JP7092407B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, it is possible to perform a recognizable effect that a state advantageous to the player is given. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is suggested that the accuracy of entering a special gaming state is triggered by the operation of a push button switch that can be operated by the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-210769

However, in recent years, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising the above-mentioned production.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

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

The game machine that solves the above problems includes a staging execution means that executes the staging, a staging trigger that allows the game ball to enter, an error control means that can execute control for notifying an error, and a state. The state control means for controlling is provided, and the state includes a first state and a second state which is more advantageous for the player than the first state. There is a special effect that can recognize whether or not the second state is given, and the special effect is executed when the game ball enters the effect trigger during a specific period in the first state. There are two types of special effects, one is a special effect and the other is a special effect executed when a game ball enters a specific trigger different from the trigger for the effect. The state control means is described after the special effect is completed. It is controllable to a second state, and in the first state, it may be recommended to launch the game ball toward the first region, while in the second state, the game ball is directed toward the second region. Is recommended, the effect trigger is arranged in the second region, and the notification condition may be satisfied for the error when the game ball enters the effect trigger. When there is a specific error and it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the first region, not during the specific period, the game ball enters the staging trigger port as an opportunity to launch the game ball. While the notification condition for the specific error is satisfied, the notification condition for the specific error is not satisfied even if the game ball enters the staging trigger during the specific period, and the staging trigger is sent to the staging trigger. There is a pre-effect that encourages the game ball to enter, and while the pre-effect is being executed, it is possible to start a special effect triggered by the game ball entering the effect trigger. It is impossible to start a special effect triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific trigger, and the fact that the game ball has entered the specific opportunity during the execution of a predetermined effect different from the pre-effect. While it is possible to start a special effect triggered by the effect, it is not possible to start a special effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the effect trigger , and the specific trigger is the flow path of the game ball. The gist is that it is arranged upstream from the staging opportunity .

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the effect performed during the symbol variation game. (A) and (b) are explanatory views illustrating an example of an image instructing a launch mode of a game ball. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the effect performed during the symbol variation game. An explanatory diagram illustrating a main fluctuation pattern and a sub fluctuation pattern. An explanatory diagram illustrating an execution mode of a super reach effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the execution mode of the super reach effect in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 corresponds to the effect execution means. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and produces a sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which a game ball can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered into the game board YB to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. Then, when the big hit game occurs, the opening time is set before the first round game starts, and the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is arranged in the right region of the game region YBa. Further, in this embodiment, the operating gate 18 is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is satisfied. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, it is released from the closed state. Works to state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , It becomes possible to put a game ball into the large winning opening 14 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, 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 area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when right-handed. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, or enter the first starting opening 12 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 22 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 22.

Further, the game board YB is provided with the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the hold display devices 24a and 24b, and the normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing a symbol variation game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing a symbol variation game of the second special symbol. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different.

When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol symbol change game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and is derived in the symbol change game. A symbol variation game for deriving a result according to a special symbol is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the symbol variation game of the special symbol, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won.

On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, an effect symbol that makes it possible to recognize the result of the symbol variation game is derived by combining a plurality of identification information (identification information in three columns in the embodiment). In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the combination of the staging symbols is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the combination of the staging symbols is, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all rows is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all rows is not the same. become. Then, the result of the symbol variation game of the staging symbol corresponds to the result of the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in the symbol variation game of the staging symbol, a combination in which the identification information of all the rows is the same identification information is derived, and the jackpot can be recognized. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, when the deviation symbol is derived, in the symbol variation game of the staging symbol, a combination in which the identification information of all the rows is not the same identification information is derived, and the deviation can be recognized. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 plays a symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponding to the executed special symbol.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of symbol change games (start hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (number of pending starts). The ordinary symbol display device 25 plays an ordinary symbol variation game using ordinary symbols, and in the ordinary symbol variation game, an ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the operation button BT is arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate 21 for storing the game ball. The operation button BT is a push button type. The operation button BT of this embodiment has one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The operation button BT corresponds to an operation means that can be operated by the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability fluctuation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function that can give a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. .. The probability change state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. .. The probabilistic state is given until, for example, the next big hit lottery is won.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting opening 13 as a predetermined entry opening is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes it easier for the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variable time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the symbol change game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed. Alternatively, it will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of times of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to receive detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The missed variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the missed symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. It should be noted that the deviation variation includes a variation in which the reach effect is performed in the effect symbol symbol variation game and a variation in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect symbol symbol variation game. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are stored in the main control RAM 30c.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when the main control CPU 30a starts a symbol variation game of a special symbol, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the main control CPU 30a subordinates the control information instructing the start of the variation (start of the game). It is transmitted to the control CPU 31a. Upon receiving the control information, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 plays a symbol variation game of the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the gaming board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed according to the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, or is performed in the standby state or the like.

Further, the detection signal of the operation button BT is input to the sub control board 31. The operation button BT has a built-in detection unit (not shown) that detects the operation state. When the operation button BT is pressed, the detection unit outputs a detection signal that makes it possible to identify the operation. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. Further, the detection signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to reception of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS (reception processing (input processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. Then, when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. Then, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the addition to the sub control board 31. Upon receiving the information that can specify the number of start hold, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game ball that was previously entered. (Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. ..

Further, the main control CPU 30a issues a gate passage command (gate passage information) capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. Send to. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and transmitted. Upon receiving the payout designation command, the payout control board operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Next, the process (special symbol variation process) related to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the symbol variation game of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the symbol variation game of the special symbol is being executed, during the big hit game, or during the period of the variation interval, while the symbol of the special symbol is determined. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied during the execution of the variable game, the big hit game, or during the period of the variable interval. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. The variable interval is a period from the end of one variable game until the next variable game can be started, or from the end of one variable game until the big hit game can be started.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. be.

When both the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a is for executing the demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demo effect"). Perform processing. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as an effect display device 11 to obtain a customer attraction effect.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and the hold display device 24b is displayed so as to display the number of start hold after subtraction. To control. Further, when the start hold number is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the probabilistic state or the non-probabilistic state based on the information that can specify the game state. , A big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation that can be selected when a jackpot is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process related to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol, and based on the result of the above-mentioned process, the control information (control information) for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect. Performs the process of generating the control command). Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify to start the symbol variation game as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the miss processing described above. Further, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. Therefore, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also information that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game of the special symbol reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a changes the symbol of the special symbol as control information. Generate a variable stop command (variable end information) that can specify that the game is to be terminated. When the symbol variation game of the special symbol is started, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. While controlling, start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation interval time when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol fluctuation game of the special symbol reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time defined in the fluctuation pattern).

