JP7092387B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines have been provided with an effect targeting a symbol variation game in which execution of a symbol variation game can be suspended, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. There is something to do.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-3400038

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest of the game by further devising the production for the pattern change game whose execution is suspended.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can suspend the execution of the symbol variation game, and is the first starting port and the first one in the gaming machine in which the specific hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game that is the specific hit. A second start port different from the start port, a game control means capable of controlling the execution of the symbol variation game, a game state control means for controlling the game state, and an effect execution means for executing the effect. In preparation, the symbol variation game is executed with the first special symbol variation game that can be executed triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port and the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. There is a possible second special symbol variation game, and the game control means has a first control regarding the execution of the first special symbol variation game and a second control regarding the execution of the second special symbol variation game. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time, and the gaming states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state. , And when the specific hit game is given in the first game state, the specific hit game is given as compared with the case where the specific hit game is given in the second game state. It is configured so that it is easy to acquire a game ball at times, and the effect has a specific effect that can be executed for a symbol change game whose execution is suspended, and the first special symbol change game is executed. When the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted. Occasionally, the specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and in the first game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed. Therefore, when the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the said While the specific effect cannot be executed, in the second game state, the first special symbol variation game is being executed, and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the said. When the specific hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect is executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. It is possible, and in the first game state, When the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted. When the first control is interrupted, a predetermined effect different from the specific effect can be executed, while in the second game state, when the first special symbol variation game is executed. Therefore, when the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the said If the predetermined effect cannot be executed and it is decided to execute the specific effect, the specific effect is executed, but the execution targeted by the specific effect is suspended. The second special symbol variation game. The gist is to newly regulate the execution of the specific effect until the end of .

For the above-mentioned gaming machine, a special winning game is given after the end of the symbol variation game which is a special hit, and when the special hit game is given, it is compared with the case where the specific hit game is given. In the case where the specific effect is executed when the first control is interrupted, the effect executing means is in the second special symbol variation game in which the execution is suspended. After the effect to be executed regardless of whether or not there is the second special symbol variation game that is the special hit is executed, the special hit is the said in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. It is preferable that the effect to be executed depending on whether or not there is a second special symbol variation game is executed .

For the above-mentioned game machine, a special hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game which is a special hit, and when the special hit game is given, it is compared with the case where the specific hit game is given. The effect is high, and the effect includes a special effect that can be executed for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and the first special symbol variation game is being executed. When the second special symbol variation game, which is a special hit, ends and the special hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, execution is suspended. The special effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game, and the specific effect is the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the specific hit game is granted. The second special symbol is executed depending on whether or not there is the second special symbol variation game which is the special hit, and the special effect is suspended when the special hit game is given. The second special symbol that is the special hit in the variable game The second special symbol that is the special hit is not executed when the second special symbol variable game that is the special hit is not executed, while the execution is suspended. It is preferable that the display content of the effect executing means is different from the display content of the effect executing means when the special effect is executed, which is executed when there is a variable game and the specific effect is executed .

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the winning probability of a big hit lottery, the winning probability of a small hit lottery, and the probability of losing. The figure which shows the kind of a jackpot. (A) and (b) are an area in which the specific symbol related to the first specific symbol variation game in the effect display device is displayed and an area in which the specific symbol related to the second specific symbol variation game in the effect display device is displayed. The figure which shows. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the look-ahead command. The figure which shows the change of the holding ball. A timing chart showing an example in which a winning game is generated based on a hit in the second special symbol variation game, and control regarding execution of the first special symbol variation game is interrupted. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when a special effect is executed in a jackpot game. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when a specific effect is executed in a small hit game. A timing chart showing an example in which a specific effect is executed when a small hit game is given and a special effect is executed when a first big hit game is given.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine 10) includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 14 is supported by a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. In the gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

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

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

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the missed symbol.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is configured to be able to execute the first special game even while the second special game is being executed. Has been done. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the jackpot game is generated (granted). In the game machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won (when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery), the big hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the special game which becomes the big hit. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the small hit game is generated (granted). In the gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won (when the small hit is won in the small hit lottery), the small hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the special game which is the small hit. In the present embodiment, the small hit corresponds to the specific hit, and the small hit game corresponds to the specific hit game.

In the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game ends. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, if the missing symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game is not terminated and the execution of the second special game is continued. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, if the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the execution of the first special game is continued. ..

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

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit and a normal symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit. In the gaming machine 10, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then the ordinary hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. ..

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that notifies the firing intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member, and may be provided separately on different members.

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

The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, three game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 26.

The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27 that is different from the first starting port 26. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 27, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, one game ball is awarded as the prize ball. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 27 or can be entered, and the game ball is difficult to enter (or enters the second starting port 27). It is possible to operate in the closed state (which cannot be made). The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6). Hereinafter, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second start port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, "the second start port 27 is closed". May be indicated. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a starting port into which the gaming ball can enter. The starting port of the gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port and a second starting port having an opening / closing member.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the starting conditions of the first special game are satisfied, the big hit lottery is performed, but the small hit lottery is not performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the starting conditions of the second special game are satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won, the big hit lottery is performed. A small hit lottery will be held. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, a small hit lottery may be performed when the gaming ball enters at least the second starting opening of the first starting opening and the second starting opening.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 29. The first prize opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first large winning opening 29, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 15 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. The first large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the first large winning opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 29 is not allowed. Hereinafter, the opening of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is closed. Will be done. "

The gaming machine 10 includes a second major winning opening 31. The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second large winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 15 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. The second large winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 31 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31 is not allowed. Hereinafter, when the third variable member 32 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second large winning opening 31 is opened", and when the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, "the second large winning opening 31 is closed". Will be done. "

The gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 33. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through is arranged at the gate opening. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located in the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first general winning opening 34 and the second general winning opening 35 are always open so that a game ball can be entered. The gaming machine 10 has a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34, and a second that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. It is equipped with a general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first general winning opening 34, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, four game balls are awarded as the prize ball. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, four game balls are awarded as the prize ball. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are also referred to as ordinary winning openings.

The gaming machine 10 includes an out port 36. In the present embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting opening 26, the second starting opening 27, the first big winning opening 29, the second big winning opening 31, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. The game ball is discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board 20). The gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

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

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

Next, in the present embodiment, the path through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming area 21. The path through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as the area where the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 36 and an out port 36 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right side region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

By operating the firing handle 16 to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball, the player hits the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the first It is possible to insert a game ball into the large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball to 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right side region R2a, and the second starting port 27 and the first winning opening 29, There is a possibility of entering the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35. Therefore, the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening 34 are on the first path R1, and the second starting opening 27, the first big winning opening 29, and the second big winning opening are on the second path R2. It can be said that there are a mouth 31, a gate 33, and a second general winning mouth 35.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second start opening 27, the first big winning opening 29, and the second big winning opening are compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the 31, gate 33, or second general winning opening 35. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, it may enter the first starting port 26 or the first general winning opening 34 as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Is low. In the following description, firing a game ball at a firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 among the firing strengths of the game ball may be referred to as “left-handed”. Further, among the firing intensities of the gaming ball, launching the gaming ball at the firing strength at which the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down on the second path R2 may be referred to as “right-handed”.

In the right side region R2a, the gate 33 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting opening 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. In the right side region R2a, the first large winning opening 29 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting opening 27, the second large winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. In the right side region R2a, the second starting opening 27 is arranged on the upstream side of the second winning opening 31.

Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery conducted as an internal lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning a big hit are higher than in the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

As shown in FIG. 3, in the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery triggered by the entry into the first starting port 26 and the jackpot lottery held by the entry into the second starting opening 27 The winning probability is the same winning probability (“1/300”) when both are in the low probability state. Similarly, the winning probability of the big hit lottery triggered by entering the first starting port 26 and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery triggered by entering the second starting port 27 are both high probabilities. When it is in the state, the winning probability is the same (“10/300”). In the gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a small hit (probability of winning a small hit lottery) does not differ depending on whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state. In the gaming machine 10, the small hit lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. Then, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27 is “289/300”. In this way, the probability of a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port in the non-probability state is a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port in the probabilistic state. Same as probability.

