JP6998062B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-72685

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

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

When the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the gaming machine for solving the above problem is given a big hit game after the big hit display result is derived in the variable game, and when the result of the winning lottery is a small hit. A small hit game is given after the small hit display result is derived in the variable game, and if the result of the winning lottery is neither a large hit nor a small hit, the missing display result is derived in the variable game. In the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery, the game controlling means for controlling the execution of the variable game, and the high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game. The possible probability state control means, the special entry means in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied by the entry of the game ball, and the special entry so as to allow the entry of the game ball into the special entry means. The special ball entry control means includes a special ball entry control means capable of controlling the ball means and an effect execution means for executing the effect, and the special ball entry control means enters the special ball entry means in the big hit game and the small hit game. The high-probability state includes a special gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by being able to acquire a prize ball by the small hit game, which is controlled so as to allow the entry of the game ball. The lottery includes a first winning lottery and a second winning lottery, and the variable game includes a first variable game executed based on the result of the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery. There is a second variable game executed based on the result, the game control means can control the first variable game and the second variable game to be executed at the same time, and the winning lottery means can be used. When the result of either one of the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery is a big hit, the other is hit during the execution of the variable game executed based on the result of the one winning lottery. The second winning lottery is performed during the fluctuation time of the first variable game, which is controlled so that the result of the lottery does not become a big hit and is executed when the result of the first winning lottery is a big hit in the special gaming state. The variation time of the second variable game executed when the result of the second hit is a small hit, and the variation of the second variable game executed when the result of the second hit lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit. The special gaming state includes a plurality of types of variable times longer than the time, and the special gaming state continues at least until the jackpot display result is derived in the variable game, while the jackpot display result is derived or derived. May end on condition that the jackpot game is given, and the effect executing means ends the jackpot game based on the jackpot when the result of the first hit lottery is a jackpot in the special game state. The specific effect is executed during the execution of the first variable game, which is executed based on the result of the first hit lottery , on condition that the special game state is later controlled. Is an effect capable of specifying that the special gaming state does not end until the end of the specific effect, and is an effect of notifying the remaining time until the first variable game being executed ends . In the special gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first variable game executed when the result of the first winning lottery is a big hit is executed when the result of the second winning lottery is a small hit. Includes a variable time longer than the variable time when the second variable game executed a plurality of times when the result of the second variable game or the second hit lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit. Is the gist.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of big hits, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing small hits. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. An explanatory diagram showing the types of fluctuation patterns of the first special game. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the fluctuation pattern of the 2nd special game. An explanatory diagram showing the average fluctuation time of the first special game. Explanatory drawing which shows the average fluctuation time of the 2nd special game. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the holding ball in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition moment of a game state. A timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of the game in the first high accuracy state. A timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of the game in the first high accuracy state. An explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the first special effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the execution mode of the 2nd special effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the first non-recommended notification effect, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the second non-recommended notification effect.

Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB on which a gaming ball can flow down. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

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

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

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

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

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and the first is the first even when the second special game is being executed. It is configured to be able to run special games. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a hit lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is given after the end of the special game. Then, in the present embodiment, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the predetermined internal lottery, the missing symbol is derived in the special game.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 14 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 15 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15. It is provided with a first variable member 16 as an opening / closing means that can be operated. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second starting port 15, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated as "the second starting port 15 is opened", and the closing state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated by "second". The starting port 15 is closed. " In the present embodiment, the second starting port 15 corresponds to the first ball entry port. Further, the second start sensor SE2 that detects the game ball that has entered the second start port 15 corresponds to the first detection means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third starting port 17 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The third starting port 17 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The third starting port 17 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third starting sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the third starting port 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the third start sensor SE3, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the third starting port 17 corresponds to the second ball entry port. Further, the third start sensor SE3 that detects the game ball that has entered the third start port 17 corresponds to the second detection means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 18 as a special entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first large winning opening 18 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for paying out the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters the first large prize opening 18.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 18. A second variable member 19 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 19 indicates that the first large winning opening 18 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 19 indicates that the first large winning opening 18 is opened. 18 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 20 as a special entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second big winning opening 20 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE5, the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for paying out the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters the second large prize opening 20.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 20 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 20. A third variable member 21 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 21 indicates that the second large winning opening 20 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 21 indicates that the second large winning opening 20 is closed. 20 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 22 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 22 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is always open so that the game ball can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 22. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the condition for starting the occurrence of the big hit game is satisfied, and the big hit game is generated. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 23a and a second general winning opening 23b as general winning openings open to the gaming area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first general winning opening 23a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE7, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. Further, the second general winning opening 23b is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 23b is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second general winning opening 23b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE8, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 24 that is open to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the first general winning opening 23a, and the second general winning opening 23b. The game ball that has not entered the game is discharged from the out port 24 to the outside of the machine (outside the game area YBa). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 25 and a second passage member 26. The first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 are located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first passage member 25 is provided with a second starting port 15. The first variable member 16 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 25. Further, the first passage member 25 is provided with a second large winning opening 20. The third variable member 21 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 25. Further, the first passage member 25 is provided with a third starting port 17. The third starting port 17 is arranged between the first variable member 16 and the third variable member 21 in the first passage member 25. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 26 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 26 and the upper surface of the first passage member 25 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the flow-down passage 27 is formed by the first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26. In the flow passage 27, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the third starting port 17. In the flow passage 27, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 15 are guided to the third starting port 17. Then, in the flow passage 27, the third starting port 17 is located upstream of the second winning opening 20. In the flow passage 27, all the game balls that did not enter the third starting port 17 are guided to the second major winning opening 20. When a game ball enters from the entry port 27a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 27 and does not enter any of the second start opening 15, the third start opening 17, and the second big winning opening 20. The game ball entered from the entry port 27a is discharged from the discharge port 27b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 27.

The second passage member 26 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 26a at positions facing the first variable member 16 on the lower surface of the second passage member 26. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 27 collides with the first protrusion 26a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 26a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the upper surface of the first variable member 16. Further, the second passage member 26 has a plurality of second protrusions 26b at positions facing the third variable member 21 on the lower surface of the second passage member 26. When the game ball flowing down the flow passage 27 collides with the second protrusion 26b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 26b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the upper surface of the third variable member 21.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming region YBa. The path through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as the area where the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the out port 24 and an out port 24 that passes through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is referred to as the right side region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle HD to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first start port 14 and the second start port 15, It is possible to insert a game ball into the third starting opening 17, the first major winning opening 18, the second major winning opening 20, the gate 22, the first general winning opening 23a, and the second general winning opening 23b. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a are arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a), and on the second path R2 (right side region R2a). It can be said that the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b are arranged. That is, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first large winning opening 18, and the second large winning opening 20 are arranged on the same flow path in the game board YB. Then, on the second path R2 (right side region R2a), the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22 are gates 22 from the upstream. The first big winning opening 18, the second starting opening 15, the third starting opening 17, and the second big winning opening 20 are arranged in this order.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a There is a possibility of entering the ball. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second start port 15 and the third start port 15 and the third start port. 17, there is a possibility of entering the ball into the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the first are compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Low.

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

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control regarding the opening of the second start port 15 is different. The second open state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 is higher than that in the first open state. In other words, the second open state is a gaming state in which the difficulty level of inserting the game ball into the second starting port 15 is lower than that of the first open state. In this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. The second open state in the present embodiment is a so-called "electric support state", and the first open state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

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

In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the first open state may be referred to as the first low probability state. Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the second open state may be indicated as the second low probability state. Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the high probability state and the first open state may be referred to as the first high probability state. Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the high probability state and the second open state may be indicated as the second high probability state.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. The jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 30 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZA, 30 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol ZB, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are in the jackpot symbol. It is classified into the jackpot symbol ZC. Further, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 20 types of jackpot symbols are the jackpot symbol Za, 40 types of jackpot symbols are the jackpot symbol Zb, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are the jackpot symbols. They are classified into Zc. In the following explanation, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is "big hit ZA", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is "big hit ZB", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is "big hit ZC", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Za is. "Big hit Za", big hit based on big hit symbol Zb is referred to as "big hit Zb", and big hit based on big hit symbol Zc is referred to as "big hit Zc".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number in one round game is 8 regardless of any big hit. In each round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC, "8 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for the jackpot Za, the jackpot Zb, and the jackpot Zc, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for each big hit, the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game is defined. In this embodiment, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as an opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game for all big hits. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit time of one round game in each big hit is "25 seconds". Although not shown, in the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is defined as the interval time between round games in each jackpot.

