JP7083510B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-230359

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by raising the expectation that the gaming ball will pass through the special passing area.

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

The game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can give a big hit game in which a plurality of round games are performed, a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a special entrance for a game ball, and a special entrance. A special ball entry detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the special entry port, an open state in which the game ball can enter the special entry port, and a game ball entering the special entry port. A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an impossible closed state, a special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special entry port can pass, and a game ball that has entered the special entry port can pass through. A sorting means that operates so as to obtain a first sorting state in which the game ball is distributed to the normal passing region, a second sorting state in which the game ball is distributed to the normal passing region, and the sorting means. The distribution control means for controlling the operation of the means and the privilege grant control means for granting the privilege are provided, and the privilege grant control means of the jackpot game according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area. After the end, a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state is given as the privilege, and the plurality of round games include a specific round game, and the specific round game is The end condition is satisfied when the number of game balls entered by the special ball entry detection means reaches a predetermined upper limit, and the special opening / closing means satisfies the end condition in the specific round game. It operates so as to take the closed state, and in the first distribution state, the time for the first specific distribution state and the first distribution state to be longer than that of the first specific distribution state is longer. There is one special distribution state, and the specific round game operates so that the distribution means takes the first specific distribution state when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the specific round game. At the same time, when the number of balls of the game ball detected by the special ball entry detecting means reaches the first specified number, the sorting means operates so as to take the first special sorting state. When the number becomes the second specified number larger than the first specified number, the sorting means may operate so as to take the first special sorting state, and the first specified number and the second specified number may be obtained. The difference from the number is more than half of the upper limit number, the second specified number is smaller than the upper limit number by 1, and the game machine has a jackpot type determining means and an effect executing means for executing the effect. The jackpot that can be determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot, and the sorting means is the jackpot type. When the third big hit is determined by the classification means and the number of balls of the game ball detected by the special ball entry detection means in the specific round game becomes the first specified number, the first special The effect executing means operates so as to take a distribution state, and when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game when the third big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the effect executing means is used. In the specific round game, a specific effect capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the special passing area is executed, and the effect executing means is the specific effect when the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. Even when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the round game, the special in the specific round game when the second big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means until the specific round game is completed. The second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means until the first period after the end of the specific round game is completed by executing the effect with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the passing area. If this is done, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in the specific round game, while the jackpot type is determined in the second period after the first period. When the second big hit is determined by the means, it is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area, unlike the case where the game ball has not passed through the special passage area in the specific round game. Moreover, the effect is executed with the effect content different from the specific effect, and the effect executing means is such that when the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game. The gist is to execute the specific effect in the first period after the specific round game is completed and in the third period after the second period when the game is passed .

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

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the kind of a jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the control timing of each distribution control. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the production content of a big hit production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

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

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

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

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

The staging game may include a reach staging performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes the closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, of the 128 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 50 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, 14 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the 64 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. Further, of the 128 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 82 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za, eight types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zb, and 38. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zc. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, the maximum number of round games is set to 3 times, which is less than 10. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc, the upper limit number of round games is set to 2 times, which is less than 3 times. In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the interval time between rounds is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, the next round game is started. Alternatively, the ending time will be started. As the interval time between rounds, 7s is specified only after the end of the second round game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb, and 1.5s is specified otherwise.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10s in the present embodiment) is defined for all types of jackpot games. Further, in the present embodiment, 36s is set as the ending time except when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, and when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the ending time is set. 11s is defined.

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

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

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

As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za to Zc, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes "2". Is established as. Further, as a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, it is established when the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes "9". do. On the other hand, as a start condition for long distribution control, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC does not hold in the actuated round game (indicated as "0" in the figure).

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

In this way, the distribution member 38 is the first when the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined is "2". It works to take a distribution state. Further, the distribution member 38 is the first distribution when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game is "2" when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined. It does not operate to take a state, but operates to take a first distribution state when it becomes "9". That is, the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of balls of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes "2". When it becomes 9 ”, it may operate so as to take the first distribution state. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the distribution member 38 is set to "2" or "9" when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes "2" or "9". It does not work to take the first distribution state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. That is, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is not satisfied by the time when the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, that time has elapsed. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity. Further, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity.