In addition, if a game ball enters the first starting port 26 in a non-probability state, a big hit lottery is performed with a winning probability of "1/300", and a small hit lottery is not performed. The probability of losing is "299/300". In addition, if a game ball enters the first starting port 26 in a probabilistic state, a big hit lottery is performed with a winning probability of "10/300" and a small hit lottery is not performed. The probability of becoming "290/300". On the other hand, if a game ball enters the second starting port 27 in a non-probability state, a big hit lottery is performed with a winning probability of "1/300" and a small winning probability of "289/300". Since the winning lottery is held, the probability of losing is "10/300". In addition, if a game ball enters the second starting port 27 in a probabilistic state, a big hit lottery is performed with a winning probability of "10/300", and a small hit is performed with a winning probability of "289/300". Since the lottery is held, the probability of losing is "1/300". As described above, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the probability that the second special game will be a small hit is the second in both the non-probability state and the probabilistic state. It is high compared to the probability that a special game will be a big hit.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-variable shortened state and a variable shortened state as game states in which at least the second special game has different fluctuation times among the first special game and the second special game. The variable shortened state is a gaming state in which the variable time of at least the second special game among the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than the non-variable shortened state. It should be noted that "at least the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not mean that the fluctuation time of the second special game is always short, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. In some cases, it may be longer, and it is intended that the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the variable shortening state and the non-variable shortening state. .. Further, when it is in the fluctuation shortening state, it may be said that the fluctuation shortening function is operating. Further, the non-variable shortening state may be referred to as when the variable shortening function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state is at least 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a miss. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state may not exceed a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute) only in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the fluctuation shortening state does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled to the fluctuation shortening state and a small hit is achieved is set to the non-variation shortening state. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled and a small hit.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-opening extension state and an opening extension state as gaming states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is different when a normal hit game occurs. The open extension state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when the normal hit game is generated, as compared with the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state. That is, the open extension state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as the opening / closing member than the non-open extension state. Incidentally, as a method of making the opening time of the first variable member 28 different when the normal hit game occurs, a method of making the number of times that the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game different, or There are methods such as different opening times when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game. When it is in the open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is operating. When it is in the non-open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In addition, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the winning probabilities of the ordinary winning lottery are different may be controllable. For example, a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state can be controlled as a game state, and the normal hit high probability state is a probability of winning a normal hit in a normal hit lottery as compared with a normal hit low probability state. May be in a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured to be controlled to a normal hit high probability state when it is controlled to the open extension state, and to be controlled to a normal hit low probability state when it is controlled to the non-open extension state.

Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as a gaming state, and the normal shortened state may be a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. In addition, "the fluctuation time of a normal game tends to be short" does not mean that the fluctuation time of a normal game is always short, and the fluctuation time of a normal game may be short or long. It is intended that the average time of fluctuation time of a normal game is shortened.

The gaming states controlled by the gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-opening extended state", "low probability state, variable time shortening state, open extended state", and "high". There are "probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, open extension state" and "high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, non-open extension state". In the following explanation, "game state controlled to low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extended state" is controlled to "normally low probability state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state". The "game state to be played" may be referred to as a "specific low probability state". Further, in the following explanation, the "game state controlled by the high probability state, the fluctuation time shortening state, and the open extension state" is changed to the "specific high probability state", the "high probability state, the fluctuation time shortening state, and the non-open extension state". The "controlled gaming state" may be referred to as a "special state". That is, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a normal low probability state, a specific low probability state, a specific high probability state, and a special state. The special state in this embodiment is also referred to as a small hit rush (small hit RUSH) or a small hit rush state. In the present embodiment, the low probability state usually corresponds to the normal state, and the special state corresponds to the first gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, at least one of the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state corresponds to the second gaming state. It can be said that the second gaming state in the present embodiment is a gaming state controlled to the open extension state.

Next, the jackpot in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, and a third jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot, and the third jackpot symbol is defined as the third jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is referred to as "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is referred to as "second jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is referred to as "third jackpot game". In the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won and the first jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the winning, the first jackpot game is subsequently generated (granted). That is, in the gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol, the first jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the first jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first big hit corresponds to a special hit, and the first big hit game corresponds to a special hit game. In the game machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won and the second big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be the winning, the second big hit game is subsequently generated. That is, in the gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, the second jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the second jackpot. In the game machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won and the third big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be the winning, the third big hit game is subsequently generated. That is, in the gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the third jackpot symbol, the third jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the third jackpot.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the first large winning opening 29 is the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Will be released until is established. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

As shown in FIG. 4, the number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 4) is defined for each jackpot. Specifically, in the first big hit, "10 times" is set as the number of round games. Further, in the second big hit and the third big hit, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games.

For each jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is defined. Specifically, the first jackpot is defined to control the gaming state after the jackpot game to a special state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the end condition of the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. In the gaming machine 10, even if the small hit lottery is won while the special state is controlled, the special state does not end.

The second big hit is defined to control the game state after the big hit game to a specific high accuracy state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends when the end condition of the specific high accuracy state is satisfied. The end condition of the specific high accuracy state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs after being controlled to the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends. In the gaming machine 10, even if the small hit lottery is won while the game machine 10 is controlled to the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state does not end.

The third big hit is defined to control the game state after the big hit game to a specific low probability state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state ends when the end condition of the specific low accuracy state is satisfied. The end condition of the specific low probability state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs after being controlled to the specific low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state ends. In the gaming machine 10, even if the small hit lottery is won while the game machine 10 is controlled to the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state does not end. Further, the end condition of the specific low probability state includes an end condition that is satisfied when 100 special games are completed without the big hit game being generated after the end of the third big hit game. In the gaming machine 10, when 100 special games are completed without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the specific low probability state ends and the normal low probability state is controlled.

Next, the small hit in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 31 is allowed. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies the first open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in the "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening for 1.2 seconds". As described above, in the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time during which it is easy to insert the game ball into the second large winning opening 31. As described above, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 29 is opened to allow the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 29, while in the small hit game, the second big winning opening is allowed. When 31 is opened, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31.

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

The staging game is performed in conjunction with the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect game corresponding to the symbol variation game being executed can be executed. Specifically, the staging game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the corresponding special game is displayed as the confirmed stop. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the staging game. For example, the big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of staging symbols are the same, such as [777]. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the combination of the small hit symbols is displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [123] or [426] in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. Further, when the missing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the missing symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop in the staging game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426] in which the staging symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the staging symbols in the other rows. Incidentally, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is partially or wholly in common with the out-of-order symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to a small hit symbol combination and a non-small hit symbol combination is displayed as a definite stop display in the effect game, it is difficult to specify from the effect symbol whether it is a small hit or an out-of-character combination. On the other hand, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the out-of-order symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to easily identify whether it is a small hit or an outlier from the staging pattern. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stop display, such as "sway fluctuation state".

In the effect game, the display mode of the effect symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect (simply also referred to as reach) may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column) is displayed. ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. For example, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. Then, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect in this embodiment is executed during the execution of the special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the staging includes a reach staging.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the effect display device 25, a specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a specific game) in which a specific symbol is variablely displayed and finally the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed is displayed separately from the effect game. Will be executed. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific game using a specific symbol. The specific game in the present embodiment is executed by changing a row of specific symbols. The specific game includes a first specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first specific game) corresponding to the running first special game and a second specific symbol variation game corresponding to the running second special game (hereinafter referred to as the first specific game). Hereinafter referred to as a second specific game). Specifically, the first specific game is started with the start of the first special game, and is ended with the end of the first special game. Similarly, the second specific game is started with the start of the second special game, and is ended with the end of the second special game. Then, in the specific game, the specific symbol corresponding to the special symbol displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol (for example, [7]) by the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the small hit symbol (for example, [1]) by the specific symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the specific game. Further, when the deviated symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the special game, the deviated symbol (for example, [4]) due to the specific symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the specific game. The specific symbol may be, for example, a symbol imitating a predetermined figure or a symbol imitating a predetermined character.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol related to the first specific game is displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the specific symbol related to the first specific game is displayed. The first specific game is executed. Similarly, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol related to the second specific game is displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second specific game is executed by the specific symbol related to the first specific game. The specific symbol related to the first specific game is also called the fourth symbol. The specific symbol related to the second specific game is also called the fifth symbol.

In this way, in the game machine 10, the effect game and the specific game are executed on the effect display device 25. The staging game is executed corresponding to any special game of the first special game and the second special game. Specifically, the gaming machine 10 is configured to execute the production game corresponding to any one of the first special game and the second special game according to the gaming state. In the gaming machine 10, when the probability is usually low, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state is in the gaming state, the production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. The specific game is configured to be executed corresponding to any special game of the first special game and the second special game regardless of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in the special state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the second special game, and each effect symbol is variably displayed. In FIG. 5B, it is assumed that the first special game is not executed while the second special game is executed. Incidentally, in the special state, the effect display device 25 does not start the effect game even if the first special game is started. That is, in the special state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game is not executed, and the production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. .. In the above, the production game in the special state is illustrated, but the production game in the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state has the same configuration. As described above, in the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state, when the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the running first special game is not executed. On the other hand, the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the normal state is low, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed, and the production game corresponding to the second special game is not executed. That is, in the normal low probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the second special game is not executed, and the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed. Will be done. As described above, in the normal low probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed, while the first special being executed is not executed. The production game corresponding to the game is executed.

