JP7231242B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of game machine, a big win lottery is performed according to the entry of a game ball into a first start ball entrance or a second start ball entrance, and a pattern is based on the result of the big win lottery. A variation game is run. Triggered by the display of the big win display result in the symbol variation game, a big win game in which the special entrance is opened is provided. As a result of the execution of the normal symbol variation game in response to the entry of the game ball into the normal start port, the second start port is opened when the normal winning display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. Ordinary winning games are provided.

Among such pachinko gaming machines, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, those that are controlled to various game states are common. As the gaming state, for example, there are a non-ball-entering rate improved state and a non-ball-entering rate improved state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start ball entrance than the non-ball-entering rate improved state. The game state in which the ball entry rate is improved is more advantageous for the player than in the improved state.

And, in such a pachinko game machine, it is configured so that it can be controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state after the end of the big win game. It is possible to raise expectations for being controlled to the ball rate improving state. In addition, when the ball entry rate improved state is controlled after the end of the big win game, the non-ball entry rate increased state is triggered by the number of executions of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the big win game reaching a predetermined number of times. may be controlled by

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However, in such a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by improving the control of the game state.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the conventional technology, and its object is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, wherein a first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter; A second start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance. and a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entrance or the entry of a game ball into the second start ball entrance. , jackpot type determination means for deciding the jackpot type, game state control means for controlling the game state, game execution means for executing a symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot lottery , and effect for controlling the effect mode. and mode control means, wherein the game execution means comprises a first symbol variation game executed in response to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entrance; A second symbol variation game that is executed in accordance with the entry of a game ball can be executed as a symbol variation game, and the jackpot lottery is performed in response to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entrance. There are a jackpot lottery for the first symbol variation game that is performed and a jackpot lottery for the second symbol variation game that is performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the second start ball opening. There are a first big win that can be determined when winning the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game and a second big win that can be determined when the jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game is won, and the game state control means controls the game state. The game state to be controlled includes a low probability state, a high probability state, a non-ball-entering rate improved state, and a ball-entering rate improved state, and the high probability state is more likely to win the jackpot lottery than the low probability state. is a gaming state in which it is easy to win a ball, and the improved ball entry rate state is a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start ball entrance than the improved non-ball entry rate state, and at least specific conditions are met. It is a game state controlled based on establishment, and the specific conditions include a first specific condition, a second specific condition and a third specific condition, and the first specific condition is the winning of the jackpot lottery. is a condition that is established after the end of the jackpot game when the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, and the second specific condition is the jackpot lottery winning and the jackpot type determination means determined by the jackpot type determination means. It is a condition that is established after the end of the big win game when the second big win is determined, and the third specific condition is the condition that the big win is won after being controlled to the low probability state. It is a condition that is satisfied when a special number of symbol variation games are executed without winning the lottery, and the non-ball-entering rate is controlled to the state of improving the ball-entering rate based on the establishment of the first specific condition. When the non-ball-entering rate is controlled to the improved state, and when the non-ball-entering rate is controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improved state after being controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improved state based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the non-ball-entering rate is controlled. The number of executions of the symbol variation game executed from being controlled to the improved state to the establishment of the third specific condition is different, and the game state control means controls the ball entry based on the establishment of the first specific condition. After controlling to the rate improving state, when the symbol variation game is executed for the first number of times without winning the jackpot lottery, the game is controlled to the non-entering rate improving state, while the second specific condition is satisfied. After controlling to the ball entry rate improved state based on the above, when the pattern variation game is executed a second number of times without winning the jackpot lottery, the non-ball ball entry rate improved state is controlled, and the first number is , the special number of times is greater than the first number of times, and the non-ball-entering-rate-improved state after being controlled to the ball-entering-rate-improved state based on the establishment of the first specific condition; The number of executions of the symbol variation game that is executed from being controlled to the non-ball entering rate improving state until the third specific condition is satisfied when controlled to is smaller than the first number of times, and the production mode has a normal effect mode, a first specific effect mode, and a second specific effect mode, and the normal effect mode is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state based on the establishment of the second specific condition. After that, when the non-ball-entering rate improved state is controlled, and thereafter the ball-entering rate improved state is controlled based on the establishment of the third specific condition, the non-ball-entering rate improved state is controlled before the It is an effect mode that is controlled in at least one of the states until it is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state based on the establishment of a third specific condition, and the first specific effect mode is based on the establishment of the first specific condition. a performance mode that is controlled both when the ball-entering rate is controlled to the improved state based on the establishment of the third specific condition and when the ball-entering rate is controlled to the improved state based on the establishment of the third specific condition; After being controlled to the increased ball-entering rate state based on the establishment of a specific condition, it is controlled to the non-increasing ball-entering rate state, and then controlled to the increased ball-entering rate state based on the establishment of the third specific condition. in the case of being controlled to the non-entering rate improved state, the entering state based on the establishment of the third specific condition It is an effect mode that is controlled in at least one of the states until the ball rate improving state is controlled, and the second specific effect mode is controlled to the ball entry rate improving state based on the establishment of the second specific condition. The gist is that it is a production mode that is controlled when .

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a base state. A diagram showing the types of normal hits. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of production mode. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the determination conditions and production|presentation mode of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the transition transition of production mode. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the determination conditions and production|presentation mode of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the transition transition of production mode. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the determination conditions and production|presentation mode of a fluctuation pattern.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in production. Note that the operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting, for example.

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

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display section 22a as game execution means. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a executes a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped to be displayed as a special symbol variation game. . In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b as game execution means. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b executes a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped and displayed as a special symbol variation game. . In the following description, "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

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

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is awarded. That is, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won is completed. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, a variable interval time ("0.5 s" in the present embodiment) is the time from when the special symbol is fixed and displayed and the special game ends until the start of the next special game is permitted. stipulated. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of the current special game until the start of the next special game is permitted. In other words, the variable interval time is the time until the start of the next special game is permitted, and it can be said that it is the time until the start of the jackpot game or the start of the standby state is permitted. The standby state is a state in which the variable game and the jackpot game are not being played.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number".

The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number".

For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". In this way, execution of the special game can be suspended up to a predetermined number of suspensions (upper limit number of suspensions).
The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display portion 22f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 27 as effect executing means. The effect display device 27 has a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter. Also, the effect display device 27 executes a predetermined notification effect.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. In other words, the game ball can enter the first starting opening 28 as the first starting ball opening. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 28. - 特許庁For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. That is, the first special game can be executed according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 .

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . In other words, the game ball can enter the second starting opening 29 as the second starting ball opening. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start hole 29. - 特許庁For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. In other words, the second special game can be executed according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 6). Ordinary variable member 30 is normally operated in a permissive state in a winning game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 as an opening/closing member operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state in a predetermined open mode in a normal winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加In other words, the game ball can enter the special winning hole 31 as a special ball-entering hole. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21 . The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in the allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as a special opening/closing member can operate so that the big winning opening 31 can take the allowable state and the restricted state in the big win game.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a special passing area 36 through which a game ball entering the big winning hole 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37 downstream of the big winning hole 31 . The passage through which the game ball that enters the big prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, and the first passage has a special passage area 36 and the second passage has a normal passage area 37. are provided respectively. That is, the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 can pass the game ball entered into the special winning opening 31 .

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special passage sensor SE6 for detecting game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36. - 特許庁In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE6, a high probability state is provided after the big hit game is finished. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 detects that the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a distribution member 38 capable of moving between a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a location where a path through which a game ball passed by entering a big winning hole 31 diverges. there is The first distribution state is a state in which game balls entering the big winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36 . The second distribution state is a state in which game balls that enter the big winning hole 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 37 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates a distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 6). The distribution member 38 operates so as to take a first distribution state and a second distribution state, and can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in a big hit game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加In other words, the game ball can enter the gate 33 as the normal starting ball entrance. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 6). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established. Then, a normal winning lottery is performed according to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33, and the normal winning lottery is won and a normal winning game is provided. In other words, there is a case where a normal winning game is given according to the entry of the game ball to the gate 33 .

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a prize winning port different from the above prize winning port. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. That is, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". Thus, the game state includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the jackpot lottery is more likely to be won than in the low-probability state.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 29 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 29 easily. Easy state, ball entry rate improved state). In this way, in the gaming state, the low base state (non-ball entry rate improved state) and the ball entry rate of the game ball entering the second start port 29 are higher than the low base state (ball entry rate state). There is a high base state (improved ball entry rate state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed. In addition, in this embodiment, in the high base state, the first control and the second control are not performed, and the third control is performed, so that the game ball enters the second start port 29 more than in the low base state. Although it becomes easier to enter the ball, it is not limited to this, and for example, at least one arbitrarily selected control may be performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the normal variable member 30 can be operated to its permissive state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not allowed to operate in the low base state. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high base state includes a first high base state and a second high base state with different controlled conditions. The first high-base state as the first ball-entering rate improvement state is a game state controlled based on the establishment of the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The first condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is established after the jackpot game ends. The second high base state as the second high base state is a gaming state controlled based on the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The second condition in this embodiment is a condition that is met when a special game is executed a special number of times (598 times in this embodiment) without a big win after being controlled to a low probability state. In other words, the high base state is a game state that may be controlled based on the establishment of the first condition and may be controlled based on the establishment of the second condition. It is a game state controlled based on establishment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first high base state and the second high base state differ in the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 differs. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 may be the same. Hereinafter, the first high base state and the second high base state may be collectively referred to as the high base state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, an opening effect for informing the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加A round game is performed with a predetermined number of times as the upper limit.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("10" in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are met. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is opened. takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, 100 types of jackpot patterns out of 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game are classified as patterns ZA. ing. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the second special pattern display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 25 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Za, 30 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Zb, and 45 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Zb. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into the symbols Zc. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is one kind of big win in the first special game, and three kinds of big wins in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win patterns are used and expressed as big wins based on the patterns ZA, Za to Zc. Also, the types of jackpot games to be provided based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, Za to Zc using the jackpot symbol types.

As a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, 5 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbol Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 7 times, which is less than 10 times. As a jackpot game based on the symbol Zc, the upper limit number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 7 times. In this embodiment, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game.

In this embodiment, for each of a plurality of round games, an inter-round interval time (1.5 s in this embodiment) is set (defined) after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round of play will begin, or the ending time will begin.

In addition, in this embodiment, the same opening time (14 seconds in this embodiment) is set for all types of jackpot games, but not limited to this, for example, different opening times are set depending on the type of jackpot game. may Also, in the present embodiment, 11s is set as the ending time, but the ending time is not limited to this, and different ending times may be set depending on the type of the jackpot game, for example.

As shown in FIG. 3, for each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating control contents of the distribution member 38 is defined. In this embodiment, for a plurality of round games, an operation round in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state There is a game, and the first round game is defined as the operating round game. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of big win, and then the first distribution member 38 is operated. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-operating round game which is not the operating round game, the distribution member 38 is not moved from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. In this way, the multiple round games include an operating round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state, and a non-operating round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. be.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the time in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state is short, and the time in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. There is a long swing control. In other words, the content of control of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated such that the time to take the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, starting conditions for each distribution control are defined so as to correspond to the types of each jackpot. Specifically, the condition for starting each distribution control is established when the number of game balls entering the game detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as a condition for starting the short division control, similarly in all kinds of jackpot games, the number of entering game balls detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes "1". Established as a result of As a start condition for the long division control, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za to Zc, it is established when the number of entering game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes "2". do. On the other hand, as a condition for starting the long division control, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, it is not established in the operation round game.

As the distribution control information, conditions for ending each distribution control are defined. As the end condition of the short division control, when 0.028 s has passed since the start condition was established, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s has passed since the start condition is established. To establish. That is, the short distribution control indicates that the time has passed when the end condition of the round game has not been satisfied before the predetermined time has passed after the distribution member 38 has taken the first distribution state. This is distribution control that causes the distribution member 38 to take the second distribution state as a trigger. In addition, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the end condition of the round game is satisfied. This is distribution control that causes the distribution member 38 to take the second distribution state as a trigger.

As the end condition of the long division control, regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is established, a predetermined time (predetermined time, 1.4 s in this embodiment) has elapsed since the operation round game ended It is established when In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is after the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 enters the big winning hole 31 (after it is detected by the special winning sensor SE3) and reaches the distribution member 38. Sufficient time is provided for Further, in the present embodiment, 1.5s is defined as the inter-round interval time, and 1.4s is defined as the termination condition of the long allocation control, and the time shorter than the inter-round interval time is the long allocation control. It is specified as a termination condition. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 is moved to the first state when a predetermined time has passed since the end condition of the round game is satisfied. This is a distribution control that operates so as to take two distribution states.

In this embodiment, as the end condition of the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. . In addition, the total time of the time determined as the end condition of the short distribution control and the time to operate the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is the special winning sensor It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected in SE3 until the game ball reaches the sorting member 38. - 特許庁In this way, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the condition for starting short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is established, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 in each operation round game becomes "1". It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that short distribution control is distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute game balls to the special passing area 36 .

Further, in this embodiment, the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the distribution member 38 is moved from the second distribution state to the first distribution state is determined by the special winning sensor SE3. is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the conditions for starting the long distribution control are established, the distribution member 38 is moved to the second swing by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It will operate from the minute state to the first distribution state.

In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za to Zc, in the first round game, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, in the first round game, the short allocation control is performed, but the long allocation control is not performed. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za to Zc, at least the operation round game that allows the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the special passage is performed. No active round play that allows the passage of a playing ball into area 36 will be played.