As the end condition of the long distribution control, a predetermined time (predetermined time, 1.4 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the end of the operation round game, regardless of the time elapsed since the start condition is satisfied. It is established when it is done. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time reaches the distribution member 38 after the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time has been set for. Further, in the present embodiment, 1.5 s is specified as the interval time between rounds and 1.4 s is specified as the end condition of the long distribution control, and the time shorter than the interval time between rounds is specified for the long distribution control. It will be specified as an end condition. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 becomes the first when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates so as to take two distribution states.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the specified number defined as the start condition of each distribution control is from the upper limit number of game balls to be entered into the large winning opening 31 defined as the first end condition in one round game. Is also set to a small number. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is reached by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not satisfied, and unless the second end condition of the operation round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 continuously takes (maintains) the first distribution state. That is, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 makes the first distribution when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "9" in each operation round game. It is a distribution control that operates so as to take a division state, and the distribution member 38 can continuously take the first distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38.

Further, in the present embodiment, "2" and "9" are defined as the number of balls to be entered, which is a condition for starting the long distribution control. The difference in the number of balls entered (“7”), which is a condition for starting the long distribution control, is more than half (“5”) of “10”, which is the upper limit of the number of balls that can be entered into the large winning opening 31. .. In other words, the number of balls entered, which is the starting condition for long distribution control, is "2", which is larger than "1", and is the upper limit of the number of balls that can be entered into the large winning opening 31 of "10". Less than half ("5"). On the other hand, "9", which is the number of balls to be entered, which is a condition for starting the long distribution control, is smaller by "1" than "10", which is the upper limit of the number of balls that can be entered into the large winning opening 31, and is a large winning opening. It is larger than half (“5”) of “10”, which is the upper limit of the number of game balls that can enter 31. In this way, by providing a large difference in the ball entry that is the start condition of the long distribution control, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to specify the timing at which the distribution member 38 operates in the first distribution state. It is possible to continue the expectation for the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36.

In the present embodiment, the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the operation round game, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 as the predetermined time. A time longer than the time from when the game ball is played to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. In this way, when the long distribution control is performed and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit, the first end condition of the operation round game is satisfied. The operation round game is completed, but by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 does not enter the second distribution state and continuously takes the first distribution state. ing.

As described above, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables distribution of the game ball to the special passing area 36, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is compared with the short distribution control. It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the special passage area 36. Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the long distribution control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the second round game. In the big hit game based on the symbol Zc, in the second round game, the short distribution control is performed, but the long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc, at least the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 is performed, while the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is performed. In the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, the operation round game is not performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined number of times (120 times in this embodiment) is terminated as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, a high accuracy and high base state is given. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without giving a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is terminated as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until, or until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed, a high base state is granted.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65535/65536 is set in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 32 ms in the low base state and 5000 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "3" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "4" is defined.

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

At the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the interval time between rounds of the previous round game elapses, and the first operation round game is started. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the short distribution control is performed. .. In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and after 0.028 s elapses, the distribution member 38 that was in the first distribution state is released. It operates in the second distribution state. In this case, the distribution member 38, which was in the second distribution state, becomes the first distribution state before the first game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. Since the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the normal passing region 37.

After that, at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T12 to T15, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" to "5" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, each Distribution control is not performed. Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "9" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, each distribution control is performed. do not have. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17, the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit of "10", so that the first operation round game is completed and the interval time between rounds is reached. Will be started.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 5 (b), when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and the number becomes "2". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. The same control as in the first operation round game will be omitted.

When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is performed. In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38, which has been in the second distribution state, operates in the first distribution state, and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, a predetermined time is set after the end of the second operation round game. With the lapse of time, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the second game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state becomes the first distribution state and becomes the second distribution member 38. If the end condition of the operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state, so that the game ball is distributed to the special passing region 36.

After that, at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T13 to T16, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "3" to "5" and "9" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3. At that time, if the end condition of the second operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the special passing area 36.

