JP7023521B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, generate (give) a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. .. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a small hit is won in a winning lottery, a small hit game is generated (granted).

JP-A-2015-97881

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that is configured to be able to set any setting information out of a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a big hit, and is a winning lottery. A lottery means, a variable game executing means for executing a variable game based on a lottery result of a winning lottery, a winning game generating means for causing a winning game, an effect controlling means for controlling the execution of an effect, a display means, and a player. The hit game generating means is provided with an operation means that can be operated by the player, and the hit game generating means generates a big hit game on condition that the big hit is won at least in the winning lottery, and at least on the condition that the small hit is won in the winning lottery. It is configured to generate a hit game, and after the end of the big hit game, when the number of variable games executed without the big hit game occurring reaches a predetermined number of times, the number of times a small hit is won per unit time. It is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of balls, and the setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information . There are a low probability state and a high probability state, and the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and the low probability state is set is the first setting. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the information is set and in the high probability state, and when the second setting information is set and in the low probability state. The probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery at a certain time is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery when the second setting information is set and in the high probability state. The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is when the second setting information is set and the low probability state is set. The probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery, and the probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the high probability state is When the second setting information is set and the probability is high, the probability is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery, and when the first setting information is set, the said The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery in the high probability state is the low probability when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery in the state, and the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state. Is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the high probability state, and when the second setting information is set. The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery in the low probability state is small in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set and in the high probability state. It is the same as the probability of winning a win, and the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning a small hit, and the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is When the second setting information is set and in the low probability state, the probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery is higher than the probability that the first setting information is set. The probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set is the high probability state when the second setting information is set. In some cases, it is higher than the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery, and when the first setting information is set, in either the low probability state or the high probability state, The rate of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is smaller than the rate of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery, while the low probability state and the said when the second setting information is set. In any of the high-probability states, the rate of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is larger than the rate of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery, and a variable game is executed in the above-mentioned production. When there is a reach effect that can be executed while the user is present, there are a plurality of types of the reach effect including a specific reach effect, and any of the first setting information and the second setting information is set. Even so, at least when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery, the reach effect is always executed and the first setting information is set. When the second setting information is set, the selection rate of the type of the reach effect is different, and when the first setting information is set, the specific reach effect is not executed, while the second setting information. When is set, the specific reach effect may be executed, the display means can display the history of the executed reach effect, and the variable game is not executed in the effect. Sometimes there is a specific effect that can be executed, and when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, the execution probability of the specific effect and the selection of the effect content of the specific effect are selected. At least one of the rates is different, and the specific effect can be executed by the operation of the operation means, and the gist is that the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times within the specific period .

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the kind of a jackpot. The figure which shows various winning probabilities according to a set value. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the change of the holding ball. The figure which shows the ratio which becomes a big hit, the ratio which becomes a small hit, and the ratio which becomes a loss among the lottery results of a winning lottery. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the history about reach effect is displayed. The figure which shows the production content of a specific production. The figure which shows an example of the execution state of a specific production in an ending period. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the history about reach effect is displayed in the 2nd Embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine 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 (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine 10) includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment. The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 14 is supported by a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the handle 16.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT as an operating means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as voice, sound effects, and music.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 21 is defined on the front side of the gaming board 20 in front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a reverse return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the reverse return prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". As described above, the special game (variable game) includes a first special game (first variable game) and a second special game (second variable game). The special game is a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol that notifies the result of the internal lottery described later.

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. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the missed symbol.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is configured to be able to execute the first special game even while the second special game is being executed. Has been done. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display units 22a and 22b realize a function as a variable game execution means for executing a variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. The special symbol display units 22a and 22b in the present embodiment are configured to be able to execute the first variable game and the second variable game in parallel at the same time.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the jackpot game is generated (granted). As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is generated. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the small hit game is generated (granted). As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit game is generated. In the present embodiment, winning the big hit lottery corresponds to winning the big hit in the winning lottery. Further, the fact that the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game corresponds to deriving the result of winning the jackpot in the special game. Similarly, winning a small hit lottery is equivalent to winning a small hit in the winning lottery. Further, the fact that the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game corresponds to deriving the result of winning the small hit in the special game. Incidentally, not winning the big hit lottery and not winning the small hit lottery corresponds to not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery. In addition, the fact that the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game corresponds to deriving the result that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the special game.

In the game machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, the missing symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed in the second special game. To. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, if the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, the missing symbol is forcibly determined in the first special game. Stop is displayed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, if the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game ends. .. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game is played. finish. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, if the missing symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game is not terminated and the execution of the second special game is continued. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, if the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the execution of the first special game is continued. ..

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c and a second special hold display unit 22d. The first special hold display unit 22c determines the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable. The second special hold display unit 22d determines the number of times the execution of the second special game is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e and a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit and a normal symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit. In the game machine 10, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit game is generated (granted) after the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. The plurality of display units included in these information display panels 22 do not have to be provided on the same member, but may be provided separately on different members.

The gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, three game balls are awarded as the prize ball.

The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 27, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, one game ball is awarded as the prize ball. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult (or entered) into the second starting port 27. It is possible to operate in the closed state (which cannot be made). The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). Hereinafter, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second start port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, "the second start port 27 is closed". May be indicated. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a starting port into which the gaming ball can enter. The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port having an opening / closing member. Further, in the present embodiment, the special game (variable game) is the first special game (first variable game) based on the lottery result of the winning lottery performed with the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. There is a second special game (second variable game) based on the lottery result of the winning lottery performed with the entry of the game ball into the second starting port.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 29. The first prize opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first large winning opening 29, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. Further, the first large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the first large winning opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 29 is not allowed. Hereinafter, the opening of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is closed. Will be done. "

The gaming machine 10 includes a second major winning opening 31. The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second large winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. Further, the second large winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 31 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31 is not allowed. Hereinafter, when the third variable member 32 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second large winning opening 31 is opened", and when the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, "the second large winning opening 31 is closed". Will be done. "

The gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 33. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through is disposed at the gate opening. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 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 gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located in the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The gaming machine 10 has a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34, and a second that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. It is equipped with a general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first general winning opening 34, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 or the second general sensor SE7, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 or the second general sensor SE7 and the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied, five game balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 includes an out port 36. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the starting openings 26, 27, the large winning openings 29, 31, and the general winning openings 34, 35 are discharged to the outside of the machine from the out opening 36. The gaming machine 10 is provided with gaming components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

The gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second starting port 27 is located in the passage member 37. The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member constituting the upper surface of the passage member 37. The second large winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37. The third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31 is a member constituting the upper surface of the passage member 37. In the game area 21, the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 form a flow passage 39 through which the game ball can flow. In the flow passage 39, the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second winning opening 31. In the flow passage 39, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 27 are guided to the second large winning opening 31. If a game ball enters from the entry port 39a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second start opening 27 or the second major winning opening 31, the ball enters from the entry port 39a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 39.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38a on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position where the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow passage 39 are formed. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 38a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27. The passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position forming the flow passage 39 with the third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31. When the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The gaming machine 10 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 area 21. 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 23 to the out port 36 and a second route R2 that reaches the out port 36 through the right side of the center frame 23. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. Hereinafter, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and the area located on the right side of the center line CL is on the right side. It is shown as 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 handle 16 to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the starting openings 26, 27 and the big winning openings 29, 31. It is possible to insert a game ball into the gate 33 and the general winning openings 34 and 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball to 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right side region R2a, and the second starting opening 27 and the large winning openings 29, 31 There is a possibility of entering the gate 33 and the second general winning opening 35. That is, the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening 34 are on the first path R1, and the second starting opening 27, the large winning openings 29, 31, the gate 33 and the first are on the second path R2. 2 It can be said that there is a general winning opening 35.

When flowing down on the first path R1, the game ball has a second starting opening 27, a large winning opening 29, 31, a gate 33, and a second general winning opening 35, as compared with the case of flowing down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that you will enter the ball. When flowing down on the second path R2, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting port 26 or the first general winning opening 34 than when flowing down on the first path R1. In the right area R2a, the second starting port 27, the large winning openings 29, 31, the gate 33 and the second general winning opening 35 are the gate 33, the first large winning opening 29, the second general winning opening 35, and the second general winning opening 35 from the upstream side. The two starting openings 27 and the second winning opening 31 are arranged in this order. Hereinafter, launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the first path R1 is referred to as "left-handed", and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the second path R2 is "left-handed". It may be indicated as "right-handed".

Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery conducted as an internal lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning a big hit are higher than in the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". The low-probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery differs depending on whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state, but the winning probability of the big hit lottery does not differ depending on the type of the starting port that has entered the ball. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the small hit lottery does not differ depending on whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-variable shortened state and a variable shortened state as game states in which at least the second special game has different fluctuation times among the first special game and the second special game. The variable shortened state is a gaming state in which the variable time of at least the second special game among the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than the non-variable shortened state. In addition, "the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" is not limited to the case where the fluctuation time of the second special game is always short, and the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. If there is, it may be longer, and it is intended that the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the variable shortening state and the non-variable shortening state. .. In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state is at least 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a miss. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state may not exceed a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute) only in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the fluctuation shortening state does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-opening extension state and an opening extension state as gaming states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is different when a normal hit game occurs. The open extension state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when the normal hit game is generated, as compared with the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state. That is, the open extension state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 than the non-open extension state. Incidentally, as a method of making the opening time of the first variable member 28 different when the normal hit game occurs, a method of making the number of times that the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game different, or There are methods such as different opening times when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game.

In addition, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the winning probabilities of the ordinary winning lottery are different may be controllable. For example, a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state can be controlled as a game state, and the normal hit high probability state is a probability of winning a normal hit in a normal hit lottery as compared with a normal hit low probability state. May be in a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured to be controlled to a normal hit high probability state when it is controlled to the open extension state, and to be controlled to a normal hit low probability state when it is controlled to the non-open extension state. Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as a gaming state, and the normal shortened state may be a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. In addition, "the fluctuation time of a normal game tends to be short" does not mean that the fluctuation time of a normal game is always short, and the fluctuation time of a normal game may be short or long. It is intended that the average time of fluctuation time of a normal game is shortened.