Thus, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but it is possible to operate the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a first actuation round game in which the diverter member 38 is not activated. Further, in the operation round game, it is possible to operate the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, and shake it to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second actuation round game in which the minute member 38 can be operated. The first operation round game can be said to be a round game in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passing area 36 than the second operation round game. That is, it can be said that the big win based on ZA is less likely to be controlled to a high probability state after the big win game than the big win based on Za to Zc.

As shown in FIG. 2, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during a jackpot game, the special game is finished a specified number of times (100 times in this embodiment) as a game state after the jackpot game ends. A high probability state will be granted until Also, this prescribed number of times is the same number of times regardless of the type of the determined jackpot. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big win game, a low probability state is given instead of a high probability state as a game state after the end of the big win game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first high base state is a game state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the second high-base state is a gaming state controlled when a special game is executed a special number of times without a big win after the control of the low-probability state. Thus, even in the high base state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 29 than in the low base state, the trigger (condition) to be controlled is different. In addition, the special number of times, which is the number of times the special game is executed from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state, is a number greater than the specified number of times that can be controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big win game. is greater than the first upper limit number of times (100 times or 597 times) that can be controlled to the first high base state after being controlled to the low probability state after the end of the jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first high base state continues until the special game is executed for the first upper limit number of times (100, 597 or 697 times in the present embodiment) without a big hit. This is the game state to be controlled. The first upper limit number of times has a plurality of types of upper limit number of times, and the first upper limit number of times corresponds to the type of jackpot, the game state when the jackpot lottery is won, and the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends. is. On the other hand, the second high base state is a gaming state in which control is continued until special games are executed a predetermined second upper limit number of times (759 times in this embodiment) without a big win. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second upper limit number of times has one type of upper limit number of times, and the second upper limit number of times is controlled to a low probability state and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. It is the same number of times as in the case. The second upper limit number of times is a number of times greater than the first upper limit number of times and is a number of times greater than the special number of times. In addition, the second upper limit number of times is a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state (about 320), and the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is relatively high even in the low probability state. I can say.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, except when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the high probability state and the low probability state are controlled after the jackpot game ends. The first upper limit number of times is 100 times both when the number of times is controlled to . In this way, except when the big win lottery is won and the big win based on the pattern Za is determined, the same number of times as the specified number of times controlled to the high probability state becomes the first upper limit number of times. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the low base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the first upper limit number of times becomes 100 when the game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game is finished.

On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the first upper limit number of times is 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game ends. 597 times is larger. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the first upper limit number of times is greater than 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends. 697 times. These 597 times and 697 times are times greater than the reciprocal of the probability of winning the jackpot lottery in the low probability state (approximately 320), and the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery even in the low probability state is relatively high. It can be said that it is expensive.

Since the high base state is controlled when a special game is executed a special number of times after the end of the big win game or after the control of the low probability state, when the big wins occur continuously (so-called “consecutive or when it is controlled in a low-probability state for a certain period of time (so-called "bad time"), there is a high possibility of being controlled. In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, since it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, there is a high possibility of being controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za to Zc, since the game balls easily pass through the special passage area 36, there is a high possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. In particular, among the jackpot games based on the symbols Za to Zc, the jackpot game based on the pattern Za is the most advantageous jackpot game because the total opening time of the special variable member 32 is long in one jackpot game. For this reason, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the number of times greater than in other cases becomes the first upper limit number of times. For this reason, when a big hit based on the symbol Za is determined in the high base state, the first upper limit number of times is greater than in other cases.

As described above, the first high-base state is a gaming state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the end of the big-win game differs between when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high-base state and when otherwise. be. The first high-base state is controlled to a low-probability state or a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game when a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high-base state. This is a game state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the game is over is different.

In particular, when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state, when the high probability state and the first high base state are controlled after the end of the big win game, the first high base is selected in the 1st to 697th special games. state, controlled to the low base state in the 698th special game, and controlled to the second high base state in the 699th to 1458th special games. When a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, when the control is performed to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game, the first high base state is set in the 1st to 597th special games. In the 598th special game, it is controlled to the low base state, and in the 599th to 1358th special games, it is controlled to the second high base state. In this way, when a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the low base state and then to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game until it is controlled is one. On the other hand, in other cases, it becomes 498 times or 598 times.

In other words, after the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, it is executed from the time when it is controlled to the low base state until it is controlled to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game is smaller when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state than otherwise. In particular, when a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, and after the big win game is finished, the game is controlled to the first high base state, and then to the low base state. The number of executions of the special games to be executed before being controlled to the base state is smaller than the first upper limit number of times, and particularly smaller than the number of pending upper limits of each special game.

In this embodiment, the total opening time of the special variable member 32 in one big win game, the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, and the high base state after the end of the big win game Comprehensively comparing the number of executions of the special games, it can be said that the second special game is a special game more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

In the present embodiment, there is no big hit in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 36 as the first special game big win, and a big win in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 36 as the second special game big win. There is For this reason, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won in the first special game in the low base state, and after the jackpot game is finished, the special game is controlled to the first high base state 100 times. During this time, the second special game is executed to win the big win based on the symbols Za to Zc, which is an advantageous game progress for the player. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed and the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the first high base state and the second high base state are reached after the jackpot game is over, although the special game is repeated once. The state can be controlled, and the game progresses in an advantageous manner for the player.

In this embodiment, the big win based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the first big win, and the big win based on the symbol Za corresponds to the specific big win and the second big win.
In this embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state, the first condition that is established after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is finished corresponds to the first special condition, and the symbol Za in the low base state. The first condition, which is satisfied after the big win game based on the symbol Za ends when the big win is achieved, corresponds to the second special condition. In this embodiment, the second condition corresponds to the third special condition.

In this embodiment, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved, the first condition that is established after the end of the big win game based on the pattern ZA corresponds to the first specific condition, and the big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state. , the first condition established after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed corresponds to the second specific condition. In this embodiment, each of the second conditions corresponds to the third specific condition.

In this embodiment, the combination of 597 times and 100 times as the first upper limit number of times corresponds to the combination of the first number of times and the second number of times. In this embodiment, 759 times as the second upper limit number of times corresponds to the predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, 100 times, which is the upper limit number of times to be controlled to the high base state, corresponds to the specified number of times. In this embodiment, 599 times, which is the number of executions of the special game executed from when the control is made to the low probability state to when the control is made to the second high base state, corresponds to the special number of times.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the same probability (65535/65536) is determined in all base states as the normal winning lottery winning probability (normal winning probability). As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery that wins with the same probability in the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state. The lottery may be a lottery in which at least one of the state, the first high base state, and the second high base state is won with different probabilities.

The variation time of the normal game is the same time (200 ms) in the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, but is not limited to this, for example, the low base state and the first high base state. It may differ in at least one of the second high base states, and may have different decision probabilities at the same time. Also, the variable interval time of the normal game is the same time (500 ms) in the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state.

The normal winning symbols displayed in the normal symbol display portion 22e as the game result of the normal game include three types of symbols FZA to FZC, and each of the three types of symbols FZA to FZC has the same probability (1/3). For example, at least one pattern may be determined with different probability, and there may be one type, two types, or four or more types of patterns.

As the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game, in the low base state, it is controlled to the open state with an upper limit of 32 ms in all normal per games, while in the second high base state, all normal It is controlled to the open state with 5400 ms as the upper limit in the winning game. In addition, as the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game, in the first high base state, in the normal winning game based on the symbol FZA, until the end condition is satisfied, it is controlled to the open state for 3000 ms, and 1000 ms. It is controlled to the closed state and controlled to the open state for 2000ms. In the normal per game based on the symbol FZB, it is controlled to be open for 2000 ms, closed for 1000 ms, and open for 3000 ms until the end condition is satisfied. In the normal per game based on the symbol FZC, it is controlled to open state for 2500 ms, closed state for 1000 ms, and open state for 2500 ms until the end condition is established.

Thus, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 is that in the first high base state and the second high base state, the second starting port 29 takes the open state in one normal winning game rather than in the low base state. The total cap open time is long. Further, as for the opening mode of the normal variable member 30, there are a plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state, and one type of opening mode in the second high base state. The plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state are different from the one type of opening mode in the second high base state, and the opening in which the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game. The total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take an open state in the upper limit number of times and one normal winning game are different. In this embodiment, as the opening mode of the normal variable member 30, one of a plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state corresponds to the first opening mode and the second opening mode.

In addition, the first high-base state and the second high-base state differ in the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game, and in the second high-base state, The total upper limit open time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game is longer than the first high base state. Further, in the normal winning game provided in the first high base state and the normal winning game provided in the second high base state, the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game. The maximum number of open times is different.

The plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state are the upper limit number of opening times in which the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game. In addition, the plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state are the total upper limit opening time in which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game, and the normal variable member in one normal winning game. The upper limit number of opening times in which the variable member 30 can take the open state and the closing time in which the normal variable member 30 can take the closed state in one normal winning game are the same. On the other hand, the plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state differ in the upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state once.

In addition, as the upper limit control time of the normal per game, in the first high base state, while it is the same time (6000 ms) as the type of all normal per game, in the second high base state, all normal per game It is the same time (5400 ms) as the type. That is, the upper limit control time of the normal per game is shorter in the second high base state than in the first high base state. As a result, in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game is shorter than in the first high base state, but the normal winning game is performed. Faster digestion. In addition, in the first high base state, there are a plurality of types of opening modes of the normal variable member 30 than in the second high base state, and the game ball launch timing is set so as to make it easier to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29. can be made difficult to adjust, and the ability to intervene technically for the player can be improved.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (approximately 1/320) in the low probability state and 995/65536 (approximately 1/66) in the high probability state. The number of prize balls is "2" when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when it is detected, and "4" is set when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 when the power switch 60a is turned on.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function keeps various information related to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (backup), and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information relating to the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 have the backup function, but the sub control board 41 does not have to have the backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

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

The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a losing reach variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the big hit variation patterns include, as the production contents of the production game, the production contents for finally deriving the jackpot pattern combination through the ready-to-win production and the production for deriving the big-hit pattern combination without going through the ready-to-win production. content is defined. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern can be determined when winning the big hit lottery, and is either a variation pattern with a ready-to-win effect or a variation pattern without a ready-to-win effect, but with a ready-to-win effect. There may be no fluctuation pattern. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In other words, the losing reach variation pattern can be determined when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In other words, the losing variation pattern can be determined when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a variation pattern that does not accompany the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various backed-up information. In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on (operated) and the power is turned on, various backed up information is initialized.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect game balls.

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the reservation condition (first reservation condition) of the first special game is established. In other words, the execution of the first special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first start hole 28 as a trigger. In the present embodiment, the main control to suspend the execution of the first special game (special game) with a predetermined upper limit number (holding upper limit number) as the upper limit in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 The CPU 40a corresponds to holding means. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting hole 28 as a trigger. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the second special game reserve condition (second reserve condition) is established. That is, the execution of the second special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second start hole 29 as a trigger. In the present embodiment, the main control to suspend the execution of the second special game (special game) with a predetermined upper limit number (holding upper limit number) as the upper limit in response to the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 The CPU 40a corresponds to holding means. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting hole 29 as a trigger.

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

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the second special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the first special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Also, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state in which the special game and the big win game are not executed when each special reservation number is "0" and not during the special game or the big win game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 28, and determines whether or not it will be a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to big hit lottery means (big hit determination means).

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the jackpot type determining means. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to variation pattern determination means. When the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a pattern command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to variation pattern determination means. When the winning pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined losing pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the pattern command and the game start command. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and determines whether or not it will be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to big hit lottery means (big hit determination means). In addition, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery includes the jackpot lottery of the first special game performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28, and the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. It can be said that there is a jackpot lottery of the second special game that is performed according to the After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Thus, based on the result of the jackpot lottery, the first special symbol display section 22a of the information display device 22 executes the first special game as a special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. It is possible, and the second special symbol display section 22b of the information display device 22 can execute the second special game as a special game in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

By executing such a special symbol start process, when the random number value related to the special game is stored, the main control CPU 40a selects the random number value related to the first special game or the random value related to the second special game. Whether or not the special game will be a big hit is determined in the order of the first overall acquisition order, and the special game is executed. In other words, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting hole 28 and the second starting hole 29 .

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) to the output buffer each time the round game ends.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a selects the jackpot pattern (big hit type) in the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among the multiple round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled, and the operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, not only in the active round game, but also in the non-operating round game, the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 are counting.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the allocation control information defined for the jackpot pattern (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 satisfies the conditions for starting the short distribution control. If it is determined that the number of entering balls is equal to the number of hits, the conditions for starting the short shift control are established, and the short shift control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved from the first distribution state to the second distribution state It is operated to the minute state and the short swing control ends.

Specifically, when any one of all jackpot types is determined, a short swing is triggered when the number of game balls that enter the big winning hole 31 in each operation round game becomes "1". The condition for starting the minute control is established, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the conditions for starting the short-range control are met. When a predetermined time (0.028 s in this embodiment) has passed, or when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the two distribution states.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined for the jackpot pattern (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 satisfies the long distribution control start condition. When it is determined that the number of entering balls is equal to the number of hits, the condition for starting the long division control is established, and the long division control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long division control until the long division control end condition is satisfied, and when the long division control end condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved from the first distribution state to the second swing state. It is operated to the minute state and the long oscillation control ends.

Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbols Za to Zc is determined, the number of game balls entered into the big winning hole 31 in the first round game as the second operation round game is "2". Triggered by this, the condition for starting the long division control is established, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long division control. It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a does not perform long allocation control in the first round game when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined.