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect and a large winning opening as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. And the process of closing. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a state control means for controlling from a non-big hit gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the grant period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of fluctuations, it counts the number of times the symbol variation game of the special symbol is executed, and the end condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied. Occasionally, an end command (game state information) is generated as a state specification command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state, the state 2 designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the ordinary symbol variation game (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary hit lottery will be described.
In the normal symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed or the normal symbol variation game is being executed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the hit game of the normal symbol is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal diagram variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting the normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit lottery with different winning probabilities depending on whether the normal hit lottery is in the normal hit rate improved state or the non-ball entry rate improved state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball entry rate improved state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the ball entry rate improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination value) to be won in the ordinary winning to the possible numerical value of the ordinary winning random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the ordinary winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the ordinary winning process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the ordinary symbol fluctuation game. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs a loss processing. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the normal symbol fluctuation game.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol change game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit process or the normal loss process performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the normal hit symbol or the normal miss symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the ordinary winning lottery, the ordinary winning game is generated after the end of the ordinary symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the staging control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command. Then, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

First, the staging symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the big hits by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the staging symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the staging symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol when the variation pattern for outlier variation with reach is specified. Further, when the variation pattern for the loss variation without reach is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the loss that does not include the reach forming symbol.

In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the staging symbol derives a combination of three columns of staging symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column. Then, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this implementation). In the form, a reach effect is performed to derive one of the middle rows). Therefore, the same staging symbol derived into a predetermined plurality of columns becomes the reach forming symbol, and in the combination of the outliers including the reach forming symbol, the predetermined plurality of columns are the same staging symbol and the remaining columns are the predetermined plurality. It is a combination that is different from the staging pattern in the row. Further, the out-of-order combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of columns are different, and the remaining columns are combinations regardless of the matching with the predetermined plurality of columns of the effect symbol. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the staging symbols in all rows are the same staging symbols. That is, the combination of big hits also includes the reach formation symbol.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. Determine the sub-variation pattern. As the sub-variation pattern, it is possible to specify the variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to end the symbol variation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. .. In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect is produced. The symbol symbol variation game may be terminated. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the image display unit GH or the like to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

Next, various effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
4 (a) to 4 (d) show an example of the flow of the symbol variation game of the staging symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the symbol variation game of the staging symbol, the symbol variation of each row starts when the game is started. At this time, the background image HK is displayed as an image on the image display unit GH. The background image HK is not limited to a still image, but may be a moving image such that a part of clouds floating in the sky moves with the passage of time. Then, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image HK, and the effect symbols in each row are displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image HK.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the fluctuation of a specific row (two rows on the left and right) out of all the rows is stopped, and the same staging symbol (design [3] in the example) is derived to form a reach. After that, the image display unit GH executes a reach effect as shown in FIG. 4 (c).

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect developed from the normal reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a combination of effect symbols by stopping the fluctuation of the remaining rows (one of the rows) after the reach is formed. The super reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols of the remaining rows are derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the combination of the effect symbols is derived by the developed effect. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot.

FIG. 4C shows how the normal reach effect has evolved to the super reach effect after the reach is formed (indicated as SP development in the figure). During the super reach effect, the image display unit GH has an effect image EK corresponding to the type of super reach effect, which is different from the background image HK image displayed on the image display unit GH at the start of the pattern variation game of the effect symbol. The image is displayed.

Then, after the end of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 4D, a combination of effect symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived on the image display unit GH, and the variation time defined in the main variation pattern is derived. A definite display effect is executed in which the combination of the effect symbols is definitely displayed when the process elapses. In the example of FIG. 4D, the combination of big hits by the staging symbol is confirmed and displayed by winning the big hit lottery.

FIGS. 5A and 5B exemplify a notification image FG that notifies a region recommended as a region for launching a game ball in the progress of the game. As described with reference to FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment launches a gaming ball toward the left region when it is better to advance the game aiming at the first starting port 12. On the other hand, if it is better to proceed with the game aiming at the second starting opening 13 or the big winning opening 14, it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area. .. When the left area is recommended, a game that does not need to aim at the second starting port 13, the big winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18, that is, not during the big hit game and during the execution of the second standby effect described later. It is a game performed in a state where the non-entry rate is improved (low base). On the other hand, when the area on the right side is recommended, a game in which it is necessary to aim at the second starting opening 13 or the big winning opening 14, that is, a game played in a state where the ball entry rate is improved (high base), a big hit game, and a first game. 2 This is a game performed during the execution of the standby effect.

FIG. 5A is a notification image FG1 instructing right-handed striking when the right region is recommended. The notification image FG1 instructing a right-handed hit is displayed during the period from the time when the big hit game is given to the period when the ball entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game is given. That is, the notification image FG1 instructing right-handed strike may be displayed at the time of the jackpot game and the transition to the ball entry rate improved state, or may be continuously displayed during the above-mentioned period. The notification image FG1 instructing right-handedness is displayed by the sub-control CPU 31a that has received information that can identify the right-handed instruction transmitted by the main control CPU 30a. The information that can specify the right-handed instruction may be dedicated information (right-handed designation command), or it may be specified that the opening command or the ball entry rate is improved when shifting to the big hit game. It may be a state specification command.

FIG. 5B is a broadcast image FG2 instructing a left strike when the left region is recommended. The notification image FG2 instructing left-handed strike ends when the ball entry rate improvement state reaches the specified upper limit number of times, and is predetermined when shifting to a non-probability change state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state (low certainty and low base). It is displayed for a period (for example, several seconds to several tens of seconds). The broadcast image FG2 instructing the left-handed strike is displayed by the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information that can identify the left-handed strike instruction transmitted by the main control CPU 30a. The information that can specify the left-handed instruction may be dedicated information (left-handed designated command), or a state-designated command that can specify that the state of improving the ball entry rate has reached the specified upper limit number of times. It may be an end command). In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the image display unit GH to display the broadcast image FG functions as an instruction means for instructing the game ball to be launched toward a predetermined game area.