FIG. 5B shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the first special game is not executed and the second special game is executed in the special state. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special game is being executed, the second in the second specific area Z2 is executed even when the first special game is not being executed in the special state. The specific game is executed, and the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. At this time, since the first special game is not executed, the specific symbol continues to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first specific area Z1. Incidentally, in the special state, when the first special game is executed, the effect display device 25 corresponds to the running first special game although the first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1. The production game to be played is not executed. Here, the specific game in the special state is illustrated, but the staging display device 25 executes the first special game in the same manner regardless of whether the specific game is in the normal low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state, or the specific high accuracy state. The first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1 and the second specific game is executed in the second specific area Z2 during the execution of the second special game. Then, in the special state, the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time in the present embodiment, the first special game being executed is executed. The first specific game corresponding to the above is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

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

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the gaming machine 10, only the common jackpot determination value out of the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value is used in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, while it is common in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. Both the jackpot judgment value and the high-probability jackpot judgment value are used. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a jackpot symbol determination value used for determining a jackpot symbol when a jackpot lottery is won. The jackpot symbol determination value includes a first jackpot symbol determination value, a second jackpot symbol determination value, and a third jackpot symbol determination value. Although the details will be described later, in the gaming machine 10, when the value of the acquired random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value in determining the jackpot symbol, the first jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. Become. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the value of the acquired random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value in determining the jackpot symbol, the second jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the value of the acquired random number matches the third jackpot symbol determination value in determining the jackpot symbol, the third jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. In addition, the main ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the staging lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not to perform the reach staging. Therefore, the staging lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the staging content of the staging game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the staging symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game in which the small hit symbol is finally fixedly stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. It should be noted that the small hit variation pattern may include, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content associated with the effect content of finally displaying the missed symbol combination after the reach effect. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach non-out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and an out-of-reach with out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is to finally stop and display the out-of-reach symbol by the effect symbol without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach is finally confirmed and stopped after the reach effect.

The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened. The fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the variable shortened state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variable shortened state are partially or completely different. The fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state is shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state. There are many). In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation shortening state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the fluctuation shortening state is defined. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, the non-variable shortened state is realized by determining the variable pattern from the variable pattern table in which one or a plurality of variable patterns that can be determined when the non-variable shortened state is defined. To.

Further, the fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a fluctuation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , There is. The fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game are partially or completely different. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the first special game may be a big hit, but may not be a small hit. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not have a small hit variation pattern for the first special game.

As described above, the fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state, a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state, and non-variation shortening. There is a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the state and a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state and a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the fluctuation shortened state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state and a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the first special game in the fluctuation shortened state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state. ..

The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number value at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main CPU 40a may generate the random number value at a predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7 are connected to the main board 40. .. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. The first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub CPU 41a, a sub ROM 41b, and a sub RAM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to staging) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub ROM 41b. The sub ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for the lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number value at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub CPU 41a may generate the random number value at a predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described. First, various processes performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

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

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, the first input). Judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a has an upper limit number of first special holdings stored in the main RAM 40c (4 in this embodiment).
It is determined whether it is less than (hereinafter referred to as the first hold determination). If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers include a winning lottery random number used for a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and an effective lottery random number used for an effect lottery (reach lottery). Is. After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process when the read-ahead command generation process is completed. The look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input (hereinafter, the second input). Judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter). , Shown as the second hold decision). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and performs a special symbol input process. To finish. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game (design variation game). After that, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process when the read-ahead command generation process is completed.

Here, a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process and a look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, the look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the look-ahead commands generated in the look-ahead command generation process are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC12. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the value of the symbol random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the value of the symbol random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the value of the symbol random number matches the third jackpot symbol determination value. In the look-ahead command SC4, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the first jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is It is generated when the value matches the effect judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC5, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the first jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is It is generated when the value does not match the effect determination value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 7). In the look-ahead command SC6, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the second jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is It is generated when the value matches the effect judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC7, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the second jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is Generated when the value does not match the effect judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC8, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the third jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is. It is generated when the value matches the effect judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC9, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is the value that matches the third jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the staging lottery random number is Generated when the value does not match the effect judgment value.

The look-ahead command SC10 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning determination values and the value of the effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value. In addition, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" here means the pre-reading command generation processing in the first special symbol input processing and the pre-reading command generation in the second special symbol input processing. It depends on the process. In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" means that the value of the winning lottery random number is the common jackpot judgment value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination. It means that neither the value nor the small hit judgment value is matched. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" means that the value of the winning lottery random number is the common jackpot judgment value and high accuracy. It means that it does not match any of the jackpot judgment values. The look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning determination values and the value of the staging lottery random number does not match the staging determination value. The look-ahead command SC12 can be generated only in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process. The look-ahead command SC12 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value. In the present embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, but the small hit lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. Therefore, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, it is not determined whether the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value, and the look-ahead command SC12 is not generated.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is based on the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the symbol random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can identify the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is "3", the main CPU 40a is used in the first special game. Generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can be specified to correspond and that the first special hold number is "3".

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is based on the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the symbol random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generate a look-ahead command and store it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can identify the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, the control related to the generation of the look-ahead command in the look-ahead command generation process will be described. In the following description, the "acquired random number" means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and is a look-ahead in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means a random number acquired in the second special symbol input process.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value. Specifically, when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the first big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1. When the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the second big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC2. When the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the third big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC3.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC4 to SC9 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value. In particular, when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the first big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC4 and SC5. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC4. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC5. Further, when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the second big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC6 and SC7. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC6. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC7. Further, when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the third big hit symbol determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC8 and SC9. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC8. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC9.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC10 and SC11 when the acquired hit lottery random number values do not match all the hit determination values. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a has the look-ahead commands SC10, SC11 when the acquired hit lottery random number value does not match either the common big hit judgment value or the high-accuracy big hit judgment value. Generates a look-ahead command that is classified as one of the above. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a receives a look-ahead command when the acquired hit lottery random number value does not match any of the common big hit judgment value, the high-accuracy big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value. Generates a look-ahead command classified as either SC10 or SC11. When the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC10. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC11. In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC12 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is in progress. When the winning game is in progress, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the hit game is not in progress, the main CPU 40a makes a first execution determination. In the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed. Then, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. In the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a performs the first hold determination. In the first hold determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first hold determination that the number of first special holds is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination.

When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a performs the second hold determination. In the second hold determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of the second special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a uses the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game as the main RAM.
Read from 40c. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state among the information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c. Then, the big hit lottery process is performed.

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

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

Next, the off-game processing in the first special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines an outlier symbol. Further, the main CPU 40a performs the staging lottery based on the value of the staging lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the staging determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a is assumed to have won the staging lottery when the value of the staging lottery random number and the staging judgment value match, and has not won the staging lottery when the value of the staging lottery random number and the staging judgment value do not match (not won). It shall be. Based on the value of the random number of the variation pattern that can be specified from the read random number information, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with a missed reach when the staging lottery is won, while there is no missed reach when the staging lottery is not won. Determine the variation pattern. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state and the staging lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state and is not won in the staging lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the non-variable reachless fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortened state. Further, when the main CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state and the staging lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state and is not won in the staging lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the off-game processing, and stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. .. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process with reference to the probability state flag.

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

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

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

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

In the out-of-game game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the out-of-game game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the off-game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the staging lottery is won, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state for the second special game. Determining the variation pattern with out-of-reach. On the other hand, in the off-game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the staging lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state. Determining the out-of-reach non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the missed game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the variable shortened state, and when the staging lottery is won, the missed reach for the second special game when the variable shortened state is reached. Yes Determine the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the missed game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the variable shortened state, and when the staging lottery is not won, the missed game for the second special game is in the variable shortened state. Determine the no-reach variation pattern. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (or is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time) than when it is in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the loss game process, the main CPU 40a ends the loss game process and issues a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start processing is referred to as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start processing is referred to as the second variation. Sometimes referred to as a pattern command. The first fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the second special game.

When the first special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the first special symbol start process to execute the first special game. Specifically, when the first special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the first special symbol display unit 22a variablely displays a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 40a controls to end the first special game based on the first special symbol start processing. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Further, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the first game for displaying the symbol combination by the staging symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store the command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control in which the main CPU 40a executes the first special game corresponds to the first control relating to the execution of the first special symbol variation game. The main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game by starting the first control, and controls to end the first special game by ending the first control. Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a forces the running first special game. The game is terminated, and the first special symbol display unit 22a is displayed with a fixed stop display of the misaligned symbol. That is, when the second special game, which is a big hit, ends during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the first control and forcibly terminates the running first special game. Further, when the second special game becomes a small hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the small hit symbol as a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a is executing the first special game. Is forcibly terminated, and the misaligned symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. That is, when the second special game, which is a small hit, ends during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the first control and forcibly terminates the running first special game.