The main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the main control RAM 40c when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a special passing command) that can specify the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 to the output buffer. set to

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Triggered by the start of the ending time, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the first high base state for all types of jackpots. The main base state flag is a flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control to the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. be.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a specifies the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, and whether or not the game ball passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the upper limit number of times corresponding to the specified result as the first upper limit number of times that can be controlled to the first high base state, and sets a value capable of specifying the first upper limit number of times in the main high base number counter. do. The main high base count counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of special games that can be controlled to a high base state (first high base state or second high base state).

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Za, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When it is specified that the first upper limit number of times is specified, "697" is specified. The main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Za, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times.

In addition, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game with the input of the ending command as a trigger, the main control CPU 40a specifies control to a high probability state in all jackpot types. Set the possible values to the principal probability state flags. The main probability state flag is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a flag that can specify whether to control to a low probability state or to control to a high probability state. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the specified number of times ("100" in this embodiment) that can be controlled to the high probability state in the main high probability number counter. The main high-probability number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game that can be controlled to a high-probability state.

In addition, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game with the input of the ending command as a trigger, the main control CPU 40a controls all jackpot types to a low probability state. is set to the main probability state flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the special number of times to the main low-probability number counter. The main low-probability number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game that is executed after being controlled to the low-probability state.

Each time a special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to one of the main high base number counter, the main high probability number counter, and the main low probability number counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Subtract "1" from the counter that does not exist. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a decrements various counters by "1" when the special game ends. You may

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times differs depending on whether the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined as the type of jackpot, and other cases. be. Further, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big win game when the big win lottery is won in the high base state and the big win based on the pattern Za is determined as the kind of the big win. The number of times is different depending on when it is controlled to the high-probability state.

The main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when the main high base count counter is updated from "1" to "0". When the main high probability count counter is updated from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a can specify the special count by setting the main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. A value is set in the main low-probability count counter. In this way, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state when a predetermined control condition is satisfied with the execution of the special game for the specified number of times. The main control CPU 40a, when the main low probability number counter is updated from "1" to "0", sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second high base state, and sets the second upper limit Set the count to the main height base count counter.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the main base state flag, the main probability state flag, the main high base number counter, the main high probability number counter, and the main low probability number counter with the input of the opening command as a trigger. set and initialize each flag and each counter.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a may control to a low probability state after the end of the big win game, or may control to a high probability state after the end of the big win game. In particular, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a controls the high probability state after the jackpot game ends, while the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the jackpot game. When not, the low probability state is controlled after the end of the big winning game. When the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big win game, the main control CPU 40a can control to the high probability state until the special game is executed a specified number of times without winning the big win lottery. When the special game is executed and a predetermined control condition is established, control is performed to a low probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the first high base state until the special game of the first upper limit number of times is executed without causing a big hit when controlling to the first high base state, and the first upper limit number of times. is controlled to a low base state with the execution of the special game as a trigger.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a wins a jackpot based on the symbol Za in the high base state, and after the jackpot game ends, controls to the high probability state and the first high base state, then wins the jackpot lottery. control to a low base state when 697 special games have been played. The main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and when controlling to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game, after that, without winning the big win lottery, 597 special Control to a low base state when the game is run. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Zb, Zc, or when the jackpot based on the pattern Za is achieved in the low base state and is controlled to the first high base state, thereafter winning the jackpot lottery. control to a low base state when 100 special games are executed.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the second high base state until the second upper limit number of special games are executed without causing a big win when controlled to the second high base state, and the second high base state. Triggered by execution of the upper limit number of special games, control is performed to a low base state. That is, when controlling to the second high base state, the main control CPU 40a does not win the jackpot lottery regardless of the first upper limit number of times controlled to the first high base state. 759 times) is controlled to the second high base state until the special game is executed.

In addition, after the main control CPU 40a controls to the low base state with the execution of the second upper limit number of special games as a trigger without a big win in the second high base state, the main control CPU 40a does not become a big win in the low base state. Triggered by execution of a predetermined number of special games, control to the high base state is not performed.

In addition, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, it controls to either the high probability state or the low probability state, while when controlled to the second high base state, Control to a low-probability state without controlling to a high-probability state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to game state control means.

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is sent to the output buffer. set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify control to the first high base state, information that can specify that it is in the first high base state (hereinafter referred to as the first high base state command) to the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify control to the second high base state, information that can specify that it is in the second high base state (hereinafter referred to as the second high base state status command) in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal design input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (ball entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. When the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for suspending the normal game is established. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations.

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are met. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal hit based on the read random number information, the current gaming state, and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a has the same probability of winning the normal winning lottery when the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state, and the normal winning lottery is the low base state. It can be said that it is a lottery that wins with the same probability in the first high base state and the second high base state, but it is not limited to this. For example, the ordinary winning lottery may be a lottery in which the probability of winning is higher in the high base state (first high base state and second high base state) than in the low base state. Further, for example, the ordinary winning lottery may be a lottery in which the probability of winning is higher in the case of the second high base state than in the case of the first high base state, and in the case of the second high base state. The lottery may be a lottery in which the probability of winning is higher in the case of the first high base state than in the case of the first high base state. Also, any combination of these combinations may be adopted.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determined variation time (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) in the output buffer. It should be noted that the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery for normal symbols. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

If the winning is not normal, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal losing pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 based on the current game state, and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. normally controls actuator A1. In particular, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern for the low base in the low base state, regardless of which normal winning pattern, and in the second high base state Determine the release pattern for the second high base. On the other hand, in the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a determines the open pattern for the first high base corresponding to the determined normal winning pattern among the plurality of types of open patterns for the first high base.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big win game.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low-probability state command, it sets a sub-probability state flag with a value that can identify the low-probability state, and sets a sub-low-probability counter with a value that identifies the special number of times. The sub-probability state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control to a low-probability state or to control to a high-probability state. The sub-low-probability number counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to the low-probability state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-probability state command, it sets a sub-probability state flag to a value that can identify the high-probability state, and sets a value that can identify the specified number of times to the sub-high-probability counter. set. The secondary high-probability number counter is assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game that can be controlled to a high-probability state.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, it sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub-base state flag. The sub-base state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control to the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the first high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the first high base state to the sub-base state flag, and sets a value that can identify the first upper limit number of times to the sub-high base state flag. Set to the number counter. The secondary high base count counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of special games that can be controlled to a high base state (first high base state or second high base state). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the game state when winning the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot, and based on the input of the special passage command, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. identify whether Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the big win lottery is the high base state, the type of the big win is a big win based on the pattern Za, and the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big win game. When specified, "697" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Za, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times. When the secondary control CPU 41a receives the second high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the second high base state to the sub base state flag, and sets a value that can identify the second upper limit count to the high base count. Set to counter.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the variation pattern and the determination conditions for determining the variation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern of this embodiment includes a plurality of variation patterns, and the variation pattern is selected depending on whether or not it will be a big hit. Specifically, variation patterns HP21, HP22, HP51 to HP54, and HP71 are defined as big hit variation patterns. Variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP41, and HP61 are defined as loss reach variation patterns, and variation patterns HP01 to HP03, HP31 to HP35, and HP61 are defined as loss variation patterns, respectively.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 are deviation fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the low base state, which will be described later in detail. Variation patterns HP31-HP35, HP41, HP51-HP54, HP61, and HP71 are determinable deviation variation patterns in the low base state.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01-HP03 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the low base state. The variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP01. The variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation patterns HP01 and HP02. In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP31-HP35 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the high base state. The variation patterns HP33 and HP34 are variation patterns that shorten the variation time of the variation patterns HP31 and HP32. The variation pattern HP35 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation patterns HP31 to HP34. In this way, there are a plurality of types of variation patterns with different variation times in the deviation variation pattern.

Variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and normal reach (hereinafter sometimes indicated as “NR”) performance is executed. In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are the first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect after the reach is formed in the effect game (during the execution of the special game) and the NR effect is executed. is the variation pattern that is executed. In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP41 and HP51 are the second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect after the reach is formed in the effect game (during the execution of the special game) and the NR effect is executed. is the variation pattern that is executed. Variation patterns HP52 to HP54 are big win variation patterns in which a hit is achieved without forming a reach (during execution of the special game) in the effect game (indicated as "catch" in the figure). In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns that execute NR effects and do not develop into SR1 and SR2 effects, and are fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times than the fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22.

In the variation patterns HP61 and HP71, a final effect that can be specified as the last special game to be controlled to the first high base state without forming reach in the effect game (during the execution of the special game) is executed. It is a fluctuation pattern that

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 40b. That is, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of variation pattern determination tables. In this embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table corresponds to the predetermined determination condition. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is a table for determining variation patterns, but it may be a data group for determining variation patterns rather than a data structure as a table.

The plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables include variation pattern determination tables T01, T11 to T14. Any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables is referenced, and a variation pattern is determined based on the referenced variation pattern determination table. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined based on the game state in which the jackpot lottery is won, the type of jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is over, and the number of executions of the special game. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table T01 is a table referred to in the low base state, and the variation pattern determination tables T11 to T14 are tables referred to in the high base state. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination tables T11 to T13 are tables referenced in the first high base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table T14 is a table referenced in the first high base state and the second high base state. .

Specifically, the variation pattern determination table T01 is a table that can determine any of the variation patterns HP01 to HP03, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 as the variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table T01 is a table that can determine either of the variation patterns HP03 and HP21 as the variation pattern of the second special game. Although the details will be described later, the variation pattern determination table T01 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the low base state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table T01 is a table in the low base state. In particular, the variation pattern determination table T01 provides a jackpot based on the symbol Za in the low base state and the high base state, and after the jackpot game is finished, is controlled to the first high base state, then to the low base state, and then to the low base state. 2 is a table showing a period from control to a low base state to control to a second high base state when controlled to a second high base state;

The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table that can determine either the variation pattern HP35 or HP52 as the variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table that can determine any of the variation patterns HP31, HP33, HP41, and HP51 as the variation pattern of the second special game. Although details will be described later, the variation pattern determination table T11 is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state, except for the 100th special game, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is won. table.

The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table that can determine either of the variation patterns HP32 and HP53 as the variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table that can determine any of the variation patterns HP31, HP34, HP41, HP51, and HP54 as the variation pattern of the second special game. Although the details will be described later, the variation pattern determination table T12 indicates that the big win is based on the symbols Zb and Zc. It is a referenced table. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table referred to when the current game state is the first high base state, except for the 100th special game, after the big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the low base state. is.

The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that can determine either of the variation patterns HP61 and HP71 as the variation pattern of the special game. Although details will be described later, the variation pattern determination table T13 is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot is achieved based on the symbols Zb and Zc. table. The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the big win based on the symbol Za in the low base state. .

The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table that can determine either the variation pattern HP35 or HP53 as the variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table that can determine either variation pattern HP35 or HP54 as the variation pattern of the second special game. Although details will be described later, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table that is referred to when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state and the current game state is the first high base state after the end of the big win game. . The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the second high base state. In this way, the fluctuation pattern determination table T14 is a table that may be referred to both when the control is in the first high base state and when the control is in the second high base state. Further, in the present embodiment, there is no variation pattern determination table T01, T11 to T13 as the variation pattern determination table in the second high base state, but there is a variation pattern determination table T14.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP35 is a variation pattern that can be determined by both the variation pattern determination table T11 and the variation pattern determination table T14. The fluctuation patterns HP53 and HP54 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined by both the fluctuation pattern determination table T12 and the fluctuation pattern determination table T14.

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination probability of determining the loss reach variation pattern is defined in the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table T01 is a table that defines 23/241 as the determination probability of determining the losing reach variation pattern when the first special game is executed. The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table that defines 9/241 as the determination probability of determining the losing reach variation pattern when the second special game is executed. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table that defines 6/241 as the determination probability of determining the losing reach variation pattern when the second special game is executed. Outside of these, the outlier reach variation pattern is not determined. In this way, the fluctuation pattern determination tables T01, T11, and T12 are tables in which the losing reach fluctuation pattern is determined (determinable). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern determination tables T13 and T14 are tables in which the deviation reach fluctuation pattern is not determined (undecidable). The variation pattern determination tables T01, T11, T12, and T14 are tables with different determination probabilities of determining a variation pattern accompanied by a ready-to-win effect when the jackpot lottery is not won. Further, the variation pattern determination tables T11, T12, T14 are tables with a lower determination probability than the variation pattern determination table T01 that a variation pattern accompanied by a ready-to-win effect is determined when the jackpot lottery is not won. Further, it can be said that the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the losing reach variation pattern is more difficult to determine than the variation pattern determination tables T01, T11, and T12.

The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table for determining any one of the variation patterns HP31, HP33, HP35, and HP41 when the jackpot lottery is not won. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table for determining any one of the variation patterns HP31, HP34, and HP41 when the jackpot lottery is not won. The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the variation pattern HP35 is determined when the jackpot lottery is not won. That is, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the variation pattern HP35 is determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination tables T11 and T12 when the jackpot lottery is not won.

Further, the variation pattern determination table T11 is a table for determining which of the variation patterns HP51 and HP52 is selected when winning the jackpot lottery. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table for determining any one of the variation patterns HP51, HP53, and HP54 when winning the jackpot lottery. The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table for determining one of the variation patterns HP53 and HP54 when winning the jackpot lottery. That is, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the variation patterns HP53 and HP54 are determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination tables T11 and T12 when winning the jackpot lottery.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP31 corresponds to the first deviation variation pattern, and the variation pattern HP35 having a shorter variation time than the variation pattern HP31 corresponds to the second deviation variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP51 corresponds to the first jackpot variation pattern, and the variation patterns HP53 and HP54 having shorter variation times than the variation pattern HP51 correspond to the second jackpot variation patterns.