Next, the super reach effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d).
The super reach effect of this embodiment is composed of an introduction effect, a standby effect, and a winning branch effect. In addition, the super reach effect is executed in the order of introduction effect → standby effect → winning branch effect. As described above, the super reach effect is an effect of deriving a combination of effect symbols. For this reason, among the effects constituting the super reach effect, the winning branch effect executed at the end is configured to notify that it is a big hit or a miss.

In this embodiment, the standby effect is an effect of waiting until the opportunity for the winning branch effect to be executed is established. The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of standby effects having different production modes, and is configured so that the trigger for executing the winning branch effect differs depending on the production mode. The introductory effect is an effect that is executed from the start of the super reach effect to the execution of the standby effect. In this embodiment, the introduction effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of the effect mode of the standby effect executed thereafter. Therefore, from the effect mode of the introduction effect, the effect of the standby effect executed after that is performed. It is difficult to specify the mode. Further, since the introduction effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery, it becomes difficult to specify whether or not the big hit game is given from the effect mode of the introduction effect. There is.

6 (a) and 6 (b) illustrate the standby effect in this embodiment. As described above, the standby effect is an effect of waiting until the opportunity for the winning branch effect to be executed is established. The standby effect in this embodiment includes a first standby effect that waits until the operation button BT is operated, and a second standby effect that waits until the game ball enters the operation gate 18.

As shown in FIG. 6A, in the first standby effect, for example, an instruction image SG1 composed of an image imitating an operation button BT and an image in which the message "Press the button!" Is written is displayed on the image display unit GH. Is instructed to operate the operation button BT. The first standby effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the operation button BT. Further, in the first standby effect, the effect image EK1 is displayed. Then, when the operation button BT is operated, the winning branch effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation button BT. If the operation button BT is not operated during the period from the start of execution of the first standby effect to the elapse of the maximum effect time of the first standby effect, the elapse of the maximum effect time of the first standby effect is used as an opportunity. , The winning branch effect is being executed. That is, in the first standby effect, the effect time differs depending on the timing at which the operation button BT is operated. The maximum effect time of the first standby effect is the maximum effect time during which the first standby effect can be executed by not operating the operation button BT.

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the second standby effect, the instruction image SG2 instructing right-handedness is displayed in a display mode different from that of the notification image FG1 instructing right-handedness, and the instruction image SG2 instructing right-handedness is displayed toward the right area. It is instructed to fire a game ball. The second standby effect is an effect that encourages the game ball to enter the actuating gate 18. Further, in this embodiment, it is suggested whether an advantageous jackpot game is given by the player depending on the effect mode of the second standby effect. It is preferable that the instruction image SG2 is displayed in a display mode in which it is easier to recognize that the right-handed image is instructed, as compared with the broadcast image FG1. For example, the instruction image SG2 may be a larger image than the broadcast image FG1, and the larger the image, the higher the expectation of a big hit. That is, in this embodiment, the second standby effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit by the display mode of the instruction image SG2 that instructs right-handed striking.

Further, in the second standby effect in this embodiment, the effect image EK2 is displayed. Then, when the game ball enters the operating gate 18 during the execution of the second standby effect, the winning branch effect is executed when the game ball enters the operating gate 18. On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the operating gate 18 during the period from the start of execution of the second standby effect to the elapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect, the maximum effect of the second standby effect is achieved. With the passage of time, the winning branch effect is executed. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 corresponds to an effect trigger that triggers the execution of the winning branch effect. Further, in this embodiment, the second standby effect corresponds to a pre-effect that encourages the game ball to enter the operating gate 18. The instruction image SG2 may be an image instructing to launch the game ball toward the operating gate 18, such as an image in which the message "Aim at the gate" is written.

As described above, in the second standby effect, the effect time differs depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the operating gate 18. The maximum effect time of the second standby effect is the maximum effect time during which the second standby effect can be executed by preventing the game ball from entering the operating gate 18.

FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) illustrate the winning branch effect in this embodiment. The winning branch effect is an effect that can specify the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The winning branch effect includes a missed notification effect that can identify that the jackpot lottery has not been won, and a jackpot notification effect that can specify that the jackpot lottery has been won.

As shown in FIG. 6 (c), in the missed notification effect, for example, the notified image HG1 in which the message of "missing" is written is displayed on the image display unit GH, and it is possible to identify that the big hit lottery was not won. Become. As shown in FIG. 6D, in the big hit notification effect, for example, the notification image HG2 in which the message of "big hit" is written is displayed on the image display unit GH, and it becomes possible to identify that the big hit lottery has been won. .. That is, the winning branch effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is given. In the winning branch effect, the effect image EK displayed in each standby effect is continuously displayed. Specifically, in the winning branch effect executed after the first standby effect, the effect image EK1 is continuously displayed, and in the winning branch effect executed after the second standby effect, the effect image EK2 is continued. Is displayed. That is, the effect image EK differs depending on whether the winning branch effect is executed when the operation button BT is operated or when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. .. On the other hand, the effect content of the disconnection notification effect is the same when it is executed when the operation button BT is operated and when it is executed when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. Image HG1. Similarly, the effect content of the jackpot notification effect is the same when it is executed when the operation button BT is operated and when it is executed when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. It is a broadcast image HG2.

In this embodiment, the super reach effect including the second standby effect is positioned as an effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the super reach effect including the first standby effect. That is, when the winning branch effect is executed, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs between when the operation of the operation button BT is triggered and when the game ball enters the operating gate 18. In this embodiment, the winning branch effect corresponds to a special effect. Further, in this embodiment, the display effect of displaying the broadcast image HG2 corresponds to a specific effect executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Next, the main fluctuation pattern and the sub fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 illustrates a main fluctuation pattern and a sub fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.

The main fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified according to whether it is correct or not.
The main fluctuation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P6 are fluctuation patterns for missed fluctuations that can be determined when the jackpot lottery is not won, that is, in the case of missed. Further, the main fluctuation patterns P3, P5, and P7 are fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot lottery is won, that is, in the case of winning.

Fluctuation times are defined in these main fluctuation patterns P1 to P7. Specifically, the fluctuation times T1 to T3 are defined in the main fluctuation patterns P1 to P3, respectively, and the fluctuation time T4 is defined in the main fluctuation patterns P4 to P6. Further, the fluctuation time T5 is defined in the main fluctuation pattern P7. The main fluctuation pattern can specify the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game.