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot Za, and jackpot Zb are defined with high probability states as the probability states after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the high probability state is given after the big hit game, the high probability state is given until the next big hit game occurs. On the other hand, in the jackpot ZC and the jackpot Zc, a low probability state is defined as the probability state after the jackpot game. In the following description, jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, jackpot Za, and jackpot Zb may be indicated as specific jackpots, and jackpot ZC and jackpot Zc may be indicated as non-specific jackpots.

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, the first open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. The jackpot ZB, jackpot ZC, jackpot Zb, and jackpot Zc are defined as a second open state as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on each big hit ZB and the big hit Zb, the second open state is given until the next big hit game is generated. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after each big hit ZC and big hit Zc game, until the next big hit game occurs, or a special number of operations set in advance. Until the end of the game, the second open state is granted. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when each of the jackpot ZC and the jackpot Zc is a jackpot is "100 times".

Further, in the jackpot Za, the open state after the jackpot game is determined according to the gaming state when the jackpot is won. Specifically, in the jackpot Za, when the game state when the jackpot is won is the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the second high probability state, the big hit game The second open state is defined as the later open state. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit Za, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs. Further, in the jackpot Za, when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the first high probability state, the first open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, 30 kinds of jackpot symbols out of 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol are jackpot symbols ZA controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 20 kinds of jackpot symbols out of 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the second special symbol are jackpot symbols Za that can be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the case where the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the first special symbol and the case where the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the second special symbol are in the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Different expectations are controlled. In particular, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the winning lottery of the second special symbol during the first high probability state, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the first special symbol during the first high probability state. Compared with the above, the expectation that the first high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game is low.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit symbol. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the small hit may not be won in the winning lottery of the first special symbol, while the small winning may be won in the winning lottery of the second special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an open game in which the second big winning opening 20 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The open game is terminated when the first open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number in one open game is three. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the small hit game can be recognized. The small hit game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.8 seconds x 2 times" is defined as the opening mode of the second big winning opening 20 in the small hit game. Further, in the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is defined as the interval time between openings. That is, in the small hit of this embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds".

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the production game may be executed based on the first special game or may be executed based on the second special game. In the following description, the production game executed based on the first special game may be referred to as the first production game, while the production game executed based on the second special game may be referred to as the second production game. There is.

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the results of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 50 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 50 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA, and an audio effect by the speaker SP.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
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 the main control program. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. 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 to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a large hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The main control RAM 40c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 40a. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 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.

Main control CPU 40a, 1st start sensor SE1, 2nd start sensor SE2, 3rd start sensor SE3, 1st count sensor SE4, 2nd count sensor SE5, gate sensor SE6, 1st general sensor SE7, and 2nd general sensor It is connected to SE8. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 40a and information display device 13 (1st special symbol display unit 13a, 2nd special symbol display unit 13b, 1st special hold display unit 13c, 2nd special hold display unit 13d, normal symbol display unit 13e, normal hold It is connected to the display unit 13f). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 40a and the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control the first actuator A1 to open the second starting port 15. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control to open the first large winning opening 18 by controlling the second actuator A2, and the second large winning opening 18 can be controlled by controlling the third actuator A3. It is possible to control the opening of 20. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator, so that the special winning opening can be controlled so as to allow the gaming ball to enter the large winning opening corresponding to each actuator. Means are realized.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process.

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

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

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the information output process executed as the interrupt process.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). In the first input determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the first start port 14 when the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. Further, in the first input determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the second start port 15 when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input.

When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether 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) (hereinafter). , Shown as the first hold judgment). If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a hit random number used for a winning lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for determining a variation pattern used for determining a variation pattern, and the like.

Further, when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, when the determination result of the first input determination is negative, and when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the third starting port 17 (hereinafter, referred to as a second input determination). In the second input determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the third start port 17 when the detection signal from the third start sensor SE3 is input. If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the second hold determination). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S1). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) and is not in the big hit game waiting state, while the hit game is in progress or the big hit game is waiting for occurrence. If it is inside, make a negative judgment. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S1: NO), 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 (step S1: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed (step S2). When it is determined that the first special game is not being executed (step S2: NO), 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 (step S2: NO). Step S3). When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S3: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game (steps S4 to S13). The first special symbol start process will be described in detail later.

Further, when it is determined that the first special game is being executed (step S2: YES), the first special hold number is not 1 or more (the first special hold number is 0 (zero)) (step S3). : NO), and when the first special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S14). When it is determined that the second special game is not being executed (step S14: NO), 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 (step S14: NO). Step S15). When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game (steps S16 to S25). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special game is being executed (step S14: YES), the second special hold number is not 1 or more (the second special hold number is 0 (zero)) (step S15). : NO), and when the second special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S4). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, at this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game (step S5). When the main control CPU 40a acquires the earliest random number information, it erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state (step S6). The main control CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state based on the values of the probability state flag and the open state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether or not a jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot has been won is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S7). When the jackpot flag is not stored (step S7: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery (big hit determination) to determine whether to win the jackpot based on the acquired random number information (step S8). In the following description, the big hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "the first big hit lottery". In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the acquired random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using different big hit determination values according to the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform a big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, it is preferable to increase the number of big hit determination values as compared with the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform a big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

When the first big hit lottery is won (step S8: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the big hit flag in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S9). After that, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot variation process (step S10). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is stored (step S7: YES) and when the first big hit lottery is not won (step S8: NO), the main control CPU 40a is a small hit based on the acquired random number information. A small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed (step S11). In the following description, the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "first small hit lottery". In the small hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to win the small hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the acquired random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. judge. The winning random number used in the small hit lottery may be the same random number as the winning random number used in the big hit lottery, or may be a different random number.

When the first small hit lottery is won (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit variation process (step S12). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the small hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the small hit symbol corresponds to determining the type of small hit. Further, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information.

When the first small hit lottery is not won (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs the loss variation processing (step S13). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a has control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol in each of the large hit variation processing, the small hit variation processing, and the loss variation processing in the first special symbol start processing. And control information that can specify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern specification command) is stored in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the present embodiment, the first big hit lottery and the first small hit lottery correspond to the first win lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first special game corresponds to the first variable game executed based on the result of the first winning lottery.

Further, in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S16). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, at this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game (step S17). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state (step S18).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether or not the jackpot flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S19). When the jackpot flag is not stored (step S19: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery (big hit determination) to determine whether to win the jackpot based on the acquired random number information (step S20). In the following description, the big hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "the second big hit lottery". When the second big hit lottery is won (step S20: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the big hit flag in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S21). After that, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot variation process (step S22). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is stored (step S19: YES) and when the second big hit lottery is not won (step S20: NO), the main control CPU 40a is a small hit based on the acquired random number information. A small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed (step S23). In the following description, the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "second small hit lottery". When the second small hit lottery is won (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit variation process (step S24). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the small hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the small hit symbol corresponds to determining the type of small hit. Further, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information.

If the second small hit lottery is not won (step S23: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs the loss variation processing (step S25). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the control information and the fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the determined special symbol in each of the large hit variation processing, the small hit variation processing, and the loss variation processing in the second special symbol start processing. Store the information in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the present embodiment, the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery correspond to the second win lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second special game corresponds to the second variable game executed based on the result of the second winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs various winning lottery in the special symbol start processing, thereby realizing the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a) so that the first special game is started when the first special symbol start process is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start processing is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (second special symbol display unit 13b) so that the second special game is started when the second special symbol start process is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start processing is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control means is realized by controlling the main control CPU 40a to execute the special game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the first big hit lottery and the first big hit lottery on condition that the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 by performing the above processing. A small hit lottery can be executed. Further, the main control CPU 40a can execute the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery on condition that the game ball is detected by the third start sensor SE3 by performing the above processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game to be executed at the same time by performing the above processing.