Further, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "10" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17, the second operation round game ends. The condition is satisfied. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, is changed to the second distribution state when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the second operation round game. Operate. In this case, after the tenth game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state. , The game ball will be distributed to the special passing area 36.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 2nd to 10th game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5 (c), when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and the number becomes "9". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. It should be noted that the description of the same control as in the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes “2” will be omitted.

When the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is not performed. At the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "9" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the long distribution control is performed.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches "9" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 9th and 10th game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36.

In the present embodiment, the second round game corresponds to the specific round game. Further, in the present embodiment, the numbers "1", "2", and "9" of the game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 defined as the start condition of each distribution control correspond to the specified number. Further, "2" set as the specified number of long distribution control corresponds to the first specified number, and "9" corresponds to the second specified number. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the first jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the second jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the third jackpot.

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

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the staging content of the staging game, the staging content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach staging is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation is defined without or through the reach effect.

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

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition (first hold condition) of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. The main control CPU 40a is a total special hold number that is the sum of the first special hold number and each special hold number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c (the number of stored random numbers that have not yet been used in the special game). It is configured to be identifiable. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold designation command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the first special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the first special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

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

If no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, or if the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a is based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number (information that can be specified ( (Hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is terminated. In this way, the second hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit number (upper limit number of games, second upper limit number of games) in which the second special hold number (the number of hold games in which the execution of the second special game is held) is held. It is a condition that does not hold when it is.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. The main control CPU 40a is a total special hold number that is the sum of the second special hold number and each special hold number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c (the number of stored random numbers that have not yet been used in the special game). It is configured to be identifiable. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold designation command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the second special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the second special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball, if the first special hold number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. Therefore, information (random value, etc.) for executing the first special game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects the game ball, if the second special hold number does not reach the upper limit, the start condition of the second special game is satisfied, and the second special game Information (random value, etc.) for executing is stored.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of special reservations has not reached the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a has a first, regardless of whether the number of first special reservations has increased or the number of second special reservations has increased. The random number value is stored so that the total acquisition order including the special hold number and the second special hold number can be specified. That is, when the special hold number does not reach the upper limit value, the main control CPU 40a stores a random number value in each of the starting ports 28 and 29 so that the order in which the game balls are won can be specified.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a has a total special hold number of "1", which is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether or not it is the above. If the total special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the total special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a starts a special game corresponding to the first stored random number information based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing so as to make it. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game or the random number value in the second special game. Then, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. .. On the other hand, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and plays the second special game. Let's get started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a holds the holding condition according to the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 28 and 29, regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is the first special game or the second special game. The special games are executed in the order in which is established.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. On the other hand, when starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery male and determines whether or not the big hit is achieved. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the big hit lottery means (big hit determination means).

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

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern and the outlier variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the read out variation pattern.

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

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

When the random number value related to the special game is stored by executing such a special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is a random number value related to the first special game or a random number value related to the second special game. Regardless of whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special game is a big hit in the order of the earliest total acquisition order, and the special game is executed. That is, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, when any of the types of big hits is decided, a short swing is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 in each operation round game is "1". The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (0.028s in the present embodiment) has elapsed, or when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a is the first. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take two distribution states.

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

Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za to Zc is determined, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the second round game as the second operation round game is "2". With this as an opportunity, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When a big hit based on the symbol ZB is decided, the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 in the second round game as the second operation round game becomes "9". The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. The main control CPU 40a does not perform long distribution control in the second round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined.

As described above, depending on the conditions such as the type of special game and the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, and the long vibration. The distribution member 38 may not be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the distribution control. In particular, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the jackpot 31 in the operation round game is "2". There are cases where long distribution control is performed, cases where long distribution control is performed when the value becomes "9", and cases where long distribution control is not performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the second special game, the number of game balls entered into the jackpot 31 in the operation round game becomes "2", which is the main reason. The control CPU 40a performs long distribution control.

That is, when the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operating round game reaches a specified number, the main control CPU 40a has a plurality of types of swings, short swing control and long swing control. Based on any of the distribution controls, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. In other words, the main control CPU 40a performs short distribution control and long vibration when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" in the first operation round game. No minute control is performed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs short distribution control when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" in the second operation round game, and is large. The long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered in the winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "9".