Further, as described above, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the fluctuation interval time is measured. In this embodiment, the fluctuation interval time measured after the end of the symbol fluctuation game differs depending on the type of the main fluctuation pattern. Specifically, after the end of the main fluctuation patterns P1 to P6, the fluctuation interval time Ta is measured, and after the end of the main fluctuation pattern P7, the fluctuation interval time Tb is measured. The fluctuation interval time Tb is longer than the fluctuation interval time Ta.

The sub-variation pattern is a variation pattern determined by the sub-control CPU 31a based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. The sub-variation patterns are classified according to the variation content of the symbol variation game of the staging symbol. In this embodiment, the effect content of the super reach effect is associated with the sub-variation pattern.

The sub-variation pattern SP1 is a variation pattern in which the variation content is a normal variation. For normal fluctuation, the fluctuation of the three rows of symbols is stopped in the order of the first fluctuation stop row (left) → the second fluctuation stop row (right) → the third fluctuation stop row (middle) in the image display unit GH. It is a variation content that leads to the derivation of the combination of deviations. The sub-variation patterns SP2-1 and SP2-2 form a reach in the image display unit GH, and a variation that derives a combination of deviations (SP2-1) or a jackpot combination (SP2-2) according to the effect symbol through a normal reach effect. It is the content.

The sub-variation patterns SP3-1, SP3-1, and SP3-3 form a reach in the image display unit GH, and after a super reach effect developed from the normal reach effect, a combination of deviations due to the effect pattern (SP3-1, SP3-3). ) Or a combination of big hits (SP3-2). When the sub-variation patterns SP3-1 and SP3-2 are used, the first standby effect is executed, and when the sub-variation pattern SP3-3 is used, the second standby effect is executed.

The sub-variation pattern SP3-4 is a variation content in which the image display unit GH forms a reach and derives a combination of big hits by the effect symbol through the super reach effect developed from the normal reach effect. The sub-variation pattern SP3-4 is a variation content in which the introduction effect is completed in the image display unit GH with the passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern, and the big hit symbol combination is derived. In the sub-variation pattern SP3-4, after the lapse of the variation time, the second standby effect, the jackpot notification effect, and the final display effect are executed during the variation interval time. That is, in the sub-variation pattern SP3-4, the super reach effect corresponds to the introduction effect, and the series of effects including the introduction effect (super reach effect), the second standby effect, and the jackpot notification effect corresponds to the pseudo super reach effect. do. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the super reach effect includes the super reach effect executed in the sub-variation patterns SP3-1 to SP3-3 and the pseudo super reach effect executed in the sub-variation pattern SP3-4. show.

In this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern and the sub fluctuation pattern correspond one sub fluctuation pattern to one main fluctuation pattern as illustrated in FIG. 7, and the main fluctuation pattern and the sub fluctuation pattern are 1 It has a one-to-one relationship. The sub-variation pattern can diversify the variation content of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol for the same main variation pattern, that is, the same variation time. For example, in this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern P4 and the main fluctuation pattern P6, which are the main fluctuation patterns having the same fluctuation time, are set as one main fluctuation pattern, and the sub fluctuation pattern SP3-1 is used for the main fluctuation pattern. The sub-variation pattern SP3-3 may be distributed.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 8, the control contents executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute the super reach effect in this embodiment will be described together with the operation thereof.
FIG. 8 exemplifies the execution mode of the super reach effect in the gaming state in the non-probability changing state and the non-ball entry rate improving state. At the time point X10, the symbol variation game of the special symbol is started, and the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the symbol variation game of the effect symbol.

At the time point X11, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the introduction effect based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. At the time point X12, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the standby effect corresponding to the sub-variation pattern based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the introduction effect. .. Specifically, in the case of the sub-variation patterns SP3-1 and SP3-2, the display content is controlled so as to start the first standby effect, and in the case of the sub-variation patterns SP3-3 and SP3-4, the second standby effect is produced. Control the display content to start. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the introduction effect ends in the image display unit GH with the start of each standby effect.

In the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-4, at the time point X12, the symbol variation game of the special symbol ends, and the variation interval starts with the end of the symbol variation game of the special symbol. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the symbol variation game of the effect symbol based on the input of the variation stop command. That is, in the image display unit GH, the display content is controlled so as to end the introduction effect and derive the symbol combination of the effect symbols. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the second standby effect. Therefore, in the image display unit GH, it is displayed as if the super reach effect is continuing. Further, in the sub-variation patterns SP3-1 to SP3-3, the symbol variation game of the special symbol does not end at the time point X12. In this embodiment, during the super reach effect, the effect symbols in each row are displayed in the corners of the image display unit GH. Further, during the super reach effect, the effect symbols in each row are displayed smaller than during the final display effect. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize that the symbol variation game of the production symbol has ended during the super reach production.

At the time of the first standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a starts accepting the operation of the operation button BT from the time point X12 with the start of the first standby effect. The sub-control CPU 31a continues the first standby effect until the maximum effect time of the first standby effect elapses from the time point X12 or the operation button BT is operated. At the time point X13, the case where the operation button BT is operated is illustrated. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the operation button BT has been operated based on the input of the detection signal of the operation button BT, the image display unit GH produces a winning branch effect when the operation button BT is operated. Control the display content to start. That is, at the time of the first standby effect, the operation of the operation button BT is the start condition of the winning branch effect. The sub-control CPU 31a ends the acceptance of the operation of the operation button BT when the detection signal of the operation button BT is input.

At the time of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a starts accepting the entry of the game ball into the operation gate 18 from the time point X12 with the start of the second standby effect. The sub-control CPU 31a continues the second standby effect until the maximum effect time of the second standby effect elapses from the time point X12 or the game ball enters the operating gate 18. As described above, it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the left area in the non-entry rate improved state in which the big hit game is not performed and the second standby effect is not being executed. On the other hand, in the second standby effect, the instruction image SG2 instructing to launch the game ball toward the operating gate 18 is displayed, and it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area. .. That is, with the execution of the second standby effect as an opportunity, the state changes to a state in which the game ball is instructed to be fired toward the right area.

