JP7370593B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, a special ball entrance is opened based on the result of a small winning lottery, and when a game ball that enters the special ball entrance passes through a special passage area, A system configured to provide a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, a jackpot game can be awarded when a game ball fired in response to a player's operation enters a special ball entrance and passes through a special passage area. It is intended to provide players with a gaming experience that allows them to draw attention to the game balls that the player intentionally shoots.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-124321

However, in such gaming machines, it is desired to increase the interest in the games by improving the gameplay.
The present invention has been made by focusing on the problems that exist in the conventional technology, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest in playing games.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can give a winning game, and includes a firing means that fires a game ball in response to a player's firing operation, and a first starting ball into which the game ball can enter. a second starting ball opening into which a game ball can enter; an open state where a gaming ball can enter the second starting ball opening; and a game ball entering into the second starting ball opening. an opening/closing member that is operable in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, a special ball entry hole into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance, and a game ball into the special ball entrance. A special opening/closing member that can be operated to a closed state in which a ball cannot enter, a special passage area through which a game ball that enters the special ball entrance can pass, and a jackpot that determines whether a jackpot will be won in a symbol variation game. A jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery, a small win lottery means for performing a small win lottery for determining whether a small win will be achieved in a symbol variation game, a game state control means for controlling a game state, and a performance mode for controlling a performance mode. control means, and the game state control means is configured to set the game state to be a state where the ball entry rate is improved, and a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball entry opening than in the ball entry rate improvement state. It is possible to control the game ball to a non-ball entry rate improving state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entrance, and the winning game includes a small winning game that is awarded when winning the small winning lottery. There are a type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won, and a type 2 jackpot game that is awarded based on the passage of the game ball to the special passing area, and the small winning game is the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passage area. It is a game in which the opening/closing member can operate in an open state, and the type 2 jackpot game is not awarded when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the small winning game, and the second type jackpot game is not awarded when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the small winning game. It is a game that is awarded when the game ball passes through, and the type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the above-mentioned jackpot lottery and becomes a specific jackpot, is a game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the jackpot lottery. , the total upper limit time for which the special opening/closing member is controlled to be in an open state in a jackpot game is longer than in a type 2 jackpot game which is awarded when a game ball passes through the special passing area in a small win game, and The game is advantageous for the player in at least one of the game states that are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the game state control means is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won and the specific jackpot is achieved. After the end of the type 1 jackpot game, the small winning lottery is first won, and when the small winning lottery is won, the entry rate is controlled to be improved, and the special pass is achieved in the small winning game based on the small winning lottery. When the game ball does not pass through the area, and at least after the completion of the small winning game, the control is performed to improve the non-ball entry rate, and when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning occurs. The small winning lottery is first won after the end of the type 2 jackpot game given to When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in the above, the control is continued to improve the ball entry rate even after the end of the small winning game, and the production mode controlled by the production mode control means , there are a first performance mode and a second performance mode, and both the first performance mode and the second performance mode are performance modes that can be controlled when the ball entry rate is improved, After the first production mode ends, the control may be switched to the second production mode, and the number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the second production mode depends on the first production mode. The gist is that the number of symbol variation games is greater than the number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled .

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can give a winning game, and includes a firing means that fires a game ball in response to a player's firing operation, and a first starting ball into which the game ball can enter. a second starting ball opening into which a game ball can enter; an open state where a gaming ball can enter the second starting ball opening; and a game ball entering into the second starting ball opening. an opening/closing member that can be operated in an impossible closed state, a plurality of special ball entry ports into which game balls can enter, and a game ball which can enter a specific special ball entry port among the plurality of special ball entry ports. a specific special opening/closing member that can operate between an open state and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific special ball entrance, and a game ball that enters the specific special ball entrance can pass through; A special passing area, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether a jackpot will be won in the symbol variation game, a small win lottery means for carrying out a small win lottery to determine whether a small win will be achieved in the symbol variation game, and a game. The game state control means includes a game state control means for controlling a state, and a performance mode control means for controlling a performance mode, and the game state control means is configured to set a ball entry rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state as the game state. It is possible to control the game ball to be in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting ball entry port or to improve the non-ball entry rate in which a game ball is unable to enter the second starting ball entry port, and to improve the winning game. is awarded based on the small winning game awarded when winning the said small winning lottery, the type 1 jackpot game awarded when winning the said jackpot lottery, and the passage of the game ball to the special passing area. There is a type 2 jackpot game in which the specific special opening/closing member can be operated in an open state, and the type 2 jackpot game is a game in which the special passing area is operated in the small winning game. This is a game in which the award is not given when the ball does not pass through, but is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the small winning game, and it is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won and a specific jackpot is achieved. The type 1 jackpot game that is given is more than the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passage area in the small winning game when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning is achieved. A total upper limit time that is controlled in a state where a game ball can enter any one of the plurality of special ball openings in a jackpot game, and a game that is controlled after the jackpot game ends. The game is advantageous for the player in at least one of the states, and the game state control means first controls the game state after the end of the type 1 jackpot game, which is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won and the specific jackpot is achieved. The game ball is controlled to improve the entry rate when the small winning lottery is won, and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the small winning game based on the small winning lottery. Sometimes, at least after the end of the small winning game, while controlling to improve the non-ball entry rate, the second type jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning is achieved. When the small winning lottery is won for the first time after the end of the game, the ball entry rate is controlled to be improved, and the game ball enters the special passage area in the small winning game based on the small winning lottery. When the ball does not pass, the control continues to improve the entry rate even after the end of the small winning game, and the performance modes controlled by the performance mode control means include a first performance mode and a second performance mode. The first performance mode and the second performance mode are both performance modes that can be controlled when the ball entry rate is improved, and after the first performance mode ends. The number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the second presentation mode is the same as the number of symbol fluctuation games that can be executed when being controlled by the first presentation mode. The gist is that the number of times is greater than the number of symbol variation games .