The gaming states controlled by the gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extended state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state", "high probability state, variable". There are "time shortened state, open extension state" and "high probability state, variable time shortened state, non-open extended state". Hereinafter, the "game state controlled to the low probability state, the non-variable time shortened state, and the non-open extended state" is controlled to the "normal low probability state", the "low probability state, the variable time shortened state, and the open extended state". "State" may be referred to as "specific low probability state". In addition, the "game state controlled by the high probability state, the fluctuation time shortening state, and the open extension state" is controlled to the "specific high probability state", the "high probability state, the fluctuation time shortening state, and the non-open extension state". May be referred to as a "special state". The special state is also called a small hit rush (RUSH) or a small hit rush state.

Next, the setting change function in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values (setting information). The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined in the set value, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery can be set by setting any one of the plurality of set values. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a big hit. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of the six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value. In the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high in the order of the first set value <second set value <third set value <fourth set value <fifth set value <sixth set value, and the advantage is high. In the gaming machine 10, power is supplied when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the on state. When started, the setting change mode is set. In the setting change mode, the internally set value is notified, and each time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated, the internally set value is changed to "... → 1st setting value → 2nd setting value →". ... → 5th set value → 6th set value → 1st set value → ... ”, which can be changed to loop. The setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off. In the gaming machine 10, when the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is being operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized.

Next, the jackpot in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, and the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot may be referred to as a "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot may be referred to as a "second jackpot game".

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the first big winning opening 29 is the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Will be released until is established. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect. By the way, the jackpot game is given (occurred) when the special game is not executed. Therefore, the opening effect is an effect that is executed when the special game is not executed. Similarly, a round effect is an effect that is performed when the special game is not being executed. The ending effect is an effect that is executed when the special game is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is defined for each jackpot. Specifically, for the first big hit and the second big hit, "7 times" is set as the number of round games. Further, for each big hit, the game state after the big hit game is completed is defined. Specifically, for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, it is stipulated that the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set to the specified high accuracy state. Further, it is stipulated that the first jackpot is in an open extension state up to the end of 50 special games after the end of the jackpot game. In the second big hit, it is stipulated that the open extension state is controlled up to the end of 100 special games after the end of the big hit game. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the big hit game occurs until the fall lottery performed as an internal lottery is won or before the fall lottery is won. Until it is done, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the gaming machine 10, when the fall lottery is won, the high probability state ends and the game machine 10 is controlled to the low probability state. The fall lottery is a lottery that is held separately from the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery.

After the end of the first big hit game, if 50 special games are finished without the big hit game occurring, it is usually controlled to the low probability state when the fall lottery has already been won and controlled to the low probability state. To. On the other hand, after the end of the first big hit game, if 50 special games are completed without the big hit game occurring, and if the control continues to be in a high probability state without winning the fall lottery, the special state is controlled. Will be done. Similarly, after the end of the second jackpot game, if 100 special games are completed without the jackpot game occurring, the normal low probability state is obtained when the fall lottery has already been won and the probability is controlled to be low. Is controlled by. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, if 100 special games are completed without the big hit game being generated, and if the control continues to be in a high probability state without winning the fall lottery, the special state is controlled. Will be done. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed without causing the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times while being controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is completed and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. Until it reaches (50 times or 100 times), it is controlled to the open extension state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed without causing the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times (50) while being controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is completed and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. After reaching 100 times or 100 times), it is controlled to the non-open extension state.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 may be controlled to a special state when it is controlled to a high probability state. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the end condition of the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In addition, the end condition of the special state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the fall lottery is won.

Next, the small hit in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 31 is allowed. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies 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. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is in the open state in the "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening the second big winning opening 31 for 1.2 seconds". Will be. As described above, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time when it is easy to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 31.

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. The production pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is also called a decorative pattern or a decorative pattern. The production game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbol in the first row is the first symbol, the effect symbol in the second row is the second symbol, and the effect symbol in the third row is the third symbol. Hereinafter, the first column is referred to as "left column", the first symbol is indicated as "left symbol", the second column is indicated as "middle column", the second symbol is indicated as "middle symbol", and the third column is referred to as "middle symbol". The "right column" is indicated and the third symbol is indicated as "right symbol". In the present embodiment, in principle, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in each column.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. For example, the big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426] in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of effect symbols. When the missing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the missing symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the effect symbols of the other row, such as "323". Incidentally, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is partially or wholly in common with the out-of-order symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to a small hit symbol combination and a non-small hit symbol combination is displayed as a definite stop display in the production game, it is difficult to specify from the production symbol which of the small hit and the out-of-character combination is. On the other hand, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the out-of-order symbol combination. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stop display, such as "sway fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column) is displayed. ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. In the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effect in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different. The reach effect is performed during the execution of the special game. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) performed after the start of the NR effect. SR production is a reach production that can be developed from NR production. In the present embodiment, the NR effect corresponds to the reach effect of the first stage, and the SR effect corresponds to the reach effect of the second stage. That is, the reach effect includes a first-stage reach effect and a second-stage reach effect that can be developed from the first-stage reach effect. Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when only the NR effect is executed. The SR effect in this embodiment includes a first SR effect, a second SR effect, and a third SR effect. As described above, the effect in the present embodiment includes a reach effect that can be executed when the variable game is being executed.

Here, the probability of winning the fall lottery will be described together with the probability of a big hit, the probability of a small hit, and the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit (missing probability) in the gaming machine 10.
In the present embodiment, the winning lottery is configured to be performed using 65536 random values. Then, the 65536 random values used in the winning lottery are divided into a random value that wins the big hit, a random value that wins the small hit, and a random value that does not win either the big hit or the small hit. The random value that wins the jackpot corresponds to the jackpot determination value described later. The random value that wins the small hit corresponds to the small hit determination value described later. A random number value that does not win either a big hit or a small hit corresponds to a value that is neither a big hit determination value nor a small hit determination value. Further, in the fall lottery that is performed separately from the winning lottery, it is configured to be performed using 65536 random values. The 65536 random values used in the fall lottery are divided into random numbers that win the fall lottery and random numbers that do not win (non-win) in the fall lottery. The random value that wins the fall lottery corresponds to the fall determination value described later, and the random number value that does not win the fall lottery corresponds to a value that is not the fall determination value.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set, 205 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 205 random values are won in the high probability state. As a result, 215 random values are distributed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as random value values for winning small hits in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set, there are 331 random values as random numbers that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. 321 random values are distributed as random values that do not win any of them. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, 255 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 265 random values are won as the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as the random number values to be won in the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, there are 281 random values as random values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. 271 different random values are distributed as random values that do not win any of them.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third set value is set, 305 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 315 random values are won as the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as the random number values to be won in the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third set value is set, there are 231 random numbers as random values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. 221 random values are distributed as random values that do not win any of them. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth set value is set, 355 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 365 random values are won as the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as random value values for winning small hits in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth set value is set, there are 181 random values as random values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. 171 different random values are distributed as random values that do not win any of them.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth set value is set, 405 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 415 random values are won as the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as random value values for winning small hits in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth set value is set, 131 random values are used as random numbers that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit are obtained in the high probability state. 121 kinds of random values are distributed as random values that do not win any of them. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set, 505 random values are used as random values to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 536 random values are used to win the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set, 65,000 random value values are distributed as random value values for winning small hits in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set, 31 random values are used as random values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. Random values are not distributed as random values that do not win any of them. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set and the probability is high, the probability that the result of the winning lottery will not be won in either the big hit or the small hit (missing probability). ) Is "0 (zero)".

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery is the same regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery is the same regardless of whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state. Further, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information is used. It is assumed that the second setting information is used. In this case, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. Lower than. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is determined by the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, 112 random values are distributed as random numbers to be won in the fall lottery regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall lottery is "112/65536" regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41. Further, the gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state. By switching the power switch 60a to the ON state in this way, the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up by holding various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the various information held when the power supply is started. In the gaming machine 10, the main board 40 out of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 has a backup function.

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

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the gaming machine 10, only the common jackpot determination value out of the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value is used in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, while it is common in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. Both the jackpot judgment value and the high-probability jackpot judgment value are used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main ROM 40b stores the fall determination value used for the fall lottery. Further, the main ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not to perform the reach production. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened. The fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the variable shortened state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variable shortened state are partially or completely different. The fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state is shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state. There are many). In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation shortening state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the fluctuation shortening state is defined. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, the non-variable shortened state is realized by determining the variable pattern from the variable pattern table in which one or a plurality of variable patterns that can be determined when the non-variable shortened state is defined. To.

Further, the fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a fluctuation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , There is. The fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game are partially or completely different. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. It is preferable that the big hit variation pattern that can be determined when the big hit is won is different from the small hit variation pattern that can be determined when the small hit is won and the loss variation pattern that can be determined in the case of a loss. On the other hand, the small hit fluctuation pattern and the deviation fluctuation pattern may be partially or wholly common.

As described above, the fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state, a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state, and non-variation shortening. There is a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the state and a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. The fluctuation patterns include a small hit fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortened state, a small hit fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the variable shortened state, and a non-variable shortened state. There is a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game at the time, and a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game when the fluctuation is shortened. The fluctuation patterns include an out-of-variation fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortening state, an out-of-variation fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortening state, and a non-variable shortening state. There is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern for the second special game and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern for the second special game when the fluctuation is shortened.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state include fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP7. The variation pattern HP1 is an out-of-range variation pattern, and is associated with the execution of only the NR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP2 is an out-of-range variation pattern, and is associated with executing an SR effect as the effect content of the effect game. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, at least all of the out-of-order fluctuation patterns for the second special game when the fluctuation is shortened are associated with executing the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. That is, at least when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery, the reach effect is always executed. The variation pattern HP3 is a small hit variation pattern, and is associated with not executing the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP4 is a small hit variation pattern, and is associated with executing only the NR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP5 is a small hit variation pattern, and is associated with executing an SR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is a jackpot variation pattern, and is associated with executing only the NR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP7 is a jackpot variation pattern, and is associated with executing an SR effect as the effect content of the effect game.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, various sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. Various actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f can notify the set value.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub CPU 41a, a sub ROM 41b, and a sub RAM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 41a. The sub ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for the lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect. The sub ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect. The sub ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect. The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit. An operation button BT is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the operation button BT is operated via the port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power supply switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Here, the power-on processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the main CPU 40a is started by the start-up process at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, it is determined whether or not to shift to the setting change mode and whether or not to initialize the main RAM 40c according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear process. In the main RAM clear process, the main CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main RAM 40c.