At time point X13, a case where a game ball enters the operating gate 18 is illustrated. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the game ball has entered the operating gate 18 based on the input of the gate passage command during the execution of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the game ball has entered the operating gate 18. As an opportunity, the image display unit GH controls the display content so as to start the winning branch effect. That is, when the game changes to the specific instruction state instructing the game ball to be launched toward the right area, the game ball enters the operation gate 18 after the change to the specific instruction state. The winning branch effect is executed. As described above, at the time of the second standby effect, the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18 is a condition for starting the winning branch effect. The sub-control CPU 31a ends the acceptance of the game ball entering the operating gate 18 upon inputting the gate passage command.

When starting the winning branch effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so as to start the winning branch effect corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Specifically, if the jackpot lottery has not been won, the display content is controlled so that the missed notification effect is started, and if the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot notification effect is started. Control the display content.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that each standby effect ends in the image display unit GH with the start of the winning branch effect. If the start condition of the winning branch effect is not satisfied from the time point X12 until the maximum effect time of each standby effect elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a takes the opportunity that the maximum effect time of each standby effect elapses. , The display content is controlled so that the image display unit GH starts the winning branch effect corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the operation of the operation button BT or the acceptance of the game ball into the operation gate 18 as the maximum effect time of each standby effect elapses. As described above, in this embodiment, the operation of the operation button BT or the acceptance of the entry of the game ball into the operation gate 18 is started with the start of each standby effect, and the start condition of the winning branch effect is not satisfied. In that case, the operation of the operation button BT or the acceptance of the game ball into the operation gate 18 is terminated as the maximum effect time of each standby effect elapses. That is, in this embodiment, when the start condition of the winning branch effect is not satisfied, the maximum effect time of each standby effect is the operation of the operation button BT or the acceptance period of the game ball entering the operation gate 18. .. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that each standby effect ends with the start of the winning branch effect.

At the time point X14, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the definite display effect based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the winning branch effect, and the definite display effect. The display content is controlled so that the winning branch effect ends with the start of. At the time of the sub-variation patterns SP3-1 to SP3-3, the symbol variation game of the special symbol ends at the time point X14. At the time point X15, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH ends the definite display effect based on the elapse of time Ta from the start of the definite display effect.

In this way, in the super reach effect including the second standby effect, in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-3, that is, if the jackpot lottery has not been won, a special symbol is displayed until the winning branch effect is completed. The symbol change game does not end. On the other hand, in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-4, that is, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol variation game of the special symbol ends at the time when the standby effect starts, and the standby effect and the winning branch effect change. Executed during the interval. That is, in the super reach effect including the second standby effect, the symbol of the special symbol changes depending on whether or not the standby effect and the winning branch effect are given the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player. It may be executed during the game or during a variable interval.

Further, in the variation pattern for jackpot variation, in the case of the sub variation pattern SP3-2, that is, when the super reach effect is configured to include the first standby effect, the symbol variation of the special symbol until the winning branch effect is completed. The game does not end. On the other hand, in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-4, that is, when the super reach effect is configured to include the second standby effect, the symbol variation game of the special symbol ends at the start of the standby effect, and the standby effect, And the winning branch effect is executed during the fluctuation interval. That is, in the case where the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is given, the standby effect and the winning branch effect are executed during the symbol change game of the special symbol by the execution of the winning branch effect. , May be executed during the variable interval.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, the winning branch effect for notifying whether or not the big hit game is given can be executed when the game ball enters the operating gate 18. Here, the player who wants to see the winning branch effect will shoot the game ball toward the operating gate 18. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the flow path of the game ball is indefinite due to the game parts such as the game nail, the game ball is launched in order to see the winning branch effect until the trigger for executing the winning branch effect is established. The period of is indefinite. Therefore, while being interested in whether or not the trigger for executing the winning branch effect is established during the period, if the trigger for executing the winning branch effect is established, the interest is in the production mode of the winning branch effect. You can have it.

(1-2) During the execution of the second standby effect for urging the game ball to enter the operation gate 18, the winning branch effect is executed when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18 during the execution of the second standby effect is the trigger for the execution of the winning branch effect.

(1-3) During the execution of the second standby effect, the winning branch effect is executed even if the game ball does not enter the operating gate 18 until the maximum effect time of the second standby effect elapses. Therefore, even if the player fires the game ball to see the winning branch effect, but the game ball does not enter the operation gate 18 by the time when the maximum effect time of the second standby effect elapses, the game is played. The person can see the winning branch effect.

(1-4) When the game changes to a right-handed state in which the game ball is instructed to be launched toward the right area where the operation gate 18 is arranged in the game area, the game is played to the operation gate 18 after the change. When the ball enters, the winning branch effect is executed. Therefore, when the game ball is launched toward the right area due to the change to the right-handed state, the game ball enters the operating gate 18 and the winning branch effect is executed. This can surprise the player.

(1-5) In addition to the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18, the winning branch effect can be executed even when the operation button BT is operated. Therefore, it is possible to give variation to the opportunity for the winning branch effect to be executed.

(1-6) A big hit game is given to the winning branch effect executed when the operation of the operation button BT is triggered and the winning branch effect executed when the game ball enters the operating gate 18. The probabilities are different. Therefore, in addition to the effect of (1-5) above, it is possible to be interested in which trigger is the trigger for executing the winning branch effect.

(1-7) During the execution of the second standby effect instructing the game ball to be launched toward the game area on the right side, the winning branch effect informing whether the jackpot game is granted is the game to the operation gate 18. It is executed when the ball enters. Then, whether or not the big hit game is given is also suggested by the effect mode of the second standby effect. Therefore, in addition to the effect mode of the winning branch effect, it is possible to be interested in the effect mode of the second standby effect.

(1-8) When controlled from the non-ball entry rate improvement state to the ball entry rate improvement state for improving the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13, the instruction image SG2 displayed in the second standby effect is different. In the embodiment, the notification image FG1 instructing to launch the game ball toward the right region is displayed. Therefore, when the effect of instructing the game ball to be fired toward the right area is executed, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize whether the effect to be executed is the second standby effect.