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

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the operation of the distribution member 38 corresponds to the distribution control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game and ends the big hit game. A value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the upper limit number of times to give the high base state (120 times in this embodiment) in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and sets the main control CPU 40a to the low base state. A value that can be specified to be controlled is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

The main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the game ends the big hit game when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. A value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the upper limit number of times to give the high base state (100 times in this embodiment) in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

As described above, the main control CPU 40a can give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and more specifically, the high probability after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the big hit game. Give the state. Further, the main control CPU 40a imparts a high base state after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means. In particular, the main control CPU 40a, which grants a high probability state as a privilege after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36, corresponds to the privilege granting control means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect can be executed based on the type of jackpot during the jackpot game. In particular, as the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game, a special passage effect, a success effect, a failure effect, and a resurrection effect can be executed.

The special passage effect is an effect of notifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. The success effect is an effect of notifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 and is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the success effect is an effect content that can identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. The failure effect is an effect of notifying that the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 and is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. The revival effect is an effect of notifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, but is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game when the special passage effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game, the special passage effect is produced in the second round game. Will be executed. Then, the special passage effect is continuously executed even in the third round game. Subsequently, after the success effect is executed in the first half of the ending time, the success effect is continuously executed in the second half of the ending time. In the present embodiment, the ending time can be divided into a first half period of the ending time and a second half period of the ending time, and the first half period of the ending time is 11s after the start of the ending time, and the second half of the ending time. The period is the period after the first half of the ending time has ended.

Next, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the second round game, and the special passage effect is not executed in the second round game. Even in the third round game, the special passage effect is not executed. Subsequently, the failure effect is executed in the first half of the ending time. In this case, the latter half of the ending time is not specified.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC even when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game. In this case, the special passage effect is not executed in the second round game, as in the case where the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. Further, the special passage effect is not executed even in the third round game. Subsequently, after the revival effect is executed in the first half of the ending time, in the second half of the ending time, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, the special passage area 36 is played in the second round game. The success effect is performed in the same way as when the ball passes.

In this way, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operating round game, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined until the third round game is started. If this is done, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. On the other hand, in the ending time, which is a part of the period after the operation round game is completed, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined. Unlike, the effect is executed with the effect content that can identify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the activation round is performed when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined in the latter half of the ending time. In the game, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any of all the big hits is made in the high base state, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the second round game, the big hit is based on the symbol ZA in the low base state. In this case, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game. Further, if the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the probability is extremely low, but when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is in the low base state. In the case of, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game.

In addition, when any of all the big hits is made in the high base state, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the second round game, when the big hit is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state. In the second round game, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Then, after that, the failure effect is executed in the latter half of the ending time. Further, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZA and ZB in the low base state, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the second round game, the big hit is based on the symbol ZC in the low base state. In this case, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the second round game. Then, after that, the failure effect is executed in the latter half of the ending time.

That is, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, the symbol ZC is in the ending period, which is a part of the period after the operation round game is completed. When the jackpot based on the above is determined, the effect is executed with the effect content different from that when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined in the high base state, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined in the entire period after the operation round game is completed. If this is done, the effect is executed with different effect contents from when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. In the present embodiment, the condition that is satisfied when the first big hit is made in the low base state corresponds to the first condition, and the condition that is satisfied when the first big hit is made in the high base state corresponds to the second condition.

Next, the specific control contents regarding the execution of the jackpot effect will be described.
With the input of the opening command as an opportunity, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the jackpot based on the symbol command input with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the gaming state in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won, based on the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag.

Then, triggered by the input of the opening command, the round command, the round end command, the ending command, and the special passing command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the specified result (type of big hit, game state at the time of big hit, special passing area 36). The jackpot effect corresponding to the passage of the game ball to) will be executed.

Specifically, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the special passage effect to be executed by the input of the special passage command in the second round game, and the third round game. Even in, the special passage effect is continuously executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect with the input of the ending command as an opportunity. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect in the first half period of the ending time based on the effect pattern of the success effect in the first half period of the ending time, and then in the second half period of the ending time, the second half period of the ending time. Based on the production pattern of the success production in, the success production is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special passage effect when the special passage command is not input in the second round game, and does not execute the special passage effect in the third round game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect triggered by the input of the ending command.