In this embodiment, the determination condition of the variation pattern referring to the variation pattern determination table T01 corresponds to the normal determination condition. In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern that refers to the variation pattern determination table T11 corresponds to the first specific determination condition. In this embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern that refers to the variation pattern determination table T12 corresponds to the second special determination condition. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination conditions referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table T14 correspond to the first special determination condition and the second specific determination condition.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, with the start of the ending time as a trigger, determines the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, and whether or not the game ball passed through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. Then, the specified items are stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determined first upper limit number to the fluctuation number counter. The variation number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed after the base state changes. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is a high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Za, and the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. is specified, "697" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the fluctuation number counter. The main control CPU 40a specifies that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is a high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Za, and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. When it does, "597" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the variation number counter. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a sets "100" as the first upper limit number to the variation number counter.

Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the variation number counter when the variation number counter is not set to "0". In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a decrements various counters by "1" when the special game ends. You may

In addition, when determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, and whether the game ball passed through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. The variation pattern determination table is referred to based on whether or not, the value set in the main base state flag, and the value set in the variation number counter.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be able to shift after each winning game or when a special game is started. The production mode corresponds to the type of the background image and the character image of the production display device 27, the image can be specified by the player from at least one of the background image and the character image, and is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. is. The production mode can be executed over a series of special games.

As shown in FIG. 8, this embodiment has a plurality of types of presentation modes. The plurality of types of production modes are roughly divided into four types of production modes MA to MD.
The performance mode MA is a performance mode in the low base state, and the performance modes MB to MD are performance modes in the high base state. In particular, in the present embodiment, the production modes MB and MC are production modes in the first high base state, and the production mode MD is the production mode in the first high base state and the second high base state. is. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode MA is a controllable effect mode only in the low-probability state, and is not controlled in the high-probability state. The production modes MB to MD are controllable production modes in both the high-probability state and the low-probability state, and are production modes that may be controlled in the high-probability state. .

As shown in FIG. 9, when it is controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to the production mode MA. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to one of the production modes MB to MD. In particular, in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the first high base state, it is controlled to any of the production modes MB to MD, and when it is controlled to the second high base state, the production mode MD controlled by

Regardless of whether the control is performed in a low base state or in a high base state, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved, the game is shifted to a performance mode MB after the big win game is finished. . Regardless of whether it is controlled in the low base state or in the high base state, if a big win based on the symbols Zb and Zc is achieved, the performance mode MC is entered after the big win game is finished. Transition. When the game is controlled to the low base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is achieved, the game is shifted to the production mode MC after the jackpot game is finished. When the game is controlled to the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is obtained, the game is shifted to the performance mode MD after the jackpot game is finished. A special game is executed a special number of times after being controlled to the low probability state, the low base state is ended, and when the control is to the second high base state, the production mode MD is entered. In this way, the effect mode MD includes the case where a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved under control in the high base state, and the case where the special game is executed a special number of times after being controlled in the low probability state. It can be said that this is a production mode that is used in both.

When the high base state is controlled, the end condition of the high base state is established, and when the low base state is controlled, the performance mode MA is entered. In this embodiment, after the big win game is over, when it is controlled to the first high base state, it is controlled to one of the production modes MB to MD, but after the big win game is over, in the special game of the first upper limit number of times , When the first high base state ends and the control is made to the low base state, the mode is shifted to the production mode MA. Further, when the second high base state is controlled, the special game is executed for the second upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second high base state, the second high base state ends, and the control is performed to the low base state. Sometimes, it shifts to production mode MA.

Next, the control regarding the production mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the power is turned on and is in a low base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MA to the effect mode flag. The production mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the production mode to stay.

The sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MB to the effect mode flag when the power is turned on and the first high base state is specified based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a. Triggered by the input of the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, and whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game, Information indicating the presentation mode is set in the presentation mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MB to the effect mode flag when specifying that it is a big hit based on the symbol ZA. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MD to the effect mode flag when specifying that the jackpot is based on the symbol Za in the high base state. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines otherwise, it sets information indicating the effect mode MC to the effect mode flag. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MD to the effect mode flag when the power is turned on and the second high base state is specified based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA to the production mode flag, triggered by the input of the low base state command in the high base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the type of background image corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag.
As described above, the effect mode MA is a effect mode in which control can be continuously performed in at least a plurality of consecutive special games among the special games from the start to the end of the control to the low base state. When a jackpot based on the pattern Za is achieved, and after the jackpot game is finished, it is controlled to a first high base state, then to a low base state, and then to a second high base state, the performance mode MA is as follows. This is an effect mode that is controlled in at least one of the period from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state.

In addition, the production mode MB is a production mode that shifts (is controlled) when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is achieved and controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. In addition, the production mode MC is a production mode in which a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the low base state and is shifted (controlled) when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. This is an effect mode in which control can be continued in at least a plurality of continuous special games among the special games from the start to the end of the control to the high base state.

The production mode MD is a production mode in which a big win is made based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and is shifted (controlled) when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and then the first high base. Of the special games from the start of control to the state to the end, it is an effect mode in which control can be continued in at least a plurality of consecutive special games.

The production mode MD is a production mode that transitions (is controlled) when being controlled from the low base state to the second high base state. Of the special games, it is a production mode that can be continuously controlled in at least a plurality of consecutive special games.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the production mode corresponds to production mode control means. In this embodiment, the production mode MA is the normal production mode, the production mode MB is the first specific production mode, the production mode MC is the second special production mode, and the production mode MD is the first special production mode and the second specific production mode. corresponding to each mode.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the game state, the condition for determining the variation pattern, and the effect mode will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the high probability state and the first high base state are controlled after the end of the big win game, the number of executions of the special game depends on the base state and the type of the big win when the big win lottery is won. The type of variation pattern determination table referred to corresponding to and the effect mode to be controlled are different.

Specifically, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved and the high probability state and the first high base state are controlled after the end of the big win game, in the 1st to 100th special games after the end of the big win game, the high probability state and Controlled to a first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern determination table T11 is referred to in the 1st to 99th special games, and the variation pattern determination table T13 is referred to in the 100th special game. After the end of the jackpot game, the 1st to 100th special games are controlled to the production mode MB. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the 101st to 698th special games are controlled to the low probability state and the low base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 101st to 698th special games, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, and the effect mode MA is controlled. Then, when the 698th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the second high base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the 699th to 1458th special games are controlled to the low probability state and the second high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 699th to 1458th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 1458th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the low base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the special game after the 1459th time is controlled to the low probability state and the low base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 1459th and subsequent special games, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to and the effect mode MA is controlled.

Next, when the jackpot based on the symbols Zb and Zc is controlled to the high probability state and the first high base state after the jackpot game is finished, the high probability state is set in the 1st to 100th special games after the jackpot game is finished. and the first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern determination table T12 is referred to in the 1st to 99th special games, and the variation pattern determination table T13 is referred to in the 100th special game. After the end of the jackpot game, the 1st to 100th special games are controlled to the production mode MC. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled. In this case, in the 101st and subsequent special games after the end of the big win game, the big win is based on the symbol ZA, which is the same as the case of being controlled to the high probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game. omitted.

In addition, even if the jackpot based on the symbol Za is obtained in the low base state, and the control is performed to the high probability state and the first high base state after the jackpot game is finished, the symbols Zb and Zc are displayed in all the special games after the jackpot game is finished. The explanation is omitted because it is the same as the case of being controlled to the high probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game.

Next, in the high-base state, a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved, and when the high-probability state and the first high-base state are controlled after the end of the big win game, in the 1st to 100th special games after the end of the big win game, the high Controlled to a probability state and a first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 1st to 100th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the first high base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the 101st to 697th special games are controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 101st to 697th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to, and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 697th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled.

After the jackpot game is over, in the 698th special game, the low probability state and the low base state are controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 698th special game, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, and the effect mode MA is controlled. Then, when the 698th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the second high base state are controlled. In this case, the 699th and subsequent special games after the end of the jackpot game are the same as the other cases, so the description is omitted.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the special games up to the 697th special game after the end of the jackpot game are controlled to the first high base state, so there is a high possibility that the execution of the second special game is suspended. The variation pattern determination table T01 is a table for determining a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the variation pattern for the first special game as the variation pattern for the second special game. Therefore, in the 698th special game after the end of the jackpot game, although the second special game is controlled to the low base state, there is a high possibility that the second special game with a short fluctuation time will be executed, and the game can be smoothly progressed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the low probability state and the first high base state are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the number of executions of the special game depends on the base state and the type of jackpot when the jackpot lottery is won. The type of variation pattern determination table referred to corresponding to and the effect mode to be controlled are different.

Specifically, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZA is achieved and controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the jackpot game is finished, the low probability state and the first high base state are controlled in the 1st to 100th special games after the jackpot game is finished. Controlled to a first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern determination table T11 is referred to in the 1st to 99th special games, and the variation pattern determination table T13 is referred to in the 100th special game. After the end of the jackpot game, the 1st to 100th special games are controlled to the production mode MB. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the 101st to 598th special games are controlled to the low probability state and the low base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 101st to 598th special games, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, and the effect mode MA is controlled. Then, when the 598th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the second high base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, in the 599th to 1358th special games, the low probability state and the second high base state are controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 599th to 1358th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 1358th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the special game after the 1359th time is controlled to the low probability state and the low base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 1359th and subsequent special games, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, and the effect mode MA is controlled.

Next, when the jackpot based on the symbols Zb and Zc is achieved and the low probability state and the first high base state are controlled after the jackpot game is finished, the low probability state is set in the 1st to 100th special games after the jackpot game is finished. and the first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern determination table T12 is referred to in the 1st to 99th special games, and the variation pattern determination table T13 is referred to in the 100th special game. After the end of the jackpot game, the 1st to 100th special games are controlled to the production mode MC. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled. In this case, in the 101st and subsequent special games after the end of the big win game, the big win is based on the symbol ZA, which is the same as the case of being controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game. omitted.

Also, in the case where the jackpot based on the symbol Za is obtained in the low base state, and the state is controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the jackpot game is finished, the symbols Zb and Zc are displayed in all the special games after the jackpot game is finished. The description is omitted because it is the same as the case of being controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state, and after the big win game is controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state, in the 1st to 100th special games after the big win game, the low Controlled to a probability state and a first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 1st to 100th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the first high base state are controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, the 101st to 597th special games are controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 101st to 597th special games, the variation pattern determination table T14 is referred to, and the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, when the 597th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low-probability state and the low-base state are controlled.

After the end of the big win game, in the 598th special game, the low probability state and the low base state are controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, in the 598th special game, the variation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, and control is performed to the production mode MA. Then, when the 598th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state and the second high base state are controlled. In this case, the 599th and subsequent special games after the end of the jackpot game are the same as the other cases, so the description is omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 27 can perform various effects. Various effects include rush effects and final effects.
In this embodiment, the rush effect is a effect that is executed when being controlled to the high base state. The rush effect is a effect in which an introduction effect, a mode notification effect, and a first right-handed notification effect are executed in order. The introductory effect is, for example, the effect of closing the castle gate, and is an effect that can be specified to start execution of the entry effect. The mode notification effect is an effect in which a controlled effect mode can be specified, and is an effect in which a character image and a background image corresponding to the controlled effect mode are displayed. The first right-handed notification effect is a notification effect that can specify that the game ball is made to flow down to the right side of the game area 21 during execution of the rush effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rush effect includes a first rush effect and a second rush effect. The first rush effect is a effect that is executed when being controlled to the first high base state, and is a effect that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state. On the other hand, the second rush effect is a effect that is executed when being controlled to the second high base state, and is a effect that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state.

In this embodiment, the final effect is a effect executed during execution of the last special game controlled to the first high base state, and is a effect executed when the variation patterns HP61 and HP71 are determined. .

The final effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The final effect control process is a process that is called every predetermined cycle.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the game start command, controls the effect display device 27 to execute the final effect when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP61, HP71. Terminate the production control process. Thus, the effect display device 27 executes the final effect when the variation patterns HP61 and HP71 are determined. That is, the final effect is when a big win based on the symbols ZA, Zb, Zc is achieved, or when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the low base state, during the 100th special game after the end of the big win game. This is an effect that is executed, and is an effect that is not executed after the end of the big win game when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state.

Next, the first rush effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first rush effect control process is a process that is called at predetermined intervals.
Triggered by the input of the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first rush effect, and ends the first rush effect control process. As a result, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, the first rush effect can be specified to be controlled to the high base state from the timing during the big win game. Execute.