After performing the main RAM clear processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the main CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read setting value. The display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer.

In the setting change mode, each time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main CPU 40a changes the setting value so as to loop in a predetermined order, and updates the setting value stored in the setting value flag. .. Further, in the setting change mode, the main CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. Further, in the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main CPU 40a sends a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time to the output buffer. Store. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main CPU 40a ends the setting change mode and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer and ends the power-on process.

If it is not determined that the setting device 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a return process. If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal, and if it is normal, performs a return process based on the various backed up information. When the process of restoring based on the various backed up information is performed, the main CPU 40a is responsible for the control information (hereinafter referred to as the restoration command) for instructing the restoration based on the various backed up information and the restoration (power). The control information (hereinafter referred to as the status specification command) that specifies the control status (corresponding to when the supply is cut off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when various backed up information is not normal, the main CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. When the main RAM clear processing is performed, the main CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. After performing the return process, the main CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, the first input). Judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). .. If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main 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 CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main 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, the execution of the first special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c. 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. For example, the random numbers include a winning lottery random number used for a winning lottery (big hit lottery, a small hit lottery), a falling lottery random number used for a falling lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, and a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern. It is a random number of the production lottery used for the production lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input (hereinafter, the second input). Judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main 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 CPU 40a determines whether the number of the second special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold determination). .. If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and performs a special symbol input process. To finish. At this time, the main 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, the execution of the second special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state. When the hit game is in progress or the big hit game is waiting to occur, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the hit game is not in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state, the main CPU 40a makes a first execution determination to determine whether the first special game is being executed. Then, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination to determine whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a first hold determination for determining whether the first special hold number is 1 or more. When it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first hold determination that the number of first special holds is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a second hold determination for determining whether the second special hold number is 1 or more. When it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. Incidentally, when it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more and the second special hold number is not 1 or more in the second hold determination, the main CPU 40a is in the standby state. The control information (hereinafter referred to as the standby command) that can be specified is stored in the output buffer. The standby state corresponds to the time when the special game is not executed. The standby state corresponds to the time when the jackpot game has not occurred.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state among the information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c. Then, it is determined whether the state is in a high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process.

In the fall lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a fall lottery based on the value of the fall lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall determination value match, and performs the fall lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the fall lottery is won when the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall judgment value match, and when the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall judgment value do not match, the fall lottery is not won (winning). Did not). Then, when the fall lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the fall lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. On the other hand, when the fall lottery is won, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the probability state flag and updates the probability state flag. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the fall lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. However, in the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as the second special jackpot flag) that can identify that the second special game won by the jackpot is being executed in the main RAM 40c. If so, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not performed, and the off-game game process is executed.

In the big hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the big hit determination value corresponding to the set value that can be specified from the set value flag. Further, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the common big hit determination value and the high probability big hit determination value in the high probability state, while performing the big hit lottery using the common big hit determination value in the low probability state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and performs the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the big hit lottery is won when the value of the winning lottery random number and the big hit judgment value match, and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the big hit judgment value do not match, the big hit lottery is not won (winning). Did not). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the small hit lottery process.

In the small hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a has a winning lottery random number value (value of the winning lottery random number used in the big hit lottery process) that can be specified from the read random number information, and a small hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. , A small hit lottery will be held. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, and performs the small winning lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the small hit lottery is won when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value match, and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value do not match, the small hit lottery is not won. It is assumed that it was (not won). Then, when the small hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process. On the other hand, when the small hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the loss game process.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a executes the jackpot lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining the winning of the jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the small hit lottery process by the main CPU 40a, a function as a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery for determining the winning of the small hit is realized. Then, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a that executes the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process realizes a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the winning lottery means has a function as a big hit lottery means and a function as a small hit lottery means.

In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a is information that can specify which of the non-variable shortened state and the variable shortened state is among the information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c (hereinafter, referred to as a shortened state flag). Refer to. Then, in the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, in the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game when the fluctuation shortening state is in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process, and can specify the determined special symbol control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and the determined variation pattern. Control information (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation pattern command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol. In the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a is assumed to have won the production lottery when the value of the production lottery random number and the production judgment value match, and has not won the production lottery when the value of the production lottery random number and the production judgment value do not match (not won). It shall be. The main CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern associated with executing the reach effect when the effect lottery is won, based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, while the effect lottery. If the player is not elected, the small hit variation pattern that is not associated with executing the reach effect is determined. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, in the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state if the fluctuation shortened state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the out-of-game game process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol. In the out-of-order game processing, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-variation variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortening state if it is in the non-variable shortening state. On the other hand, in the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state if the fluctuation is shortened. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the off-game processing and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and determines whether or not it is in the high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process. In the fall lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the fall lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the fall lottery process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs the big hit lottery process. However, in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as the first special jackpot flag) that can identify that the first special game won by the jackpot is being executed in the main RAM 40c. If so, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not performed, and the off-game game process is executed.

In the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Further, when the big hit lottery is won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the small hit lottery process. In the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the small hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Further, when the small hit lottery is won in the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process. On the other hand, when the small hit lottery is not won in the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the off-game game process.

In the jackpot game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the jackpot game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Similarly, in the small hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the small hit game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the small hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, in the fluctuation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Further, in the out-of-game game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the out-of-game game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-variation variation pattern for the second special game if it is in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state if the fluctuation is shortened. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the off-game processing and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start processing is referred to as a first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start processing is referred to as a second variation pattern command. The first fluctuation pattern command corresponds to the control information that can specify the fluctuation pattern related to the first special game, and the second fluctuation pattern command corresponds to the control information that can specify the fluctuation pattern related to the second special game.

In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol start processing, when the second special big hit flag is stored in the main RAM 40c, the losing game processing is executed without executing the big hit lottery processing and the small hit lottery processing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the first special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 is started during the execution of the second special game which is a big hit, the first special game is executed. 1 In the special game, the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol start process, when the first special big hit flag is stored in the main RAM 40c, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not executed, and the off-game process is executed. Will be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is started during the execution of the first special game which is a big hit, the first special game is executed. 2 In the special game, the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the game end command in the output buffer when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses. Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a forces the running first special game. The game is terminated, and the first special symbol display unit 22a is displayed with a fixed stop display of the misaligned symbol. Similarly, when the first special game becomes a big hit and the first special symbol display unit 22a displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a displays the second special game being executed. It is forcibly terminated, and the misaligned symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the main CPU 40a sets the jackpot game to the occurrence waiting state, and provides control information (hereinafter referred to as a occurrence waiting command) that can specify that the jackpot game is in the occurrence waiting state. Store in the output buffer.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, when the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, and from the second count sensor SE4. When the detection signal of is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input and when the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. The main CPU 40a controls so that the number of game balls associated with the winning openings into which the game balls have entered is paid out as prize balls.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main CPU 40a executes the big hit process and causes the big hit game. In the big hit process, the main CPU 40a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the specified type of big hit game. The main CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. As described above, the main CPU 40a is configured to generate a big hit game on condition that a big hit is won at least in the winning lottery. In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. The main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is opened, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. , End the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the special game of small hits is completed. After the end of the small hit special game, the main CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. In the small hit process, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the small hit game after the end of the special game of the small hit. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a small hit game by executing the small hit process. As described above, the main CPU 40a is configured to generate a small hit game on condition that a small hit is won at least in the winning lottery. When the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit generation command) indicating that the small hit game is generated in the output buffer. When a small hit game is generated in the small hit process, the main CPU 40a opens the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds, and then closes the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds. The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second large winning opening 31 is opened up to 1.2 seconds. After the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. The actuator A3 is controlled to end the small hit process.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the big hit process to realize the function as a big hit game generating means for causing the big hit game, and the main CPU 40a performs the small hit process to generate the small hit game. The function as a game generation means is realized. Then, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the big hit process and the small hit process, so that the function as the hit game generating means for generating the hit game is realized. As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning game generating means generates a big hit game on the condition that the big hit is won at least in the winning lottery, and at least the small hit game is performed on the condition that the small hit is won in the winning lottery. It is configured to occur.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can specify the gaming state is stored in the main RAM 40c. In addition to the above-mentioned probability state flag and shortened state flag, the information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter referred to as the extension state flag). There is.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the low probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to a high probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the high probability state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the open extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the open extension state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-variable shortened state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the shortened state flag. When a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling to the fluctuation shortening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state in the shortening state flag. When a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state is set in the shortening state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the fluctuation shortening state in the output buffer.

After the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify a high probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and can specify the fluctuation shortening state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. Further, after the end of the first big hit game, the main CPU 40a stores the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling "50 times" in the open extended state in the main RAM 40c as the extended remaining number information that can specify. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game, the main CPU 40a stores "100 times" in the main RAM 40c as the extended remaining number of times information. When the extended remaining number information stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extended remaining number information every time the special game ends, and updates the extended remaining number information. Further, when the extension remaining number information after the update reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. Further, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and a value capable of specifying a low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a can specify the non-variable shortened state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. On the other hand, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and a value capable of specifying a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a is set in the shortened state flag. Do not update the value. When the extended remaining number of times information after the update reaches 0 and a value capable of specifying a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, a special state is set. When a special state is reached, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) in the main RAM 40c. The special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c until the special state ends. Further, when the special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c and a value capable of specifying a low probability state is set in the probability state flag after the end of the special game, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state. Set the identifiable value to the shortened state flag.