In the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special passage effect when the special passage command is not input in the second round game, and also in the third round game. Do not let the special passage effect be executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect triggered by the input of the ending command. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the special passage effect to be executed triggered by the input of the special passage command in the second round game, and continuously executes the special passage effect in the third round game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect with the input of the ending command as an opportunity.

Further, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special passage effect even when the input of the special passage command is input in the second round game. Even in the third round game, the special passage effect is not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the ending command, executes the revival effect for a predetermined time, and then executes the success effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the success effect to be executed in the latter half of the ending time based on the effect pattern of the success effect in the latter half of the ending time. When the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the same effect data based on the same effect pattern as in the case of the jackpot based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, and executes the success effect. .. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special passage effect even when the special passage command is not input in the second round game, and does not execute the special passage effect in the third round game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect triggered by the input of the ending command.

In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, if a jackpot is achieved in a high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the special passage command to be input in the second round game to execute a special passage effect, and the third round. Even in the game, the special passage effect is continuously executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect with the input of the ending command as an opportunity. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special passage effect when the special passage command is not input in the second round game, and does not execute the special passage effect in the third round game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect triggered by the input of the ending command.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit based on the symbol Zb, it is the same as the case where the big hit is based on the symbol Zc triggered by the input of the round end command at which the second round game ends. After the effect in the interval time between rounds is executed for 1.5 s, the round promotion effect is executed for 5.5 s. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the staging control means.

In the present embodiment, in the first special game, when the jackpot is based on the symbol ZC, the long distribution control is not performed, and in the second special game, the long distribution control is performed regardless of the type of the jackpot. Will be. Therefore, in the case of a big hit in the second special game, if the game ball is continuously fired so as to flow down to the big winning opening 31, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, and there is a high probability after the big hit game is completed. Controlled by the state. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit in the first special game, even if the game ball is fired so as to flow down to the big winning opening 31, the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 and after the big hit game is completed. It may be controlled to a low probability state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29. Therefore, in the case of a big hit (so-called "first hit") in a low base state, it is possible that the first special hold number is "1" or more and the second special hold number is "0". In that case, the execution is started from the first special game after the end of the big hit game. In other words, when a big hit occurs in a low base state, it is not only possible to pay attention to whether it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but also when it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. Even if there is, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the first special game is a big hit based on the symbol ZC, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. If the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, such a situation cannot be created, and in order to create such a situation, the special games are executed in the order of entry. It is configured to be.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the operation round game, when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "2", the first distribution state of distributing the game balls to the special passing area 36 is taken. There are cases where the distribution member 38 operates, and there are cases where the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state when the value becomes "9". The difference between them is more than half of "10", which is the upper limit number at which the end condition of the operation round game is satisfied. Therefore, in the operating round game, the large winning opening 31 is entered by increasing the difference in the number of balls that the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passing area 36. It is possible to continuously raise the expectation that the ball is passed through the special passage area 36, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) The number of balls entered in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state is smaller than the upper limit number "10" as the end condition of the operation round game. Therefore, before the end condition of the operation round game is satisfied and the special variable member 32 operates to take the closed state, the distribution member 38 can operate to take the first distribution state. Therefore, by securing the time for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to pass through the special passing area 36, the certainty that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36 is ensured. It can be enhanced and the decline in the interest in the game can be suppressed.