Next, the second rush effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The second rush effect control process is a process that is called at predetermined intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the second high base state command has been input. When determining that the second high base state command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a second rush effect start process for starting execution of the second rush effect, and ends the second rush effect control process. As described above, in the present embodiment, both when a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state and at other times, when the second high base state is controlled after the end of the big win game. 2 rush production is executed.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the low base state, and the big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, and the first big win is achieved after the big win game is completed, compared to when the control is performed to the first high base state after the completion of the big win game. When controlled to the high base state, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state is smaller. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for being controlled to the second high base state, and to make the player pay attention to whether the player is being controlled to the high base state or the low base state when the big win is achieved. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) A big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and after the big win game is finished, the special game is executed 597 times or 697 times without winning the big win lottery after being controlled to the first high base state. Sometimes controlled to a low base state. A big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the low base state, and after the big win game is finished and after being controlled to the first high base state, the low base state is entered when the special game is executed 100 times without winning the big win lottery. controlled. 597 times or 697 times is greater than 100 times, and the special number, which is the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state, is greater than 597 times. Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za occurs, and after the big win game is over, when controlled to the first high base state, in the low base state, a big win based on the pattern Za occurs, and after the big win game ends, the first high base state is reached. It is possible to control to the first high base state with a greater number of special games than when controlled to the high base state. Therefore, in order to specify the number of special games controlled to the first high base state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the player is controlled to the high base state or to the low base state when winning the jackpot lottery, It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In addition, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved and the state is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and in the high base state, a big win is achieved based on the symbol Za and after the end of the big win game is in the first high base state. The number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to the low base state and before being controlled to the second high base state differs depending on whether the control is performed as follows. Therefore, it is possible to heighten the expectation of being controlled to the second high base state, and to make the player pay attention to whether the type of the big win is based on the pattern ZA or based on the pattern Za, It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) In particular, the second special game is a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. A big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved, and a pattern Za in a high base state and controlled to a first high base state after a big win game is better than a case in which a big win is made based on the pattern ZA and controlled to a first high base state after a big win game is ended. , the number of executions of the special game executed from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state is small. Therefore, it is possible to provide a privilege for winning the jackpot lottery in the second special game, which is more advantageous for the player than in the first special game, and improve the interest in the game.

(5) A big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved, and after the big win game is finished, the game is controlled to the first high base state, and after that, when the special game is executed 100 times without winning the big win lottery, the game is controlled to the low base state. be done. On the other hand, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and after the big win game is finished, the state is controlled to the first high base state, and thereafter, 597 times or 697 special games are executed without winning the big win lottery. is controlled to a low base state when 597 times is greater than 100 times, and 599 times from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state is greater than 597 times. Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, a big win based on the pattern ZA is obtained, and after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the first high base state. It is controllable to the first high base state with a greater number of special games than when. Therefore, in order to specify the number of special games controlled to the first high base state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the type of big win is based on the symbol ZA or the big win based on the symbol Za. can be improved.

(6) In addition, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is achieved and the first high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is finished, even if the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game is finished, the first After being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, it is controlled to the second high base state. Further, for example, even when the high-probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game and then the low-probability state is controlled, the second high-base state is similarly controlled after the first high-base state is controlled to the low-base state. State controlled. Therefore, a big win based on the symbol Za is obtained, and when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, the second high base state is restored even after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state. It is possible to raise the expectation of being controlled, and to improve the interest in the game.

(7) Controllable to a high probability state until 100 special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game, and the 100 times controllable to the high probability state are 597 times controllable to the first high base state. less than 697 times. Therefore, in the high-base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and when the high-probability state and the first high-base state are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, even after the high-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state. Also, it is possible to heighten the expectation of being continuously controlled to the first high base state, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(8) When controlled to the second high base state, it is controlled to the second high base state until the special game is executed 759 times without winning the jackpot lottery. The 759 times controlled to the second high base state is greater than the special times of 579 times and 679 times from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state. Therefore, the number of executions of the special game controlled to the second high base state is greater than the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state. It is possible to heighten the expectation for being controlled to the high base state, and to improve the interest in the game.

(9) In the high base state, a big win is made based on the pattern Za, and after the end of the big win game, the game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state. The number of executions of the special game before being controlled to the 2 high base state is less than 597 times. Therefore, it is possible to heighten the expectation for the control from the low base state to the second high base state, and improve the interest in the game.

(10) In the high base state, a big win is made based on the symbol Za, and after the end of the big win game, the game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state. The number of executions of the special game before being controlled to the 2 high base state is smaller than the upper limit number of reservations. Therefore, if the number of reserved special games reaches the upper limit number of reserved games before the control is performed from the first high base state to the low base state, at least the second special game is executed by the execution of the upper limit number of reserved games. It will be controlled to the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to heighten expectations for the control from the low base state to the second high base state, and improve the interest in the game.

(11) The number of executions of the special game that can be controlled continuously in the low probability state and the first high base state (597 times) is greater than the reciprocal of the jackpot lottery winning probability in the low probability state. Therefore, even if the low probability state and the high base state are continuously controlled until the special game is executed 597 times without a big win after the end of the big win game, there is a possibility of winning the big win lottery. can be increased, the expectation for winning the jackpot lottery can be heightened, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) The second upper limit number of times is the number of times greater than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state. Therefore, even if the second high base state and the low probability state continue until the second upper limit number of special games are executed, the second upper limit number of special games are not executed. It is possible to increase the possibility of winning the big win lottery immediately, to raise the expectation for winning the big win lottery, and to improve the interest in the game.

(13) The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in the first high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game is finished, in the high base state, when the jackpot is achieved based on the symbol Za. The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table in the first high-base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game is completed in the low-base state and the jackpot based on the symbol Za. The variation pattern determination table in the second high base state does not include the variation pattern determination table T12, but includes the variation pattern determination table T14. Therefore, in the high base state, a big hit is made based on the pattern Za, and after the end of the big win game, the variation pattern is determined in the same way when the first high base state is controlled and when the second high base state is controlled. A variation pattern can be determined based on the table T14. Therefore, it is possible to share the variation pattern determination table, enhance the performance effect, and improve the interest in the game.

(14) When a big win is made based on the symbol Za in the high base state, and when controlled to the first high base state and the second high base state after the end of the big win game, and when controlled to the second high base state, and based on the symbol Za in the low base state A variation pattern can be determined to be different between when a big win is achieved and when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(15) When the jackpot lottery is not won, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which a variation pattern HP35 with a shorter variation time than the variation pattern HP31 is determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination table T12. . Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and when the control is performed to the first high base state or the second high base state after the end of the big win game, the pattern Za is more likely to be obtained in the low base state. After the big win game is over, the variation time of the special game tends to be shorter than when it is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(16) When winning the jackpot lottery, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which variation patterns HP53 and HP54 with shorter variation times than the variation pattern HP51 are determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination table T12. . Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and when the control is performed to the first high base state or the second high base state after the end of the big win game, the pattern Za is more likely to be obtained in the low base state. After the big win game is over, the variation time of the special game tends to be shorter than when it is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(17) The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in the first high-base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game is finished in the high-base state and the jackpot based on the symbol Za. The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table in the first high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is finished. The variation pattern determination table in the second high base state does not include the variation pattern determination table T11, but includes the variation pattern determination table T14. Therefore, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and when the game is controlled to the first high base state and the second high base state after the end of the big win game, the big win based on the pattern ZA is obtained and the big win is obtained. A variation pattern can be determined to be different when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the game. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(18) When the jackpot lottery is not won, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which a variation pattern HP35 with a shorter variation time than the variation pattern HP31 is determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination table T11. . Therefore, the big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and the big win based on the pattern ZA is obtained when the game is controlled to the first high base state or the second high base state after the end of the big win game, The variation time of the special game tends to be shorter than when the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big winning game. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(19) When winning the jackpot lottery, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which variation patterns HP53 and HP54 with shorter variation times than the variation pattern HP51 are determined with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination table T11. . Therefore, the big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and the big win based on the pattern ZA is obtained when the game is controlled to the first high base state or the second high base state after the end of the big win game, The variation time of the special game tends to be shorter than when the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big winning game. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(20) In the variation pattern determination table T01, a jackpot based on the symbol Za is obtained in the high base state, and when the jackpot game is over, the first high base state is controlled, and then the low base state is controlled, the low base state is set. It is a table from when it is controlled to when it is controlled to the second high base state. Therefore, the variation pattern determination table T01 provides a big hit based on the pattern Za regardless of the base state when the big win lottery is won, and is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and then to the low base state. This is the table when Then, when the jackpot is achieved based on the pattern Za in the high base state and when the jackpot is achieved based on the pattern Za in the low base state, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table T01 in the low base state. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to share the variation pattern determination table, enhance the performance effect, and improve the interest in the game.

(21) In addition, the determination probability that the losing reach variation pattern is determined differs between the variation pattern determination table T12 and the variation pattern determination table T14. Therefore, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and the big win lottery has the same probability of determination when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game and when controlled to the second high base state. When it is not elected, it is possible to determine a deviation reach variation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the determination conditions, enhance the performance effect, and improve the interest in the game.

(22) In addition, when the big win based on the symbol Za is obtained in the high base state and the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and when the big win based on the symbol Za is obtained in the low base state and the second after the end of the big win game. It is possible to determine the deviation reach variation pattern with a different determination probability when it is controlled to the 1 high base state. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(23) The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table that can determine the loss reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern determination table T14 has a lower determination probability that the loss reach variation pattern is determined than the variation pattern determination table T12, This is a determination condition under which the deviation reach fluctuation pattern is not determined. Therefore, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and when the game is controlled to the first high base state or the second high base state after the end of the big win game, the big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the low base state. As a result, it becomes more difficult to determine the loss reach fluctuation pattern than when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(24) The variation pattern determination tables T12 and T14 are determination conditions with a lower determination probability that the winning reach effect variation pattern is determined than the variation pattern determination table T01. Therefore, when controlled to the high base state, it becomes more difficult to determine the loss reach fluctuation pattern than when controlled to the low base state, so that the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game is improved. can be achieved.

(25) In the variation pattern determination table T11 and the variation pattern determination table T14, the determination probabilities of determining the losing reach variation pattern are different. Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and after the big win game is finished, the state is controlled to the first high base state. It is possible to determine the shift reach variation pattern with a different determination probability when it is done. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(26) The variation pattern determination table T11 is a table that can determine the loss reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern determination table T14 has a lower determination probability that the loss reach variation pattern is determined than the variation pattern determination table T11, This is a determination condition under which the deviation reach fluctuation pattern is not determined. Therefore, in the high-base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and when controlled to the first high-base state after the end of the big-win game and when controlled to the second high-base state, a big win based on the pattern ZA is obtained and the big win game is played. After the end of , it becomes more difficult to determine the deviation reach fluctuation pattern than when it is controlled to the first high base state. Therefore, the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(27) The variation pattern determination tables T11 and T14 are determination conditions with a lower determination probability that the winning reach effect variation pattern is determined than the variation pattern determination table T01. Therefore, when controlled to the high base state, it becomes more difficult to determine the loss reach fluctuation pattern than when controlled to the low base state, so that the execution of the special game can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game is improved. can be achieved.

(28) The production mode MD is a big win based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and is controlled in both the first high base state and the second high base state after the end of the big win game. It is a controlled production mode. The performance mode MC is a performance mode controlled when a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the low base state, and controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. Therefore, in the high base state, a big hit is made based on the pattern Za, and after the end of the big win game, when the first high base state is controlled and when the second high base state is controlled, the production mode MD is the same. can be controlled to Therefore, the production mode can be shared, the production effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(29) In addition, when the big win based on the symbol Za is obtained in the high base state and the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and when the big win based on the symbol Za is obtained in the low base state and the second after the end of the big win game. It is possible to control to a different presentation mode depending on when it is controlled to the 1 high base state. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(30) The production mode MB is a production mode that is controlled when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is achieved and the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. The performance mode MD is a big hit based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and is controlled both when it is controlled to the first high base state and when it is controlled to the second high base state after the end of the big win game. production mode. A big win based on the pattern Za in the high base state and controlled to the first high base state after the big win game is over, and a big win based on the pattern Za and controlled to the first high base state after the big win game is over. It can be controlled to different production modes. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(31) The effect mode MD is a big win based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and is controlled in both the first high base state and the second high base state after the end of the big win game. , is an effect mode in which control can be continuously performed in at least a plurality of consecutive special games among the special games from the start to the end of control to the high base state. For this reason, in the high base state, a big win based on the symbol Za is obtained, and after the end of the big win game, when the first high base state is controlled and when the control is performed in the second high base state, a continuous plurality of It is possible to control to the production mode MD in one special game. Therefore, the production mode can be shared, the production effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(32) The effect mode MA is a jackpot based on the symbol Za, and after the jackpot game is finished, it is controlled to the first high base state, then to the low base state, and then to the second high base state. , is a production mode that is controlled from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state. Therefore, in the high base state, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained, and after the big win game is finished, the control is performed to the first high base state. In the same way as when controlled in the base state, it can be controlled in the production mode MA in the low base state. Therefore, the production mode can be shared, the production effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(33) The normal variable member 30 differs in the opening mode in the normal winning game between the first high base state and the second high base state. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the conditions for controlling the high base state and the types of the high base state, and it is possible to pay attention to the conditions for controlling the high base state and the types of the high base state. , can draw attention to the opening mode in the normal winning game, and can improve the interest in the game.

(34) The plurality of opening modes of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state are different from the single opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, and control to the first high base state can be achieved by setting the opening mode to be different from the second high base state. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the player is in the second high base state or not, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(35) The plurality of types of opening modes as the opening modes of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state are the total upper limit opening time in which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game. are the same. Therefore, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state can be diversified, and the same total upper limit opening time is set for a plurality of types of opening modes, so that the game to the second start port 29 can be played. It is possible to maintain the fairness of ball entry and improve the interest in the game.

(36) The normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the winning is at the same probability in the first high base state and the second high base state, and the fluctuation time of the normal game is in the first high base state and the second high base state. at the same time. Therefore, in the first high-base state and the second high-base state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery can be made the same, and the fluctuation time of the normal game can be made the same. It is possible to maintain the fairness of the execution frequency of the normal game and improve the interest in the game.

(37) In the open state of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state and the open state of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state, the second starting port 29 takes the open state in one normal winning game. The total cap open time that can be different. As a result, it is possible to vary the degree of advantage of the mode of opening the normal variable member 30, and to improve the interest in the game.