Incidentally, when the big hit game occurs, the main CPU 40a specifies a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state as a probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extended state as an extended state flag, and a non-variable shortened state. Set each possible value to the shortened state flag. Therefore, if the jackpot game occurs in the special state, the special state ends and the jackpot game occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the special state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a acquires a normal lottery random number and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative judgment 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 CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates the normal hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, in the case of being configured to be controllable into a high probability normal hit state and a low probability normal hit state, the main CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning a normal hit in the high probability normal hit state than in the low probability normal hit state. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct a normal winning lottery. When winning a normal hit, the main CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. When the normal hit is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the normal out-of-order symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. For example, when the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state are configured to be controllable, the main CPU 40a determines (or) a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state. It is easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of a normal game).

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display is performed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Control the panel 22. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal hit game, the main CPU 40a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the normal hit game depending on whether it is in the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates (assigns) a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode when the opening extension state is in the open extension state. Further, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode in the non-open extension state. In the present embodiment, the opening mode in the open extended state has a larger number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game than in the open mode in the non-open extended state. Moreover, the total time for opening the second starting port 27 is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open extended state, it is compared with the case where the second starting port 27 is opened in the open extended state. Therefore, it is easy to insert the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a with the start of power supply will be described.
The sub CPU 41a makes various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub CPU 41a has various controls output in the power-on process by the main CPU 40a. Wait for the information to be entered. The sub CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main CPU 40a.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs an initial command, the sub CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub ROM 41b, starts by initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a return command, the sub CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state specification command, and starts in the backup state. After starting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main CPU 40a. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a set value command, the sub CPU 41a specifies a set value from the set value command and updates information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as a sub set value flag). The secondary set value flag is stored in the secondary RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can specify the currently set setting value from the sub setting value flag.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various production devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the production game and the production accompanying the production game are performed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is normally in a low probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not normally control to execute the effect game even if the second variation pattern command is input when the sub CPU 41a is in the low accuracy state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any of the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input when it is in any of the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state.

In controlling the execution of the production game, the sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination according to the production symbol to be finally derived in the production game based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. When the big hit symbol can be specified from the symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the big hit effect symbols. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect symbol combination of the small hit. When the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the out-of-order effect symbol combination. When the small hit variation pattern or the missed variation pattern associated with executing the reach effect is specified, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect symbol combination including the reach. Further, in controlling the execution of the effect game, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed and the effect game is started, triggered by the input of the variation pattern command. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that various effects are executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the game end command is input. The sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Further, in controlling to execute the effect game, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of SR effect when a variation pattern associated with executing the SR effect is specified. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the determined type of SR effect is executed after the end of the NR effect. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the execution of the reach effect, so that the function as the reach effect control means for controlling the execution of the reach effect is realized.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the type of SR effect that can be determined and the probability of determining the type of SR effect (selectivity) differ depending on the set value. Therefore, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of SR effect according to the set value. Specifically, the first SR effect is an SR effect that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the second SR effect is an SR effect that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the more advantageous the set value is set, the more the first SR effect can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Of the second SR effects, there is a high probability that the second SR effects will be decided. Therefore, when the second SR effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the set value having a high advantage is set is higher than that when the first SR effect is executed. Further, the third SR effect cannot be determined when any of the first set value to the third set value is set, while any of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set. Sometimes it is decidable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the third SR effect is executed, none of the low-advantageous first set value to the third set value is set, that is, the high-advantageous fourth set value-. It can be specified that any one of the sixth set values is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the probability that the third SR effect is determined is higher when the set value having a higher advantage among the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set. Therefore, when the third SR effect is executed, in addition to being able to specify that any one of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set, it is advantageous among the fourth set value to the sixth set value. The degree of expectation that a high setting value is set increases. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the type of reach effect differs depending on the set value. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the selection rate of the type of reach effect is different when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the type of SR effect corresponding to the reach effect of the second stage among the reach effects differs depending on the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, at least the selection rate of the type of reach effect of the second stage is different among the reach effects. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the set value can be estimated from the type of SR effect.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 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 33. The waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect that encourages right-handed strikes. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the occurrence of the big hit game.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the round effect is performed when a round command is input. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit effect is such that the small hit symbol based on the effect symbol is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the display content of the effect display device 25 at the end of the special game of the small hit and the effect display during the small hit game. The display contents of the device 25 are the same. Therefore, even if the small hit effect is executed, it is difficult to identify that the small hit game has occurred from the display content of the effect display device 25.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 41c 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 RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-extension state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the variable shortened state and the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as a secondary shortened state flag).

When the control information that can specify the low probability state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the high probability state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state in the secondary shortening state flag.

Here, based on FIG. 7, in the gaming machine 10, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described.
In the gaming machine 10, if a gaming ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, a small hit is likely to occur even if it is not a big hit. Therefore, if the player hits right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and a prize ball is won. There is a chance to do it. However, since the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-variable shortened state is significantly longer than the variable time of the second special game in the variable shortened state, the small hit game is actually generated. The time it takes to get a chance to win a prize ball will also be significantly longer. In the present embodiment, about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting opening 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, and then the second major winning opening 31 was finally reached. Is released. When hitting right in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time. .. Further, when hitting to the right, since the game ball does not enter the first starting port 26, the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable shortened state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortened state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortened state. As a result, in the variable shortening state, the number of small hits per unit time tends to be larger than in the non-variable shortening state. For this reason, it is preferable to hit right when the fluctuation is shortened.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the second starting port 27 is provided on the upstream side of the second large winning opening 31 in the flow passage 39. Then, in the gaming machine 10, most of the gaming balls entered from the entry opening 39a enter the second starting opening 27 in the open extended state, and even if a small hit game occurs, the second big prize is won. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 31. In particular, even if the second starting port 27 is closed, when the second starting port 27 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 due to the first protrusion 38a. Even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 39a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 27 increases. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the non-opening extension state is achieved, the game ball entered from the entry opening 39a does not enter the second starting opening 27, as compared with the case where the opening extension state is reached. The number of game balls that enter the two major winning openings 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second large winning opening 31 is closed, the second protrusion 38b reduces the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39, so that the ball does not enter the second starting opening 27. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second large winning opening 31 increases.

Then, according to the gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, the number of small hits per unit time increases, so that the unit predetermined time is larger than the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time. The number of game balls that can be obtained is larger. In this way, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state, if the player hits right, the number of gaming balls (holding balls) possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game is increased even if the big hit game is not generated. It is possible to make it. In addition, "holding ball" may be referred to as "holding ball".

In the gaming machine 10, when it is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. However, when the ball is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, even if the player hits the left side, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. Further, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low accuracy state or a specific high accuracy state, it is preferable to strike right, so it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 strikes right. However, when controlled to a specific low accuracy state or a specific high accuracy state, even if the player hits right, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. However, when it is controlled to the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, it is normally controlled to the low accuracy state because the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 by hitting right. Compared to the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the number of balls held when the game is continued is suppressed.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to a special state, it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. Then, when controlled to a special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time, and there are many opportunities to allow the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. In this way, in the special state, the number of small hits won per unit time increases, so that the number of balls held can be increased. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time. In the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a special state, it can be expected to be a big hit, and at the same time, it can be expected that the period controlled to the special state will be long. Further, in the gaming machine 10, if the fall lottery is won while the game machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the special state ends. Therefore, the period controlled to the special state without winning the fall lottery is You can expect it to be longer. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 1500 between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 700 during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, respectively. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big hit game.

Here, based on FIG. 8, among the lottery results of the winning lottery in the gaming machine 10, the ratio of the big hit, the ratio of the small hit, and the ratio of the missed (the ratio of not winning either the big hit or the small hit). Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 8, the rate of small hits in the winning lottery is a constant rate regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the ratio of small hits in the winning lottery is larger (higher) than the ratio of large hits regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the rate of small hits in the winning lottery is larger than the rate of losing even when any of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first set value information and the second setting information is set, the lottery result of the winning lottery is the lottery result of winning the small hit. The ratio is larger than the ratio that results in a lottery in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. In addition, the ratio of small hits in the winning lottery is higher than the total ratio of the ratio of big hits and the ratio of outliers, regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. big.

On the other hand, the percentage that is out of the jackpot ratio in the winning lottery changes depending on which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. For example, when the first set value or the second set value is set, the rate of losing in the winning lottery is larger than the rate of winning the big hit, while any of the third setting value to the sixth setting value is set. When it is, the rate of losing in the winning lottery is smaller (lower) than the rate of winning. In this way, when a part or all of the first set value and the second set value is used as the first set value information, in the present embodiment, when the first set information is set, the lottery of the winning lottery is performed. Of the results, the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit is smaller than the ratio of the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit. On the other hand, when a part or all of the third setting value to the sixth setting value is used as the second setting information, in the present embodiment, when the second setting information is set, among the lottery results of the winning lottery. The ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit is larger than the ratio of the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the first set value and the second set value correspond to the setting information classified into the first type, and the third set value to the sixth set value correspond to the setting information classified into the second type. Equivalent to. Then, in the present embodiment, which of the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting value information and the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set is set. However, among the lottery results of the winning lottery, the ratio of the lottery result of winning the small hit is larger than the ratio of the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit. In addition, there are two types of set values, the first set value and the second set value, in which the rate of loss in the winning lottery is larger than the rate of the big hit, while the rate of loss in the winning lottery is the big hit. There are four types of set values, which are smaller than the ratio, from the third set value to the sixth set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of setting information classified into the first type is smaller than the number of setting information classified into the second type.

Although not shown in FIG. 8, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set and the probability is high, the winning lottery is either a big hit or a small hit. Since you will always win, the percentage of mistakes in the winning lottery is 0 (zero). That is, in the present embodiment, when the sixth set value is set, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is zero, while any one of the first set value to the fifth set value is set. When set, the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit is higher than zero.

Incidentally, in the game machine 10, the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26, and the first special game based on the winning is being executed. 2 In the second special game in which the execution is started when the game ball enters the starting port 27, the missed symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port, and the second variable game is being executed based on the winning. In the second variable game, which is started to be executed when the game ball enters the starting port, the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is forcibly derived. Similarly, in the game machine 10, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27, and the second special game based on the winning is being executed, In the first special game, in which the execution is started when the game ball enters the first starting port 26, the out-of-order symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, and the first variable game is being executed based on the winning. In the first variable game, which is started to be executed when the game ball enters the starting port, the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is forcibly derived.