(3) In particular, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the number of balls entered in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state is the upper limit number as the end condition of the operation round game. It is "1" smaller than "10". Therefore, the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state immediately before the end condition of the operation round game is satisfied and the upper limit number of operations for the special variable member 32 to take the closed state is reached. Can be done. Therefore, by securing the time for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to pass through the special passing area 36, the certainty that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36 is ensured. It can be enhanced and the decline in the interest in the game can be suppressed. On the other hand, it is possible to continuously raise the expectation that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 will pass through the special passing area 36, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The distribution member 38 is the first swing when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game is "9" when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined. It works to take a minute state. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the distribution member 38 is set to "2" and "9" when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes "2" and "9". , Does not work to take the first distribution state. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the operation is performed when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined until the operation round game is completed. In the round game, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the activated round game, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined in the ending time after the activated round game is completed. In this case, the effect is executed with the effect content different from that when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. Therefore, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, or the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined and the special passage region 36 is determined from the effect contents until the operation round game is completed. It is not possible to specify whether the game ball did not pass. Therefore, until the operation round game is completed, it is possible to pay attention to whether the game ball has passed through the determined type of big hit and the special passing area 36, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. On the other hand, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, or the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined and special from the production contents in a part of the period after the operation round game is completed. It is possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing area 36. Therefore, after the operation round game is completed, it is possible to pay attention to the effect content of the effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) In particular, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined until the ending time is started. In this case, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game, it is specified that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in the first half of the ending time. The production is executed with the possible production contents. Therefore, even after the end of the operation round game, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined from the effect content of the effect executed before the ending time starts, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. It is not possible to specify whether the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 because the jackpot based on the symbol ZC has been determined. Therefore, even after the operation round game is completed, it is possible to pay attention to whether the game ball has passed through the determined type of jackpot and the special passing area 36, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can.

(6) The distribution member 38 is the first swing when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game is "2" when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined. It works to take a minute state. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the activation round is performed when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined in the latter half of the ending time. In the game, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Therefore, although the trigger for the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state differs between the case where the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined and the case where the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, the game is played in the special passage area 36. When the ball passes, the effect is executed with the same effect content in the latter half of the ending time. Therefore, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling to the fact that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in one big hit game, the distribution member 38 is set to the end of the second operation round game. It may be operated in a two-distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of whether or not even one ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in one big hit game, the distribution member 38 is distributed to the second distribution with the end of the second operation round game. It may be operated in the state.

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

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the jackpot lottery of the second special game is won, the jackpot to which the second operation round game is not given may not be specified as in the jackpot based on the symbol ZC.

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

-In the above embodiment, there are two types, short distribution control and long distribution control, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if there are three or more types or one type.
-In the above embodiment, the short distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the short distribution control may be performed not when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches a predetermined number, but when a predetermined time is reached. As a specific example, the short distribution control may be performed with the start of the operation round game as a trigger. As described above, the operating condition for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on each distribution control is the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31. However, it may be that the predetermined time has come.

-In the above embodiment, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 is "10", the end condition of the round game is satisfied, but the condition is not limited to this, and for example, "9". Hereinafter, it may be "11" or more.

-In the above embodiment, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed, but the short distribution control is not limited to this, for example, "2". The above may be sufficient, and the short distribution control may not be performed.

-In the above embodiment, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za to Zc, the long distribution control is performed when the number of the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 becomes "2". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, "3" or more, or may be "1".

-In the above embodiment, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the number of the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 becomes "9", the long distribution control is performed. Not limited to this, for example, it may be "8" or less and "10" or more.

-In the above embodiment, the actuated round game is the second round game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be any of the first, third and subsequent round games, for example, one round game. However, it may be a plurality of round games, a continuous round game, or a non-continuous round game.

-In the above embodiment, the period from the end of the operating round game to the start of the ending time is set as the first period, the first half period of the ending time is set as the second period, and the second half period of the ending time is set as the third period. Not exclusively. For example, the period from the end of the operating round game to the first half of the ending time (for example, up to 11s) may be the first period, the middle period of the ending time may be the second period, and the latter half of the ending time may be the third period. Further, for example, the first half of the period from the end of the operating round game to the ending time may be the first period, the second half period may be the second period, and the ending time may be the third period.

-In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the operation round game when the big hit is based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the revival effect is executed in the first half of the ending time, and the high In the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZB in the base state, the revival effect was not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even in the high base state, as in the low base state, when a big hit is made based on the symbol ZB, the revival effect may be executed. Further, for example, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZB in the high base state, the revival effect is executed in the first half of the ending time, and the low base state. If it becomes a big hit based on the symbol ZB, it is not necessary to execute the revival effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as the effect mode of the high base state, there are a first effect mode in which the high probability state is determined and a second effect mode in which the high probability state is not determined or the low probability state is determined. In at least one of the second period and the third period, an effect in which the effect mode controlled after the end of the jackpot game can be specified may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in at least one of the second period and the third period, an effect for selecting an effect mode (effect mode) may be executed after the end of the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage region 37.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a fall lottery may be performed. Further, for example, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) The first specified number is characterized in that it is larger than 1.
(2) The first specified number is smaller than half of the upper limit number, and the second specified number is larger than half of the upper limit number.