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of winning the first small hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of winning the first big hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of not winning either the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 and the first special game is executed, most of them are missed or hit big. There are few opportunities to make small hits.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of winning the second big hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of not winning either the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the third starting port 17 and the second special game is executed, most of them are small hits and the small hit game is generated. , There are few chances of getting out of the way and getting big hits.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 40a erases the jackpot flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c, and puts the jackpot game in a waiting state to cause the jackpot game to occur. Control information that can identify the waiting state (hereinafter referred to as the occurrence wait command) is stored in the output buffer. The state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game can be generated by passing the game ball through the gate 22. In other words, the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game has not yet occurred and the big hit game can be generated. That is, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game is a state in which the occurrence of the big hit game is stagnant, and the stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of the big hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the jackpot lottery is not executed in the special symbol start processing when the jackpot flag is stored. Then, while the jackpot flag is stored when the jackpot lottery is won, it is erased when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins the big hit lottery in either the first special symbol start processing or the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is executed based on the result of the big hit lottery. During the execution of the special game to be played, the jackpot lottery in the other process is controlled not to be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the winning lottery in one of the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a has a winning lottery in the one processing. During the execution of the special game executed based on the result of, the result of the winning lottery in the other processing is controlled so as not to be a big hit.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. In the figure, the reach effect is simply referred to as "reach", the normal reach effect is referred to as "N reach", and the super reach effect is referred to as "SP reach".

In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, any variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern group composed of one or a plurality of variation patterns. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, when it is in the first low probability state, it is among the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group A. Any fluctuation pattern is determined from the above, and when the second low probability state is reached, any fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group B. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, when it is in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a selects any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group C. It is determined, and when it is in the second high accuracy state, any variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group D.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, when it is in the first low probability state, it is among the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group A. Any fluctuation pattern is determined from the above, and when the second low probability state is reached, any fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group B. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, when it is in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a selects any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group C. It is determined, and when it is in the second high accuracy state, any variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group D.

Each fluctuation pattern is classified into a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. Further, in each fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation content such as the presence or absence of reach effect and the fluctuation time of the special game are defined. For example, the fluctuation pattern HP1-1 is a fluctuation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the case of the first low probability state and when the result of the winning lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit. The fluctuation pattern HP1-1 is a fluctuation pattern in which no reach effect is defined as the fluctuation content and the fluctuation time Tm1-1 is defined as the fluctuation time. Further, for example, the fluctuation pattern HP2-26 is a fluctuation pattern of the second special game that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit even in the case of the first high probability state. The fluctuation pattern HP2-26 is a fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect is defined as the fluctuation content and the fluctuation time Tm2-26 is defined as the fluctuation time.

Further, the fluctuation pattern HP2-2 is a fluctuation pattern of the second special game that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a small hit even in the case of the first low probability state. The fluctuation pattern HP2-2 is a fluctuation pattern in which a special fluctuation is defined as the fluctuation content and a fluctuation time Tm2-2 is defined as the fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, the special variation is a variation content in which the effect game is not executed on the effect display device 12. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the second high probability state, the effect display device 12 executes the first effect game while the second effect game is executed. Not done. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, the second effect game is executed on the effect display device 12, but the first effect game is not executed. As described above, the effect display device 12 can execute one of the first effect game and the second effect game in each game state.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the case of the first low probability state is larger than any of the fluctuation patterns of the first special game that can be determined in the case of the first low probability state. Includes fluctuation patterns with long fluctuation times. Specifically, the fluctuation time Tm2-1 defined in the fluctuation pattern HP2-1 of the second special game that can be determined in the first low probability state is the first that can be determined in the first low probability state. 1 The fluctuation pattern of the special game is longer than any of the fluctuation times Tm1-1 to Tm1-3 defined in HP1-1 to HP1-3, respectively.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the first high-accuracy state includes the outlier variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first high-accuracy state. And a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time longer than the small hit fluctuation pattern is defined is included. Specifically, the fluctuation times Tm1-23 and Tm1-24 defined in the jackpot fluctuation patterns HP1-23 and HP1-24 of the first special game that can be determined in the first high-accuracy state are all. It is longer than the fluctuation time Tm2-21 defined in the out-of-order fluctuation pattern HP2-21 of the second special game that can be determined in the first high accuracy state. Further, the fluctuation times Tm1-23 and Tm1-24 defined in the jackpot fluctuation patterns HP1-23 and HP1-24 of the first special game that can be determined in the first high-accuracy state are all the first. It is longer than the fluctuation time Tm2-24 defined in the small hit fluctuation pattern HP2-24 of the second special game that can be determined in the high accuracy state. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation time of the first special game, which is a big hit, is the fluctuation time of the second special game, which is a small hit, and the fluctuation time of the second special game, which is a miss. Includes longer fluctuation times. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation time of the first special game, which is a big hit, includes the fluctuation times Tm1-23 and Tm1-24, and the second special, which is a small hit. It includes the fluctuation time of the game and a plurality of types of fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of the second special game which is out of the range. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation times Tm1-23 and Tm1-24 are both twice or more the fluctuation time Tm2-21 and also twice or more the fluctuation time Tm2-24. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation time of the first special game, which is a big hit, is the fluctuation time and the deviation when the second special game, which is a small hit, is executed a plurality of times. 2 Includes a fluctuation time longer than any of the fluctuation times when the special game is executed multiple times.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern included in each first fluctuation pattern group is the average fluctuation time when the first special game is executed, which is the second. It is set to be longer in the order of low probability state and second high probability state <first low probability state <first high probability state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern included in each second fluctuation pattern group is the average fluctuation time when the second special game is executed. When it is in the low probability state, it is set to be much longer than in the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern included in each fluctuation pattern group is the first low probability state, the average fluctuation time when the second special game is executed is the first. It is set to be much longer than the average fluctuation time when a special game is played. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first low probability state, the execution of the first special game is executed per predetermined unit time rather than the execution of the second special game. The number of special games will increase.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern included in each fluctuation pattern group is the first high accuracy state, the average fluctuation time when the first special game is executed is the second. It is set to be longer than the average fluctuation time when the special game is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high accuracy state, the execution of the second special game is executed per predetermined unit time rather than the execution of the first special game. The number of special games will increase.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 40a controls to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a is a detection signal from each sensor of the second start sensor SE2, the third start sensor SE3, the first count sensor SE4, the second count sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE7, and the second general sensor SE8. When is input, each sensor is controlled to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the detection signals are input from the sensors of the first general sensor SE7 and the second general sensor SE8 is the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, and the third. It is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input from each sensor of the start sensor SE3. On the other hand, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the detection signals are input from the sensors of the first general sensor SE7 and the second general sensor SE8 is the detection signal from each sensor of the first count sensor SE4 and the second count sensor SE5. Less than the number of prize balls paid out when entered. Further, the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input from the first count sensor SE4 is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input from the second count sensor SE5. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor may be appropriately changed.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can specify the gaming state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 40c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 40c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as an open state flag).

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the low probability state in the probability state flag, and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability command) that can specify the low probability state. Store in a buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the high probability state in the probability state flag, and control information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability command). In the output buffer.

When controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the first open state in the open state flag, and control information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter, first open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and control information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter, second open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a controls the second open state with the number of operations as the upper limit, the number of operations is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, in the present embodiment, the second open state is terminated when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the first special game is executed, while the second special game is executed. At that time, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

The main control CPU 40a does not change the gaming state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to be the same before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a does not update the number of operations even when a small hit is won.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a executes the big hit process. In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to generate a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to the first low probability state as the big hit game occurs. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the round game by controlling so as to open the first big winning opening 18 in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). That is, in the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls so as to allow the ball to enter the first big winning opening 18.

Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls to close the first special winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, thereby ending the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. When the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes the small hit process. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to cause a small hit game. In the present embodiment, when the special game of small hit is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second large winning opening 20 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), thereby performing an open game. To start. That is, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls to open the second large winning opening 20 among the large winning openings. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) that can specify the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. After that, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to close the second big winning opening 20, thereby ending the open game. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 22 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 22, 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). 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 adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the normal hold number. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 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 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 addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). 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.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative determination when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. 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. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, 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 and updates the normal hold number. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command capable of specifying the normal hold number after the update.