In the gaming machine 10, if the set values are the same, the winning lottery may be performed depending on which of the first starting port 26 and the second starting port 27 is the trigger for entering the ball. There is no change in the probability of winning a jackpot. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is used as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the first setting information is set and the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening is the trigger. It is the same as the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the first starting opening when the second setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port even when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, if the set values are different, the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery changes. Along with this, in the gaming machine 10, if the set values set are different, the probability of disconnection changes. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the second setting information is set and the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening is the trigger. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the first starting opening when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. The probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second setting information is when the second setting information is set, and the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port is It is higher than the probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the second starting opening when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port even when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the second start opening when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. The probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry. ..

However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the set values are different, the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery does not change and is constant. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is used as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the second setting information is set and the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening is the trigger. It is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the second starting opening when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is when the second setting information is set and the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is the trigger. It is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ratio of small hits in the winning lottery is higher than the ratio of losing even when any of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Is also big. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first set value and the second set value is used as the first set value information, and a part or all of the third set value to the sixth set value is used as the second setting information. And. In this case, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information is set, in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. A winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port when the jackpot is not won and when the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set. In either case, the percentage of the lottery results of the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port will be the lottery result of winning the small hit. Is larger than the ratio of the lottery result in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value or the second set value is set, the rate of losing in the winning lottery is larger than the rate of becoming a big hit, while the third set value to When any of the sixth set values is set, the rate of losing in the winning lottery is smaller than the rate of winning. That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the first type is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. In the lottery result of the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit is the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit. Is smaller than the ratio. Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the second type is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. In the lottery result of the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit is the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit. Is greater than the ratio.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set and the probability is high, the probability of losing in the winning lottery is 0 (zero). On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when any one of the first set value to the fifth set value is set, the probability of losing in the winning lottery is higher than 0. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that the sixth setting value is used as the second setting information and a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is used as the first setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the second start when the second setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. The probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the mouth is zero. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second start opening when the first setting information is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. The probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into a game is higher than zero.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the rate of loss in the winning lottery differs depending on which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated from the frequency of deviation. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, the ratio of small hits in the winning lottery is larger than the total ratio of the ratio of large hits and the ratio of missed hits. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, it is easier to grasp the frequency of "disengagement" as compared with a general pachinko gaming machine in which disengagement frequently occurs. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, it is easy to establish a game playability in which a set value is estimated from the frequency of deviation, and it is easy to entertain the game playability.

However, the gaming machine 10 does not notify the "number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery". In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not notified of "the frequency with which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery". In this way, in the gaming machine 10, "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" and "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery". None of the "frequency" is notified. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" or "the frequency in which neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery". It becomes difficult to grasp what kind of situation it is. As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has not won either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery, and has not won either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery. It is configured so that none of the frequency of situations is notified.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the set value can be estimated from the type of SR effect. The gaming machine 10 is configured so that the history of the executed reach effect can be displayed on the effect display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the history related to the reach effect is not displayed on the effect display device 25 and the operation button BT is operated in the standby state, the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the operation button BT is operated in the standby state, the display of the history related to the reach effect ends. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the effect game is started in the standby state, the display of the history related to the reach effect ends. Then, the effect display device 25 starts executing the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 as the display means can display the history of the executed reach effect.

The history related to the reach effect includes a history in which a part of the reach effect executed during the execution of the special game when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery can be specified. Further, the history related to the reach effect does not include the history related to the NR effect, but includes the history related to the reach effect of the SR effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the history related to the reach effect does not include the history related to the reach effect of the first stage, but includes the history related to the reach effect of the second stage. In addition, the history related to the reach effect includes a history that can identify whether or not the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history is executed is a big hit. Incidentally, in the history related to the reach effect, when the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history related to the reach effect is executed becomes a big hit, it is identifiable that "it became a big hit". Further, in the history related to the reach effect, when the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history related to the reach effect is executed is out of order, it is identifiable that "it is out of order". On the other hand, in the history related to the reach effect, even if the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history related to the reach effect is executed is a small hit, it is displayed as "missing". As described above, in the present embodiment, the history related to the reach effect includes a history in which a part or all of the reach effect executed during the execution of the variable game when the big hit is won in the winning lottery can be specified. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the gaming machine 10, the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 when the operation button BT is operated in the standby state. When the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25, the history related to the reach effect for the past 10 times is included. In the present embodiment, the history related to the reach effect for the past 10 times can be displayed, but it may be 5 or 20 times instead of the past 10 times, and the reach effect executed after the power supply is started may be displayed. The entire history may be displayed. Further, when the information stored in the sub RAM 41c is also configured to be backable, it can be configured to display the history of the reach effect executed before the power supply is cut off (for example, the day before). As described above, the history related to the reach effect may be a history in which a part of the executed reach effect can be specified, or a history in which the entire executed reach effect can be specified.

Here, the control related to the display of the history related to the reach effect will be described.
When the type of SR effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores the reach history information in the sub RAM 41c as information that can identify the determined type and can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery. In the present embodiment, since the history related to the reach effect of the past 10 times can be displayed, the sub RAM 41c is configured to be able to store 10 reach history information. When the reach history information is stored in the secondary RAM 41c and the ten reach history information is already stored in the secondary RAM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a erases the oldest reach history information among the stored reach history information. , Memorize new reach history information.

Further, when the detection signal from the operation button BT is input in the standby state, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the history related to the reach effect is displayed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the history related to the reach effect is displayed based on the reach history information stored in the sub RAM 41c. Incidentally, when the reach history information stored in the sub RAM 41c is less than 10, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reach history information corresponding to the number of the stored reach history information is displayed. .. If a detection signal from the operation button BT is input while the history information related to the reach effect is already displayed in the standby state, the sub CPU 41a is directed to end the display of the history related to the reach effect. The display device 25 is controlled. At this time, the display content of the effect display device 25 returns to the display content in the standby state. Further, in the standby state, when the variation pattern designation command is input and the effect game is executed when the history information related to the reach effect is already displayed, the sub CPU 41a displays the history related to the reach effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled in such a manner. At this time, the effect display device 25 starts executing the effect game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated according to the type of SR effect that can be executed when the special game is being executed, but it can be executed when the special game is not being executed. It is configured so that the set value can be inferred by a specific effect. The specific effect is configured to be executable during the execution of the ending effect, that is, during the ending period. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, a specific effect may be executed. In the present embodiment, even when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, the specific effect may be executed or the specific effect may not be executed. As described above, the effect in the present embodiment includes a specific effect that can be executed when the variable game is not executed.

In the gaming machine 10, the probability that the specific effect is executed when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, that is, the execution probability of the specific effect differs depending on the set value. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the higher the advantage of the set value, the higher the execution probability of the specific effect. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is used as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the specific effect differs between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated based on whether or not the specific effect is executed when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, there are a plurality of types of effect contents of the specific effect. Specifically, the production content of the specific effect includes a first content, a second content, and a third content. In the gaming machine 10, the type of effect content of the specific effect that can be determined and the determination probability (selection rate) of the effect content of the specific effect differ depending on the set value. Specifically, the first content is an effect content that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the second content is an effect content that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the more advantageous the set value is set, the more the first content can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. There is a high probability that the second content of the second content will be determined. Therefore, when the specific effect of the second content is executed, the degree of expectation that the set value having a high advantage is set is higher than that of the case where the specific effect of the first content is executed. .. Further, the third content cannot be determined when any of the first set value to the third set value is set, while the setting of any of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set. It can be determined when the value is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect of the third content is executed, none of the first set value to the third set value having a low advantage is set, that is, the fourth setting having a high advantage. It can be specified that any one of the set value to the sixth set value is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the probability that the third content is determined is higher when the set value having a higher advantage among the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set. Therefore, when the specific effect of the third content is executed, in addition to being able to specify that any one of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set, the fourth set value to the sixth set value are set. Among them, the degree of expectation that a setting value with a high degree of advantage is set increases. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect differs depending on the set value. Therefore, for example, a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set as the first setting information, and a part or all of the setting values having a higher advantage than the setting value used as the first setting information. Is used as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect differs between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to estimate the set value from the execution probability of the specific effect and the effect content of the specific effect.

Here, the control related to the execution of the specific effect will be described.
Within the ending period, the sub CPU 41a performs an execution lottery to determine whether to execute the specific effect according to the set value. The probability that the execution of the specific effect is determined in this execution lottery corresponds to the execution probability of the specific effect described above. Then, if it is not decided to execute the specific effect in the execution lottery, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the specific effect. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the privilege effect in the execution lottery, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the specific effect according to the set value. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect of the determined effect content is executed. Incidentally, within the period in which the specific effect is being executed, even if the operation button BT is operated, the specific effect may be restricted so as not to be executed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed based on the winning of the big hit, the missing symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game. At that time, the production of specific contents may be executed. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 27 when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 26 is used as an opportunity. When the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived in the second special game, the production of a specific content may be executed. Further, for example, in the gaming machine 10, the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 26 when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 27 is an opportunity. When the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived in the first special game, the production of specific contents may be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is configured to be feasible in the effect display device 25. When the effect of a specific content is executed, the effect of the content in which the specific character appears is executed on the effect display device 25. As described above, the production in the present embodiment has a specific content of production.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set, it is easier to execute the effect of the specific content as compared with the case where any one of the first set value to the fifth set value is set. It is configured. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that the sixth setting value is used as the second setting information and a part or all of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is used as the first setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port even when the second setting information is set. The first setting information is set when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived in the second variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port when the player is present. A second variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting opening. It is easier to execute than when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port even when the second setting information is set. The first setting information is set when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived in the first variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the player is present. The first variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when a big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. It is easier to execute than when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived.