(1-9) In the jackpot notification effect, the same notification is executed both when the operation button BT is operated and when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. Image HG2 is displayed. On the other hand, the probability that the jackpot notification effect is executed, that is, the jackpot expectation degree, is executed when the operation button BT is operated and when the game ball enters the operation gate 18. It depends on when it is executed. Therefore, it is possible to change the probability that the jackpot notification effect is executed depending on the opportunity for the jackpot notification effect to be executed, while giving variation to the opportunity for the jackpot notification effect to be executed.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiments described below, the duplicated description of the same configuration and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be omitted or simplified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a main variation pattern P8 instead of the main variation pattern P7. The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment may include a main variation pattern P8 in addition to the main variation patterns P1 to P7.

The main fluctuation pattern P8 is a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot lottery is won, that is, in the case of a jackpot. The fluctuation time T6 is defined in the main fluctuation pattern P8. Further, the fluctuation interval time Ta is defined in the main fluctuation pattern P8. In this embodiment, the interval time of the main fluctuation pattern P8 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the interval time of the main fluctuation pattern P8 may be 0 seconds or 100 seconds.

Further, the sub-variation pattern SP3-5 is associated with the main variation pattern P8. The sub-variation pattern SP3-5 is a variation content in which a reach is formed in the image display unit GH, and a combination of big hits by the effect symbol is derived through a super reach effect developed from the normal reach effect. The sub-variation pattern SP3-5 is a variation content in which a jackpot symbol combination is derived during the introduction effect in the image display unit GH with the passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern. Further, in the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the introduction effect ends with the passage of the variation interval time Ta. Then, in the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, a series of effects including the introduction effect, the second standby effect, and the jackpot notification effect are executed after the end of the variation game. That is, in the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, a series of effects including the introduction effect, the second standby effect, and the jackpot notification effect correspond to the pseudo super reach effect.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 9, a specific control content of the execution mode of the super reach effect in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-5 will be described together with its action.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the execution mode from the time point X20 to the time point X21, that is, until the introduction effect starts is the same as in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-4. As shown at time point X22, at the time of the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the symbol variation game of the special symbol ends during the execution of the introduction effect in the image display unit GH. At the time point X23, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the second standby effect, and displays the display content so that the introduction effect ends with the start of the second standby effect. Control. The sub-control CPU 31a starts accepting the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18 from the time point X23 with the start of the second standby effect.

At this time, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation interval time Ta after the lapse of the fluctuation time of the main fluctuation pattern P8 at the time point X22. After that, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the start standby state of the big hit game after the lapse of the fluctuation interval time at the time point X23. In the start standby state of the big hit game, the big hit game is not started until the game ball enters the operating gate 18. That is, in the start standby state of the big hit game, the progress of the game is stagnant until the game ball enters the operating gate 18. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a stagnation control means that stagnates the progress of the game. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot game is granted, the stagnation control is performed to stagnate the granting of the jackpot game, and when the game ball enters the operating gate 18 during the stagnation control, the stagnation control ends. It is designed to do. The main control CPU 30a starts accepting the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18 with the transition from the time point X23 to the start standby state of the big hit game.

In the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the sub-control CPU 31a is second until the maximum effect time of the second standby effect elapses after the start of the second standby effect or the game ball enters the operating gate 18. Continue the standby production. The sub-control CPU 31a enters the game ball into the operating gate 18 based on the input of the gate passage command from the start of the second standby effect to the elapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect at the time point X24. When it is determined that the game ball has entered the operation gate 18, the display content is controlled so that the image display unit GH starts the big hit notification effect. The sub-control CPU 31a ends the acceptance of the game ball entering the operating gate 18 upon inputting the gate passage command.

At this time, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game at the time point X24 when the game ball enters the operation gate 18 during the start standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the definite display effect based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the big hit notification effect at the time point X25, and the definite display effect. The display content is controlled so that the jackpot notification effect ends with the start of. At the time point X26, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH ends the final display effect based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the final display effect.

FIG. 9B shows a case where the game ball does not enter the operation gate 18 after the second standby staging is started in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-5.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the situation from the time point X30 to the time point X33 is the same as the situation from the time point X20 to the time point X23 shown in FIG. 9A.

At the time point X34, when the maximum effect time of the second standby effect has elapsed since the start of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image triggered by the elapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect. The display content is controlled so that the jackpot notification effect is started in the unit GH, and the display content is controlled so that the second standby effect ends with the start of the jackpot notification effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the reception of the game ball entering the operating gate 18 with the lapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect. That is, when the maximum effect time of the second standby effect has elapsed after the start of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the game ball has entered the operating gate 18 even if the gate passage command is input. Do not judge.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH starts the definite display effect based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the big hit notification effect at the time point X35, and the definite display effect. The display content is controlled so that the jackpot notification effect ends with the start of. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display unit GH continues the definite display effect until the game ball passes through the operation gate 18. When the game ball enters the operation gate 18 after the lapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect after the start of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is used until the opening time elapses, that is, the main control. The display content is controlled so that the final display effect is continued in the image display unit GH until the CPU 30a for the user starts the round game.

At this time, since the game ball has not entered the operating gate 18 after shifting to the start standby state, the main control CPU 30a controls the progress of the game so as not to start the big hit game. That is, in this embodiment, the second standby effect ends and the jackpot notification effect starts with the lapse of the maximum effect time of the second standby effect, while the maximum effect time of the second standby effect elapses. Also accepts the entry of a game ball into the operating gate 18. Then, the reception of the game ball entering the operating gate 18 does not end with the passage of time.

As described above, in the case of the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the second standby effect is executed during the start standby state. The jackpot notification effect and the final display effect may be executed during the jackpot game depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the operating gate 18, or may be executed during the start standby state. Further, as described above, when the sub-variation pattern SP3-3 is used, the winning branch effect is executed during the variation game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the winning branch effect may be executed during the variable game depending on whether or not the jackpot game advantageous to the player is given, or may be executed during the jackpot game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-9) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When a jackpot game is granted, stagnation control is performed to stagnate the granting of the jackpot game. Then, when the game ball enters the operating gate 18 during the stagnation control, the stagnation control ends. Therefore, when the big hit game is given, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing at which the big hit game is given.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In this embodiment, when the non-entry rate is improved and the jackpot game is not in progress and the second standby effect is not being executed, a predetermined number of balls (one ball or a plurality of balls such as two balls may be used) to the operating gate 18. ) When the game ball enters, the notification image FG2 instructing the left-handed hit is displayed, and a warning (right-handed error notification) that the game ball is being launched to an unrecommended area is given.