(3) In the effect executing means, the first condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game when the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. Then, in all or a part of the period after the specific round game is completed, the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game when the second big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. If the second condition is satisfied, the jackpot type is determined by the specific round game and the entire period after the specific round game is completed, while the effect is executed with the effect content different from that when the effect is not performed. When the second big hit is determined by the means, the effect is executed with different effect contents from when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in the specific round game.

(4) An opening / closing means that operates so that the first starting port into which the game ball can enter, the second starting port into which the game ball can enter, and the second starting port can be in an open state or a closed state. And a game state control means for controlling the game state, the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port, and the second start. There is a second symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the mouth, and the game state includes a non-ball entry rate improvement state and the second start port rather than the non-ball entry rate improvement state. There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate at which a game ball enters is a high probability, and the first condition is satisfied when the first big hit is achieved in the non-entry rate improvement state. The second condition is characterized in that it is satisfied when the first big hit is achieved in the state where the ball entry rate is improved.

(5) The symbol variation game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port and the second starting port.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special winning sensor (special ball entry detection means), SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, SE6 ... Special passage sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... Effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... normal variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... large winning opening (special entry port), 32 ... special variable member (Special opening / closing means), 33 ... Gate, 36 ... Special passage area, 37 ... Normal passage area, 38 ... Distribution member (Distribution means), 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (Big hit lottery means, Big hit) Type determination means, distribution control means, game state control means, privilege grant control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can grant a jackpot game in which multiple round games are performed
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
A special entrance where game balls can enter,
A special ball entry detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the special ball entry port, and
A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which the game ball can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance.
A special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A normal passing area through which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can pass, and
A distribution means that operates so as to take a first distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the special passage area and a second distribution state in which the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area.
A distribution control means that controls the operation of the distribution means,
Equipped with a privilege grant control means for granting a privilege,
The privilege granting control means sets a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game according to the passage of the game ball to the special passing area. Granted as
The plurality of round games include a specific round game.
In the specific round game, the end condition is satisfied when the number of balls of the game ball detected by the special ball entry detection means reaches a predetermined upper limit.
When the end condition is satisfied in the specific round game, the special opening / closing means operates so as to take the closed state.
The first distribution state includes a first specific distribution state and a first special distribution state in which the time for becoming the first distribution state is longer than that of the first specific distribution state.
In the specific round game, the distribution means operates so as to take the first specific distribution state when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the specific round game, and the special ball entry detection means causes the specific round game. When the detected number of game balls entered reaches the first specified number, the distribution means operates to take the first special distribution state, and the second is larger than the first specified number. When the specified number is reached, the sorting means may operate so as to take the first special sorting state.
The difference between the first specified number and the second specified number is more than half of the upper limit.
The second specified number is smaller than the upper limit by one,
The gaming machine is a means for determining a jackpot type and
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The jackpot that can be determined by the jackpot type determining means includes a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot.
In the distribution means, when the third jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the number of balls entered by the special entry detecting means in the specific round game is the first specified number. When it becomes, it operates to take the first special distribution state,
When the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game when the third big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the effect executing means passes the special passing area in the specific round game. Perform a specific effect that can identify that the game ball has passed,
The effect executing means is used until the specific round game is completed even when the game ball passes through the special passage area in the specific round game when the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. When the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the effect is executed with the same effect content as when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in the specific round game.
Until the end of the first period after the end of the specific round game, the game ball did not pass through the special passage area in the specific round game when the second big hit was determined by the jackpot type determining means. While the effect is executed with the same effect content as at the time, in the second period after the first period, when the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the special passage area is determined in the specific round game. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area, unlike the case where the game ball has not passed, and the effect is executed with the effect content different from the specific effect.
The effect executing means is the said after the specific round game is completed when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the specific round game when the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed in the first period and the third period after the second period .

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