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 the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. Whether the main control CPU 40a wins the normal hit based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b in the normal hit determination. To judge. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination in the second open state so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, it is preferable to increase the number of normal hit determination values as compared with the first open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform the normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, the normal hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value as compared with the first open state. .. When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. At this time, in the second open state, the main control CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the first open state (or it is easy to determine a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). You may do so.

Then, the main control CPU 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 that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses while starting the normal game. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. When the normal hit game ends, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 40a starts the control to cause the normal hit game. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a causes a normal hit game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second starting port 15 in the opening mode defined in the normal symbol (type of normal hit). do. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the first variable member 16 to be in the open state in the normal hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may control the first actuator A1 in the second open state so that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer than in the first open state, once. The first actuator A1 may be controlled so that the number of times the second starting port 15 is opened in the normal hit game is increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the second high probability state, the first effect game is executed but the second effect game is not executed. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first low-accuracy state, the second low-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state, the effect symbol is triggered by inputting various commands corresponding to the first special game. While the variation processing is executed, the effect symbol variation processing is not executed when various commands corresponding to the second special game are input. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high accuracy state, the second effect game is executed but the first effect game is not executed. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect symbol variation processing triggered by inputting various commands corresponding to the second special game, while performing the first special game. The effect symbol change processing is not executed when the corresponding various commands are input.

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

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the occurrence wait effect is executed when the occurrence wait command is input. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 22. Specifically, the waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect that encourages a right-handed strike. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the occurrence of the big hit game.

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

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

Here, based on FIG. 11, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, changes in the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described. Here, a change in the holding ball with respect to the game time when the game ball is launched to the right side region R2a by hitting right and the big hit game is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol start processing, the small hit is won with a higher probability than the loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is inserted into the third starting port 17, even if it is not a big hit, it will be a small hit with a high probability. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by hitting the right side to launch the game ball into the right side region R2a and entering the third starting port 17, a small hit game is generated and a chance to win a prize ball is generated. be able to.

First, the change of the holding ball with respect to the game time in the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) will be described.
In the present embodiment, the rate of entry into the second starting port 15 when the game ball is launched into the right region R2a by hitting right in the first open state is right in the second open state. It is lower than the ball entry rate to the second starting port 15 when the game ball is hit and launched into the right side region R2a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the rate of entry into the second starting port 15 when the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a by hitting right in the first open state is when the first open state. It is lower than the ball entry rate when the game ball is launched into the left side region R1a by hitting left. Therefore, in the first low probability state, when the game ball is launched to the right side region R2a by hitting right, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 15, and mainly the second start port 15 is used. The game ball enters the third starting port 17 arranged on the downstream side of the opening. Here, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first low-accuracy state, the second special is compared with the case of each gaming state of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state. The average fluctuation time of the game becomes longer. Therefore, in the first low probability state, even if the game ball is entered into the third starting port 17 to execute the second special game, there is a chance that a small hit game is actually generated and a prize ball is won. It takes longer to occur. Specifically, in the first low probability state, after about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the third starting port 17 and the execution of the second special game was started, the second major game was finally started. The winning opening 20 will be opened. Therefore, when the game ball is launched into the right region R2a by hitting right in the first low probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of launches of the game ball) is the predetermined unit time. It greatly exceeds the number of game balls that can be obtained around. In other words, when hitting right in the first low probability state, the number of balls held decreases significantly as the game time elapses.

In the present embodiment, in the first low probability state, the case where the game ball is hit to the left and the game ball is fired to the left side region R1a is predetermined as in the case where the game ball is hit to the right and the game ball is fired to the right side area R2a. The number of game balls consumed per unit time (the number of game balls fired) greatly exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired in a predetermined unit time. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first low probability state, when the first special game is executed is more per predetermined unit time than when the second special game is executed. The number of special games to be executed increases, and the number of times the winning lottery is executed increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit left when the first low probability state is reached.

Next, changes in the holding ball with respect to the game time in the second low probability state (low probability state and second open state) and the second high probability state (high probability state and second open state) will be described.
In the second open state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 as compared with the case in the first open state, so that most of the game balls entered from the entry port 27a are the first. Since the ball enters the two starting openings 15, the possibility that the game ball enters the third starting opening 17 arranged downstream of the second starting opening 15 is reduced. In particular, in the present embodiment, the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper part of the second starting port 15 in the flow-down passage 27 is reduced by the first protrusion 26a. Therefore, even if the game ball enters the ball entry port 27a when the second start port 15 is closed, the next game ball is placed before the game ball passes through the upper part of the second start port 15. There is a high possibility that the second starting port 15 will be opened, and there is a high possibility that the ball will enter the second starting port 15. That is, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, it is difficult to execute the second special game as compared with the first special game, and there is a chance that a small hit game is generated and a prize ball is won. Hard to occur. Therefore, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. Exceeds. In other words, when hitting right in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

However, the rate of entry into the second starting port 15 when the game ball is launched into the right region R2a by hitting right in the second open state is the rate of hitting left in the first open state. It is higher than the ball entry rate when the game ball is launched into the left side region R1a. As a result, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, so that it is predetermined as compared with the first low-accuracy state. The number of game balls that can be acquired increases per unit time. Further, in the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, when the game ball is launched to the right side region R2a by hitting right, the game ball easily enters the second starting port 15, so that the game ball is hit left. The number of special games executed per predetermined unit time may be larger than that when the game ball is launched into the left side region R1a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit right when the second low probability state is reached.

Next, the change of the holding ball with respect to the game time in the first high probability state (high probability state and first open state) will be described.
In the first high probability state, when the game ball is launched to the right side region R2a by hitting right, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 as in the first low probability state. , Mainly, the game ball enters the third starting port 17 arranged on the downstream side of the second starting port 15. Then, in the case of the first high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game becomes shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the first high probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball is shortened as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Then, in the present embodiment, among the game balls that have entered from the entry port 27a, the game balls that have not entered the second start opening 15 and the third start opening 17 are guided to the second major winning opening 20. Therefore, in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the small hit game is generated, the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 20 to obtain the prize ball. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the second big winning opening 20 is closed because the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down the upper part of the second big winning opening 20 in the flowing passage 27 is reduced by the second protrusion 26b. Even if the game ball has entered the entry port 27a, the possibility that the game ball that has not entered the second start opening 15 and the third start opening 17 will enter the second large winning opening 20 increases. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball is generated as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Becomes shorter. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, when hitting right in the first high accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit right when the first high accuracy state is reached.

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

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 12, the transition mode of the gaming state in the present embodiment and its action will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state according to the big hit symbol (type of big hit) and the game state when the big hit is won, with the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to a high probability state with the end of the big hit game, thereby realizing a stochastic state control means capable of controlling the game state to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. To.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is a situation in which it is preferable to hit left. Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched to the left side region R1a by hitting left, the game ball can enter the first start port 14, while the second start port 15 and the third start. I can't get into the mouth 17. Therefore, in the first low probability state, the first special game is usually executed, but the second special game is not executed (in the figure, the first special game "○" and the second special game "×". "). Therefore, when the jackpot is won in the first low probability state, the jackpot of the first special symbol (big hit ZA, ZB, ZC) is usually won.

When the jackpot ZA is won in the first low accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. Further, when the big hit ZB is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high probability state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the big hit ZC is won in the first low probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is a situation in which it is preferable to hit left, so that the first special game is mainly executed. If the player hits the right in a low probability state, the game ball may enter the third starting port 17 and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the big hit Za and Zb are won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the big hit Zc is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

Further, when it is in the second low probability state, when it is in the first high probability state, and when it is in the second high probability state, it is a preferable situation to hit right. Of these, in the second low probability state and in the second high probability state, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 27a enter the second start opening 15, so that the second start opening is used. The possibility that the game ball enters the third starting port 17 arranged downstream of the 15 is reduced. Therefore, in the second low probability state and in the second high probability state, the first special game is executed more than the second special game (in the figure, the first special game "○"). , The second special game "△"). In other words, in the second low probability state and in the second high probability state, the first special game is mainly executed. Therefore, when the jackpot is won in each of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the jackpot of the first special symbol is mainly won.