(38) The normal winning game given in the second high base state has a shorter upper limit control time of the normal winning game than the normal winning game given in the first high base state. Therefore, in the second high base state, it is possible to increase the possibility of completing the normal winning game earlier than in the first high base state, and at the same time, the type of the high base state and the upper limit control time of the normal winning game can be increased. It is possible to make the player pay attention and improve the interest in the game.

(39) The opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state is that the second starting port 29 is in the open state in one normal winning game than the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state. The total cap opening time that can be taken is long. For this reason, it is possible to make the degree of advantage of the total upper limit open time different between the first high base state and the second high base state, and it is possible to pay attention to the type of high base state and the total upper limit open time. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(40) In the normal winning game provided in the first high base state and the normal winning game provided in the second high base state, the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game. The upper limit number of times that can be opened is different, and attention can be paid to the type of high base state and the upper limit number of times of opening, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(41) A plurality of types of opening modes as the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, the maximum number of opening times that the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game is multiple times It is an open mode. The plurality of types of opening modes are the upper limit number of openings in which the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal winning game, and the closing in which the normal variable member 30 can take the closed state in one normal winning game. The time is the same, and the upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can be opened once is different. For this reason, regarding the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, in a plurality of types of opening modes, the upper limit number of times of opening and the closing time are the same, but the upper limit opening time is different. The 30 opening modes can be diversified, attention can be given to the upper limit opening time, and interest in the game can be improved.

(42) A second rush that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state (second high base state) after the execution of the special game for the special number of times is completed when the control is to be performed to the second high base state. A performance is performed. Therefore, by executing the second rush effect when the second high base state is controlled, it becomes possible to specify that the control is performed in the high base state, and a sense of expectation for the control in the high base state is generated. It can be exhilarating, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(43) In the case of being controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, from the timing during the jackpot game, it can be specified that it is controlled to the high base state (first high base state). is executed. Therefore, even in the case of being controlled to the first high-base state after the end of the jackpot game, the execution of the first rush effect results in the control to the high-base state (first high-base state). can be specified, the expectation for being controlled to the high base state (first high base state) can be heightened, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the big win based on the pattern Za is a special game big win in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 36, and the big win based on the pattern Za in the high base state or the pattern Za in the low base state. Although the first upper limit number of times is varied depending on whether or not it will be a big hit, it is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, there is a special game jackpot in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, and the first upper limit number of times is different depending on whether the jackpot is achieved in the high base state or in the low base state. You can let In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described first embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the second embodiment, out of 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed in the second special pattern display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 25 types of jackpot patterns are displayed on the pattern Za, 55 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zb, and 20 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zc.

As shown in FIG. 12, as each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. As a start condition for the long division control, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, it is established when the number of game balls entering the game ball detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes "2". do. On the other hand, as a starting condition for the long allocation control, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Zc, it is not established in the operation round game.

In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, in the first round game, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed. In the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Zc, in the first round game, the short allocation control is performed, but the long allocation control is not performed. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, at least the operation round game that allows the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Zc, The active round game that allows the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 will not be played. That is, it can be said that the jackpot based on ZA and Zc is less likely to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game than the jackpot based on Za and Zb.

As shown in FIG. 11, except when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot based on the pattern Zc is determined, the control is performed to the high probability state and the low probability state after the jackpot game ends. In both cases, the first upper limit number of times is 100 times. In this way, except when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is determined, the same number of times as the prescribed number of times controlled to the high probability state becomes the first upper limit number of times. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the low base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Zc is determined, the first upper limit number of times becomes 100 when the game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game is finished.

On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Zc is determined, the first upper limit number of times is 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game ends. 597 times is larger. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Za is determined, the first upper limit number of times is greater than 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends. 697 times.

In the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Zc, since it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, there is a high possibility of being controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, since the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 36, there is a high possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. In particular, among the jackpot games based on the patterns Za to Zc, in the jackpot game based on the pattern Zc, the total opening time of the special variable member 32 in one jackpot game is short, and furthermore, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is difficult to pass. For this reason, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is determined, the number of times greater than in other cases becomes the first upper limit number of times. For this reason, when a big hit based on the symbol Zc is determined in the high base state, the first upper limit number of times is greater than in other cases.

As described above, the first high-base state is a gaming state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the end of the big-win game differs between when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high-base state and when otherwise. be. The first high-base state is controlled to a low-probability state or a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game when a big win based on the pattern Zc is achieved in the high-base state. This is a game state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the game is over is different.

In particular, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state, and after the big win game is over, when the state is controlled to the high probability state and the first high base state, the first high base is selected in the 1st to 697th special games. state, controlled to the low base state in the 698th special game, and controlled to the second high base state in the 699th to 1458th special games. When a big win based on the pattern Zc is achieved in the high base state, when the control is made to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big win game, the first high base state is set in the 1st to 597th special games. In the 598th special game, it is controlled to the low base state, and in the 599th to 1358th special games, it is controlled to the second high base state. In this way, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state, when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the low base state and then to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game until it is controlled is one. On the other hand, in other cases, it becomes 498 times or 598 times.

In other words, after the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, it is executed from the time when it is controlled to the low base state until it is controlled to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game is smaller when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state than otherwise. In particular, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state, and after the end of the big win game, the game is controlled to the first high base state, and then to the low base state, the control is performed to the low base state and then to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special games to be executed before being controlled to the base state is smaller than the first upper limit number of times, and particularly smaller than the number of pending upper limits of each special game.

In this embodiment, the total opening time of the special variable member 32 in one big win game, the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, and the high base state after the end of the big win game Comprehensively comparing the number of executions of the special games, it can be said that the second special game is a special game more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

In the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed in the high base state and the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is won, it is a jackpot game with a small upper limit number of round games, and after the jackpot game is finished, it is controlled to a low probability state. In that case, the game progresses disadvantageously for the player. On the other hand, it is possible to control the first high-base state and the second high-base state after the end of the big-hit game, even though it spans one special game, so that the degree of advantage for the player can be improved.

In this embodiment, the big win based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the specific big win and the second big win. In this embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state, the first condition that is satisfied after the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is finished corresponds to the first special condition, and the first special condition corresponds to the symbol Zc in the low base state. The first condition that is satisfied after the big win game based on the symbol Zc is completed when the big win is achieved based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the second special condition. In this embodiment, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved, the first condition that is established after the end of the big win game based on the pattern ZA corresponds to the first specific condition, and in a high base state, a big win based on the pattern Zc is achieved. , the first condition established after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the second specific condition.

In the jackpot process, when a jackpot based on the symbols Za and Zb is determined, the number of game balls entering the big prize winning opening 31 in the first round game as the second operation round game becomes "2". Triggered by this, the condition for starting the long division control is established. Then, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on long distribution control. It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a does not perform long allocation control in the first round game when a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Zc is determined.

In the game state processing, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zc, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. When it is specified that it has passed, "697" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. The main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zc, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times differs depending on whether the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern Zc is determined as the type of jackpot, and other cases. be. Further, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big win game when the big win lottery is won in the high base state and the big win based on the pattern Zc is determined as the kind of the big win. The number of times is different depending on when it is controlled to the high-probability state.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot based on the symbol Zc in the high base state, and after the jackpot game is over, controls to the high probability state and the first high base state, then wins the jackpot lottery. control to a low base state when 697 special games have been played. In the high base state, the main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbol Zc, and after the end of the big win game, when controlling to the low probability state and the first high base state, after that, without winning the big win lottery, 597 special Control to a low base state when the game is run. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a achieves a big win based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, or achieves a big win based on the symbol Zc in the low base state and controls to the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot lottery thereafter. control to a low base state when 100 special games are executed.

In the game state processing of the sub-control board 41, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the big win lottery is the high base state, the type of the big win is the big win based on the symbol Zc, and the special passing area is set during the big win game. When it is specified that the game ball has passed 36, "697" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the jackpot type is a jackpot based on the pattern Zc, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times.

The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table to be referred to when the current game state is the first high base state except for the 100th special game after the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb. . The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table referred to when the current game state is the first high base state, except for the 100th special game, after the big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the low base state. is.

The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the big win based on the symbols Za and Zb. The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the big win based on the symbol Zc in the low base state. .

The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table that is referred to when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state and the current game state is the first high base state after the end of the big win game. The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the second high base state.

In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zc, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. When it is specified that it has passed, "697" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the variation number counter. The main control CPU 40a specifies that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is a high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern Zc, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When it does, "597" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the variation number counter. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a sets "100" as the first upper limit number to the variation number counter.

As shown in FIG. 13, in either case of being controlled in the low base state or in the case of being controlled in the high base state, when a big win based on the symbols Za and Zb is achieved, a big winning game is played. After the end of , it shifts to the production mode MC. When the game is controlled to the low base state and a big win based on the pattern Zc is achieved, the game is shifted to the performance mode MC after the big win game is finished. When the game is controlled to the high base state and a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved, the game is shifted to the production mode MD after the big win game is finished. In this way, the effect mode MD includes a case where a big win based on the pattern Zc is achieved under control in the high base state, and a case where a special game is executed a special number of times after being controlled in the low probability state. It can be said that this is a production mode that is used in both.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD to the production mode flag when specifying that the jackpot based on the symbol Zc in the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the performance mode MC to the performance mode flag when determining that the big win is based on the symbols Za and Zb or the big win based on the symbol Zc in the low base state.

In this way, the production mode MC is a production mode to be shifted (controlled) when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the low base state and controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. In other words, the effect mode MC is a big hit based on the symbol Zc in the low base state, is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and ends after the control to the first high base state is started. It is a production mode that can be continuously controlled in at least a plurality of consecutive special games among the special games up to.

The production mode MD is a production mode in which a big hit is made based on the symbol Zc in the high base state, and is shifted (controlled) when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and then the first high base. Of the special games from the start of control to the state to the end, it is an effect mode in which control can be continued in at least a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), in the second embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols Za and Zb is achieved and the game is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, the first embodiment is executed. In terms of form, the big win is made based on the symbols Zb and Zc, which is the same as the case where the game is controlled to the first high base state after the big win game is finished. In the second embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved and the state is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, in the first embodiment, a big win based on the symbol Za is achieved and the first high base state is achieved after the end of the big win game. It is the same as when it is controlled to the base state.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the big win based on the symbol Za is the big win of the second special game. Although the upper limit number of times is varied, it is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, the first upper limit number of times may differ depending on whether the first special game wins in the high base state or the first special game wins in the low base state. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described first embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the third embodiment, except when the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, when the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state and when it is low. The first upper limit number of times is 100 times both when it is controlled to the probability state. In this way, except when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined, the same number of times as the prescribed number of times controlled to the high probability state becomes the first upper limit number of times. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the low base state and the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined, the first upper limit number of times becomes 100 when the game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game is finished.

On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined, the first upper limit number of times is 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game ends. 597 times is larger. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined, the first upper limit number of times is greater than 100 when the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends. 697 times.

In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, since it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, there is a high possibility of being controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. In particular, in the jackpot game based on the pattern ZA, the total opening time of the special variable member 32 in one jackpot game is shorter than in the jackpot game based on the patterns Za and Zb, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is difficult to pass. For this reason, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, the number of times greater than in other cases becomes the first upper limit number of times. For this reason, when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined in the high base state, the first upper limit number of times is greater than in other cases.

As described above, the first high-base state is a game state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the end of the big-win game differs between when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high-base state and when otherwise. be. The first high-base state is controlled to a low-probability state or a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved in the high-base state. This is a game state in which the upper limit number of special games that can be controlled after the game is over is different.

In particular, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, after the big win game is over, when the control is performed to the high probability state and the first high base state, the first high base is selected in the 1st to 697th special games. state, controlled to the low base state in the 698th special game, and controlled to the second high base state in the 699th to 1458th special games. When the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is achieved in the high base state, when the control is performed to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, the first high base state is set in the 1st to 597th special games. In the 598th special game, it is controlled to the low base state, and in the 599th to 1358th special games, it is controlled to the second high base state. In this way, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the low base state and then to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game until it is controlled is one. On the other hand, in other cases, it becomes 498 times or 598 times.

In other words, after the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, it is executed from the time when it is controlled to the low base state until it is controlled to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game is smaller when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state than in other cases. In particular, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved in the high base state, and the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and then to the low base state, the control is performed to the low base state and then to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special games to be executed before being controlled to the base state is smaller than the first upper limit number of times, and particularly smaller than the number of pending upper limits of each special game.

In this embodiment, the total opening time of the special variable member 32 in one big win game, the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, and the high base state after the end of the big win game Comprehensively comparing the number of executions of the special games, it can be said that the second special game is a special game more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

In the present embodiment, when the first special game is executed and a jackpot based on the symbols ZA is won, it is a jackpot game with a smaller upper limit number of round games than the jackpot based on the symbols Za and Zb. There is a high possibility of being controlled in a probability state, and in that case, the game progresses disadvantageously to the player. In particular, even when the high base state is controlled, the execution of the second special game is not suspended, and if the first special game is executed and a big win based on the symbol ZA is won, the big win game is played. After the end of , there is a high possibility of being controlled to a low probability state, in which case the game progresses disadvantageously for the player. On the other hand, when the first special game is executed in the high-base state and the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, the first high-base state and the second high-base state and the second high-base state are performed even though one special game is repeated after the jackpot game is finished. It can be controlled to the base state, and the degree of advantage for the player can be improved.

In this embodiment, the big win based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the specific big win and the first big win, and the big win based on the symbol Za corresponds to the second big win. In this embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, the first condition that is established after the end of the big win game based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the first special condition, and the symbol ZA in the low base state. The first condition that is satisfied after the big win game based on the symbol ZA is finished when the big win is achieved based on the pattern ZA corresponds to the second special condition. In this embodiment, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved, the first condition that is established after the end of the big win game based on the pattern ZA corresponds to the first specific condition, and the big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state. , the first condition established after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed corresponds to the second specific condition.