The gaming machine is provided with a small win type determining means for determining the type of small win, and the types of small win determined by the small win type determining means include the predetermined small win and the specific small win, The game state control means is configured to control the ball entry rate improvement state with the first number of symbol variation games as the upper limit after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small hit lottery is won and the specific small win is achieved. At the same time, after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning occurs, the upper limit is set to a second number of symbol fluctuation games smaller than the first number of times. The game state control means controls the ball entry rate to be improved as follows, and the game state control means first performs the small winning lottery after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the specific small winning is achieved. is controlled to improve the ball entry rate when the player wins the small winning lottery, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in the small winning game based on the small winning lottery, at least After the end of the small winning game, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed is controlled to improve the non-ball entry rate, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same as that of the first number of symbol variation games. is higher than the probability of not winning the jackpot lottery when the symbol variation game is executed, and the probability of winning the small prize lottery when the first symbol variation game is executed is higher than the probability of not winning the jackpot lottery when the first symbol variation game is executed. The configuration is such that the probability of not winning the small winning lottery when executed is higher than the probability of not winning the small winning lottery.

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

A diagram schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. A diagram showing types of hits. The figure which shows the control content of a base state. A diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing control of the gaming state. A diagram showing a variation pattern. A diagram showing production modes. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. The figure which shows the game state, the determination conditions of a fluctuation pattern, and a performance mode. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing presentation modes of presentation regarding the small winning game. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing presentation modes of mode suggestion presentation and result notification presentation. A diagram showing types of hits. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing control of the gaming state.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing device (not shown) inside a frame 11. The firing device fires a game ball (game medium) toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by operating the firing handle 16. Thus, in this embodiment, the firing handle 16 corresponds to a firing operation means that allows the player to perform a firing operation. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the firing device corresponds to a firing means that fires a game ball in response to a firing operation by a player.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light using the light emitting body. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect).

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the following explanation, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they will be collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game will be referred to as "a special symbol variation game". It may be indicated as "Special Game". That is, the 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 (a jackpot lottery to be described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to the symbol.

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small win symbol as a small win display result, and a miss display result. There is a design on the outskirts of the picture. In the special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when a small winning symbol is derived, the player can recognize that it will be a small winning. In a special game, when a losing symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that it is a losing symbol.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. The first special game is a special game that is executed on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 28, which will be described in detail later. The second special game is a special game that is executed on the condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 29, which will be described in detail later. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed in accordance with the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. That is, the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b execute the special game according to the order in which the game balls enter the first starting hole 28 and the second starting hole 29.

In this embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game based on the jackpot lottery win is awarded. That is, the jackpot game based on winning the jackpot lottery is awarded after the special game in which the player wins the jackpot lottery ends. As will be described in detail later, a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot lottery is a game (state) advantageous for the player because the jackpot opening 31 is open and a large number of prize balls can be won.

In this embodiment, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning symbol is derived in a special game, and a small winning game is awarded after the special game ends. In other words, the small winning game is awarded after the special game in which the small winning lottery is won ends.

In this embodiment, the large winning opening 31 is in an open state in the small winning game, but when the game ball that enters the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 36 in the large winning opening 31, the small winning game ends. After that, a jackpot game is awarded based on the winning of the accessory lottery. In other words, in a jackpot game based on winning the accessory lottery, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game after the special game in which the small winning lottery was won, the accessory lottery is won, and the accessory lottery is won. It will be given after the end of the small winning game where you won the lottery. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game based on the winning of the accessory lottery is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be won, so it is an advantageous game (state) for the player. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 can provide jackpot games and small win games.

In this embodiment, a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot lottery may be referred to as a "type 1 jackpot game." In this embodiment, a jackpot game based on a winning of a prize lottery may be referred to as a "type 2 jackpot game." Further, in this embodiment, the type 2 jackpot game corresponds to the accessory jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot based on winning a jackpot lottery may be referred to as a "type 1 jackpot." In this embodiment, a jackpot based on winning a prize lottery may be referred to as a "type 2 jackpot." In this embodiment, a type 1 jackpot game and a type 2 jackpot game may be collectively referred to as a jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot game and a small win game may be collectively referred to as a win game. In this embodiment, a type 1 jackpot and a type 2 jackpot may be collectively referred to as a jackpot. In this embodiment, a jackpot and a small win may be collectively referred to as a win.

The information display device 22 includes a first special reservation display section 22c. The first special suspension display section 22c displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number."

