern that operates so as to take the second sorting state.

(H) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and the above-mentioned. It is an operation pattern that operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port in a specific period becomes a number different from the specific number. It is characterized by.

(I) The end condition includes a first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the special entry port is the upper limit, and the number of game balls that have entered the special entry port. Is characterized in that there is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without reaching the upper limit number.

(N) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the distribution means operates so as to be able to take the first distribution state in the specific period. When the end condition is not satisfied by the time when a predetermined time elapses after the distribution means takes the first distribution state, the distribution means triggers the elapse of the time. While operating so as to take the second distribution state, when the end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution means takes the first distribution state, the end It is characterized in that the sorting means operates so as to take the second sorting state when the condition is satisfied.

(L) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern in which the distribution means operates so as to be able to take the first distribution state in the specific period, and the specific operation pattern is the specific period. The feature is that the motion pattern operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port is different from the specific number. And.

(W) In the special operation pattern, a time longer than the time from the detection of the game ball entering the special entry port by the special detection means until the game ball reaches the distribution means is The distribution means has an operation pattern defined as a time for taking the first distribution state.

(W) From the detection of the game ball that has entered the special entry port by the special detection means until the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state from the second distribution state. The time is shorter than the time from the detection of the game ball that has entered the special entry port by the special detection means until the game ball reaches the distribution means.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor (first detection means), SE2 ... second start sensor (second detection means), SE3 ... special winning sensor (special detection) Means), SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, SE6 ... Special passage sensor (special detection means), 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... First special Symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... first start port, 29 ... second start port, 30 ... normal variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... Large winning opening (special entry opening), 32 ... special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate, 36 ... special passage area, 37 ... normal passage area, 38 ... distribution member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, big hit game giving means, special ball entry counting means, distribution control means, privilege giving control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... Sub-control board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that can give a jackpot game in which multiple round games are performed
A means for determining the type of jackpot and a means for determining the type of jackpot,
A special entrance where game balls can enter, and
A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entry port.
A special passage area through which the game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A normal passing area through which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A distribution means that operates so as to take a first distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the special passage area and a second distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area.
A distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means,
Equipped with a privilege grant control means for granting benefits,
The special opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games.
The privilege granting control means grants the privilege according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area.
The distribution control means operates the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state when the number of balls of the game ball that has entered the special entry port reaches a specific number. It is possible,
The plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state.
The plurality of actuated round games include an actuated round game of the first round number, an actuated round game of the second round number, and an actuated round game of the third round number.
The second round number of actuated round games is the next actuated round game of the first round number of actuated round games among the plurality of actuated round games.
Between the actuated round game of the first round number and the actuated round game of the second round number, there is a non-actuated round game in which the sorting means does not take the first sorting state.
The third round number of actuated round games is the next actuated round game of the second round number of actuated round games among the plurality of actuated round games.
Between the actuated round game of the second round number and the actuated round game of the third round number, there is a non-actuated round game in which the sorting means does not take the first sorting state.
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means corresponds to whether or not the sorting means can take the first sorting state in a special mode in each of the plurality of operation round games. ,
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the second round number .
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the first round number .
The operation round game of the first round number is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the special aspect based on the determination result by the jackpot type determining means.
Operation round game of numbers the second round, the jackpot on the basis of the determination result by the type determination means, a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special manner,
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the third round number .
Operation round game of numbers the third round, the jackpot on the basis of the determination result by the type determination means, a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special manner,
The distribution control means is described in the special embodiment when the number of balls entered into the special entry port becomes the first specific number in the operation round game of the first round number. While the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state, the number of balls entered into the special entry port in the operation round game of the second round number is the second specific number. Taking the opportunity of this, the sorting means is operated so as to take the first sorting state in the special mode .
The special opening / closing means takes the open state when the start condition for starting the round game is satisfied, and takes the closed state when the end condition for ending the round game is satisfied.
The actuated round game includes a first actuated round game and a second actuated round game in which a game ball that has entered the special entrance is easier to pass through the special passage area than the first actuated round game. ,
In the second actuating round game, the sorting means is described in the special embodiment when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port in the second actuating round game becomes a specific number. It is a round game that operates so that the first distribution state can be taken.