In the game state processing, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When it is specified that it has passed, "697" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. The main control CPU 40a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times differs depending on whether the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined as the type of jackpot, and other cases. be. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the pattern ZA is determined as the type of jackpot, the first upper limit count is controlled to the low probability state after the jackpot game ends. The number of times is different depending on when it is controlled to the high-probability state.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a wins a jackpot based on the symbol ZA in the high base state, and after the jackpot game ends, controls to the high probability state and the first high base state, then wins the jackpot lottery. control to a low base state when 697 special games have been played. The main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbol ZA in the high base state, and after the end of the big win game, when controlling to the low probability state and the first high base state, after that, without winning the big win lottery, 597 special Control to a low base state when the game is run. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbols Za to Zc, or becomes a big win based on the symbol ZA in the low base state and controls to the first high base state, after that, without winning the jackpot lottery, Control to a low base state when 100 special games have been played.

In the game state processing of the sub-control board 41, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the big win lottery is the high base state, the type of the big win is the big win based on the symbol ZA, and the special passing area is set during the big win game. When it is specified that the game ball has passed 36, "697" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is the high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, and the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game. When specified, "597" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. Otherwise, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies "100" as the first upper limit number of times.

The fluctuation pattern determination table T11 is a table referred to when the current game state is the first high base state, except for the 100th special game, after the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the low base state. is.

The variation pattern determination table T12 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state, except for the 100th special game, after the big win based on the symbols Za to Zc is finished. .

The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the big win based on the symbols Za to Zc. The variation pattern determination table T13 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state in the 100th special game after the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the low base state. .

The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the first high base state after the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state. The variation pattern determination table T14 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the second high base state.

In this embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern that refers to the variation pattern determination table T12 corresponds to the second specific determination condition. In this embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern that refers to the variation pattern determination table T11 corresponds to the second special determination condition. In this embodiment, the determination condition of the variation pattern referring to the variation pattern determination table T14 corresponds to the first special determination condition and the first specific determination condition.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the game state is the high base state when the big win lottery is won, the type of the big win is the big win based on the pattern ZA, and the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big win game. , "697" as the first upper limit number is set in the variation number counter. The main control CPU 40a specifies that the game state when winning the jackpot lottery is a high base state, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the pattern ZA, and the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 during the jackpot game. When it does, "597" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the variation number counter. Otherwise, the main control CPU 40a sets "100" as the first upper limit number to the variation number counter.

As shown in FIG. 16, regardless of whether it is controlled in the low base state or in the high base state, when a big win based on the symbols Za to Zc is achieved, the big win game is played. After the end of , it shifts to the production mode MC. When the game is controlled to the low base state and a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved, the game is shifted to the performance mode MB after the big win game is finished. When a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved while the game is controlled in the high base state, the game is shifted to the performance mode MD after the big win game is finished. In this way, the effect mode MD includes the case where a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved under control in the high base state, and the case where the special game is executed a special number of times after being controlled in the low probability state. It can be said that this is a production mode that is used in both.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD to the production mode flag when specifying that the jackpot based on the symbol ZA in the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MB to the effect mode flag when specifying that the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA in the low base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot based on the symbols Za to Zc is determined, it sets information indicating the performance mode MC to the performance mode flag.

In this way, the performance mode MB is a performance mode to which a big hit based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the low base state, and which is shifted (controlled) when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. In other words, the effect mode MB becomes a big win based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and ends after the control to the first high base state is started. It is a production mode that can be continuously controlled in at least a plurality of consecutive special games among the special games up to.

The performance mode MC is a performance mode that is shifted (controlled) when a jackpot based on the symbols Za to Zc is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and then to the first high base state. Of the special games from the start to the end of the control of, at least a plurality of continuous special games can be continuously controlled.

The production mode MD is a production mode in which a big win is made based on the pattern ZA in the high base state, and is shifted (controlled) when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and then the first high base. Of the special games from the start of control to the state to the end, it is an effect mode in which control can be continued in at least a plurality of consecutive special games.

In this embodiment, the production mode MA is the normal production mode, the production mode MB is the second special production mode, the production mode MC is the second specific production mode, and the production mode MD is the first special production mode and the first specific production mode. corresponding to each mode.

Here, with reference to FIG. 17, the game state, the condition for determining the variation pattern, and the effect mode will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b), in the third embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols Za to Zc is achieved and the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, the first embodiment is executed. In terms of form, the big win is made based on the symbols Zb and Zc, which is the same as the case where the game is controlled to the first high base state after the big win game is finished. In the third embodiment, when the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the low base state and the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, in the first embodiment, the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved and the big win game ends. It will be the same as when it is later controlled to the first high base state. In the third embodiment, when the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, and the control is performed to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, in the first embodiment, the big win is achieved based on the symbol Za in the high base state, It is the same as the case of being controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

As detailed above, the third embodiment has the following effects.
(42) The second special game is a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. A big win based on the pattern Za is achieved, and the big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved in the high base state more than when it is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, and the state is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. In the case of time, the number of executions of the special game executed from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state is smaller. Therefore, it is possible to give a privilege for winning the jackpot lottery in the first special game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than in the second special game, and improve the interest in the game.

(43) A big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, and after the big win game is finished, the game is controlled to the first high base state, and after that, when the special game is executed 579 times or 679 times, it is controlled to the low base state. be done. On the other hand, a big win is made based on the pattern Za, and after the big win game is finished, the game is controlled to the first high base state, and after that, when the special game is executed 100 times, it is controlled to the low base state. Therefore, when a big win based on the pattern ZA is achieved in the high base state, and when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game, the big win is made based on the pattern Za and controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game. It is controllable to the first high base state with a greater number of special games than when. Therefore, in order to specify the number of special games controlled to the first high base state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the type of big win is based on the symbol ZA or the big win based on the symbol Za. can be improved.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first to third embodiments, after being controlled to the first high base state with 597 times or 697 times as the first upper limit number of times, and then being controlled to the low base state, the fluctuation pattern determination table T01 is referred to, Although it was controlled to the production mode MA, it is not limited to this. In the fourth embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table T14 may be referred to when controlling to the low base state after controlling to the first high base state with the first upper limit count of 597 times or 697 times. Further, in the fourth embodiment, after being controlled to the first high base state with 597 times or 697 times as the first upper limit number of times, and then being controlled to the low base state, the effect mode MD may be controlled. In the fourth embodiment, the first embodiment is adopted as a premise configuration, but for example, the second embodiment may be adopted, and the third embodiment may be adopted, and similar effects are obtained.

In the fourth embodiment, a big win based on the pattern Za is obtained in the high base state, and after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the high probability state and the first high base state, and the 100th special game ends without winning the big win lottery. Then, it is controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state. Further, when the 597th special game ends without winning the big win lottery after the big win game is over, it is controlled to the low probability state and the low base state, and after the big win game ends, the 598th time without winning the big win lottery. When the special game is finished, the control is performed to the low probability state and the second high base state.

In this case, the main control CPU 40a refers to the variation pattern determination table T14 to determine the variation pattern in the 598th special game without winning the jackpot lottery after the end of the big win game. Further, after the end of the big win game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the production mode MD in the 598th special game without winning the big win lottery.

As detailed above, the fourth embodiment has the following effects.
(44) In the variation pattern determination table T14, when a jackpot based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state, controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and then controlled to the low base state, the low base state. 10 is a table from control to the second high base state until control to the second high base state. Therefore, in the variation pattern determination table T14, when the jackpot is achieved based on the symbol Za in the high base state, and when the jackpot game is finished, the first high base state is controlled, and when the low base state is controlled after that, After that, it becomes a table when it is controlled to the second high base state. When a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the first high base state, to the low base state, and to the second high base state. From time to time, the variation pattern can be determined similarly based on the variation pattern determination table T14. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(45) The production mode MD is controlled to the low base state when the jackpot based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, and after the jackpot game is finished, the first high base state is controlled and then the low base state is controlled. This is a production mode from when the base state is controlled to the second high base state. Therefore, in the performance mode MD, a big win is made based on the pattern Za in the high base state, and after the big win game is finished, the first high base state is controlled, and then the low base state is controlled. When it is controlled to the second high base state, it becomes the production mode. When a big win based on the pattern Za is achieved in the high base state, after the end of the big win game, it is controlled to the first high base state, to the low base state, and to the second high base state. It is possible to control to the production mode MD in the same way as when. Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, when a specific jackpot is achieved in the high base state, the second rush effect is not executed when the control is performed from the low base state to the second high base state after the jackpot game ends. may The specific jackpot referred to here corresponds to a jackpot based on the symbol Za in the first embodiment, a jackpot based on the symbol Zc in the second embodiment, and a jackpot based on the symbol ZA in the third embodiment. Further, for example, there may be a case where the first rush effect is not executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, when a specific big win is achieved in the high base state, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table T13 in the 597th or 697th special game after the end of the big win game. Alternatively, a final effect may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the jackpot game, the execution of the special game from the low base state to the second high base state. A notification effect related to the number of times (so-called “countdown effect”, “prediction effect”) may be executed. In particular, for example, when a specific big win is achieved in the high base state, the notification performance is not executed in the low base state after the big win game is over, but besides that, the notification performance is executed in the low base state after the big win game is over. may be

In the above-described embodiment, for example, after the end of the jackpot game, in the high base state (first high base state and second high base state), a notification effect that can be specified to flow down the game ball to the right side of the game area 21 (So-called “right hitting notification effect”) may be executed. Further, for example, when the specific jackpot is achieved in the high base state, and after the jackpot game is finished, the game ball is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, the game ball is placed on the right side of the game area 21 in the low base state. may be executed, and it is preferable that the notification modes are different.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, part or all of the effect contents (effect mode) of the right-handed informing effect executed in the first high base state and the second high base state may be different.
In the above embodiment, for example, a notification effect that can specify that the game ball is not allowed to flow down to the left side of the game area 21, a notification effect that can specify that the game ball is allowed to flow down to the left side of the game area 21, and a game area Any notification effect that can specify that the game ball is not allowed to flow down to the right side of 21 may be executed.

・In the above embodiment, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the loss reach variation pattern is not determined, but not limited to this, for example, the variation pattern determination table T14 is a table in which the loss reach variation pattern is determined. There may be. In this case, for example, the variation pattern determination table T14 is preferably a table in which the deviation reach variation pattern is determined with a determination probability different from that of the variation pattern determination tables T01, T11, and T12. It may be a table in which the deviation reach variation pattern is determined with a low determination probability.

· In the above-described embodiment, for example, a lottery for determining the loss reach variation pattern and a lottery for determining the variation pattern itself may be performed separately. Also, for example, a primary lottery for determining the classification of the variation pattern and a secondary lottery for determining any variation pattern from the classification of the variation pattern determined by the primary lottery may be performed separately.

- In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern HP35 is determined in the variation pattern determination table T14 and determined as the variation pattern of the first special game in the variation pattern determination table T11, but the variation pattern HP35 is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern HP35 may be determined as the variation pattern of the second special game in the variation pattern determination table T11. For example, the variation pattern HP35 may be determined as the variation pattern for each special game in the variation pattern determination table T12. For example, the variation pattern HP35 may be determined in another variation pattern determination table, or may be determined only in the variation pattern determination table T14.

In the above embodiment, the variation pattern HP53 is determined as the variation pattern of the first special game in the variation pattern determination table T14 and as the variation pattern of the first special game in the variation pattern determination table T12, but the variation pattern HP53 is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern HP53 may be determined as the variation pattern of the second special game in the variation pattern determination table T12. For example, the variation pattern HP53 may be determined as the variation pattern for each special game in the variation pattern determination table T11. For example, the variation pattern HP53 may be determined in another variation pattern determination table, and may not be determined except in the variation pattern determination table T14. For example, the variation pattern HP53 may be determined as the variation pattern for the second special game in the variation pattern determination table T14, or may be determined as the variation pattern for each special game in the variation pattern determination table T14.

In the above embodiment, the variation pattern HP54 is determined as the variation pattern for the second special game in the variation pattern determination table T14 and as the variation pattern for the second special game in the variation pattern determination table T12, but the variation pattern HP54 is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern HP54 may be determined as the variation pattern of the first special game in the variation pattern determination table T12. For example, the variation pattern HP54 may be determined as the variation pattern for each special game in the variation pattern determination table T11. For example, the variation pattern HP54 may be determined in another variation pattern determination table, and may not be determined except in the variation pattern determination table T14. For example, the variation pattern HP54 may be determined as the variation pattern of the first special game in the variation pattern determination table T14, or may be determined as the variation pattern of each special game in the variation pattern determination table T14.

· In the above embodiment, the variation pattern determination tables T11 and T12 are tables in which the deviation reach variation pattern is determined with a higher determination probability than the variation pattern determination table T01, but this is not the only option. For example, the variation pattern determination tables T11 and T12 may be tables in which the deviation reach variation pattern is determined with a higher determination probability than the variation pattern determination table T01, and a table in which the deviation reach variation pattern is determined with the same determination probability. may be

・In the above embodiment, for example, in the first high base state, the variation pattern determination table may be referred to separately from the variation pattern determination tables T11 to T14, and the variation pattern may be determined. Any one of the tables T11 to T13 may be omitted.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled to the first high base state, reference is made to the variation pattern determination table that is not referred to in at least any special game other than the first special game in the first high base state. may be

- In the above embodiment, for example, in the second high base state, any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables may be referenced to determine the variation pattern. In other words, the variation pattern determination table in the second high base state does not include the variation pattern determination tables T01, T11, and T12.