When the second special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the second special symbol start process to execute the second special game. Specifically, when the second special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the second special symbol display unit 22b displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 40a controls to end the second special game based on the second special symbol start processing. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. Further, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the second game for displaying the symbol combination by the staging symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store the command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control in which the main CPU 40a executes the second special game corresponds to the second control relating to the execution of the second special symbol variation game. The main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game by starting the second control, and controls to end the second special game by ending the second control. Incidentally, when the first special game becomes a big hit and the first special symbol display unit 22a displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed. The game is terminated, and the second special symbol display unit 22b is displayed with a fixed stop display of the misaligned symbol. That is, when the first special game, which is a small hit, is terminated during the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the second control and forcibly terminates the second special game being executed. As described above, the main CPU 40a can perform the first control regarding the execution of the first special game and the second control regarding the execution of the second special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the control for the main CPU 40a to execute the special game corresponds to the control for the execution of the symbol variation game, and the function as a game control means capable of controlling the execution of the symbol variation game by the main CPU 40a. Is realized.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the specified type of big hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after winning the jackpot, the jackpot game is generated. In addition, causing a big hit game is equivalent to giving a big hit game. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is the first jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the first jackpot game after the end of the first jackpot special game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is the first jackpot symbol, the first jackpot game is given after the end of the special game which is the first jackpot. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is the second jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the second jackpot game after the end of the special game of the second jackpot. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is the third jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the third jackpot game after the end of the special game of the third jackpot.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 opens according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. , End the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the special game of small hits is completed. In the small hit process, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the small hit game after the end of the special game of the small hit. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a small hit game by executing the small hit process. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after winning the small hit, the small hit game is generated. It should be noted that causing a small hit game is equivalent to giving a small hit game. That is, the main CPU 40a grants a small hit game after the end of the special small hit game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the small hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the small hit is made. When the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit generation command) indicating that the small hit game is generated in the output buffer.

When a small hit game is generated in the small hit process, the main CPU 40a opens the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds, and then closes the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds. The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second large winning opening 31 is opened up to 1.2 seconds. After the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. The actuator A3 is controlled to end the small hit process.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can specify the gaming state is stored in the main RAM 40c. As described above, the information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as an extension state flag). As described above, the information that can specify the game state includes the shortened state flag. In the present embodiment, information that can specify whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, information that can specify whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and a fluctuation shortening state. Although it is separated from the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortened states, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which is the low-probability state or the high-probability state, which is the open extension state or the non-open extension state, and which is the fluctuation shortening state or the non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

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

After the end of the first big hit, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify a high probability state in the probability state flag, sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and specifies the fluctuation shortening state. Set the possible values to the shortened state flag. After the end of the second big hit, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify a high probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and can specify the fluctuation shortening state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. After the end of the third big hit, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify a low probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and can specify the fluctuation shortening state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. After the end of the third big hit, the main CPU 40a stores 100 times as a predetermined number of times in the main RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of extension that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the open extension state. When the extended remaining number information stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extended remaining number information every time the special game ends, and updates the extended remaining number information. Further, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extended state to the extended state flag, and sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state to the shortened state flag. Set to.

The main CPU 40a is set with a value that can specify a low probability state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify a non-variable shortened state in the shortened state flag. When the gaming state is reached, information that can identify the normal low probability state (hereinafter referred to as normal low probability information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a is set with a value that can specify a low probability state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state in the shortened state flag. When the game state is reached, the information that can identify the specific low probability state (hereinafter referred to as the specific low probability information) is mainly R.
Store in AM40c. Further, in the main CPU 40a, a value that can specify a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state is set in the shortened state flag. When the gaming state is reached, information that can identify the specific high probability state (hereinafter referred to as specific high probability information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a is set with a value that can specify a high probability state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify a fluctuation shortening state in the shortened state flag. When the game state is reached, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) is stored in the main RAM 40c.

Incidentally, when the big hit game occurs, the main CPU 40a specifies a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state as a probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extended state as an extended state flag, and a non-variable shortened state. Set each possible value to the shortened state flag. Therefore, if the big hit game is generated in the special state, the special state ends and the big hit game is generated. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the special state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends. Then, when the big hit game is generated in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends and the big hit game is generated. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the specific low probability state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends. Further, when the big hit game is generated in the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends and the big hit game is generated. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is generated in the specific high accuracy state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the game state processing by the main CPU 40a, the function as the game state control means for controlling the game state is realized.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a normal hit lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative judgment when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates the normal hold number. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command capable of specifying the normal hold number after the update.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, in the case of being configured to be controllable into a high probability normal hit state and a low probability normal hit state, the main CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning a normal hit in the high probability normal hit state than in the low probability normal hit state. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct a normal winning lottery. When the normal hit is won, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the normal winning lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal out-of-order symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state are configured to be controllable, the main CPU 40a determines (or) a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state. It is easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of a normal game). The main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal game by determining the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined. This normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display is performed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Controls the panel 22.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal hit game, the main CPU 40a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main CPU 40a starts the control to cause the normal hit game depending on whether it is in the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ordinary hit game is generated after the ordinary hit is won. It should be noted that causing a normal hit game is equivalent to granting a normal hit game. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode when the opening extension state is in the open extension state. Further, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode in the open extended state has a larger number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game than in the open mode in the non-open extended state. Moreover, the total time for opening the second starting port 27 is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the open extension state, compared with the case where the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. , It is easy to put the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, the process related to the input of the look-ahead command performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the look-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 41a stores the input pre-read command in the sub RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a specifies whether the input look-ahead command corresponds to the first special game or the second special game, and the look-ahead command and the second special corresponding to the first special game. Separated from the look-ahead command corresponding to the game, it is stored in the sub RAM 41c. At this time, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c so that the storage order of the look-ahead commands can be specified according to the first special hold number or the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. Further, when the first special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is normally in a low probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a is normally in a low probability state, the sub CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the second variation pattern command is input. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input when it is in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state. As described above, the sub CPU 41a normally executes the production game based on the first special game when it is in the low probability state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, which is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, the effect corresponding to the second special game being executed is produced. While the game is not executed, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. Further, the sub CPU 41a executes a production game based on the second special game when it is in any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to any one of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. , The production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

In controlling the execution of the effect game, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination according to the effect symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the jackpot effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of small hit effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the outlier effect symbols. When the sub CPU 41a performs a reach effect in the effect game because the reach condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 41a may determine an out-of-order effect symbol combination including the reach. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when a variation pattern with an out-of-reach is specified among the out-of-range fluctuation patterns.

When the variable pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the production game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect such as a big hit notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. do. In addition, the sub CPU 41a
Temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the game end command is input. The sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command.

Next, the specific game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific game is played. Specifically, in any of the normal low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 41a is based on the first special game. 1 Controls to execute a specific game. Further, in any of the normal low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the sub CPU 41a is the second specific based on the second special game. Controls the execution of the game. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time, the first specific game and the second specific game are executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time regardless of which of the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state is controlled. At that time, the first specific game corresponding to the running first special game is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the running second special game is executed.

In controlling the execution of the specific game, the sub CPU 41a determines a specific symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot specific symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the specific symbol of the small hit. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the outlier specific symbol. In addition, the type of the specific symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game may be different depending on the type of the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, the specific symbol in the first specific area Z1 is variablely displayed, and the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the first specific game is started. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first specific area Z1 and the first specific game is ended, triggered by the input of the first game end command. Similarly, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a changes and displays the specific symbol in the second specific area Z2, and controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific game is started. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second specific area Z2 when the input of the second game end command is input, and the second specific game is ended.

Next, the hit effect process performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. When the sub CPU 41a inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Further, the sub CPU 41a is a decorative lamp 1 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game.
7. Control at least one of the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is such that the effect symbol at the end of the special small hit game is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is such that the effect display device 25 continues to display the specific symbol at the end of the small hit special game.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-probability state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-extension state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the variable shortened state and the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as a secondary shortened state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can specify whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, information that can specify whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and a fluctuation shortening state. Although it is separated from the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortened states, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which is the low-probability state or the high-probability state, which is the open extension state or the non-open extension state, and which is the fluctuation shortening state or the non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

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

The sub CPU 41a specifies a value that can specify a low probability state in the sub-probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a non-variable shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag. When each of the possible values is set in the gaming state, the information that can identify the normal low probability state (hereinafter referred to as the sub-normal low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can specify a low probability state in the sub-probability state flag, a value in which the open extension state can be specified in the sub-extension state flag, and a variable shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag. When the gaming state in which each value is set is reached, information that can identify the specific low probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub specific low probability information) is stored in the sub RAM 41c. Further, the main CPU 40a specifies a value capable of specifying a high probability state in the secondary probability state flag, a value capable of specifying the open extension state in the secondary extension state flag, and a variable shortening state in the secondary shortening state flag. When each of the possible values is set in the gaming state, the information that can identify the specific high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the sub specific high probability information) is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can specify a high probability state in the sub-probability state flag, a non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a variable shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag. When the gaming state in which each value is set is reached, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as sub-special information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that a big hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. Sub CPU 4
When the variation pattern designation command is input after inputting the ending command, 1a sets a value that can identify that the player is not in the winning game in the hit state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the small hit occurrence command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the small hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the sub-CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern specification command after inputting the small hit occurrence command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified that the game is not in progress. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the big hit game is in progress, the small hit game is in progress, or the hit game is not in progress (not in the big hit game, but in the small hit game). Isn't it inside?) Can be specified.