Here, the control related to the execution of the effect of the specific content will be described.
If the jackpot fluctuation pattern has already been specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command and the game end command corresponding to the special game based on the fluctuation pattern has not been input, the sub CPU 41a uses the first fluctuation pattern designation command. When the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, a specific lottery is performed to determine whether to execute the production of specific contents. Similarly, if the jackpot fluctuation pattern has already been specified by the first fluctuation pattern specification command and the game end command corresponding to the special game based on the fluctuation pattern has not been input, the sub CPU 41a specifies the second fluctuation pattern. When the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified by the command, a specific lottery is performed to determine whether to execute the production of specific contents. In the present embodiment, when the specific lottery is won, the production of the specific content is executed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the specific lottery when the sixth set value is set is higher than the winning probability of the specific lottery when any of the first set value to the fifth set value is set. high. Then, when the specific lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the specific content is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the execution of the effect, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

Here, the estimation of the set value when the history related to the reach effect is displayed will be described. In this description, it is assumed that the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.
From the history of the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, for example, it is possible to specify that the first SR effect was executed one time before (previous time) and the result was "out of place". It is possible to identify that the second SR effect was executed before the round and the result was "a big hit". In addition, in the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, it can be specified that the second SR effect is executed 7 times out of the past 10 times. In this case, for example, since the second SR effect is executed more times than the first SR effect, it can be expected that the set value is highly advantageous. However, since the number of times the third SR effect is executed out of the past 10 SR effects is 0, it is confirmed that any of the 4th set value to the 6th set value is set. It cannot be guessed. Further, in the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, two big hits are shown, and since it can be understood that the second SR effect is executed in each case, the first SR effect is higher than when the first SR effect is executed. It can be expected that a big hit can be expected when the 2SR effect is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the estimation of the set value from the execution status of the specific effect within the ending period will be described.
For example, it is assumed that the operation button BT is operated five times in total at timings t11 to t15 within the ending period. Then, it is assumed that when the operation button BT is operated at the timing t11, the specific effect is not executed triggered by the operation. At this time, the player can infer the possibility that a set value having a low advantage is set. On the other hand, if the specific effect is executed by each operation of the operation button BT at the timings t12 to t15, the execution probability of the specific effect is high as a result, so that the set value with high advantage is set. You can guess the possibility. In particular, when the second content specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation button BT at the timings t12 to t14, and the first content specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation button BT at the timing t15, the second content is specified. Since the specific effect of the content is frequently executed, it is possible to infer the possibility that a setting value with a high degree of advantage is set. However, if the specific effect of the third content is not executed, it cannot be definitively inferred that any one of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) For example, even when either the first setting value (first setting information) or the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the probability of winning a small hit is the same. be. On the other hand, when the first set value is set, the probability of winning a big hit is lower than when the sixth set value is set, and the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit is high. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the set value according to the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. In this way, by providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the frequency of occurrence of situations that are neither big hits nor small hits, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to situations where the player's attention is low and effectively improve the interest. In addition to being able to achieve this, it is also possible to suppress the tiredness of the game when a situation that is neither a big hit nor a small hit occurs continuously.

(1-2) For example, regardless of whether the first setting value (first setting information) or the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, either the big hit or the small hit is won. The percentage of lottery results that are not won is smaller than the percentage of lottery results that win small hits. Therefore, the chances of winning a small hit are greater than the chances of not winning either a big hit or a small hit. As a result, while the situation of winning a small hit occurs frequently, it is possible to create the fun of finding a situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, and to improve the interest.

In particular, it is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time. This creates the fun of finding a situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in such a special state, and while expecting that the number of balls held by the small hit will increase, it is not a small hit. Moreover, it can be expected that the decline in the interest of the player will be suppressed even if the situation is not a big hit.

(1-3) For example, when the first set value (first setting information) is set, the "ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit" is the "lottery result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit". Is smaller than the ratio. On the other hand, when the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the "ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit" is from the "ratio of the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit". Is also big. In this way, depending on the set installation value, the relationship between "the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit" and "the ratio of the lottery result of neither the big hit nor the small hit" is reversed. Then, for example, when it is estimated that the first set value is set, the "ratio of the lottery results that do not win either the big hit or the small hit" is the "lottery result that wins the big hit". Considering that it is larger than the "proportion of becoming", it is assumed that there is a case where it is confirmed whether the guess is correct by paying attention to the frequency of occurrence of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. On the other hand, for example, when it is estimated that the sixth set value is set, the "ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit" is the "lottery result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit". Considering that it is larger than the "proportion of becoming", it is assumed that we will pay attention to the frequency of occurrence of the situation where the jackpot is won and confirm whether the guess is correct. In this way, there are cases where it is estimated that the setting value corresponding to the first setting information is set, and cases where it is estimated that the setting value corresponding to the second setting information is set. It is possible to create a game that makes the situation that should be noted different, and to improve the interest.

(1-4) At least when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery, the reach effect is always executed. Therefore, in determining the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, it can be understood by looking at the execution frequency of the reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the ease of confirming the frequency of occurrence of situations in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in order to estimate the set value, and as a result, it is easy to entertain the estimation of the set value. Therefore, it becomes easier to improve the interest.

(1-5) A specific effect can be executed when a special game (variable game) is not executed. Then, the "execution probability of the specific effect" differs depending on whether the set value corresponding to the first setting information is set or the set value corresponding to the second setting information is set. Further, the "selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect" differs depending on whether the set value corresponding to the first setting information is set or the set value corresponding to the second setting information is set. Therefore, the set value can be estimated from the execution status of the specific effect. As described above, in addition to the fun of guessing the set value set by the frequency of occurrence of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, the execution of a specific effect that can be executed when the special game is not executed. It provides the enjoyment of guessing the set value set according to the situation, and can synergistically improve the interest.

(1-6) When the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information (the first setting value and the second setting value in the above embodiment) is set, the "lottery result of winning a big hit" is set. The ratio that results in a lottery is smaller than the ratio that results in a lottery that does not win either a big hit or a small hit. On the other hand, when the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information (in the above embodiment, the third setting value to the sixth setting value) is set, "the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit". Is larger than "the ratio of lottery results that do not win either big hit or small hit". In this way, depending on whether the setting information classified into the first type or the second type is set as the setting information, "the ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit" or "the big hit or the small hit" The relationship of "ratio of lottery results that do not win" is reversed. Then, when it is presumed that the setting information classified into the first type is set, the "ratio of lottery results that do not win either the big hit or the small hit" is "the big hit is won." Considering that it is larger than the "ratio of lottery results", it is assumed that we pay attention to the high frequency of occurrence of out-of-order situations and confirm whether the guess is correct. On the other hand, when it is presumed that the setting information classified into the second type is set, the "ratio that results in the lottery to win the big hit" is "not to win either the big hit or the small hit". Considering that it is larger than the "ratio of lottery results", it is assumed that we will pay attention to the frequency of occurrence of the situation of winning a big hit and confirm whether the guess is correct. In this way, there are cases where it is estimated that the setting information classified into the first type is set, and cases where it is estimated that the setting information classified into the second type is set. It is possible to create a game that makes the situation that should be noted different, and to improve the interest.

Further, among the set values, the number of setting information classified into the first type is smaller than the number of setting information classified into the second type. In this way, by having a large number of setting information classified into the second type, it is possible to make it look like a big hit, to increase the motivation to play a game, and to effectively improve the interest. Can be done.

(1-7) Either "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" or "the frequency in which neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" Is also configured not to be notified. For this reason, what is the "number of times that neither big hit nor small hit was won in the winning lottery" or "frequency in which neither big hit nor small hit was won in the winning lottery"? It becomes difficult to grasp whether it is a situation. As a result, we are interested in "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" and "the frequency in which neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery". It will be easier to raise it effectively and improve the interest.

(1-8) The reach effect can be executed when the special game (variable game) is being executed, and the selection rate of the type of the reach effect differs depending on the set value (the first setting information is set). It differs depending on when and when the second setting information is set). Therefore, the set value can be inferred from the type of reach effect. Further, even if the reach effect is executed and the setting value is finally lost, if the set value can be estimated, it can be expected to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the loss.

In addition, it is possible to infer the set value from the execution status of the specific effect. Therefore, in addition to the fun of guessing the set value by the frequency of occurrence of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, and the fun of guessing the set value by the type of reach effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game. It provides the enjoyment of guessing the set value according to the execution status of the specific effect that can be executed when the special game is not executed, and can synergistically improve the interest.

(1-9) The reach effect can be executed when the special game (variable game) is being executed, and the selection rate of the type of the reach effect differs depending on the set value. Therefore, the set value can be inferred from the type of reach effect. Further, the effect display device 25 (display means) is configured to be able to display the history of the executed reach effect. As a result, the set value can be estimated more accurately by referring to the history related to the reach effect, and it becomes easy to provide the enjoyment of estimating the set value. As described above, in addition to the fun of guessing the set value based on the frequency of occurrence of situations where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, the set value is set according to the type of reach effect that can be executed when the special game is being executed. It can provide fun to guess and synergistically improve the interest.

(1-10) From the history related to the reach effect, a part or all of the types of the reach effect executed during the execution of the special game when the big hit is won can be specified. This makes it possible to provide not only the fun of guessing the set value, but also the fun of guessing what kind of reach production should be expected to be a big hit, further raising interest in the type of reach production. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-11) From the history of the reach effect, a part of the types of the reach effect executed during the execution of the special game when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won can be specified. This makes it possible to provide not only the fun of guessing the set value but also the fun of guessing what kind of reach effect is executed when the jackpot tends not to be expected, and further interest in the type of reach effect. While raising it, it is possible to improve the interest. In particular, there is usually little interest in the reach effect performed in the special game when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, but it becomes an important factor in estimating the set value, so another way to enjoy it. By making it possible to do so, it is possible to improve the interest more effectively.

(1-12) Depending on the set value (when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set), at least the type of SR effect (second stage reach effect) The selection rate is different. The history of the reach effect does not include the history of the NR effect (the first stage reach effect), but includes the history of the SR effect. This makes it possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the history related to the SR effect. Further, when both the history related to the NR effect and the history related to the SR effect are included in the history related to the reach effect, it may be difficult to guess the set value because the history becomes complicated. Therefore, by configuring the history related to the reach effect not to include the history related to the NR effect but to include the history related to the SR effect, the history related to the reach effect can be simplified and it is easy to provide the enjoyment of guessing the set value. As a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest.