When a predetermined number of game balls enter the operating gate 18 during the non-entry rate improvement state in which the main control CPU 30a is not in the big hit game and the second standby effect is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a goes to an area not recommended. A right-handed error command that can identify that the game ball is being fired is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, the main control CPU 30a measures the time with the start of the variable game, and determines that the second standby effect is being executed when the time during the measurement is the time during which the second standby effect can be executed. good.

When the right-handed error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a notification process for notifying the right-handed error. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display unit GH to display the broadcast image FG2 instructing left-handed striking.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the operating gate 18 during the non-entry rate improvement state in which the big hit game is not performed and the second standby effect is not being executed. However, right-handed error notification is not performed.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-9) of the first embodiment and the effects (2-1) of the second embodiment. ..
(3-1) Not during the big hit game During the non-entry rate improvement state, it is better to proceed with the game aiming at the first starting port 12. Therefore, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the operating gate 18, that is, when the game balls are launched toward the right region during the non-entry rate improvement state, which is not during the big hit game, the right side. By notifying the hitting error, it is possible to notify the player so as not to be disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, during the execution of the second standby effect, it is assumed that the player launches the game ball toward the right area in order to satisfy the start condition of the winning branch effect. Even in such a case, if the right-handed error notification is performed, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be lowered. In this embodiment, during the execution of the second standby effect, the right-handed error notification is not performed even during the non-entry rate improvement state, which is not during the big hit game. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The big hit notification effect (specific effect) is an effect of notifying that a big hit game is given, or in place of the big hit game, when the big hit game is given, the big hit game is compared with a predetermined big hit. It may be an effect of notifying that it is a big hit game with many prize balls, or it may be an effect of notifying that a specific game state is given after the end of the big hit game. For example, the specific gaming state may be a gaming state in which one or both of the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state. In the case of such a configuration, it is preferable to configure the notification content so that the notification content can be specified by changing the effect mode depending on the notification target. That is, the specific effect is an effect of notifying predetermined information, and there are a plurality of types of information to be notified by the specific effect, and the specific effect may have different effect modes depending on the notification target. According to this alternative example, the specific effect is an effect of notifying predetermined information, and the specific effect has a different effect mode depending on the notification target. Therefore, it is possible to further pay attention to the production mode of the specific effect.

-In the first embodiment, a part or all of the super reach effect may be performed during the opening.
-In the third embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a does not determine whether or not the second standby effect is being executed and the non-ball entry rate is improved, which is not during the big hit game, the right-handed error command is used for the sub-control. It may be transmitted to the CPU 31a. In this configuration, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second standby effect is being executed in the notification process. When the second standby effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display unit GH to display the notification image FG2 instructing left-handed striking. On the other hand, when the second standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a may end the notification process.

-In the third embodiment, the right-handed error is an error detected based on the fact that the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a predetermined number of gate passage commands during the non-entry rate improvement state, which is not during the big hit game. There may be. In this configuration, the sub-control CPU 31a is one of the processes when the gate passage command is input when the second standby effect is being executed, even when the non-entry rate is improved, which is not during the big hit game. It is better not to do part or all. For example, when the second standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a may not count the number of times the game ball has entered the operating gate 18 by not adding the number of times the gate passage command has been input. , Even if it is determined that a right-handed error is made, the right-handed error notification may not be performed.

-In each embodiment, the winning branch effect may be an effect of notifying whether or not a big hit game is given, or an effect suggesting whether or not a big hit game is given, and may be a big hit. The effect may be a case of notifying whether or not the game is given, and a case of suggesting it. That is, it is preferable that the winning branch effect is an effect that can recognize whether or not the big hit game is given.

-In each embodiment, the winning branch effect may be an effect in which the type of the big hit game can be recognized when the big hit game is given, and whether or not the specific game state is given after the end of the big hit game. It may be an effect that can recognize whether or not, or it may be an effect that can recognize the number of rounds of the jackpot game. That is, the winning branch effect may be an effect in which the degree of advantage can be recognized. In the case of such a configuration, the winning branch effect may be executed when the big hit game is given, and is executed when the big hit game is given and when the big hit game is not given. You may do so.

-In each embodiment, the winning branch effect is not limited to the display effect of displaying the broadcast image HG1 or the broadcast image HG2. The winning branch effect may be an effect that can recognize whether or not a big hit game is given, that is, whether or not a state advantageous to the player is given. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body for effect, and in addition to or in place of the display effect by displaying the notification image HG1 or the notification image HG2 on the image display device GH, the movable body for effect is used in a predetermined operation mode. It may be operated with. That is, the winning branch effect recognizes whether or not a state advantageous for the player is given by arbitrarily combining other effects such as light emission of the decorative lamp La, sound output from the speaker Sp, and operation of the movable body for effect. It is advisable to configure it so that it is possible to produce.

-In each embodiment, a detection signal that can identify that the game ball has entered the operating gate 18 may be input to the sub-control board 31. That is, at the time of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the display content so as to execute the winning branch effect based on the input of the detection signal that can identify that the game ball has entered the operating gate 18. It is good to control.

-In each embodiment, the actuating gate 18 may be arranged in any area of the gaming area. For example, the actuating gate 18 may be disposed in the left region.
-In each embodiment, the start condition of the winning branch effect at the time of the second standby effect is not limited to the entry of the game ball into the operating gate 18. For example, a game ball enters one of the entrances of one or more of the operation gate 18, the first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, the large winning opening 14, and the out opening 22. It may be configured to be executed with the above as an opportunity, or it may be provided with a different entry port and the game ball may enter the other entry port.

-In each embodiment, the start condition of the winning branch effect at the time of the second standby effect may change depending on the situation of the game. For example, if the left area is recommended, the start condition is the entry of the game ball into the entrance, which is easy to enter when the game ball is launched toward the left area, and the right area. If is recommended, the starting condition may be the entry of the game ball into the entrance, which is easy to enter when the game ball is launched toward the right area. That is, the main control CPU 30a or the sub control CPU 31a may have different entrances, which are the start conditions of the winning branch effect at the time of the second standby effect, depending on the situation of the game. The entry port that is easy to enter when the game ball is launched toward the left area may be the first start opening 12, or may be provided with an entry port different from the first start opening 12. .. Further, the entry port that is easy to enter when the game ball is launched toward the right area may be the operating gate 18, the second starting opening 13, or the large winning opening 14, and is different from these. It may be provided with an entrance.