Here, based on FIG. 8, in the gaming machine 10, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described.
In the game machine 10, if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, a small hit is likely to occur even if the game is not a big hit. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port in the non-probability changing state and the probability of entering the second starting port in the probabilistic changing state. The probability of making a small hit with a ball is the same. Therefore, the probability that the second special game will be a small hit is usually in the low probability state, in the specific low probability state, in the specific high probability state, or in the special state. It is the same in both cases. Then, if the player hits to the right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and a prize ball is won. Opportunity arises. However, since the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-variable shortened state is significantly longer than the variable time of the second special game in the variable shortened state, the small hit game is actually generated. The time it takes to get a chance to win a prize ball will also be significantly longer. In the present embodiment, about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting opening 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, and then the second major winning opening 31 was finally reached. Will be released.

When hitting right in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time. .. Further, when hitting to the right, since the game ball does not enter the first starting port 26, the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable shortened state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortened state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortened state. As a result, in the variable shortened state, the number of small hits per unit time is likely to be larger than in the non-variable shortened state, and the frequency of the small hit game being given per unit time is higher. easy. That is, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the frequency of the small hit game being given per unit time is higher than in the normal low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state, the frequency of the small hit game being given per unit time is higher than in the normal low probability state. For this reason, it is preferable to hit right when the fluctuation is shortened.

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, according to the gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, the number of small hits per unit time increases, so that the gaming ball consumed per unit predetermined time. The number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time is larger than the number of. In this way, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state, if the player hits right, the number of gaming balls (holding balls) possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game is increased even if the big hit game is not generated. It is possible to make it. As described above, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to at least the non-open extension state and the variable shortening state, the small hit game is compared with the case where the game machine 10 is controlled to at least the non-open extension state and the non-variable shortening state. It can be said that the advantage when is caused is high. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when at least controlled to the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state, a small hit game is generated as compared with the case where the game machine 10 is controlled to at least the open extended state and the variable shortened state. The advantage of pachinko is high. Therefore, it can be said that the special state has a higher advantage than the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state. Then, in the present embodiment, when controlled to at least the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, the number of game balls that can be acquired is larger than the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time, so that a small hit is achieved. It can be said that the advantage when the game is generated is high. That is, when the small hit game is given in the special state, the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is higher than the case where the small hit game is given in the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state. Can be said to be high.

In the gaming machine 10, when it is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. However, when the ball is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, even if the player hits the left side, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued.

Further, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to either a specific low accuracy state or a specific high accuracy state, it is preferable to strike right, so it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 strikes right. However, when controlled to either the specified low accuracy state or the specified high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time is larger than that of the normal low accuracy state, but the player hits right. Even so, it is not possible to increase the number of balls held, and the number of balls held decreases as the game continues. That is, in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, the number of times the small hit game is given per unit time is larger than in the normal low probability state, but the number of balls held does not increase. However, when it is controlled to either the specified low accuracy state or the specified high accuracy state, the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 by hitting right, so that the accuracy is usually low. Compared to the case where the state is controlled, the decrease in the number of balls held when the game is continued is suppressed. Therefore, it can be said that the specific low probability state has a higher advantage than the normal low probability state. In addition, it can be said that the specific high-accuracy state has a higher advantage than the normal low-accuracy state.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to a special state, it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. Then, when controlled to a special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time, and there are many opportunities to allow the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the number of times the small hit is won per unit time is larger than that in the normal low probability state, and the number of balls held can be increased. That is, in the special state, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by increasing the number of times the small hit game is given per unit time as compared with the case in the normal low probability state. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time.

When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state, it can be expected to be a big hit, and at the same time, it can be expected that the period controlled to the special state will be long. In the gaming machine 10, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 900 between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the first big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 750 during the big hit game. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second big hit game is generated and when the third big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 300 during the big hit game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, one first big hit game has a higher expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held than one second big hit game or one third big hit game.

Then, in the gaming machine 10, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big hit game. The gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state after the end of the first big hit game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific high accuracy state after the end of the second big hit game, and is controlled to the specific low accuracy state after the end of the third big hit game. As described above, when the small hit game is given in the special state, the expected value of increasing the holding ball is higher than when the small hit game is given in the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state. .. That is, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held in the game after the end of the first big hit game is higher than the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held after the end of the second big hit game or after the end of the third big hit game.

In the gaming machine 10, when one small hit game occurs in a special state, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 30 during the small hit game. In the game machine 10, when the first big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 750 during the big hit game, so that one first big hit game is one small hit. Expected value for increasing the number of balls held is higher than that for games. Therefore, it can be said that when the first big hit game is given, the advantage is higher than when the small hit game is given.

Next, during the execution of the first special game, the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery) performed when the ball enters the second starting port 27 is won and the winning game (big hit game and small hit game). It will be described that when the game is generated, the occurrence of the hit game is prioritized over the first special game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 9, it is assumed that during the execution of the first special game, the second special game in which the big hit or the small hit is won in the winning lottery ends at the timing t11. In this case, the first special symbol fluctuation game, which is normally performed up to the fluctuation time T1 based on the fluctuation pattern, is forcibly missed at the fluctuation time T2 corresponding to the time when the timing t11 arrives, and is being executed. The first special game that was was canceled. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the second special game, which is a big hit or a small hit, ends during the execution of the first special game, the first control is interrupted and the first special game being executed is forcibly removed. And finish. Then, when the winning game generated from the timing t11 ends at the timing t12, if the first special hold number is "1 or more", the first special game is executed. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, if the first special hold number is "1 or more" after the end of the winning game, the interrupted first control is started and the first special game is started. Similarly, when the winning game ends at the timing t12, if the second special hold number is "1 or more", the second special game is executed. The first special game forcibly terminated at the timing t11 and the first special game whose execution is started after the winning game is completed are different first special games.

Here, the special effect executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The special effect is configured to be feasible in the effect display device 25. The special effect can be executed during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the special effect cannot be executed during the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the special effect can be executed during the ending period during the big hit game. In the gaming machine 10, a special effect is executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended during the big hit game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended among the second special games whose execution is suspended. It is configured in. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended during the big hit game. Then, in the gaming machine 10, during the jackpot game, a special effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that becomes the first jackpot among the second special games whose execution is suspended. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, during the jackpot game, the special effect is executed when the second special game, which is the first jackpot, is included in the second special game that is the target of the special effect. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, during the big hit game, the special effect is not executed when the second special game that is the target of the special effect does not include the second special game that is the first big hit.

In the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game that is a small hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended during the big hit game, the second special game whose execution is suspended is the second. If there is no second special game that is a big hit, the special effect will not be executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game that is a small hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, the first big hit is included in the second special game whose execution is suspended. When there is no second special game, the special effect is not executed. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, if there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, a small hit is made in the second special game whose execution is suspended. Even when there is no second special game, the special effect is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, even if the second special game whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game includes the second special game which is the second jackpot or the third jackpot, the execution is suspended. 2 If there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the special game, the special effect is not executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, even if the second special game whose execution is suspended includes the second special game which is the second big hit or the third big hit, when there is no second special game which is the first big hit. , No special production is performed. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, if the second special game whose execution is suspended includes the second special game which is the first big hit, there is no second special game which is the second big hit or the third big hit. Even at times, special effects are performed. It can be said that the special effect is an effect of notifying that the second special game, which is the first big hit, is among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed during the first big hit game. As shown in FIG. 10, during the big hit game, after the final round game is completed, the ending effect and the special effect are executed. The effect display device 25 displays the special image SD1 with the execution of the special effect. The special image SD1 of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating the character of "Samurai" and an image of the line "V de Gozaru !!". In the present embodiment, the special image SD1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 during at least a part of the ending period, and the special effect is executed.

The processing related to the special effect performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the special effect based on the look-ahead command stored in the sub RAM 41c. Specifically, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not determine to execute the special effect if the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is not stored in the sub RAM 41c. That is, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not determine to execute the special effect if the second special hold number is 0. Not deciding not to perform the special effect is equivalent to deciding not to perform the special effect. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, if the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a includes the pre-reading command in the pre-reading command. It is determined whether the read-ahead command is classified into any of SC1, SC4, and SC5. Further, when the ending command is input during the third big hit game, the sub CPU 41a is classified into the look-ahead command SC1 in the look-ahead command when the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. Judge whether it is a look-ahead command. That is, when the ending command is input during the big hit game, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a second special game that becomes the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended.

Then, during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, the sub CPU 41a is classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 in the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c. If there is a look-ahead command to be done, decide to perform a special effect. For example, if there is a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC4, SC5 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, the look-ahead command is selected by lottery. It may be configured to determine that a special effect is to be performed. Further, during the third big hit game, the sub CPU 41a executes a special effect when there is a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. To determine. For example, if there is a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game during the third big hit game, the special effect is determined to be executed by lottery. You may.

When it is decided to execute the special effect, the sub CPU 41a controls so that the special effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, the special effect is executed. When the special effect is executed, the sub CPU 41a controls so that the special effect ends when the ending time elapses.