The information display device 22 includes a second special reservation display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each "4". In this way, execution of the special game can be suspended up to a predetermined number of suspensions (upper limit number of suspensions). In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number corresponds to the first upper limit number, and the maximum value of the second special reservation number corresponds to the second upper limit number.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn to the normal symbol display section 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 it will be a normal winning. In a normal game, when a symbol with a normal loss is derived, the player can recognize that the pattern is a normal loss. In this embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal winning game is awarded. As will be described in detail later, the normal winning game is an advantageous situation for the player because it becomes easier to satisfy the suspension condition for the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal hold display section 22f displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold because the hold condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. For example, the maximum value of the 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 dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 provided with various decorations approximately in the center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes 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 display area 27r can be viewed by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or text. Further, the effect display device 27 executes a predetermined notification effect.

In this embodiment, the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 27 includes a performance symbol variation game in which the performance symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and a combination of performance symbols is finally derived. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the “effect game”. The performance design is a design (decoration design) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance. In this embodiment, the performance game is performed by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a variable manner (scrolling display) in respective predetermined directions.

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In the production game, a combination of production symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When jackpot symbols are derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the production game. For example, a symbol combination for a jackpot based on production symbols is a symbol combination in which the production symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" or "777." When a small winning symbol is derived in the special game, a small winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the production game. For example, the combination of small winning symbols based on performance symbols is a symbol combination such as "123" or "234" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. When a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the performance game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of place due to the performance symbols is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In addition, in the production game, the production symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and displayed. In this specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state, for example, a state in which the performance symbols are displayed in a swinging manner.

The performance game may include a reach performance performed by forming a reach. In reach, the same effect pattern is once stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the 1st column and 3rd column) out of multiple columns, and a different column from the specific column (in this embodiment, the 2nd column) ) continues to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, the ready-to-win presentation may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the actions of the presentation symbols differ.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that opens into the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. In other words, the game ball can enter the first starting hole 28 as the first starting ball entrance. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the first starting port 28 pass. 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 satisfied, and the condition for paying out the prize ball can be satisfied. In other words, the first special game can be executed in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 28.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens into the gaming area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26. In other words, a game ball can enter the second starting port 29 as the second starting ball entry port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be satisfied. In other words, the second special game can be executed in response to the game ball entering the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normally variable member 30 that can operate between a permissive state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the gaming area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be allowed to enter the second starting port 29 or is easily allowed to enter the second starting port 29. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29, or it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 29. In other words, the restricted state is a state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting ball entry port than in the permissible state, and may be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entry port. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a normal 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 the permissible state in a predetermined opening state in the normal winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize opening 31 that opens into the gaming area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26. In other words, the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 31 as a special ball entrance. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special variable member 32 that can operate between a permissive state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can enter the big winning hole 31 or can easily enter the ball. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 31 or it is difficult to enter the ball. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in a permissible state in a winning game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as a special opening/closing member is operable so that the big prize opening 31 can take the permissible state and the restricted state in the winning game. In other words, a winning game is a game in which the special variable member 32 can operate in a permissible state.

In the present embodiment, the special variable member 32 is a shutter member that can change between a permissive state and a restricted state by moving in the front-rear direction, but is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the special variable member 32 is placed in a position that covers the big prize opening 31 from above when in the restricted state. Therefore, the game ball fired into the game area 21 can flow down along the upper surface of the special variable member 32, and entry into the big prize opening 31 is restricted. On the other hand, when the special variable member 32 is in the permissible state, the special variable member 32 moves rearward and is placed in a position where it does not cover the big prize opening 31 from above. Therefore, the game ball fired into the game area 21 is not blocked by the upper surface of the special variable member 32 and is allowed to enter the big prize opening 31.

In this embodiment, a protrusion is provided at the location where the special variable member 32 is arranged to slow down the speed of the game ball flowing down along the upper surface of the special variable member 32, but the invention is not limited to this. . With this configuration, even when the special variable member 32 is in the restricted state, there is a high possibility that the game ball launched into the game area 21 will flow down the upper surface of the special variable member 32. Then, when the special variable member 32 operates to change from the restricted state to the permissive state, the game ball that has been flowing down the upper surface of the special variable member 32 enters the big prize opening 31. In other words, with this configuration, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the big winning hole 31.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes, downstream of the grand prize opening 31, a special passing area 36 through which game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37. The passage through which the game ball that entered the big prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, with a special passage area 36 in the first passage and a normal passage area 37 in the second passage. Each is provided. That is, the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 allow the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 to pass through.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE6 that detects game balls that have passed through the special passage area 36. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6 in a small winning game, a type 2 jackpot game is awarded after the small winning game ends. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 detects that the game ball that entered the grand prize opening 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 includes a sorting member 38 that can operate between a first sorting state and a second sorting state at a place where a path through which game balls that enter the big prize opening 31 pass branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 can be distributed to the special passage area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which game balls that have entered the big prize opening 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. 4). The distribution member 38 operates so as to be able to assume a first distribution state and a second distribution state.

In this embodiment, the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the small winning game, and can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the jackpot game. It is impossible. In this embodiment, in the small winning game, when the game ball that enters the big prize opening 31 passes through the special passage area 36, a type 2 jackpot game is awarded based on the winning of the accessory lottery. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, when the game ball that enters the big prize opening 31 does not pass through the special passage area 36, a type 2 jackpot game is awarded without winning the accessory lottery. Not done. As described above, in this embodiment, the type 2 jackpot game is not awarded when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, but when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. This is a game that is awarded when you do this.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which game balls can pass (enter). In other words, game balls can enter the gate 33 as a normal starting ball entrance. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition for the normal game may be satisfied. Then, a normal winning lottery is carried out in response to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33, and a winning lottery is won and a normal winning game is awarded. In other words, a normal winning game may be awarded in response to the entry of a game ball into the gate 33.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens into the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the general winning opening 34 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this 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. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning hole different from the above-mentioned winning hole. “Winning” means that the game ball enters the winning hole. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
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 game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29. easy state, ball entry rate improved state). As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming states include a high base state (a state where ball entry rate is improved) and a low base state (no ball entering state) in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29 than in a high base state. The low base state may be a game state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entry port.