When the jackpot ZA is won in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high probability state with the end of the jackpot game. Further, when the big hit ZB is won in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high probability state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the jackpot ZC is won in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the jackpot ZC to the second low probability state even after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a re-stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second low probability state, most of the game balls entered from the entry opening 27a enter the second starting opening 15, so that the first special is mainly used. The game is executed, but in rare cases, a game ball that has not entered the second starting opening 15 may enter the third starting opening 17, and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the big hit Za and Zb are won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the big hit Zc is won, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the second low probability state even after the big hit game is completed. At this time, the main control CPU 40a re-stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

When the jackpot ZA is won in the second high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high-accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. Further, when the big hit ZB is won in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high accuracy state even after the end of the big hit game. Then, when the big hit ZC is won in the second high probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second high accuracy state, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 27a enter the second starting port 15, so that the first special is mainly used. The game is executed, but in rare cases, a game ball that has not entered the second starting opening 15 may enter the third starting opening 17, and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the jackpot Za and Zb are won, the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the second high accuracy state even after the jackpot game ends. Further, when the big hit Zc is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

On the other hand, in the first high-accuracy state, it is difficult for the game ball that has entered from the entry port 27a to enter the second start opening 15, and the third is arranged on the downstream side of the second start opening 15. The ball can enter the starting port 17. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the second special game is usually executed, but the first special game is not executed (in the figure, the first special game "△" and the second special game "○". "). Therefore, when a big hit is won in the first high accuracy state, the big hit (big hit Za, Zb, Zc) of the second special symbol is usually won.

When the jackpot Za is won in the first high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the jackpot Za to the first high-accuracy state even after the end of the jackpot game. Further, when the jackpot Zb is won in the first high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high-accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. Then, when the big hit Zc is won in the first high probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state is a situation in which the second special game is mainly executed, but the game ball enters the second starting port 15. , The first special game may be executed. Further, even in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the player hits the left side, the game ball may enter the first starting port 14 and the first special game may be executed. In these cases, when the jackpot ZA is won, the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the first high accuracy state even after the jackpot game ends. Further, when the big hit ZB is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. Then, when the big hit ZC is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second low probability state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the first low probability state on condition that the big hit game is generated, and after the end of the big hit game, controls the game state according to the type of the big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state can be terminated on condition that the jackpot game has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 40a does not change the gaming state in the first low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state when the big hit game is not generated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state continues at least until the jackpot game occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first high accuracy state continues at least until the jackpot display result is derived in the special game.

Next, a specific example of the flow of the game in the first high accuracy state in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. As described above, during the first high accuracy state, the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 by hitting right and launching the game ball into the right side region R2a. .. Then, during the first high probability state, the fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than that during the first low probability state, so that the game ball is entered into the second large winning opening 20 in the small hit game. You can win a prize ball.

In the present embodiment, during the first high accuracy state, until either the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is won (FIG. 13: time point t0 to t1, FIG. 14: time point t10 to t11). You can win a prize ball by a small hit game. After that, when the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is won, the big hit flag is set and a special game for deriving the big hit symbol is started (FIG. 13: time point t1, FIG. 14: time point t11). In the present embodiment, when the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot lottery is not performed in the special symbol start processing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the other big hit lottery is not executed during the execution of the special game executed based on winning one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second big hit lottery is won, the big hit flag is set and the second special game for deriving the big hit symbol is started (time point t1). Then, during the execution of the second special game for deriving the jackpot symbol, the jackpot lottery is not executed in the first special symbol start processing, so that the jackpot symbol is not derived in the first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of not winning either the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. Therefore, during the execution of the second special game for deriving the big hit symbol, it is difficult to win the prize ball by the small hit game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of winning the second small hit lottery. Therefore, during the execution of the second special game for deriving the jackpot symbol, the chance of winning the prize ball by the small hit game is reduced as compared with the execution of the first special game for deriving the jackpot symbol.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, it is controlled to the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and the jackpot flag is erased (time point t2). After that, the big hit game is started when the game ball passes through the gate 22 (time point t3). Then, when the big hit game is completed, the first special game and the second special game can be executed (time point t4).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first big hit lottery is won, the big hit flag is set and the first special game for deriving the big hit symbol is started (time point t11). Then, during the execution of the first special game for deriving the jackpot symbol, the jackpot lottery is not executed in the second special symbol start processing. Therefore, during the execution of the first special game for deriving the jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol is not derived in the second special game. Here, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of not winning either the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. Therefore, during the execution of the first special game for deriving the big hit symbol, the prize ball can be obtained by the small hit game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of winning the first small hit lottery. Therefore, during the execution of the first special game for deriving the jackpot symbol, the chances of winning the prize ball by the small hit game are increased as compared with the execution of the second special game for deriving the jackpot symbol.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game, it is controlled to the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and the jackpot flag is erased (time point t12). After that, the big hit game is started when the game ball passes through the gate 22 (time point t13). Then, when the big hit game is completed, the first special game and the second special game can be executed (time point t14).

In the present embodiment, when a jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, one of the executing special games has a special symbol. Regardless of the result of the winning lottery in the start process, the missing symbol is derived and the game ends. For example, even if the second special game in which the small hit symbol is derived by winning the second small hit lottery is executed, the big hit symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game. When this is done, the second special game being executed ends by deriving the outlier symbol (time point t12).

Hereinafter, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the second big hit lottery is won in the first low probability state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is executed based on the result of the second big hit lottery. 2 The first special effect can be executed while the special game is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special effect is an effect of notifying that the second big hit lottery has been won. The first special effect of the present embodiment is executed by displaying an image imitating the character string "during a large chance change" on the effect display device 12.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the first special effect when a variation pattern designation command that can specify that the second big hit lottery has been won is input during the first low probability state. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a game end command instructing the end of the second special game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the first special effect. That is, when the second big hit lottery is won in the first low probability state, the effect display device 12 is the second during the execution of the second special game executed based on the result of the second special symbol start processing. 1 Perform a special effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that neither the first effect game nor the second effect game is executed during the execution of the first special effect. Therefore, in the effect display device 12, when the second big hit lottery is won in the first low probability state, the first effect game and the second effect game and the second effect display device 12 are executed regardless of whether or not the first special game is being executed. The first special effect is executed without executing the effect game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment wins the first big hit lottery in the first high accuracy state, it is executed based on the result of the first big hit lottery. The second special effect can be executed during the execution of the first special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special effect is an effect of notifying that the first big hit lottery has been won. In the second special effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string of the "chance zone" and displays an image showing the remaining time until the first special game being executed ends. It is executed by displaying it. That is, in the second special effect, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed. In the present embodiment, the image showing the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed is, for example, an image imitating the character string of "remaining XXsec". In the present embodiment, the second special effect corresponds to a specific effect.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the second special effect when the variation pattern designation command that can specify that the first big hit lottery has been won is input during the first high accuracy state. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the second special effect when the game end command instructing the end of the first special game is input. That is, when the first big hit lottery is won in the first high accuracy state, the effect display device 12 is the first during the execution of the first special game executed based on the result of the first special symbol start processing. 2 Perform a special production. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second effect game to be executable while the second special effect is being executed, while controlling the first effect game so as not to be executed. Therefore, in the effect display device 12, when the first big hit lottery is won in the first high accuracy state and the second special game is being executed, the first effect game is not executed, while the effect display device 12 does not execute the first effect game. The second effect game is executed and the second special effect is executed (FIG. 16 (a)). Further, in the effect display device 12, the first effect game and the second effect game are executed when the first big hit lottery is won in the first high accuracy state and the second special game is not being executed. The second special effect is executed without doing (FIG. 16 (b)).

As described above, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second effect game to be executable in the first high accuracy state. That is, in the first high-accuracy state, the effect display device 12 has a second effect regardless of whether the second special effect is being executed or the second special effect is not being executed. Run the game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first high accuracy state continues at least until the jackpot display result is derived in the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special effect is started, the first high accuracy state continues at least until the second special effect is completed. In other words, the second special effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can specify that the first high accuracy state does not end until the second special effect ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a notification effect for notifying a gaming area where firing of a gaming ball is recommended. In the following description, the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended may be simply referred to as a "recommended area".