On the other hand, during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, the sub CPU 41a is classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC4, SC5 in the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c. If there is no look-ahead command to be done, it does not decide to perform a special effect. Further, during the third big hit game, the sub CPU 41a executes a special effect when there is no pre-reading command classified into the pre-reading command SC1 among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. Do not decide. As described above, in the present embodiment, if there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, the special effect is not executed.

Next, the specific effect executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The specific effect is configured to be feasible in the effect display device 25. The specific effect can be executed during the small hit game. On the other hand, the specific effect cannot be executed in any of the first big hit game, the second big hit game, and the third big hit game. Further, the specific effect can be executed during the small hit game when the small hit game is given in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state. On the other hand, the specific effect cannot be executed during the small hit game even if the small hit game is usually given in the low probability state. Further, even if the small hit game is given in the special state, the specific effect cannot be executed during the small hit game. Then, the specific effect is executed in at least a part of the period from the start to the end of the small hit game. In the game machine 10, a specific effect is executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed for the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended among the second special games whose execution is suspended. It is configured in. As described above, when the small hit game is given in either the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, the gaming machine 10 plays the second special game whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. It is configured so that a specific effect can be executed as a target. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the specific effect cannot be executed when the small hit game is usually given in a low probability state. Further, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the specific effect cannot be executed when the small hit game is given in a special state.

In the gaming machine 10, a specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is the first big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when there is a second special game that becomes the first big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small hit game, the second special game whose execution is suspended is suspended. Compared to when there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the game, it is easier to execute the specific effect. Specifically, in the present embodiment, there is a second special game in which the winning probability of the specific effect lottery that determines whether to execute the specific effect is the first big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended. At this time, it is set higher than when there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the specific effect is executed by winning the specific effect lottery, but it is not determined that the specific effect is executed by not winning the specific effect lottery. The fact that it is not decided to execute the specific effect corresponds to the decision not to execute the specific effect.

In the gaming machine 10, when the small hit game is given in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, the second special game that becomes a small hit is included in the second special game whose execution is suspended. The winning probability of the specific production lottery does not change depending on whether or not there is. As described above, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a second special game that is a small hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit game is given in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, the second big hit or the third big hit is included in the second special game whose execution is suspended. The winning probability of the specific production lottery does not change depending on whether or not there is a second special game. As described above, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a second special game that is a second big hit or a third big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. ..

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, during the small hit game, when the second special game to be the first big hit is included in the second special game whose execution is suspended, and when the execution is suspended. 2 There are cases where a specific effect is executed in either case where there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the special game. That is, in the small hit game, the specific effect includes the case where the second special game which is the target of the specific effect includes the second special game which is the first big hit, and the case where the second special game which is the target of the specific effect includes the second special game. It can be executed in either case where there is no second special game that is the first big hit. It can be said that the specific effect is an effect that suggests that there is a second special game that is the first big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

There are a plurality of types of specific effects in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the second special game, which is the first big hit, is among the second special games whose execution is suspended differs depending on the type of the specific effect. In the following description, the case where "the degree of expectation that there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended" is simply referred to as "the degree of expectation of the first big hit by a specific effect". There is. The first big hit expectation by the specific effect is the probability that it will be executed when there is no second special game that will be the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, and the second that execution is suspended. It can be calculated by the ratio of the probability of being executed when the second special game, which is the first big hit, is included in the special game.

The specific effect includes a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a third specific effect. The third specific effect has a higher expectation of the first big hit by the specific effect than the first specific effect and the second specific effect. The second specific effect has a higher expectation of the first big hit by the specific effect than the first specific effect. As for the specific effect, the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first-stage effects in the first specific effect to the third specific effect are common, and the effects are the same. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second-stage effects in the first specific effect to the third specific effect are not common, and the effects are different from each other.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the specific effect is executed, the specific image LD1 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first stage effect is executed. The specific image LD1 of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating a "scroll" and including the character information "Don! This ahead ...". After that, when the specific image LD1 is erased and the specific effect is executed as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect display device 25 displays the specific image LD2 different from the specific image LD1 in the second stage. The production of is executed. The specific image LD2 shown in FIG. 11B is an image in which the character information "It is intense heat !?" is included in the image imitating the "scroll", but the characters included in the specific image LD2 depending on the type of the specific effect. The information is different. That is, there are a plurality of types of specific effects in the present embodiment, and the same effect regardless of the type of the specific effect (first stage effect), the effect different depending on the type of the specific effect (second stage effect), and the effect. Is executed.

The process related to the specific effect performed by the sub CPU 41a in the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state will be described.
When the small hit occurrence command is input, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a does not determine to execute the specific effect when there is no look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. That is, the sub CPU 41a does not determine to execute the specific effect when the second special hold number is 0 when the small hit occurrence command is input. Not deciding not to execute the specific effect corresponds to deciding not to execute the specific effect.

In the specific high accuracy state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the small hit occurrence command, if the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a includes the pre-reading commands SC1, SC4, in the pre-reading command. It is determined whether the read-ahead command is classified into any of SC5. Further, in the specific low accuracy state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the small hit occurrence command, if the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the pre-reading command SC1 is included in the pre-reading command. Determine if it is a pre-reading command to be classified. That is, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the small hit occurrence command, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special game that becomes the first big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended. When the sub CPU 41a determines that there is a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific high accuracy state, the execution is suspended. A specific production lottery is performed with a winning probability when there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game. Similarly, when the sub CPU 41a determines that there is a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific low probability state, the execution of the second special game is suspended. A specific production lottery is performed with the winning probability when there is a second special game that is the first big hit. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a determines that there is no look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific high accuracy state, the execution is suspended. A specific production lottery is performed with a winning probability when there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game that has been played. Similarly, when the sub CPU 41a determines that there is no look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific low probability state, the execution of the second special game is suspended. A specific production lottery is performed with the winning probability when there is no second special game that is the first big hit. In the specific effect lottery, for example, the random number generated in the sub-board 41 is acquired by the sub CPU 41a as the value of the random number used for the specific effect lottery, and the value of the random number and the determination value stored in the sub ROM 41b are used. It may be configured to be performed using.

When the specific effect lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of the specific effect from the first specific effect to the third specific effect. If the sub CPU 41a determines that there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, the sub CPU 41a is the first in the second special game whose execution is suspended. The type of specific effect is determined by the selection rate when there is a second special game that is a big hit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 41a determines that there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, the sub CPU 41a is included in the second special game whose execution is suspended. The type of specific effect is determined by the selection rate when there is no second special game that is the first big hit. For example, the sub-CPU 41a may acquire a random number generated in the sub-board 41 as the value of the random number used for the specific effect lottery, and the type of the specific effect may be determined based on the random number. Then, after determining the type of the specific effect, the sub CPU 41a controls so that the determined type of the specific effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a causes the first-stage effect to be executed and then the second-stage effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that suggests whether or not there is a special game that becomes the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect of notifying that there is a special game that becomes the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended. Further, in the present embodiment, the display content of the effect display device 25 when the specific effect is executed is different from the display content of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed.

Here, based on FIG. 12, in either the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, the specific effect is executed when the second special game ends and the small hit game is given, and the second. (2) A case where the special effect is executed when the special game is completed and the first big hit game is given will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that during the execution of the first special game, the second special game, which is a small hit, ends at the timing t21 and the small hit game is given. At the timing t21, the first control is interrupted and the running first special game is canceled based on the end of the second special game and the granting of the small hit game. At this time, it is assumed that the second special game, which is the first big hit, is among the second special games whose execution is suspended, and it is decided to execute the specific effect based on the second special game. Then, during the small hit game, the specific effect starts at the timing t22, and the specific effect ends at the timing t23. Incidentally, when the small hit game ends at a timing before the timing t23, the specific effect ends at the timing when the small hit game before the timing t23 ends. The specific effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended when the small hit game is given, and is the effect of the second special game that is the target of the specific effect. It is executed depending on whether there is a special game that is the first big hit. Therefore, the specific effect executed at the timing t22 is executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended at the time of the timing t21. In the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, the small hit game is completed after the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed. When granted, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is given, the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted. When the control is interrupted, the specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit game is usually given in either the low probability state or the special state, the specific effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed in either the normal low probability state or the special state, the small hit game is completed after the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed. When granted, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect cannot be executed.

The specific effect can be executed only during the small hit game, and cannot be executed during the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first big hit game is given, the specific effect is not executed, while when the small hit game is given, the first big hit is included in the special game whose execution is suspended. A specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a special game. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game, which is the first big hit, is completed and the first big hit game is given, the first control is interrupted. , When the first control is interrupted, the specific effect cannot be executed.