For example, the high base state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the time longer than in the low base state. 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 is placed in the second starting port 29 more than in the low base state. Although it becomes easier to enter the ball, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at least one arbitrarily selected control may be performed.

In this embodiment, the normal winning probability in the low base state exceeds zero. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in a permissive state in the low base state. Note that the normal winning probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, normally the variable member 30 is not operated in the permissive state in the low base state. In other words, the low base state can be said to be a state in which it is difficult for a game ball 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.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the special game fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) than in the low base state. When performing variation time shortening control for special symbols, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbols. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time shortening state" for special symbols.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the high base state includes a first high base state and a second high base state, which have different controlled conditions. The first high base state is a gaming state that is controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition among the conditions that are controlled to be the high base state. The first condition in this embodiment is a condition that is satisfied after the jackpot game ends. The second high base state is a gaming state that is controlled based on the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition among the conditions that are controlled to be in the high base state. The second condition in this embodiment is a condition that is established when the special game is executed a special number of times (1001 times in this embodiment) without hitting the jackpot. In other words, the high base state is a gaming state that is sometimes controlled based on the establishment of the first condition and sometimes controlled based on the establishment of the second condition, and at least the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. This is a gaming state that is controlled based on the establishment of the game.

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

Next, winnings in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, there are three types of wins: a type 1 jackpot, a small hit, and a type 2 jackpot. Further, the winning games include a type 1 jackpot game, a small winning game, and a type 2 jackpot game. The type 1 jackpot game is a winning game that is awarded when a player wins a jackpot lottery and becomes a type 1 jackpot. The small winning game is a winning game that is awarded when a small winning lottery is won and a small winning is achieved. The 2nd type jackpot game is a winning game that is awarded when a 2nd type jackpot is won by winning the accessory lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, a Type 1 jackpot type is determined based on the winning of the jackpot lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special small winning symbols. A type of small hit is determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. Moreover, the type of two-type jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. In this way, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, a type 2 jackpot game of the type corresponding to the small winning symbol is awarded.

In the jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game and type 2 jackpot game), a predetermined performance is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In this embodiment, as a predetermined performance, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games are performed in which the jackpot 31 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

One round game is based on a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, "10") of game balls enters the big winning hole 31, or a second condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process is terminated when the termination condition is met. In the round game, the big prize opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the grand prize 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 special variable member 32 opens the grand prize opening 31. takes an open state, and when the termination condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the grand prize opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined ending time. In this embodiment, as a predetermined performance, an ending performance is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In the small winning game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the small winning game, one round game is played after the opening time has elapsed. In the small winning game, the big prize opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner in one round game, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and closes when the round game ends. I take the. The small winning game, like the round game of the jackpot game, has a first ending condition that a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, "10") of game balls enter the big winning hole 31, or a predetermined ending condition. This is a game in which the big prize opening 31 is closed when the second termination condition is satisfied that the upper limit time has elapsed. The small winning game is ended as a predetermined ending time elapses after the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied.

Next, specific winnings in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game. Of these 100 types of jackpot patterns, 5 types of jackpot patterns are in pattern ZA, 15 types of jackpot patterns are in pattern ZC, 15 types of jackpot patterns are in pattern ZD, 15 types of jackpot patterns are in pattern ZE, 50 types of jackpot patterns are in pattern ZE, The types of jackpot symbols are classified into ZF symbols. There are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as a game result of the second special game. The 100 types of jackpot symbols are classified into patterns Za. The type of type 1 jackpot corresponds to the classified jackpot symbols, and the player wins the type 1 jackpot of the type corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol. As described above, in this embodiment, there are five types of type 1 jackpots in the first special game, and one type of type 1 jackpot in the second special game; Not exclusively.

In this embodiment, there are 100 types of small winning symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game. The 100 types of small winning symbols are classified into ZG symbols. There are 100 types of small winning symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as a game result of the second special game. Of the 100 kinds of small winning symbols, 70 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb, 3 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zc, 3 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zd, and 4 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern. In Ze, 20 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into symbols Zf. The classified small winning symbols correspond to the types of small winnings, and a small winning of the type corresponding to the determined small winning symbol is won. As described above, in this embodiment, there is one type of small win in the first special game, and there are five types of small wins in the second special game. Not exclusively. In other words, in this embodiment, the types of small wins include small wins in the first special game and small wins in the second special game, but are not limited to this, and for example, small wins in the first special game. Either one of the above and the small win in the second special game may not be present.

Hereinafter, the type of type 1 jackpot will be expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za using the types of jackpot symbols. Also, the type of type 1 jackpot game awarded based on the type of type 1 jackpot is expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za using the type of jackpot symbol. Furthermore, the type of small win is expressed as a small win based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf using the type of small win symbol. Also, the type of small winning game given based on the type of small winning is expressed as a small winning game based on symbols ZG, Zb to Zf using the type of small winning symbol. Furthermore, the type of type 2 jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf using the type of small winning symbol. Furthermore, the type of type 2 jackpot game awarded based on the type of small win is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZG, Zb to Zf using the type of small win symbol.