The notification effect includes a non-recommended notification effect that is executed for a predetermined period after the launch of the game ball to the non-recommended area is detected. The non-recommended time notification effect of the present embodiment includes a first non-recommended time notification effect and a second non-recommended time notification effect having different notification modes. In the present embodiment, each deprecated notification effect indicates that the game ball is detected by various sensors arranged in the right side area R2a when the launch of the game ball to the left side area R1a is recommended. It is executed as an opportunity.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a indicates that the game ball has entered the third start opening 17 and is detected by the third start sensor SE3 when the first low probability state is reached and the jackpot game is not in progress. As a condition, control is performed so that the first non-recommended notification effect is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is conditioned on the condition that the game ball enters the second start opening 15 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the first low probability state is reached and the big hit game is not in progress. The second non-recommended time notification effect is controlled to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 17A, in the first deprecated notification effect, in the effect display device 12, "please hit left" in an area that does not overlap with the area where the effect symbol is displayed when viewed from the player side. It is executed by displaying a notification image that imitates the character string of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the second deprecated notification effect, in the effect display device 12, "[warning] left" in the area overlapping the area where the effect symbol is displayed when viewed from the player side. It is executed by displaying a notification image that imitates the character string "Please return to hitting".

In the present embodiment, the notification image displayed in the second non-recommended notification effect is larger than the notification image displayed in the first non-recommended notification effect. Therefore, it can be said that the second non-recommended notification effect is a notification effect that notifies the recommended area in a stronger notification mode than the first non-recommended notification effect. Further, in the second non-recommended notification effect, the notification image is displayed in the area overlapping with the area where the effect symbol is displayed, while in the first non-recommended notification effect, the area does not overlap with the area where the effect symbol is displayed. From the fact that the notification image is displayed, it can be said that the second non-recommended notification effect is a notification effect that notifies the recommended area in a stronger notification mode than the first non-recommended notification effect.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) When the first big hit lottery is won in the first high probability state, the second big hit lottery is not won while the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery is being executed, but the small hit. You can expect to win the lottery. The fluctuation time specified by the jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the first jackpot lottery is won includes the fluctuation time specified by the small hit fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the second jackpot lottery is won. In addition, the fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time specified in the outlier variation pattern that can be determined when neither the second big hit lottery nor the second small hit lottery is won is included. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery is won, not only the first special game is made to wait until the end, but also the second small hit lottery is won during the execution of the first special game, so that the prize is awarded by the small hit game. You can expect to get a ball.

(1-2) The first high-accuracy state can be terminated on condition that the jackpot game is granted. Then, when the first big hit lottery is won, the second big hit lottery is not won during the execution of the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery. According to this, when the first big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is not given until the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery is finished, so that the first high accuracy state ends. It is possible to give the pleasure of winning a prize ball by a small hit game while reducing the anxiety that it may be.

(1-3) The first high accuracy state continues at least until the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game. According to this, when the first big hit lottery is won, the game can be enjoyed without ending the first high accuracy state until the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery is finished. ..

(1-4) During the fluctuation time specified in the jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the first jackpot lottery is won, the second special game or the second jackpot executed when the second jackpot lottery is won. It includes a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time when the second special game executed when neither the lottery nor the second small hit lottery is won is executed a plurality of times. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery is won, not only the first special game is made to wait until the end, but also the second small hit lottery is won multiple times during the execution of the first special game, so that the first special game is won multiple times. It can be expected that more prize balls can be won by the small hit game.

(1-5) The first high accuracy is different between the case of winning the first big hit lottery and the case of winning the second big hit lottery because the degree of expectation to be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game is different. In the state, depending on which big hit lottery is won, it is possible to entertain with different expectations as to whether or not the first high accuracy state will continue.

(1-6) In particular, when the second big hit lottery is won, the degree of expectation that the first high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game is low as compared with the case where the first big hit lottery is won. Then, when the first big hit lottery is won, the second big hit lottery is not executed until the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery is completed. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state, it is expected that the first high probability state will continue until the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery is completed. It is possible to give a sense of security to the player who plays the game.

(1-7) The second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second winning opening 20 are arranged on the same flow path. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery performed by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 15 in the first high accuracy state is won, the flow path for the game ball to flow down is not changed. A game ball can be inserted into the third starting port 17 to execute the second small hit lottery. Further, when the second small hit lottery is won, the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 20 in the small hit game without changing the flow path for the game ball to flow down. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first big hit lottery is won during the first high accuracy state, the second small hit lottery is performed without causing the player to take the trouble of changing the flow path for the game ball to flow down. You can expect that the result will be a small hit and you will be able to win the prize ball.

(1-8) If the first big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state, the second special effect is executed during the execution of the first special game based on the result of the first big hit lottery. According to this, it is possible to recognize that the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game being executed by executing the second special effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects to be a jackpot. ..

(1-9) When the second special effect is started, the first high accuracy state continues at least until the second special effect is completed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the anxiety that the first high accuracy state may end during the execution of the second special effect.

(1-10) Since the second production game of the first production game and the second production game can be executed during the first high accuracy state, the game is compared with the case where both production games are executed. It is possible to prevent the player from losing track of which production game to pay attention to, and to concentrate on the second production game to entertain the player.

(1-11) The first high-accuracy state is a gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by a small hit game. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the player expects that the small hit game is given. Here, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small hit is higher in the second small hit lottery than in the first small hit lottery. Therefore, the player who expects the small hit game to be given in the first high accuracy state has a stronger interest in the second production game than in the first production game. Then, in the present embodiment, since the second effect game is executed regardless of whether or not the second special effect is executed in the first high accuracy state, it is expected that the small hit game is given. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(1-12) The big hit fluctuation pattern when the first big hit lottery is won includes the fluctuation time specified by the small hit fluctuation pattern when the second small hit lottery is won, and the second big hit lottery and the second small. It includes a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns that specify a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time specified in the out-of-order fluctuation pattern when none of the winning lottery is won. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery is won, the period until the end of the first special game can be diversified, and not only the period until the end of the period is made to wait, but also the execution of the first special game is executed. By winning the second small hit lottery, you can expect to win a prize ball by the small hit game.

(1-13) In the second special effect, the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed is notified. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the first special game being executed ends can be estimated by the second special effect, and the prize is awarded by the small hit game until the first special game ends. It can give you the pleasure of winning a ball.

(1-14) When the main control CPU 40a wins one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery, the other one during execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery. Do not execute the jackpot lottery. Therefore, if one of the big hit lottery is won, the burden on the main control CPU 40a is increased even during the execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery as compared with the case of executing the other big hit lottery. Can be reduced.

(1-15) In the first low probability state, a jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game by hitting left to enter a game ball into the first starting port 14 to execute the first special game. It is possible to entertain the player with the playfulness of letting them play. On the other hand, when the player hits right in the first low probability state, the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the third start port 17, so that the player can play with the above-mentioned playability. There is a risk that it will not be entertaining. Here, when the game ball enters the third starting port 17, the second special game is executed, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is the fluctuation time of the first special game in the first low probability state. Since it is configured to be longer than the above-mentioned, the influence on the above-mentioned playability is small. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 15, the first special game is executed, which has a great influence on the above-mentioned game performance. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 in the first low probability state and not during the big hit game, the game ball enters the third starting port 17. The second non-recommended notification effect is executed, in which the recommended area is notified in a stronger notification mode than the first non-recommended notification effect executed when the ball is hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, appropriate notification can be executed according to the degree of influence on the playability.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The execution conditions of the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 12 executes the first deprecated time notification effect on condition that the game ball has entered the second general winning opening 23b when the first low accuracy state is in effect and the big hit game is not in progress. You may. Further, the effect display device 12 has a second condition that the game ball has entered the first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 20 when the first low accuracy state is in effect and the big hit game is not in progress. You may execute the notification effect at the time of deprecation.