-In each embodiment, another standby effect may be configured to be executable in addition to or instead of each standby effect. For example, in the case of another standby effect, it is preferable that the winning branch effect is executed when the game ball enters a ball entrance different from the operating gate 18. That is, in the case of this configuration, in the second standby effect, the winning branch effect is executed when the game ball enters the operating gate 18, while the game ball enters another entry port. However, the winning branch effect is not executed. Similarly, in another standby effect, the winning branch effect is executed when the game ball enters another entrance, while the winning branch effect is performed even if the game ball enters the operating gate 18. Is not executed. Further, in the case of such a configuration, it is preferable that the jackpot expectation degree differs between the second standby effect and another standby effect.

-In the above alternative example, the operating gate 18 and another entry port may be arranged at a distant place or may be arranged at a close place. For example, when the actuating gate 18 and another entry port are arranged at separate locations, the actuating gate 18 is arranged in the right region, while the other entrance is located in the left region. It is good to be arranged in. That is, it is preferable that the flow path of the game area YBa has a flow path in which it is easy to enter (enter) the operating gate 18, but it is difficult (do not enter) to enter another entry port. .. In addition, it is preferable that there is a flow path that makes it easy to enter (enters) another entry port, while it is difficult (does not enter) to enter another entry port. Further, for example, when the actuating gate 18 and another entry port are arranged close to each other, another entry port is arranged downstream of the actuation gate 18, or the downstream of the other entry port. It is preferable to dispose an actuating gate 18 in the ball so that when the ball enters one of the entry ports, the ball can also enter the other entry port. When entering the ball into one of the entrances, the ball may be entered into the other entrance.

-In each embodiment, the effect symbol may not be displayed during a part or all of the period when the super reach effect is executed. For example, when the sub-variation pattern SP3-4 or the sub-variation pattern SP3-5, the effect symbol may not be displayed before the special symbol symbol variation game ends, and the special symbol symbol variation game may be displayed. It is also possible not to display the effect symbol when is finished.

-In each embodiment, in addition to the display effect by displaying an image on the image display device GH, the effect is a light emission of a decorative lamp La, an audio output from a speaker Sp, and a movable object for effect when the movable object for effect is provided. You may execute any combination of other effects such as the operation of.

-In each embodiment, the winning probability may be set so as to win the normal winning lottery even during the non-entry rate improvement state. For example, if one value is set as the normal hit determination value when the normal hit random number can take a value of [0] to [10000], the winning probability of the normal hit lottery becomes 1/10000, and the winning is performed as in the embodiment. The probability is almost zero. That is, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery while the non-entry rate is improved may be set to be not limited to zero, but the probability is extremely low compared to the winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery while the winning rate is improved. That's good.

-In each embodiment, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery when the non-entry rate is improved is zero. For this reason, in the normal hit lottery processing, if the game state at the time of the normal hit lottery is in the non-entry rate improvement state, the normal hit lottery is not performed and the normal hit loss process is performed, and the game state at the time of the normal hit lottery is entered. It may be configured to perform a normal winning lottery when the ball rate is improved.

-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the staging display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specially controlled. A voice control board may be provided. The sub control board may include such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the gaming ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-In each embodiment, a state using a small hit lottery or a small hit game (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect is provided with a state control means for controlling the state, an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect trigger for entering a game ball, and an operation means for the player to operate. Has a special effect capable of recognizing whether or not a state advantageous to the player is given, and the special effect is executed when the operation of the operation means is triggered, and a game ball is sent to the effect trigger. May be executed when the ball enters, and is executed when the special effect executed when the operation of the operating means is triggered and when the game ball enters the effect trigger. It is preferable that the degree of advantage of the advantageous state is different from that of the special effect.

(B) A normal hit when the game ball enters the state control means for controlling the state, the effect execution means for executing the effect, the starting port where the game ball can enter, and the special entry port. With the lottery means capable of executing the lottery and the winning of the normal winning lottery, the game ball changes from a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port to an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the start port. The effect is provided with a variable opening / closing means, and the effect has a special effect capable of recognizing whether a second state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is given as compared with the first state. When a game ball enters the entrance, the normal hit lottery is executed and the special effect is executed, and the normal lottery is executed while the normal lottery is executed. , There may be times when the special effect is not executed.

(C) A state control means for controlling the state, an effect execution means for executing the effect, one or more starting ports where the game ball can enter, and a trigger when the game ball enters the normal entry port. As a result, a lottery means capable of executing a normal winning lottery and a game ball entering the predetermined starting port from a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the predetermined starting port when the normal winning lottery is won. It is equipped with an opening / closing means that can be changed to an open state that makes it easy to ball, and an effect trigger that allows the game ball to enter. When the game ball enters the effect trigger, the special effect is executed. It would be nice to be able to.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Direction display device, 18 ... Operation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU, GH ... Image display unit.

Claims (1)

The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
An opportunity for staging that allows you to enter a game ball,
An error control means that can execute control to notify an error,
It is equipped with a state control means for controlling the state.
The state includes a first state and a second state, which is more advantageous to the player than the first state.
The effect has a special effect that can recognize whether the second state is given.
The special effect includes a special effect executed when a game ball enters the effect trigger during a specific period in the first state, and a game to a specific trigger different from the effect trigger. There is a special production that is executed when the ball enters .
The state control means can control the second state after the end of the special effect.
In the first state, it may be recommended to launch the game ball toward the first region, while in the second state, it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the second region.
The staging trigger is arranged in the second area.
The error includes a specific error in which the notification condition can be satisfied when the game ball enters the staging trigger.
When it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the first region, not during the specific period, the notification condition of the specific error is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the staging trigger. On the other hand, even if the game ball enters the staging trigger during the specific period, the notification condition for the specific error is not satisfied.
In the production, there is a pre-production that encourages the game ball to enter the trigger for the production.
While the pre-effect is being executed, it is possible to start a special effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the effect trigger, while the trigger is the entry of the game ball into the specific trigger. It is impossible to start the special production
While a predetermined effect different from the pre-effect is being executed, it is possible to start a special effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific trigger, while the game ball enters the effect trigger. It is impossible to start a special production triggered by this,
The specific trigger is a gaming machine arranged upstream of the effect trigger in the flow path of the gaming ball .

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