As a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, three times is set as the upper limit of the number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on symbols ZG, Zc to Zf, two times is set as the upper limit number of round games. In addition, in this embodiment, for the type 2 jackpot game, the upper limit number of round games is determined on the assumption that the small win game is adopted as the first round game.

For jackpot games based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, and Zb, 25 seconds is specified as the upper limit time of the round game. For a jackpot game based on symbols ZG, Zc to Zf, 1.8 seconds is specified as the upper limit time for a round game. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, the special variable member 32 operates so that the opening pattern in which the big prize opening 31 takes the permissible state for 44 ms and then takes the restricted state for 1000 ms is repeated 10 times. In this embodiment, by operating the special variable member 32 in this way, when a game ball is launched aiming at the big prize opening 31, at least one game ball will win a big prize during a small winning game. It is configured such that the ball can enter the opening 31.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time is set corresponding to the type of jackpot game, but the opening time is not limited to this, and for example, the same opening time may be set for all types of jackpot games. Further, in this embodiment, the ending time is determined depending on the type of jackpot game, but the ending time is not limited to this, and for example, the same ending time may be determined for all types of jackpot games.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, control conditions for the first high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game are defined for each jackpot type. There are multiple types of control conditions as control conditions for the first high base state, and when at least one of the multiple types of control conditions is satisfied, the first high base state is controlled from the low base state.

The control conditions for the first high base state include the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure 2" in the figure). The control conditions for the first high base state include the total upper limit number of executions (indicated as "total special game" in the diagram) of special games (first special game and second special game) executed after the end of the jackpot game. be. The control conditions for the first high base state include the upper limit number of second small winnings (indicated as "special figure 2 small winning" in the figure) in which the small winning lottery is won in the second special game after the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the control conditions for the first high base state do not include the upper limit number of first small winnings in which a small winning lottery is won in the first special game after the end of the jackpot game.

Specifically, for jackpots based on symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, the second upper limit number of executions is 1000, the total upper limit number of executions is 1000, and the second small hit upper limit is 1 time. It is being For the jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the second upper limit number of executions is set to three, the total upper limit number of executions is set to eight, and the second upper limit number of small hits is set to one. For the jackpot based on the symbol ZG, the second upper limit number of executions is set to 0, the total upper limit number of executions is set to 0, and the second upper limit number of small hits is set to 0. That is, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG ends, the control is not made to the first high base state but to the low base state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, the player is controlled to a high base state and wins the small winning lottery in the second special game, but the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game. If not, it is controlled to a low base state. In other words, even if the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state in the special game where the small winning lottery is won, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, the low base state will be maintained after the small winning game ends. It will be controlled by

On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game, if the game ball is controlled to a high base state and wins the small winning lottery in the second special game, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the second type A jackpot game will be awarded, and after the end of the type 2 jackpot game, it will be controlled to a high base state. In other words, it is controlled to a high base state in a special game in which a small winning lottery is won, and if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in a small winning game, it is controlled to a high base state even after the small winning game ends. It will be done.

In particular, in the high base state, the player wins a small winning lottery in the second special game, but from the type of small winning symbol displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. In some cases, the player may intentionally stop the game ball from being ejected in order to prevent the player from hitting the game ball. In such a case, the low base state is controlled after the end of the small winning game, and it is possible to prevent the player from intentionally stopping the firing of the game ball.

In this embodiment, the second high base state is a gaming state that is controlled when a special game is executed a special number of times without becoming a jackpot after the end of a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the special number of times, which is the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game until it is controlled to the second high base state, is 1001 times, and after the end of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the first high base state. The number of times is larger than the maximum possible number of times (3 times, 8 times, or 1000 times).

In this embodiment, the second high base state is a gaming state that is continuously controlled until the special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times (1000 times in this embodiment) without becoming a jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the second high base state is a fixed number of times, which is larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery (approximately 349) and the reciprocal of the winning probability of the small winning lottery (approximately 70). It can be said that the probability of winning the jackpot lottery and the small prize lottery is relatively high.

In this way, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC~ZE, Za~Ze, after the end of the jackpot game, in the 1st to 1000th special games, it is controlled to the first high base state, and the 1001st special game is controlled to the first high base state. In the game, it is controlled to a low base state, and in the 1002nd to 2001st special games, it is controlled to a second high base state.

In other words, when the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, the execution is executed from the time when the low base state is controlled until the second high base state is controlled. The number of executions of the special game is smaller when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze than at other times. In particular, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, and the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, the first high base state is controlled to the low base state. The number of times the special game is executed from the time to the time when the special game is controlled to the second high base state is smaller than the maximum number of pending times for each special game.

As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is determined for each small winning game. In this embodiment, in each small winning game, the distribution member 38 is controlled to operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Ru. Therefore, when the small winning game is started, the allocation member 38 is operated from the second allocation state to the first allocation state, and then the allocation member 38 is operated from the second allocation state to the first allocation state, and then It is operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distributing member 38 include short distributing control in which the time during which the distributing member 38 is in the first distributing state is short, and the time during which the distributing member 38 is in the first distributing state is short. There is a long distribution control. That is, 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 so that the first distribution state is taken at different times.