Further, if the first special hold number is 1 or more after the small hit game is completed at the timing t24, the first control is started and the first special game is started. Similarly, after the small hit game is completed at the timing t24, if the second special hold number is 1 or more, the second control is started and the second special game is started. Then, at the timing t25, it is assumed that the execution of the second special game, which is the first big hit, whose execution was suspended at the timing t21, is started. Incidentally, even if the first special game that is out of alignment ends at the timing t26 during the execution of the second special game whose execution is started at the timing t25, the second special game is not interrupted. Is continuously executed. After that, when the second special game, which is the first big hit that started execution at timing t25, ends at timing t27, if the first special game is being executed, the second special game ends and the first big hit game Is granted, the first control is interrupted, and the first special game being executed is stopped. At this time, it is assumed that there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended, and it is decided to execute the special effect based on the second special game. Then, during the first big hit game, the special effect starts at the timing t28, and the special effect ends at the timing t29. The special effect is an effect that can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended when the ending period starts, and is the first hit in the second special game that is the target of the special effect. It is executed depending on whether there is a special game that becomes. Therefore, the specific effect executed at the timing t28 is executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended at the time of the timing t28. That is, even the second special game in which the execution is suspended before the timing t28 during the first big hit game can be the target of the special effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game, which is the first big hit, is completed and the first big hit game is given, the first control is performed. When the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted, the special effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, and the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is granted, the first regarding the execution of the first special game. 1 The control is interrupted and the specific effect is executed. In this way, by executing the specific effect in the situation where the first control is interrupted, the second special game whose execution is suspended can be focused on, and the interest can be improved. By the way, when the second special game is finished and the small hit game is given, there is a possibility that the interest in the special game may be lowered due to the interruption of the first control regarding the execution of the first special game. By being executed, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(2) The special state has a higher advantage than the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. Therefore, in the special state, the expectation for the game is likely to be raised as compared with the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state. In such a special state, the second special game becomes a small hit, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect is not executed. On the other hand, since the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state have a lower advantage than the special state, it is difficult to raise expectations for the game. In the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state, which are less advantageous than the special state, the specific effect is executed when the second special game becomes a small hit and the first control is interrupted. By doing so, it is possible to effectively improve the interest. As a result, the player can be entertained and the interest can be improved in any of the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state.

(3) In the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, but is being executed. The production game corresponding to the second special game of is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is given in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to pay attention to the fact that the specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest. Furthermore, when the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state is reached, the production game corresponding to the second special game that is the target of the specific production is executed, so that the degree of attention to the production game is increased and the interest is improved. be able to.

(4) In the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state, when the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time, the first specific game corresponding to the running first special game is executed, and , The second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Further, in the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, but is being executed. The production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Therefore, while understanding that the first special game and the second special game are being executed by the specific game, the small hit game is given after the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed by the staging game. It can be made easier to understand. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the special game being executed, and it is also possible to make it easier to pay attention to the fact that the small hit game is given and the specific effect is executed, so that the interest can be improved. can.

(5) When the first big hit game is given, the specific effect is not executed. For example, when the small hit game is given, the advantage is lower than when the first big hit game is given, so that the player's mood is raised as compared with the case where the first big hit game is given. hard. However, when the small hit game is given, it is possible to execute a specific effect that is not executed when the first big hit game is given. For this reason, when the small hit game is given, the advantage is lower than that of the first big hit game, but the privilege that cannot be obtained when the first big hit game "specific effect is executed" is given. Because it can be obtained, it is possible to improve the interest.

(6) When the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time, but the second special game becomes a big hit, the first control is interrupted and the special effect is executed. By executing the special effect in the situation where the first control is interrupted, the second special game whose execution is suspended can be focused on, and the interest can be improved. The display content of the effect display device 25 when the specific effect is executed is different from the display content of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a wide variety of effects on the display contents of the effects for the second special game whose execution is suspended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(7) Since the specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is the first big hit, which has a higher advantage than the small hit, the second special game whose execution is suspended is more noticeable. It is possible to improve the interest.

(8) When the small hit game is granted, the specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a special game that becomes the first big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. Therefore, even when the small hit game, which has a lower advantage than the case where the first big hit game is given, is given, the special game whose execution is suspended due to the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to raise expectations about the fact that the first big hit game, which has a high degree of advantage, is given to the game, and it is possible to improve the interest. Then, since the specific effect is executed according to whether or not the first big hit game, which has a high advantage when the small hit game is given, is given, the advantage is even higher in addition to the grant of the small hit game. It is possible to raise expectations about the fact that the first big hit game is also given, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(9) The specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a special game that becomes the first big hit in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. On the other hand, the specific effect is executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game that is a small hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. In this way, when the small hit game with a low advantage is given, the specific effect is not executed depending on whether the small hit game with the same low advantage is given, and the first big hit with a high advantage is given. A specific effect is executed depending on whether or not the game is given. For example, when a small hit game with a low advantage is given, even if the effect is executed according to whether the small hit game with a low advantage is given, the situation will be the same as the current situation again. It is difficult to improve the interest in a specific production because the production will be tailored to the production. On the other hand, when the small hit game with a low advantage is given and the effect is executed according to whether the first big hit game with a high advantage is given, the game payment status is higher than the current situation. Since the production is based on whether or not it becomes, it is easy to improve the interest in a specific production.

(10) Even if there is a special game that is a small hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, the special effect is not executed when there is no special game that is the first big hit. On the other hand, if there is a special game that is the first big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, the special effect is executed even when there is no special game that is a small hit. In this way, the special effect is executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game that is a small hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. On the other hand, if there is a first big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended, the special effect is executed. For example, when the first big hit game, which has a higher advantage than the small hit game, is given, the special effect is executed when there is a special game that becomes a small hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. Even if it is done, it is difficult to raise the mood because the small hit game has a lower advantage than the first big hit game. On the other hand, if a special effect is performed when there is a special game that becomes the first big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, in addition to the case where the first big hit game having a high advantage is given. It is possible to raise expectations about the fact that the first big hit game, which has a high degree of advantage, is also given, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(11) When the small hit game is given in the special state, the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is higher than in the case where the small hit game is given in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. As described above, only in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state in which the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is low, the specific effect that is not executed in the special state is executed. In the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state where the expectation for acquiring the game ball is low, the specific effect is executed according to whether or not there is a second special game that is a big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(12) In the special state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state, the small hit game is given more frequently per unit time than in the normal low probability state. Further, when the small hit game is given in the special state, the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is higher than in the case where the small hit game is given in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. In such a special state in which the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of a game ball is high, the mood is likely to be uplifted by the small hit game being given as compared with the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. On the other hand, in the specific low-accuracy state and the specific high-accuracy state in which the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is low, it is difficult to raise the mood due to the small hit game being given as compared with the special state, and the small hit game is higher. There is a risk that the interest will be reduced if it is given frequently. When the small hit game is given in such a specific low probability state and a specific high probability state, the specific effect is performed according to whether or not there is a special game that becomes a big hit in the second special game whose execution is suspended. Since it is executed, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(13) Since the specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is the first jackpot, which is the jackpot with the highest advantage among the jackpots, the execution is suspended by the second special game. It can be noticed and the interest can be improved.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-The specific effect and the special effect may be performed by the decorative lamp 17 in place of or in addition to the effect display device 25. Further, the specific effect and the special effect may be performed by the speaker 18 in place of or in addition to the effect display device 25.

-The gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing a special effect for one or both of the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game. May be good. For example, the gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute the special effect when the first special game to be the first big hit is included in the first special game that is the target of the special effect during the big hit game.

-The gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing a specific effect for one or both of the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended during the small hit game. You may. That is, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is given, the gaming machine 10 is interrupted in the first control. When the first control is interrupted, the specific effect may be executed for the first special game whose execution is suspended. Further, the gaming machine 10 interrupts the first control when the first special game is being executed and the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is given. When the first control is interrupted, the specific effect may be executed depending on whether or not there is a first special game that is the first big hit in the first special game whose execution is suspended.

-The small hit lottery may be performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 26. During the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed when the first special game becomes a small hit and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. It may be terminated and the misaligned symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the second special game is being executed and the first special game, which is a small hit, is completed and the small hit game is given, the second control is interrupted. When the second control is interrupted, the specific effect may be executed for the first special game whose execution is suspended. Further, the gaming machine 10 interrupts the second control when the second special game is being executed and the small hit game is given after the first special game to be a small hit is completed. When the second control is interrupted, the specific effect may be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended. The probability of a small hit when the game ball enters the first starting port 26 may be arbitrarily set. Further, the gaming machine 10 may execute a specific effect during the small hit game when the first special game ends and the small hit game is given in the normal low probability state. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 does not have to execute the specific effect during the small hit game when the second special game ends and the small hit game is given in the normal low probability state.

-The special effect may be performed instead of the ending effect. That is, when the special effect is executed, the gaming machine 10 does not execute the ending effect, and may execute the special effect instead of the ending effect.

-The special effect may be executed only when a part of the big hit games (for example, the first big hit game) is given among the plurality of types of big hit games. For example, when the special effect is configured to be executable only during the first big hit game, the degree of attention to the first big hit game is increased, and the interest can be improved. In addition, for example, the special effect may be executed during the second big hit game and the third big hit game among the first big hit game to the third big hit game. With such a configuration, the second big hit game and the third big hit game, which are less advantageous than the first big hit game, can be enjoyed, and the hobby can be improved.