(1-13) For example, a game ball to the second starting port 27 regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the sixth set value (second setting information) is set. The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the ball is the same. On the other hand, when the first set value is set, compared to when the sixth set value is set, a big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27. In the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 when the game is not performed, the probability of winning the big hit is low, and the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is high. Therefore, in the first special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. , The set value can be estimated by the frequency of occurrence of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. Similarly, for example, regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the sixth set value (second setting information) is set, the game ball enters the first starting port 26. The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the ball is the same. On the other hand, when the first set value is set, compared to when the sixth set value is set, a big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26. In the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 when the game is not performed, the probability of winning a big hit is low, and the probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit is high. Therefore, in the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26. , The set value can be estimated by the frequency of occurrence of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. In this way, by providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the frequency of occurrence of situations that are neither big hits nor small hits, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to situations where the player's attention is low and effectively improve the interest. In addition to being able to achieve this, it is also possible to suppress the tiredness of the game when a situation that is neither a big hit nor a small hit occurs continuously.

Further, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 26, and during the execution of the first special game based on the winning, the second starting port 27 is reached. In the second special game, which is started to be executed when the game ball is entered, the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is forcibly derived. Similarly, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening 27, and during the execution of the second special game based on the winning, the first starting opening 26 In the first special game, which is started to be executed when the game ball enters the game, the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is forcibly derived. For this reason, while providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value by paying attention to the frequency of the loss, if the result of the loss is derived, it can be expected that the other special game will be a big hit. It is possible to reduce the discouragement of the player due to the fact and entertain.

(1-14) When the sixth set value (second setting information) is set and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26. The probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is zero. Therefore, when it is estimated that the sixth set value is set, either the big hit or the small hit is won in the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27. If the result that was not done is derived, it can be expected that the first special game being executed will be a big hit. On the other hand, if the first special game being executed is not actually a big hit, it can be specified that the sixth set value is not set. As a result, it is possible to create a scene in which it is possible to specify whether or not the sixth set value is set, and it is possible to further enhance the enjoyment of guessing the set value.

(1-15) A second that is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening 27 when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting opening 26. When the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived in the special game, for example, when the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the first setting value (first setting) is set. Information) is set, and it is easier to perform the production of specific contents. Therefore, when the result of winning neither the big hit nor the small hit is derived in the second special game executed during the execution of the first special game, and the first special being executed is performed. When the game becomes a big hit, it is possible to raise the expectation that the sixth set value is set if the effect of the specific content is executed. Then, the result of whether the first special game being executed becomes a big hit or the second special game executed during the execution of the first special game does not win either the big hit or the small hit is derived. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention not only to whether or not the production of specific contents is executed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof and drawings thereof will be omitted.

Similar to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured so that the set value can be estimated from the type of SR effect. Then, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the history of the executed reach effect can be displayed on the effect display device 25. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the history regarding the reach effect includes the reach effect executed during the execution of the special game when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery. Includes a partially identifiable history.

However, in the second embodiment, the history related to the reach effect is derived from the history in which the result that can be specified as a big hit in the NR effect is derived and the result in which the result that can be specified as a big hit in the SR effect is derived. It includes a history of being performed and a history of deriving a result that can be identified as an outlier in the SR effect. Further, in the second embodiment, the history related to the reach effect includes a history in which a result that can be identified as a small hit in the SR effect is derived. Incidentally, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, even if the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history regarding the reach effect is executed is a small hit, it is displayed as "missing". Will be done. In this way, in the history related to the reach effect, it is possible to specify the history in which the result that can be specified as a big hit in the first stage reach effect is derived and the history that can be specified as a big hit in the second stage reach effect. It includes at least a history in which a successful result is derived and a history in which a result that can be identified as neither a big hit nor a small hit in the reach effect of the second stage is derived. As in the first embodiment, the history related to the reach effect in the second embodiment may be a history in which a part of the executed reach effect can be specified, or the entire executed reach effect can be specified. It may be a history.

Here, the control related to the display of the history related to the reach effect of the present embodiment will be described.
When the type of SR effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores the reach history information in the sub RAM 41c as in the first embodiment. Further, the sub CPU 41a can specify that only the NR effect is executed and the jackpot is obtained when the jackpot variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern HP6) associated with executing only the NR effect is specified. Reach history information is stored in the sub RAM 41c as information. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls to display the history related to the reach effect and to end the display of the history related to the reach effect, as in the first embodiment.

Here, the estimation of the set value when the history related to the reach effect is displayed will be described. In this description, it is assumed that the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.
From the history of the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, for example, it is possible to specify that the NR effect was executed eight times before and the result was "a big hit". In addition, in the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, it can be specified that the second SR effect is executed 5 times out of the past 10 times. In this case, for example, since the second SR effect is executed more times than the first SR effect, it can be expected that the set value is highly advantageous. However, since the number of times the third SR effect is executed out of the past 10 SR effects is 0, it is confirmed that any of the 4th set value to the 6th set value is set. It cannot be guessed. Further, in the history of the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, three big hits are shown, and it can be understood that the second SR effect is executed in two of them, so that the first SR effect is executed more than when the first SR effect is executed. It can be expected that a big hit can be expected when the second SR effect is executed. Further, in the history related to the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, since it can be understood that only the NR effect is executed and a big hit is obtained, it can be expected that a set value having a high degree of advantage is estimated. In the first place, if there are not many chances to be a big hit, it is unlikely that only the NR production will be executed and the chance to be a big hit will occur. It can be expected that there are many chances of a big hit, that is, a setting value with a high degree of advantage is set.

According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-11) and (1-13) to (1-15) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) Depending on the set value (when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set), at least the type of SR effect (second stage reach effect) The selection rate is different. And, in the history related to the reach effect, the history in which the result that can be specified as a big hit in the SR effect is derived, and the result that can be specified that neither the big hit nor the small hit was obtained in the SR effect. Was configured to include both the derived history and. This makes it possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the history related to the SR effect. In addition, since the history related to the reach effect includes the history in which the result that can identify the jackpot in the NR effect (first stage reach effect) is derived, the set value is estimated from the number of jackpots. In addition, it is possible to create a scene where the history of reach production is utilized, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of NR effect may be used, and the selection rate of the type of NR effect may be different according to the set value. Then, for example, when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, the selection rate of the type of reach effect in the first stage and the selection rate of the type of reach effect in the second stage. May be different. Incidentally, when the selection rate of the type of NR effect is different according to the set value, it is not necessary to make the selection rate of the type of SR effect different according to the set value. Further, it is not necessary to make the selection rate of the type of reach effect different according to the set value set, and it is not necessary to configure it so that the set value can be estimated based on the type of reach effect, for example. .. Further, the types of SP effects do not have to be three, and for example, SP effects of a type that can be selected only when a specific one type of setting value is set may be provided. The selection rate of the type of NR effect and the type of SR effect does not need to be different for each set value, but for example, when some of a plurality of types of set values are set and other set values are set. You may make it different when you are.

-The specific effect does not have to be an effect that can be executed during the ending period, and may be an effect that can be executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game (for example, the opening period), or is executed when the player is in the standby state. It may be a possible production. Further, the specific effect does not have to be an effect executed triggered by the operation of the operation button BT, and may be configured to be executed at a predetermined timing in the ending period, for example. Further, the upper limit number of times that the specific effect is executed may be set within the period in which the specific effect can be executed (in the ending period in the above embodiment). This upper limit may be once or may be two or more times.

-Even if the set values are different, the execution probabilities of the specific effects may be the same. Further, when the operation button BT is operated, the specific effect may be always executed. In the case of the above configuration, it is impossible to estimate the set value from the execution probability of the specific effect, but the set value may be inferred from the effect content of the specific effect. In addition, even if the set values are different, one or both of the determinable type of the effect content of the specific effect and the determination probability of the effect content of the specific effect may be the same. In this configuration, it is impossible to infer the set value from the effect content of the specific effect, but the set value may be inferred from the execution probability of the specific effect. As described above, even if the set values are different, among the execution probability of the specific effect, the type of effect content of the specific effect that can be determined, and the determination rate of the effect content of the specific effect. Part or all may be the same. Further, the types of the effect contents of the specific effect do not have to be three, and for example, there may be an effect content that can be determined only when a specific one type of setting value is set. In addition, the execution probability of the specific effect does not have to be different for each set value, but for example, it can be made different when some of a plurality of types of set values are set and when other set values are set. May be good. Further, the determination rate of the effect content of the specific effect does not need to be different for each set value, for example, when some of a plurality of types of set values are set and when other set values are set. It may be different. In addition, the types of effect contents of the specific effect that can be determined do not differ for each set value, but for example, when some of a plurality of types of set values are set and other set values are set. It may be different from time to time.

-The effect of the specific content may be, for example, an effect that can be executed regardless of the execution status of the effect game (for example, whether the reach effect is being executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the production of specific contents is executed at any timing. Further, the execution of the specific content may be restricted depending on, for example, the execution status of the production game. In the case of such a configuration, for example, since the production of the specific content is executed according to the execution status of the production game, it is possible to prevent the production of the specific content from interfering with other productions. In addition, the execution mode of the production of specific contents may be changed. Further, the winning probability of the specific lottery may be different for each set value.

-The effect of specific content may be an effect that can be executed only when one specific type of set value (for example, the sixth set value) is set. Even in this case, it can be said that when the second setting information is set, it is easier to execute the effect of the specific content than when the first setting information is set. Further, the effect of the specific content is, for example, when any one of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set, or when any one of the first set value to the third set value is set. In comparison, it may be easier to carry out. That is, the set value corresponding to the "second setting information", which is said to facilitate the execution of the effect of the specific content, may be not one type but may be a plurality of types.