In the special aspect, the distribution means is continuously in the first distribution state until a specific number of game balls that have entered the special entry port in the second operation round game reach the distribution means. When the gaming ball has passed through the special passing region in the second operating round game, and the sorting means is in the first sorting state, the end condition is taken. Regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance and the elapsed time since the distribution means operates to take the first distribution state. , While the sorting means operates so as to take the second sorting state, when the gaming ball has not passed through the special passing region in the second operating round game, the sorting means said. If the end condition is satisfied while the first distribution state is taken, the number of game balls entered into the special entrance and the distribution means operate so as to take the first distribution state. When the sorting means continuously takes the first sorting state even after the ending condition is satisfied and the operating condition is satisfied after the ending condition is satisfied, regardless of the elapsed time since then. A gaming machine in which the distribution means takes the second distribution state. In a gaming machine that can give a jackpot game in which multiple round games are performed
A means for determining the type of jackpot and a means for determining the type of jackpot,
A special entrance where game balls can enter, and
A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entry port.
A special passage area through which the game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A normal passing area through which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A distribution means that operates so as to take a first distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the special passage area and a second distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area.
A distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means,
Equipped with a privilege grant control means for granting benefits,
The special opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games.
The privilege granting control means grants the privilege according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area.
The distribution control means operates the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state when the number of balls of the game ball that has entered the special entry port reaches a specific number. It is possible,
The plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state.
The plurality of actuated round games include an actuated round game of the first round number, an actuated round game of the second round number, and an actuated round game of the third round number.
The actuated round game of the second round number is an actuated round game after the actuated round game of the first round number among the plurality of actuated round games.
Between the actuated round game of the first round number and the actuated round game of the second round number, there is a non-actuated round game in which the sorting means does not take the first sorting state.
The third round number of actuated round games is the last actuated round game after the second round number of actuated round games among the plurality of actuated round games.
Between the actuated round game of the second round number and the actuated round game of the third round number, there is a non-actuated round game in which the sorting means does not take the first sorting state.
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means corresponds to whether or not the sorting means can take the first sorting state in a special mode in each of the plurality of operation round games. ,
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the second round number .
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the first round number .
The operation round game of the first round number is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the special aspect based on the determination result by the jackpot type determining means.
Operation round game of numbers the second round, the jackpot on the basis of the determination result by the type determination means, a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special manner,
The type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a type of jackpot in which the sorting means can take the first sorting state in the special mode in the operation round game of the third round number .
Operation round game of numbers the third round, the jackpot on the basis of the determination result by the type determination means, a Toridoku Lula und game the first sorting condition said sorting means in the special manner,
The distribution control means is described in the special embodiment when the number of balls entered into the special entry port becomes the first specific number in the operation round game of the first round number. While the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state, the number of balls entered into the special entry port in the operation round game of the second round number is the second specific number. Taking the opportunity of this, the sorting means is operated so as to take the first sorting state in the special mode .
The special opening / closing means takes the open state when the start condition for starting the round game is satisfied, and takes the closed state when the end condition for ending the round game is satisfied.
The actuated round game includes a first actuated round game and a second actuated round game in which a game ball that has entered the special entrance is easier to pass through the special passage area than the first actuated round game. ,
In the second actuating round game, the sorting means is described in the special embodiment when the number of game balls entered into the special entry port in the second actuating round game becomes a specific number. It is a round game that operates so that the first distribution state can be taken.
In the special aspect, the distribution means is continuously in the first distribution state until a specific number of game balls that have entered the special entry port in the second operation round game reach the distribution means. When the gaming ball has passed through the special passing region in the second operating round game, and the sorting means is in the first sorting state, the end condition is taken. Regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance and the elapsed time since the distribution means operates to take the first distribution state. , While the sorting means operates so as to take the second sorting state, when the gaming ball has not passed through the special passing region in the second operating round game, the sorting means said. If the end condition is satisfied while the first distribution state is taken, the number of game balls entered into the special entrance and the distribution means operate so as to take the first distribution state. When the sorting means continuously takes the first sorting state even after the ending condition is satisfied and the operating condition is satisfied after the ending condition is satisfied, regardless of the elapsed time since then. A gaming machine in which the distribution means takes the second distribution state. The first starting port where the game ball can enter and
The second starting port where the game ball can enter and
An opening / closing means that operates so as to obtain a first ball entry state in which the game ball can enter the second start port and a second ball entry state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port.
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
A jackpot game granting means that can grant a jackpot game,
A special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special entry port, and
Based on the detection result by the special detection means, the special ball entry counting means for counting the number of game balls entered into the special entry port, and the special ball entry counting means.
A special detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special passage area, and
A game state control means for controlling the game state and
It is equipped with an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect.
The jackpot lottery means can perform a jackpot lottery for the first symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, while the jackpot lottery means can enter the game ball into the second start opening. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a jackpot lottery for the second symbol variation game can be performed accordingly.

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