-The special effect may be executed not during the ending period, for example, during the opening period, or during the round game. When the special effect is executed during the round game, the special effect may be executed in a predetermined specific round, or the round game in which the special effect is executed may be determined by lottery. In this case, it is assumed that the number of special games whose execution is suspended increases as the round game is closer to the final round game in the jackpot game, and the degree of attention to the execution of the special effect can be increased. .. As a result, as the jackpot game progresses, the degree of attention to the execution of the special effect can be gradually increased, and the interest can be improved. Further, the special effect may be executed over a plurality of round games. Further, the timing of executing the special effect may be different depending on the type of the jackpot game. For example, the special effect may be executed during the opening period during the first big hit game, and the special effect may be executed during the ending period during the second big hit game and the third big hit game.

-When the gaming machine 10 has a special game that becomes the second big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended even if there is no special game that becomes the first big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended. The special effect may be configured to be feasible. Similarly, even if there is no special game that will be the first big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended, if there is a special game that will be the third big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended, a special effect will be produced. May be configured to be executable.

-When there is "1" in the second special game that is the target of the special production, and when there is "2 or more" in the second special game that is the first big hit. The content of the special production may be different.

-If it is decided to execute a specific effect, it is restricted to newly execute the specific effect until all the second special games that are the targets of the specific effect when it is decided to execute the specific effect are completed. You may. For example, if it is decided to execute a specific effect when the execution of the second special game for two times is suspended, the specific effect is specified from the end of the small hit game until the end of the two second special games. You may not decide to perform the production.

-When there is no second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game that is the target of the specific production, there is a second special game that is the second big hit, and there is a second special that is the third big hit. The winning probability of the specific staging lottery may be different depending on whether there is a game, a second special game that is a small hit, or a second special game that is out of the game. For example, the winning probability of the specific staging lottery may be increased in the order of "missing <small hit <third big hit <second big hit". Further, when there is a second special game that is the first big hit in the second special game that is the target of the specific effect, the specific effect may be configured to be executed without fail.

-In a special state, when the second special game, which is a small hit, is completed and a small hit game is generated, an effect different from the small hit effect and the specific effect in the above embodiment is executed during the small hit game. May be good. For example, in a special state, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during a small hit game, the effect display device 25 is displayed with an image containing character information of "+15", and 15 balls are displayed. The grant of the game ball may be notified. On the other hand, when the second special game, which is a small hit, is terminated and a small hit game is generated in the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state, the above-mentioned "small hit" is performed during the small hit game. It is not necessary to perform "a production different from the production and the specific production".

-When the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during execution of the second special game which is a big hit, the first special game may be forcibly removed. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during execution of the first special game which is a big hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. Further, when the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during the execution of the second special game which is a small hit, the first special game may be forcibly removed. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game which is a small hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. Further, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game which is a big hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. In this way, in the case of "forced loss", the main CPU 40a may be forced to lose after performing the winning lottery, or may be forced to lose without performing the winning lottery.

-The type of the specific effect is not limited to the three types described in the above embodiment, and may be two or less types or four or more types. Further, the mode of the specific effect may be changed. For example, even if there are a plurality of types of the specific effect, it is not necessary to standardize a part of the effect (in the above embodiment, the first stage effect). ..

-For example, if the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the jackpot symbol is interrupted and the jackpot game ends. Later, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Similarly, if the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the small hit symbol is interrupted and the small hit game is played. After the end of, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Further, when the missing symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the missing symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one is said. It may be configured to end the special game of. In addition, if a missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is interrupted. After the variation interval after the end elapses, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-If the first special game is a big hit when controlled to any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, the second special game is being executed. The execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be an effect in which an image including character information such as "opportunity is changing" is displayed on the effect display device 25.

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

-The jackpot game may be given when the game ball enters the gate 33 after the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. In this case, after the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the jackpot game may be in a waiting state until the game ball enters the gate 33. At this time, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute an effect that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 33. Here, the gate 33 is taken as an example, but the jackpot game may be given when the game ball enters a ball entrance different from the gate 33. The entrance other than the gate 33 may be an entrance where the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball is entered, or a special game or a special game if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied. It may be an entrance where the starting conditions of a game such as a normal game are not satisfied. Similarly, after the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit game is given when the game ball enters the gate 33, as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. It may be configured to be.

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

The number of game balls consumed (the number of game balls fired) in the above embodiment is the number of game balls fired into the game area 21, and can be said to be the number of effective balls. The number of game balls paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls paid out as prize balls, and can be said to be the number of prize balls. The number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls are entered into the winning openings, or the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls paid out when the balls are entered into some of the winning openings. May be good.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls to a high probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol fluctuation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls the gaming ball to a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. Further, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probabilistic machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round. There are specifications that give rise to games. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V probability variable machine having any specification. The above embodiment does not have to be a gaming machine that can be controlled by a small hit rush.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the staging display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended and the specific hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game that is a specific hit, the first start port and the first start port are different from each other. 2 The start port, a game control means capable of controlling the execution of the symbol variation game, and an effect execution means for executing the effect are provided. In the symbol variation game, a game ball to the first start port is provided. There are a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the ball enters the ball, and a second special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port. Can perform the first control regarding the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second control regarding the execution of the second special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol variation game and the first 2 The special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time, and the effect has a specific effect that can be executed for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and the first special symbol variation game is executed. When the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed for the first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the game is being played.

(B) The second control when the second special symbol variation game is being executed and the first special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is granted. Is interrupted, and when the second control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

(C) The second control when the second special symbol variation game is being executed and the first special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is granted. Is interrupted, and when the second control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

(D) In the game machine, a special hit game is given after the end of the symbol change game that is a special hit, and the effect has a special effect that can be executed for the symbol change game whose execution is suspended. When the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the special hit, is completed and the special hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted. The special effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the first control is interrupted, and the specific effect is the target of the specific effect. There is a case where there is no symbol change game which is the special hit in the second special symbol change game, and there is a symbol change game which is the special hit in the second special symbol change game which is the target of the specific effect. It can be executed in any of the cases and, and the special effect cannot be executed if there is no symbol change game to be a special hit in the second special symbol change game that is the target of the special effect. On the other hand, it is feasible when there is a symbol variation game that is the special hit in the second special symbol variation game that is the target of the special effect.

(E) The execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended, and the second special symbol variation game, which is a specific hit, is terminated when the first special symbol variation game is being executed. The first control is interrupted when the specific hit game is granted, and the first control is started when the specific hit game is completed.

10 ... Game machine (pachinko game machine), 25 ... Direction display device, 26 ... First start port, 27 ... Second start port, 40a ... Main CPU, 41a ... Sub CPU.

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In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended and the specific hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game that is a specific hit.
The first starting port and
A second starting port different from the first starting port,
A game control means capable of controlling the execution of a symbol variation game,
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The symbol variation game can be executed by the first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port and the game ball that can be executed by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. There is a second special symbol change game,
The game control means can perform the first control regarding the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second control regarding the execution of the second special symbol variation game.
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time.
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state.
When the specific hit game is given in the first game state, the game ball is given when the specific hit game is given as compared with the case where the specific hit game is given in the second game state. Is configured to be easy to acquire,
The effect includes a specific effect that can be executed for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.
When the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given, the first control is interrupted. , The specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the first control is interrupted .
In the first game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given. While the first control is interrupted and the specific effect cannot be executed when the first control is interrupted,
In the second game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given. When the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.
In the first game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given. While the first control is interrupted and a predetermined effect different from the specific effect can be executed when the first control is interrupted,
In the second game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the specific hit, is completed and the specific hit game is given. When the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted, the predetermined effect cannot be executed.
When it is decided to execute the specific effect, the specific effect is executed, but the execution of the specific effect is suspended until the end of the second special symbol variation game. A gaming machine characterized by restricting the execution of a specific effect . A special hit game is given after the end of the special hit symbol change game.
When the special hit game is given, the advantage is higher than when the specific hit game is given.
When the specific effect is executed when the first control is interrupted, the effect executing means is the first special hit in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. 2 The second special symbol variation game, which is a special hit, is included in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended after the effect to be executed is executed regardless of whether or not there is a special symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect to be executed depending on the presence is executed . A special hit game is given after the end of the special hit symbol change game.
When the special hit game is given, the advantage is higher than when the specific hit game is given.
The effect includes a special effect that can be executed for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.
When the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game, which is the special hit, is completed and the special hit game is granted, the first control is interrupted. , The special effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the first control is interrupted.
The specific effect depends on whether or not the second special symbol variation game, which is the special hit, is included in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the specific hit game is granted. Executed,
The special effect is not executed when the special hit game is granted and the second special symbol change game whose execution is suspended does not include the second special symbol change game which is the special hit. , Is executed when the second special symbol variation game, which is the special hit, is included in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display content of the effect executing means when the specific effect is executed is different from the display content of the effect executing means when the special effect is executed .

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