-The end conditions of the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect may be set as appropriate. For example, each non-recommended time notification effect may be terminated on the condition that a predetermined time elapses, or each deprecated on the condition that a game ball enters a predetermined entry port arranged in the left side region R1a. The time notification effect may be terminated. Further, the end condition may be different between the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect. In this case, the end condition of the second deprecated notification effect may be a condition that is less likely to be satisfied than the end condition of the first deprecated notification effect.

-The contents of the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect may be executed by another effect executing means in place of or in addition to the effect display device 12.

-The effect display device 12 is the same regardless of whether the game ball enters the second start port 15 or the third start port 17 when the first low accuracy state and the big hit game is not in progress. You may execute the notification effect at the time of non-recommendation. In this case, the type of the non-recommended notification effect may be one type.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute one or both of the first non-recommended notification effect and the second non-recommended notification effect.
-The contents of the first special effect and the second special effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first special effect, the remaining time until the running second special game ends may be displayed, or in the second special effect, the remaining time until the running first special game ends. Does not have to be displayed. Further, the first special effect and the second special effect may be executed by another effect executing means in place of or in addition to the effect display device 12.

-The display content when displaying the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed in the second special effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a part of the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed may be displayed. In addition, displaying a part of the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed means, for example, when the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed is 60 seconds. , "30 seconds remaining" is displayed, which corresponds to displaying a time less than the actual remaining time. In this case, an effect of increasing the remaining time may be executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the second special effect may be an effect in which the remaining time until the end of the first special game being executed can be estimated. For example, in the second special effect, a meter indicating the remaining time of the first special game being executed may be displayed, and the value indicated by the meter may be displayed so as to decrease with the passage of time.

-The execution conditions of the first special effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first special effect may be executed on condition that the second big hit lottery is won in the second low probability state or the second high probability state. Further, the first special effect may be executed on condition that the jackpot of a predetermined type among the jackpots of the second special symbol is won. Specifically, the first special effect can be executed on condition that the jackpot that controls the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game is won, while the first special effect is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. It may not be executed on condition that the jackpot that is not won is won. According to this, when the first special effect is executed, it is possible to specify that the first special effect is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the running first special game is finished and the big hit game is given. The interest of the player can be improved.

-The execution conditions of the second special effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second special effect may be executed on condition that a predetermined type of jackpot among the jackpots of the first special symbol is won. Specifically, the second special effect can be executed on condition that the jackpot that controls the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game is won, while the second special effect is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. It may not be executed on condition that the jackpot that is not won is won. According to this, when the second special effect is executed, it becomes possible to specify that the control to the first high accuracy state is continued even after the first special game being executed ends and the jackpot game is given. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

-The effect display device 12 may be able to execute one or both of the first effect game and the second effect game while the first special effect is being executed.
-It may be possible to execute the production game while the first special production is being executed. For example, the effect display device 12 may execute the second effect game when the first special effect is being executed.

-The production game to be executed during the execution of the second special production may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first high-accuracy state, the effect display device 12 executes the first effect game when the second special effect is not executed, while the effect display device 12 executes the second effect when the second special effect is executed. You may want to run the game. According to this, it is possible to diversify the effects by using the first effect game and the second effect game depending on whether the second special effect is executed or not. In particular, in this example, the second special effect is executed during the execution of the first special game executed when the first big hit lottery is won, and when the second special effect is executed. In order to execute the first production game, the player's interest can be improved by executing the production game based on the special game in which the jackpot symbol is derived. Further, for example, in the first high accuracy state, the effect display device 12 executes the second effect game when the second special effect is not executed, while the effect display device 12 executes the second special effect when the second special effect is executed. 1 The production game may be executed. In this example, during the execution of the special game in which the big hit symbol is derived, the player's interest can be improved by executing the second production game based on the second special game in which the small hit lottery may be won.

-The sub-control CPU 50a displays a small hit symbol combination in the second effect game while the second special effect is being executed, and a small hit symbol combination in the second effect game while the second special effect is not being executed. It may be controlled to display different symbol combinations depending on the case of displaying. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a displays a combination of small hit symbols in the second effect game while the second special effect is being executed, and a combination of small hit symbols in the second effect game while the second special effect is not being executed. It may be controlled to execute different effects depending on the case of displaying.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute one or both of the first special effect and the second special effect.
-The production game to be executed in each game state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 12 may execute the first effect game in the first high accuracy state. Further, the effect display device 12 may execute both the first effect game and the second effect game in a predetermined gaming state. Further, the effect display device 12 does not execute one or both of the first effect game and the second effect game in a predetermined gaming state, while the effect symbol combination is combined with the end of the special game. It may be displayed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a does not control to execute the effect game when the variation pattern designation command is input, but displays the symbol combination of the effect symbols when the game end command is input. It is preferable to control the effect display device 12 as described above.

-While the effect display device 12 executes an effect game based on one of the first special game and the second special game, the effect game based on the other special game is not executed, and the other. A symbol indicating that the special game of is being executed may be displayed.

-While the effect display device 12 enables the first effect game and the second effect game to be executed at the same time, even if one of the effect games is displayed in a smaller size than the other effect game. good.

-The ratio of the jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game in the whole jackpot of the first special symbol, and the first high accuracy after the end of the jackpot game in the whole jackpot of the second special symbol. The percentage of jackpots controlled by the state may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the first big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state, the first high probability state is after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the second big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation controlled by is low. According to this, when the first big hit lottery is won, the degree of expectation that the first big hit state is controlled after the end of the big hit game is lower than when the second big hit lottery is won, but the first By the time the first special game executed based on the result of the big hit lottery ends, the prize ball can be won by winning the second small hit lottery and giving the small hit game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player when the result of the first big hit lottery is a big hit.

-The jackpot of the first special symbol does not have to be provided with the jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot is completed when the jackpot becomes a jackpot during the first high accuracy state. That is, if the first big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state, it may not be controlled to the first high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, if the first big hit lottery is won during a game state that is not the first high accuracy state, it may be possible to control the first big hit state after the end of the big hit game. According to this, when the first big hit lottery is won, the first special game executed based on the result of the first big hit lottery ends, although it is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. In the meantime, the prize ball can be won by winning the second small hit lottery and giving the small hit game. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the interest of the player when the result of the first big hit lottery is a big hit.

-As for the big hit of the second special symbol, when the big hit is made during the first high accuracy state, it is not necessary to have the big hit controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit. That is, when the second big hit lottery is won during the first high probability state, it may not be controlled to the first high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, if the second big hit lottery is won during the game state that is not the first high accuracy state, it may be possible to control the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. According to this, when the second big hit lottery is won, the first special game executed based on the result of the first big hit lottery ends, although it is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, since the second big hit lottery is not won, it is possible to give a sense of security to the player who expects the first high accuracy state to continue.

-The ratio of the jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game in the whole jackpot of the first special symbol, and the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game in the whole jackpot of the second special symbol. The percentage of jackpots controlled by may be the same. That is, the degree of expectation controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game may be the same depending on whether the first big hit lottery is won or the second big hit lottery is won.

-The type of variation pattern that can be determined in each gaming state may be changed as appropriate. For example, as a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the first big hit lottery is won in the first high probability state, a fluctuation specified in the fluctuation pattern determined when the second small hit lottery is won in the first high probability state. It may include a variation pattern that specifies a variation time that is shorter than the time. That is, in the present embodiment, as the large hit variation pattern of the first special symbol that can be determined in the first high accuracy state, the fluctuation time and the first small hit variation pattern of the second special symbol that can be determined in the first high accuracy state. It suffices to provide at least one type of variation pattern that specifies a time longer than the variation time of the outlier variation pattern of the second special symbol that can be determined in a highly accurate state.

-A part or all of the fluctuation pattern of the first special game may be replaced with a part or all of the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be shared for some or all of the fluctuation patterns.

The main control CPU 40a may control the current game state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) on condition that the game is controlled to the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled to end the first high accuracy state on condition that the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game.

-When the main control CPU 40a wins one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a executes the other big hit lottery even during the execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery. On the other hand, it may be controlled so as not to win the other big hit lottery. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a wins the other big hit lottery even during the execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery. On the other hand, when the other big hit lottery is won, the result of the other big hit lottery may be controlled to be rewritten as non-winning.