· In the above embodiment, for example, one of a plurality of types of loss fluctuation patterns may be determined in the second high base state, for example, the number of special reservations and the type of special game (first special game or second special game ) may have different determination conditions.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled to the second high base state, reference is made to the variation pattern determination table that is not referred to in at least any special game other than the first special game in the second high base state. and a variation pattern may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the last special game controlled to the second high base state, reference is made to the variation pattern determination table that is not referred to in at least any special game other than the last special game in the second high base state. and a variation pattern may be determined.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the first high base state, control may be performed in an effect mode other than the effect modes MB to MD, and for example, any of the effect modes MB and MC may not exist.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled to the first high base state, control is performed to another effect mode that is not controlled in at least any special game other than the first special game in the first high base state. may be

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the second high base state, it may be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of presentation modes. In other words, the effect mode in the second high base state does not have the effect modes MB and MC, and at least the effect mode MD is required, and other effect modes may be included.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled in the second high base state, control is performed in a different presentation mode that is not controlled in at least any special game other than the first special game in the second high base state. may be

In the above embodiment, for example, in the last special game controlled to the second high base state, control is performed to another effect mode that is not controlled in at least any special game other than the last special game in the second high base state. may be

・In the above embodiment, after being controlled to the production modes MB to MD with the end of the jackpot game and the change in the game state, the control is continued over a plurality of consecutive special games, but this is not the only option. do not have. For example, after the end of the jackpot game and the change in the game state, control is performed in the production modes MB to MD, and then control is not continued over a plurality of consecutive special games, and control is performed in a single special game. , and then may be controlled to a different presentation mode. In particular, after the performance modes MB to MD are controlled in accordance with the end of the jackpot game and the change in the game state, another performance mode may be controlled even if the game state does not change.

- In the above embodiment, the same time period is determined for the first high base state and the second high base state as the variation time of the normal game, but this is not the only option. For example, one of the first high base state and the second high base state may be determined from a plurality of times with the same probability. That is, the variation time of the normal game may be determined in the same manner in the first high base state and the second high base state. Also, for example, different times may be determined for the first high base state and the second high base state. Further, for example, it may be easier to determine a shorter time in the second high base state than in the first high base state, or it may be easier to determine a shorter time in the first high base state than in the second high base state. .

In the above embodiment, for example, regarding the winning probability of the normal winning lottery, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be set higher in the first high base state than in the low base state. Also, for example, in the second high base state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be higher than in the low base state. Further, for example, in the first high base state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be higher than in the second high base state, and in the second high base state, the normal winning is higher than in the first high base state. The probability of winning the lottery may be increased.

In the above embodiment, for example, the variable time of the normal game, the probability of determining the variable time of the normal game, the opening mode in the normal winning game (one upper limit opening time, one closing time, total upper limit opening time, one time The same control may be performed for the normal game and the normal winning game, such as the opening upper limit number of times, the upper limit control time for one normal winning game. In this case, whether the trigger for control is the first condition or the second condition differs between the first high base state and the second high base state.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state may be any one of two types, four or more types, or one type.
- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state may be any one of two or more types.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the normal variable member 30 may be opened in two or more types in the low base state.
- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the high base transition lottery may be performed with the execution of the special game as a trigger. This high base transition lottery may be executed at the timing when the execution of the special game is started or at the timing when the execution of the special game is finished. The main control CPU 40a controls to the high base state when winning the high base transition lottery. Such a high base state may be the third high base state. That is, the high-base state may include a third high-base state that is controlled when a predetermined lottery is won, and the third high-base state may exist separately from the second high-base state. , there may be a third high base state instead of the second high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, the first upper limit number of times does not differ depending on at least one of the type of jackpot, the game state when the jackpot lottery is won, and whether the game is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. may

In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number of times is the same number (100 times) as the specified number of times that is continuously controlled in the high probability state, but is not limited to this, for example, the specified number of times A relatively large number of times (for example, 120 times) may be set, or a relatively small number of times (for example, 80 times) may be set compared to the specified number of times. In this way, part or all of the first upper limit number of times determined as 100 times may be changed to at least one of a number of times larger than the specified number of times and a number of times smaller than the specified number of times. As a specific example, the first upper limit number of times may be 120 times when the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is achieved.

・In the above embodiment, the second upper limit number of times may be a larger number of times, a smaller number of times, or the same number of times as compared to the prescribed number of times to be continuously controlled in the high probability state. . Further, for example, the second upper limit number of times may be a number of times larger than, a number of times smaller than, or the same number of times as the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state.

- In the above embodiment, the special number of times may be a larger number of times, a smaller number of times, or the same number of times as compared to the specified number of times to be continuously controlled in the high-probability state. Also, for example, the special number of times may be a number larger than, a number smaller than, or the same number as the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state.

In the above embodiment, when a specific big win is achieved in the high base state, the first upper limit number of times is varied depending on whether the high probability state or the low probability state is controlled after the end of the big win game. , but not limited to this, for example, the first upper limit number of times may be the same. As a specific example, in the first embodiment, when a jackpot based on the symbol Za is achieved in the high base state, control is performed to a high probability state and a low probability state after the jackpot game is finished. , the first upper limit number of times may be 697 times, or the first upper limit number of times may be 597 times. In the second embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol Zc is achieved in the high base state, the first upper limit is set both when the high probability state is controlled and when the low probability state is controlled after the end of the big win game. The number of times may be 697 times, and the first upper limit number of times may be 597 times. In the third embodiment, when a big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the high base state, the first upper limit is set both when the high probability state is controlled and when the low probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. The number of times may be 597 times, and the first upper limit number of times may be 697 times. In these cases, the variation pattern determination table T14 may be referred to and the effect mode MD may be controlled until the first upper limit number of special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, when a specific big win is achieved in the high base state, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state after the end of the big win game is It is less than the first retention upper limit number, the second retention upper limit number, and the total retention upper limit number, and is less than 100 times, but is not limited thereto. For example, the number of executions of such a special game may be greater than or equal to the first upper limit number of reservations and the second upper limit number of reservations, or may be greater than or equal to the total upper limit number of reservations. It can be greater than or equal to the number of times.

In the above embodiment, for example, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state after the end of the big win game is when the specific big win is achieved in the high base state. It may be smaller when the specific jackpot is achieved in the low base state. For example, after the jackpot game is over, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state is lower when the first specific big win is achieved in the high base state. It may be smaller than when a second specific jackpot different from the first specific jackpot is achieved in the base state. For example, after the end of the big win game, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low base state to being controlled to the second high base state is lower than when the first specific big win is achieved in the high base state. It may be smaller when the second specific jackpot is achieved in the base state.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, a high probability state may be provided until the next jackpot game is provided. In addition, for example, a drop lottery may be performed, and when the main control CPU 40a controls to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, when a predetermined control condition is established triggered by winning the drop lottery It may be controlled to a low probability state. In this case, it is impossible to determine whether the high-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state before the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, and only after the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. However, there are cases where it is controlled to a high-probability state.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 differs depending on the type of big win, the distribution member 38 is moved to the first position based on the long distribution control. A distribution state may be operated to take.

In the above embodiment, for example, for at least one of the short distribution control and the long distribution control, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 does not become the specified number, but the predetermined time It may be done with the fact that it has become.

In the above embodiment, for example, it may be any of the second and subsequent round games, it may be a single round game, it may be a multiple round game, or it may be a continuous round game. It may be a discontinuous round game.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the big win of the first special game may include a big win in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 36, and such a big win may correspond to the specific big win. Further, for example, as in the first and third embodiments, the second special game may not have a big hit in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passing area 36, and as in the second embodiment, The big win of the second special game may include a big win in which the game balls are difficult to pass through the special passing area 36.例文帳に追加

- In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big win game, the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big win game. , may be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the special passage area 36 and the distribution member 38 may not be provided. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special passage area 36 is changed to a big hit controlled to a high probability state after the end of the special passage area 36 (so-called "variable probability big hit"). A big win through which a ball is difficult to pass can be replaced with a big win controlled to a low-probability state after the end of the big-win game (so-called "unprobable variable big win"). In other words, there may be a big win controlled to a high probability state after the big win game and a big win controlled to a low probability state (not controlled to a high probability state) after the big win game ends.

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

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but this is not limitative. The special games may be run in order, for example, a first special game and a second special game may be run simultaneously.

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

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

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called "one type and two types mixed game machine") may be used. In addition, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) A jackpot type determination means is provided for determining the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot includes a specific jackpot, and the first special condition is winning the jackpot lottery in the improved ball entry rate state. It is a condition that is established after the end of the big win game when the specific big win is determined by the big win type determining means, and the second special condition is that the big win lottery is won in the non-entering rate improved state, and the big win type. It is characterized in that the condition is established after the big win game is finished when the specific big win is determined by the determining means.

(2) The first jackpot is a jackpot that is less likely to be controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished than the second jackpot, or a jackpot that is not controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished. and

(3) The gaming state control means wins the jackpot lottery regardless of the first number of times and the second number of times when controlling to the state of improving the ball-entering rate based on the establishment of the third special condition. It is characterized in that the ball-entering rate improvement state is maintained until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times.

(4) The gaming state control means wins the jackpot lottery regardless of the first number of times and the second number of times when controlling to the state of improving the ball-entering rate based on the establishment of the third specific condition. It is characterized in that the ball-entering rate improvement state is maintained until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times.

A1... normal actuator, A2... special actuator, A3... sorting actuator, SE1... first start sensor, SE2... second start sensor, SE3... special prize sensor, SE4... gate sensor, SE5... general prize sensor, SE6... special Passing sensor 10 Pachinko machine 18 Speaker 20 Game board 21 Game area 22a First special symbol display unit (game execution means) 22b Second special symbol display unit (game execution means) , 27... Effect display device (effect execution means, notification effect execution means), 28... First start port (first start entrance), 29... Second start entrance (second start entrance), 30... Normal Variable member (opening/closing means) 31 Large winning opening 32 Special variable member 33 Gate 36 Special passage area 37 Normal passage area 38 Sorting member 40 Main control board 40a Main Control CPU (jackpot lottery means, jackpot type determination means, variation pattern determination means, game state control means), 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM, 40d... RWM clear switch, 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub Control CPU (effect mode control means), 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM, 60... power supply unit.

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In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
A first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
an opening/closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first start ball entrance or the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entrance;
jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
game execution means for executing a symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot lottery ;
A production mode control means for controlling the production mode ,
The game execution means includes a first symbol variation game executed in response to entry of a game ball into the first starting ball entrance, and a first symbol variation game executed in response to entry of a game ball into the second start entrance The second symbol variation game to be executed can be executed as a symbol variation game,
The jackpot lottery includes the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start ball entrance, and the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entrance. There is a big hit lottery of the second symbol variation game that is performed according to
The types of the jackpot include a first jackpot that can be determined when winning the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game and a second jackpot that can be determined when the jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game is won. ,
The game state controlled by the game state control means includes a low probability state, a high probability state, a non-entering rate improved state, and an entering rate improved state,
The high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low-probability state,
The improved ball-entering rate state is a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting ball-entering opening than the improved non-ball-entering rate state, and is a gaming state controlled based on at least the establishment of a specific condition. and
The specific conditions include a first specific condition, a second specific condition, and a third specific condition,
The first specific condition is a condition that is established after the end of the big win game when the big win lottery is won and the first big win is determined by the big win type determining means,
The second specific condition is a condition that is established after the jackpot game ends when the jackpot lottery is won and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means,
The third specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when a special number of symbol variation games are executed without winning the jackpot lottery after being controlled to the low probability state,
When the ball-entering rate is controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state after being controlled to the ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, and when the ball-entering rate is improved based on the establishment of the second specific condition When the non-ball-entering rate improved state is controlled after being controlled to the state, and the symbol variation game executed from when the non-ball-entering rate improved state is controlled until the third specific condition is satisfied. different number of runs
The gaming state control means, after controlling to the ball entry rate improving state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, when the first number of symbol variation games are executed without winning the jackpot lottery. While controlling to the non-improved ball entry rate state, after controlling to the improved state of the ball entry rate based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the symbol variation game is executed a second number of times without winning the big win lottery. Control to the non-entrance rate improved state when the
The first number of times is greater than the second number of times,
The special number of times is greater than the first number of times,
After being controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, when the non-ball-entering rate improving state is controlled, after being controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state, the third specific The number of times the symbol variation game is executed until the condition is established is smaller than the first number of times,
The production mode includes a normal production mode, a first specific production mode, and a second specific production mode,
The normal effect mode is controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state after being controlled to the ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the second specific condition, and then controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the third specific condition. In the case of being controlled to the increased ball-entering rate state, at least any one of from being controlled to the non-increasing ball-entering rate state to being controlled to the increased ball-entering rate state based on the establishment of the third specific condition is a production mode controlled in
The first specific effect mode is controlled to the ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the first specific condition and to the ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the third specific condition. It is a production mode controlled by both time and time, and is controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state after being controlled to the ball-entering rate improving state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, and then controlled to the non-ball-entering rate improving state. 3 When the ball-entering rate is controlled to the improved state based on the establishment of the specific condition, after being controlled to the non-ball-entering rate-improved state, to the ball-entering rate-improved state based on the establishment of the third specific condition. A production mode that is controlled in at least one of the
The second specific effect mode is a game machine which is a effect mode that is controlled when the state is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state based on the establishment of the second specific condition .

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