Furthermore, as the distribution control information, starting conditions for each distribution control are determined to correspond to all types of small wins. Specifically, the start conditions for each distribution control are established when the opening time has elapsed and one round game has started.

In addition, as the distribution control information, termination conditions for each distribution control are determined to correspond to each small win. The end condition for short distribution control is when 0.028 s has passed after the start condition is met, or when the first end condition or the second end has passed by the time 0.028 s has passed since the start condition was met. It is true if the condition is true. In this embodiment, the end condition for the short distribution control is a time shorter than the time from when a game ball enters the big prize opening 31 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. There is. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game balls to the special passage area 36.

The end condition for the long distribution control is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 1.5 seconds) after the end of one round of the small winning game, regardless of the time that has passed since the start condition was established. ) has passed. In addition, in this embodiment, as this time, the game ball that entered the big winning hole 31 reaches the distribution member 38 after it enters the big winning hole 31 (after it is detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time has been set aside. Further, in this embodiment, 1.5 seconds is defined as the ending time of the small winning game, and the same time as the ending time of the small winning game is defined as the end condition of the long distribution control. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 This is distribution control that operates so that the second distribution state is assumed. In this embodiment, the end condition for the long distribution control is determined to be a time that is sufficiently longer than the time from when a game ball enters the big prize opening 31 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It is being Therefore, the long distribution control can be said to be distribution control that facilitates distribution of game balls to the special passing area 36.

In the small winning game based on the symbol ZG, short distribution control is performed in the round game. In the small winning game based on symbols Zb to Zf, long distribution control is performed in the round game. Therefore, in the small winning game based on the symbol ZG, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, and it is difficult to award the type 2 jackpot game. On the other hand, in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is easy to award the type 2 jackpot game.

Here, the total upper limit time during which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in a jackpot game and the advantageous degree of the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game are compared for each type of jackpot.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, which are type 1 jackpots of the same first special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, A jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot based on the symbol ZF. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF.

Also, when comparing the jackpot based on the pattern Za and the jackpot based on the pattern ZF, it is found that the jackpot based on the pattern Za The jackpot is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol ZF. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF.

In addition, when comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Zb, which is the type 2 jackpot of the second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zf, the ending conditions of the first high base state that are controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the jackpot game From the number of round games, a jackpot based on the symbol Zb is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot based on the symbol Zf. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf.

In addition, when comparing the jackpot based on the symbols Zc to Ze, which are the type 2 jackpots of the second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zf, it is found that from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the symbol Zc A jackpot based on ~Ze is a game that is more advantageous for the player than a jackpot based on the symbol Zf. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbols Zc to Ze is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf.

Also, when comparing the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE and the jackpot based on the symbol Zf, based on the end condition of the first high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the number of round games in the jackpot game, A jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is a more advantageous game for the player than a jackpot based on the symbol Zf. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 188/65536 (approximately 1/349), and the small win probability is set to 937/65536 (approximately 1/70). In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is the same in the first special game lottery and the second special game lottery. In this embodiment, the small winning probability is the same in the first special game lottery and the second special game lottery. The number of prize balls is "2" when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and "1" when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When a game ball is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "4" is set.

In this embodiment, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65535/65536 in the high base state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the winning probability is the same in the first high base state and the second high base state, but it is not limited to this, for example, in the first high base state and the second high base state. It may be a lottery in which the probability of winning differs between the second high base state and the second high base state.

The fluctuation time in the normal game is the same time (200 ms) in the low base state and the high base state, but is not limited to this. The decision probabilities may be different even though the time is the same. Further, the variable interval time of the normal game is also the same time (500 ms) in the low base state and the high base state.

As for the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game, in the low base state, it is controlled to be open for 20 ms in all normal winning games, while in the high base state, it is controlled to be open in all normal winning games. It is controlled to be in the open state for a maximum of 5788 ms. In this way, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 is such that the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal winning game is longer in the high base state than in the low base state. .

In the first high base state and 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 the same, but may be different. In this case, 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 may be longer or shorter than in the first high base state. .

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) 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.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for causing the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect, the speaker 18 to perform an audio effect, and the effect display device 27 to perform a display effect.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) 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.

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when power supply from an external power source stops, and when power supply starts, it automatically stores information based on the retained information. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, information regarding game status, and information regarding payout of prize balls. Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub-control board 41 does not need to be equipped with a 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 a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, judgment values, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the performance content of the performance game that is performed from the start of the special game until the special game is ended. Note that the variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the performance content of the performance game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The variation patterns include a hit variation pattern, a miss reach variation pattern, and a miss variation pattern. In this embodiment, the winning variation pattern is defined as the performance content that ultimately leads to a jackpot symbol combination or a small win symbol combination as the performance content of the performance game. In particular, in the winning variation pattern, the performance contents of the performance game are defined as performance contents that go through a reach performance and performance contents that do not go through a reach performance. In other words, in this embodiment, the winning variation pattern can be determined when winning a jackpot lottery or a small winning lottery, and is either a variation pattern with a reach effect or a variation pattern without a reach effect, There is no need for a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach performance. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the presentation content of the presentation game, the presentation content that finally derives a losing symbol combination through the reaching presentation is 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, the presentation content of the presentation game is determined to finally derive a losing symbol combination without going through the reach presentation. 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 involve a reach effect.