-In the above embodiment, the "number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery" is configured to be notified by, for example, at least one of various production devices 17, 18 and 25. You may. Further, in the above embodiment, the "frequency in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery" is notified by, for example, at least one of the various production devices 17, 18 and 25. It may be configured to do so. For example, at least one of "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" and "the frequency in which neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery" It may be configured to be notified. In addition, when it is a specific gaming state (for example, a special state) among a plurality of types of gaming states, "the number of times that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery" and "the big hit in the winning lottery". And at least one of the "frequency of failure to win any of the small hits" may be notified.

-The history related to the reach effect does not have to be configured to be displayable when in the standby state, and may be configured to be displayable even during the execution of a special game, for example. Further, for example, a display means different from the effect display device 25 may be provided, and the history related to the reach effect may be displayed in the other display means. Further, even if it is not configured to display the history related to the reach effect triggered by the operation of the operation button BT, for example, the history related to the reach effect may be displayed after a predetermined time elapses in the standby state. good.

-In the history related to the reach effect, when the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history related to the reach effect is executed becomes a small hit, "it became a small hit" is displayed so as to be identifiable. You may. Further, the history related to the reach effect may not include a history that can identify the result of the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history is executed (for example, whether the special game is a big hit).

-In the above embodiment, the history related to the reach effect for the past 10 times can be displayed, but the history of the number of times executed is displayed for each type of reach effect or for each combination of the type of reach effect and the result. It may be configured to be. For example, when the second SR effect is executed 12 times, a history that can identify that the second SR effect is executed 12 times may be displayed.

-It may be configured to be controllable to a gaming state controlled by a non-open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a low probability state. In the non-open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the gaming state controlled by the low probability state, right-handed hitting is recommended, and the number of small hits won per unit time increases to increase the number of balls held. It may be configured so that it can be done.

-In the above embodiment, if the execution of the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, or if the small hit is won, the second special game is compulsory. It may be configured so that the missed symbol is not displayed as a fixed stop and the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, in the case of winning the small hit, in the first special game. It may be configured so that the missed symbol is not forcibly displayed as a fixed stop and the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop.

-While one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, if the other special game becomes a small hit and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the one of the running special games is displayed. It may be forcibly terminated so that the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop.

-If the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the jackpot symbol is interrupted, and after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot symbol is interrupted. It may be configured so that the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games that has been suspended is resumed. Similarly, if the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the small hit symbol is interrupted and the small hit game is played. After the end of, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed.

-If a missed symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the missed symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the one special game. One special game may be configured to end. In addition, if a missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is interrupted. After the variation interval after the end elapses, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-If the first special game is a big hit when controlled to any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, the second special game is being executed. The execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including characters such as "chance is occurring" is displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, if the second special game becomes a big hit when it is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, the execution of the production game based on the first special game is stopped even while the first special game is being executed. In the effect display device 25, a predetermined jackpot notification effect may be executed.

-When the variable time is shortened, only the variable time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened) as compared with the non-variable shortened state. It may be configured as follows. At this time, for example, when the variable time is shortened, the variable time of the first special game may be longer (or more likely to be) than when it is in the non-variable shortened state. ..

-In the special game, after the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the jackpot game may be generated so that the game ball does not enter the gate 33. That is, it may be configured so as not to be controlled by the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game. Further, after the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33, as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. You may.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is configured to occur when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, but the game ball is inserted into a ball entrance different from the gate 33. It may be configured so that a big hit game is generated when the ball enters the ball. The entrance other than the gate 33 may be an entrance where the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball is entered, or a special game or a special game if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied. It may be an entrance where the starting conditions of a game such as a normal game are not satisfied.

-The large winning opening that is opened when the big hit game is generated and the large winning opening that is opened when the small hit game is generated may be the same. The number of big prize openings may be one. In addition, when a big hit game based on some types of big hits occurs, the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game occurs may be configured to be opened. Similarly, when a small hit game based on some types of small hits occurs, the large winning opening that is opened when the big hit game occurs may be configured to be opened.

-When controlled in any of a special state, a specific low accuracy state, and a specific high accuracy state, the production game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the control is normally performed in a low accuracy state, the production game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when the production game based on the first special game and the production game based on the second special game are executed, each production game may be executed separately in different display areas of the production display device 25. , Each effect game may be configured to be executed separately on different display devices.

The number of game balls consumed in the above embodiment is the number of game balls launched into the game area 21, and can be said to be the number of effective balls. Further, the number of game balls paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls paid out as prize balls, and can be said to be the number of prize balls. The number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls are entered into the winning openings, and for example, the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls paid out when the balls are entered into the general winning openings 34 and 35. May be.

-Even if it is controlled to a low probability state, it may be configured so that a fall lottery is performed. Incidentally, even if the fall lottery is not won when it is controlled to the low probability state, it may be configured to be continuously controlled to the low probability state.

-The winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the above embodiment may be changed. Further, it is not necessary to controlably configure the high probability state. In this case, for example, the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the low probability state of the above embodiment may be adopted. The winning probability of the big hit lottery and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the high probability state of the embodiment may be adopted. Further, although the set value can be changed in 6 steps, it may be less than 6 steps or 6 steps or more. Further, the setting value classified into the first type setting information in the above embodiment and the setting value classified into the second type setting information in the above embodiment may be changed. For example, the number of setting values classified into the first type setting information may be the same as the number of setting values classified into the second type setting information, or the setting classified into the second type setting information. May be greater than the number of values.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is set. It may be configured as. In the setting confirmation mode, the set value may be notified, but the set value may not be changed. The setting confirmation mode may be terminated when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. Further, in the above embodiment, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, various backups are made. The information may be reset and restored.

-In the above embodiment, it may be controlled to a special state after the end of the big hit game. For example, the type of jackpot may include a jackpot that is defined to be controlled to a special state after the end of the jackpot game. If it is controlled to a special state after the big hit game is completed, even if the fall lottery is won, it is configured to be continuously controlled to the special state without becoming a low probability state until a predetermined number of special games are executed. Alternatively, the special state may be configured to end when the player wins the fall lottery.

-In the above embodiment, the advantage in the case of winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry into the second starting port 27, and the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry into the first starting opening 26. The advantage of winning may be different. For example, there are cases where a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by entering the second starting port 27 and a case where a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by entering the first starting port 26. The rate at which the game is determined or the type of jackpot that can be determined may be different.

-In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the starting conditions of the first special game are satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, but a small hit lottery is not performed. You may. That is, although the big hit lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, the small hit lottery may not be performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. On the other hand, in the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the starting condition of the second special game is satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won, the big hit lottery is performed. It may be configured so that a small hit lottery is performed. As described above, the small hit lottery may be performed when the game ball enters at least the second starting port of the first starting opening and the second starting opening. In this case, the "probability of winning a big hit", "probability of winning a small hit", and "either big hit or small hit" in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27. The "probability of not winning" may be the same as in the above embodiment. Further, the "probability of winning a big hit" in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 is the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. It may be the same probability as the "probability of winning a big hit". On the other hand, the "probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit" in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 is the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. It may be the same probability as the sum of the "probability of winning a small hit" and the "probability of not winning either a big hit or a small hit" in a winning lottery triggered by a ball. When the small hit lottery is not performed, the "probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit" in the above embodiment can be said to be the "probability of not winning the big hit" or the "missing probability".

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls to a high probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls the gaming ball to a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed. Further, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game, and a specific round. There are specifications that give rise to games. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V probability variable machine having any specification.

-It may be configured so that it may be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, or it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. For example, the types of jackpots include jackpots that are defined to be controlled to a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game and jackpots that are defined to be controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game is completed. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, information that can specify whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, information that can specify whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and a fluctuation shortening state. And the information that can identify which of the non-variable shortened states is separated, but some or all of the information may be used as common information.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control 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 CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The winning lottery means has a function as a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery for determining a big hit, and a function as a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery for determining a small hit winning.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine (game machine), 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Direction display device, 40a ... Main CPU, 40b ... Main ROM, 40c ... Main RAM, 41a ... Sub CPU , 41b ... Sub ROM, 41c ... Sub RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine configured to be able to set any of a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a big hit.
Winning lottery means to perform winning lottery,
A variable game execution means for executing a variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery,
The means of generating a winning game and the means of generating a winning game,
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
Display means and
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player ,
The winning game generating means is configured to generate a big hit game on condition that at least a big hit is won in a winning lottery, and to generate a small hit game on condition that a small hit is won at least in a winning lottery. ,
After the end of the big hit game, when the number of variable games executed without the big hit game occurring reaches a predetermined number, the number of times the small hit is won per unit time increases, and the number of balls held can be increased. It is configured to be controllable in a special state that can be done,
The setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information.
There are two types of gaming states, a low-probability state and a high-probability state.
The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is the high probability when the first setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when it is in a state,
The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set and in the low probability state is the high probability when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when it is in a state,
The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is the low probability when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when it is in a state ,
The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the high probability state is the high probability when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when it is in a state,
The probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the high probability state is the low probability when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery when it is in a state,
The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is high when the first setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery in the probability state.
The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set and in the low probability state is the high when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery in the probability state.
The probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. ,
The probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and in the low probability state is when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery in the low probability state .
The probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set and the high probability state is set is when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability that neither the big hit nor the small hit will be won in the winning lottery in the high probability state.
When the first setting information is set, the rate of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery regardless of whether the low probability state or the high probability state is set. On the other hand, it is smaller than the percentage that does not win
When the second setting information is set, the rate of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is either a big hit or a small hit in the winning lottery regardless of whether the low probability state or the high probability state is set. Greater than the percentage that won't win
The effect has a reach effect that can be executed when the variable game is being executed.
There are multiple types of reach effects, including specific reach effects.
Regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, at least when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery, the reach effect is always executed. Being done
When the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, the selection rate of the type of reach effect is different.
While the specific reach effect may not be executed when the first setting information is set, the specific reach effect may be executed when the second setting information is set.
The display means can display a history of the executed reach effect.
The effect has a specific effect that can be executed when the variable game is not executed.
When the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, at least one of the execution probability of the specific effect and the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect is different.
The specific effect can be executed with the operation of the operating means as an opportunity.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times within a specific period .

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