-The small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol and the missed symbol combination by the effect symbol may be the same symbol combination or may be different symbol combinations. Further, the small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol and the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol may be the same symbol combination or different symbol combinations. However, it is preferable that the combination of the missed symbols due to the effect symbol and the combination of the jackpot symbols due to the effect symbol are different symbol combinations.

The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute the prize ball number display effect of displaying the acquired prize ball number. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the prize ball number display effect, for example, in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game in the prize ball number display effect. ..

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

-The sub-control CPU 50a is to execute a prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the prize ball has been acquired in association with the entry of the game ball into the large prize opening (first large winning opening 18 and second large winning opening 20). The effect display device 12 may be controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains a prize ball when the game ball enters the first prize opening 18 and when the game ball enters the second prize opening 20. It may be controlled so that the production content of the prize ball acquisition effect is different depending on the case where the prize ball is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 18 and when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 20. In either case of acquisition, the prize ball acquisition effect may be executed, while in the other case, the prize ball acquisition effect may not be executed.

The main control CPU 40a may be controlled so as to start the big hit game without controlling the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
-The mode of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the main control CPU 40a is in a predetermined gaming state, the main control CPU 40a selects a variation pattern from among variation patterns included in different variation pattern groups according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends. You may decide. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns included in different variation pattern groups according to the type of jackpot, even when the game is controlled to the same gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. You may. Further, the main control CPU 40a makes it possible to determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group regardless of the gaming state, while determining the fluctuation pattern by different determination ratios. You may do it. That is, the main control CPU 40a wins a small hit per unit time by determining the fluctuation pattern of the special game in a determination mode different from that in the first low accuracy state in the first high accuracy state. It suffices if the number of times to do is increased.

-Even if the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern group included in the same fluctuation pattern group in the case of the second low probability state and the case of the second high probability state. good. According to this, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing whether it is the second low probability state or the second high probability state.

-The fluctuation pattern group used when determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special game in one or both of the second low probability state and the second high probability state is a predetermined fluctuation time (variation time). For example, it may include a fluctuation pattern in which 10 minutes) is defined, but may not include a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined.

-The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening opened in the big hit game, the maximum number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, and the like may be appropriately changed. Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 20 in all the round games of each big hit game. In this case, the first large winning opening 18 may be omitted. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big winning opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game. In this case, the effect during the big hit game and the effect during the small hit game may be executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize whether the big hit or the small hit is won, so that it is possible to give a pleasure to guess whether the big hit or the small hit was won.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is controlled to the second high-accuracy state, and then the jackpot is controlled to the first high-accuracy state when the special game of the number of operations is completed without winning the jackpot. May be. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given, while the main control CPU 40a controls until the next big hit game is given or the number of operations is special. Until the game is over, it is good to control to the second open state. Although such a big hit is not controlled to the first high accuracy state immediately after the end of the big hit game, the first high accuracy is triggered by the end of the special game of the number of operations after the end of the big hit game. Since it is controlled by the state, it can be grasped as a big hit controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Further, the number of times to be set as the number of operations may be different depending on the type of big hit. That is, for a plurality of types of jackpots, regardless of which jackpot is won, the second high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, while different operation times are set according to the type of the winning jackpot. Therefore, the timing at which the number of operations ends and the first high accuracy state is controlled may be different. Further, any big hit may be controlled to a predetermined game state after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning. Further, any of the big hits may be controlled to different game states according to the game state at the time of winning after the big hit game is completed.

-The jackpot may be provided to be controlled to the first low probability state after the jackpot game is completed. The jackpot controlled to the first low probability state after the end of the jackpot game may be included in only one of the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol, or both. May be included in.

-It is not necessary to have a jackpot controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed. That is, when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it may be controlled to the first high probability state.

-The first special symbol does not have to include the small hit symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 40a does not have to execute the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing.
-There may be multiple types of small hits. In this case, the main control CPU 40a determines different types of small hits depending on whether the small hit is won in the first special symbol start process and the small hit in the second special symbol start process. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, it may be determined which type of small hit is to be obtained by a lottery using a predetermined random number.

-In the small hit game, it is not necessary to set the opening time and the ending time. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may start the small hit game by starting the open game that opens the second large winning opening 20, while ending the small hit game by ending the open game.

When the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a derives the missed symbol in one special game. One of the special games may be configured to end. Similarly, if a missed symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the missed symbol is derived in one special game, and the one special is derived. It may be configured to end the game.

-If the main control CPU 40a derives a jackpot symbol in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a interrupts one of the special games and ends the jackpot game. Later, the execution of one of the interrupted special games may be resumed. Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a derives a small hit symbol in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a interrupts one of the special games and makes a small. After the winning game is over, the execution of one of the interrupted special games may be resumed.

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

-The position where various members are arranged on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second starting opening 15 may be arranged on the right side region R2a of the game board YB on the upstream side of the third starting opening 17, the first winning opening 18, and the second winning opening 20.

-The number of large winning openings may be one.
-While the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start opening 15, the first special game is triggered by the game ball entering the third start port 17. It may be embodied in a gaming machine that satisfies the holding condition of.

In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls the SP may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

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

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The first hit lottery and the second hit lottery include a big hit lottery of whether or not it is a big hit and a small hit lottery of whether or not it is a small hit, and the winning lottery means is the first. If the result of one of the one-win lottery and the second-winning lottery is a big hit, the other winning lottery is performed during the execution of the variable game executed based on the result of the one winning lottery. Of these, control is performed so that the jackpot lottery is not executed.

SE2 ... 2nd start sensor (1st detection means), SE3 ... 3rd start sensor (2nd detection means), YB ... game board, 12 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 15 ... 2nd start port (1st) 1 entry opening), 17 ... 3rd start opening (2nd entry opening), 18 ... 1st big winning opening (special entry means), 20 ... 2nd big winning opening (special entry means, specific special) Ball entry means), 40 ... main control board, 41a ... main control CPU (winning lottery means, game control means, stochastic state control means, special ball entry control means).

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If the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is given after the big hit display result is derived in the variable game, and if the result of the winning lottery is a small hit, the small hit display result is obtained in the variable game. In a gaming machine in which a small hit game is given after being derived, and if the result of the winning lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit, a loss display result is derived in the variable game.
The winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery,
A game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, and
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
A special entry means that satisfies the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the ball to enter the special ball entry means, and a special ball entry control means.
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The special ball entry control means controls the big hit game and the small hit game so as to allow the ball to enter the special ball entry means.
The high-probability state includes a special game state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game.
The winning lottery includes a first winning lottery and a second winning lottery.
The variable game includes a first variable game executed based on the result of the first winning lottery and a second variable game executed based on the result of the second winning lottery.
The game control means can control the first variable game and the second variable game to be executed at the same time.
When the result of either the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery is a big hit, the winning lottery means executes a variable game executed based on the result of the one winning lottery. Inside, control so that the result of the other winning lottery does not become a big hit,
In the special gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first variable game executed when the result of the first winning lottery is a big hit is executed when the result of the second winning lottery is a small hit. The variation time of the second variable game and a plurality of types of variation times longer than the variation time of the second variation game executed when the result of the second hit lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit are included.
The special game state continues at least until the jackpot display result is derived in the variable game, but may be terminated on condition that the jackpot display result is derived or the jackpot game is given.
The effect executing means is subject to the condition that the result of the first hit lottery is a big hit in the special game state and is controlled to the special game state after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed. The specific effect is executed during the execution of the first variable game, which is executed based on the result of the first winning lottery.
The specific effect is an effect that can specify that the special gaming state does not end until the specific effect ends, and is an effect that notifies the remaining time until the first variable game being executed ends. Yes,
In the special gaming state, the variable time of the first variable game executed when the result of the first winning lottery is a big hit is executed when the result of the second winning lottery is a small hit. Includes a variable time longer than the variable time when the second variable game executed a plurality of times when the result of the second variable game or the second hit lottery is neither a big hit nor a small hit. A game machine featuring .

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