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

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

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

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 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be explained.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming 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 processes (for example, processes related to presentation) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, judgment values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio performance data regarding audio performance in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The 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, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. 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 explained.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a 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). Determine. 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". As a result, the suspension condition for the first special game (first suspension condition) is established. In other words, execution of the first special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. In the present embodiment, in response to the entry of game balls into the first starting port 28, a predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number) is set as the upper limit, and the execution of the first special game (special game) is suspended. The control CPU 40a corresponds to a holding means. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reservation number. Further, 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 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers include random numbers used for jackpot drawings and small winning drawings, random numbers used for determining jackpot symbols and small winning symbols, and random numbers used for determining fluctuation patterns. In this process, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the random number information is for the first special game, the acquisition order of the random numbers in the first special game, and the overall acquisition order that does not distinguish between each special game. Store random number information. 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 execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. In this way, execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. Note that the random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method.

When no game ball enters the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a 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). Determine. If 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 suspension condition (second suspension condition) is established. In other words, the execution of the second special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. In the present embodiment, in accordance with the entry of game balls into the second starting port 29, a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number) is set as the upper limit, and the execution of the second special game (special game) is suspended. The control CPU 40a corresponds to a holding means. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. Further, 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 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the random number information is for the second special game, the acquisition order of the random numbers in the second special game, and the overall acquisition order that does not distinguish between each special game. Store random number information. 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 execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. In this way, execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a winning game or special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when a winning game or special game is in progress. If the special game execution conditions are not met, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines that the total number of special reservations of the first number of special reservations and the second number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1". It is determined whether or not the value is greater than or equal to the value. If the total number of special reservations is not ``1'' or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process and controls the game to be in a standby state where no special game or winning game is being executed.

When the total number of special reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a starts a special game corresponding to the random number information stored first, based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Processing is performed so that the Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the random number with the earliest overall acquisition order is the random number in the first special game or the random number in the second special game. Then, if the random number with the earliest overall acquisition order is the random number in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. . On the other hand, if the random number with the earliest overall acquisition order is the random number in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied, and starts the second special game. Let it start. As described above, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the entry of game balls into the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. The special games are executed in the order in which the suspension conditions are satisfied.

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 reservation number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. Note that when the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information, it erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not you will win the jackpot is determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. Note that the determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether the sum of the random number value 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 to determine whether or not there will be a jackpot (type 1 jackpot) in the special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, and ). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a jackpot lottery means (jackpot determination means).

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. That is, when the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of jackpot (type 1 jackpot) corresponding to the jackpot symbol derived in 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 a fluctuation pattern based on predetermined determination conditions corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determining means. After determining the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sends information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation pattern and instructs to start a production game based on the fluctuation 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, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the small win is won based on the read random number information and the small win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not you will win the small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the small hit determination value. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not to win the small hit may be determined based on whether or not the sum of the random number value specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a small winning lottery to determine whether a small winning occurs in the special game in response to the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28, and determines whether a small winning occurs. . In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a small hit lottery means (small hit determination means).

When winning a small hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the small winning symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the small winning symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. That is, when the main control CPU 40a wins the small winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of small winning corresponding to the small winning symbol derived in the first special game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to small hit type determining means. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines a fluctuation pattern based on predetermined determination conditions corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determining means. After determining the small winning symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets a symbol command that can specify the determined small winning symbol in the output buffer. Once 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 in the output buffer to instruct the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. 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 winning neither the jackpot nor the small hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation 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 a fluctuation pattern based on predetermined determination conditions corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determining means. When the losing symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets a symbol command that can specify the determined losing symbol in the output buffer. After determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation 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. In other words, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), small hit lottery (small hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the losing symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery and the result of the small win lottery. , determines a variation pattern based on the results of the jackpot lottery and the small win lottery, and sets the symbol command and game start command.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and determines whether it is a jackpot (type 1 jackpot). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a jackpot lottery means (jackpot determination means). In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery includes a first game jackpot lottery that determines whether a jackpot will be won in the first special game on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting hole 28, and a second game jackpot lottery that determines whether or not a jackpot will be won in the first special game on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting hole 28. It can be said that there is a second game jackpot lottery in which it is determined whether a jackpot will be won in the second special game on the condition that a game ball enters the opening 29.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a small winning lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and determines whether or not a small winning occurs. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a small hit lottery means (small hit determination means). In the present embodiment, the small winning lottery includes a first game small winning lottery that determines whether a small winning occurs in the first special game on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 28; It can be said that there is a second game small winning lottery in which it is determined whether a small winning occurs in the second special game on the condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 29. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the special symbol start process is finished, 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 defined in 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 defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

In this way, based on the results of the jackpot lottery and the small win lottery, the first special symbol display section 22a displays the first special game as a special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting hole 28. The second special symbol display section 22b can execute the second special game as a special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29. In addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as game (denoted as exit 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 can select the random number value related to the first special game or the random number value related to the second special game. Regardless of whether the special game is a jackpot or not, it is determined whether or not the special game will be a jackpot in the order of the overall acquisition order, and the special game is executed. That is, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. In other words, the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b execute the special game in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29.

Next, the winning process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the winning process, if the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot lottery, after the special game in which the jackpot lottery was won ends, it grants a type 1 jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Take control. That is, the main control CPU 40a awards a type 1 jackpot game by executing the winning process.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 40a starts the type 1 jackpot game, and first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the jackpot 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until a predetermined upper limit number of round games are completed.

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

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the type 1 jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control to award a small winning game based on the small winning symbol (type of small winning) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a awards a small winning game by executing the winning process.

When the special game of small winning ends, the main control CPU 40a starts the small winning game and first sets an opening command that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning hole 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the small winning symbol (type of small winning). . After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game.

In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 31 is the same regardless of which small winning pattern (type of small winning), but is not limited to this, for example, any small winning pattern (small winning type). may be different depending on the type of In detail, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 31 is such that the total opening time of the big winning hole 31 may be longer for a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf than for a small hit based on the symbol ZG, and one round. The playing time may be long.

Further, when starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a sets a round command that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets a round end command that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer.

When the round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets an ending command that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the small winning game when the ending time has elapsed.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 based on the distribution control information defined in the small win pattern (type of small win) in the small win game, and controls the distribution member 38. control the behavior of Specifically, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs short distribution control in the small winning game based on symbols ZG, and performs long distribution control in the small winning game based on symbols Zb to Zf.

When performing short distribution control, when one round game is started, the main control CPU 40a starts the short distribution control and operates the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. let Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The short distribution control is ended by operating in the minute state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after one round game starts. The main control CPU 40a determines that when a predetermined time (0.028 s in this embodiment) has elapsed, or when the conditions for ending one round game are satisfied, the conditions for ending the short distribution control are satisfied, The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state.

When performing long distribution control, when one round game is started, the main control CPU 40a starts the long distribution control and operates the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. let Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the long distribution control termination condition is satisfied, and when the long distribution control termination condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The long division control is terminated by operating in the minute state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after one round game ends. The main control CPU 40a determines that when a predetermined time (1.5 s in this embodiment) has elapsed, the long distribution control termination condition is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a distributes the data to take the second distribution state. The dividing member 38 will be operated.

In this way, in the small winning game based on the symbol ZG, short distribution control is performed, and it becomes difficult for the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 to pass through the special passage area 36. On the other hand, in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, long distribution control is performed, and it becomes easy for the game ball that enters the big prize opening 31 to pass through the special passing area 36.

When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the small winning game, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control RAM 40c to store information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36. In addition, when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during a small winning game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a special passage command) that can specify the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36. Set to buffer.

In the winning process, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, after the small winning game ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a small winning pattern based on the small winning pattern (type of small winning) determined in the special pattern starting process. Control is performed to award a type 2 jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 40a awards a type 2 jackpot game by executing the winning process.

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

Furthermore, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, it sets a round command that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. Moreover, each time the main control CPU 40a ends a round game, it sets a round end command that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets an ending command that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the type 2 jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the grand prize opening 31 during a winning game, the main control CPU 40a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a grand prize command) that can identify the entry of the gaming ball into the grand prize opening 31. ) in the output buffer.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
In the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, and Za to Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the first high base state in the main base state flag with the start of the ending time as a trigger. do. 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. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that allows specifying control to the low base state, triggered by the start of the ending time.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a inputs values corresponding to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot to the main height base second game number counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the main height base total number of games played. Set in the counter, the main small winning winning number counter, and the main low probability game number counter.

The main height base second game number counter is a counter for counting the number of times the second special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main base second game count counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the second upper limit execution count.

The main base total game count counter is a counter for counting the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main base total number of games counter is a counter for specifying whether the total number of executions executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the total upper limit number of executions.

The main small winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of second small winnings won in the small winning lottery in the second special game after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main small winning number counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of second small winnings won in the small winning lottery in the second special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the second upper limit number of small winnings. .

The main low probability game number counter is a counter for counting the number of times the special game has been executed since the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main low probability game number counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of times until the special game is controlled to the second high base state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets "1000" to the main height base second game number counter and "1000" to the main height base total game number counter in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze. , the main small winning winning number counter is set to "1", and the main low probability game number counter is set to "1001". In the jackpot game based on symbols ZF and Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets "3" to the main height base second game number counter, "8" to the main height base total game number counter, and "8" to the main small winning winning number counter. 1" and the main low probability game count counter to "1001", respectively. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the main height base second game number counter, "0" to the main height base total game number counter, and "0" to the main small winning winning number counter. "1001" is set in the main low probability game counter.

The main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the main height base total number of games counter every time a special game is executed when the main height base total number of games counter is not set to "0". The main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the main height base second game counter every time the second special game is executed when the main height base second game counter is not set to "0". do. When the main control CPU 40a subtracts at least one of the values of the main height base total game count counter and the main base base second game count counter from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a controls the control to the low base state. Sets the primary base state flag to an identifiable value.

In addition, when the main control CPU 40a wins the small winning lottery in the second special game (when winning the small winning based on the symbols Zb to Zf), the main control CPU 40a determines the ending time in the small winning game awarded by the small winning lottery. Taking this as a trigger, it is determined whether or not information indicating passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 is stored in the main control RAM 40c. If the information indicating the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a will determine whether the main small hit is won when the main small hit winning counter is not set to "0". The value of the winning number counter is subtracted by "1". When the main control CPU 40a subtracts the value of the main small winning winning number counter from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled. In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the main small winning winning number counter when the small winning lottery is won in the first special game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the main low probability game counter every time a special game is executed when the main low probability game counter is not set to "0". When the main control CPU 40a subtracts the value of the main low probability game counter from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the second high base state in the main base state flag. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters when the special game ends; however, the present invention is not limited to this; for example, when the special game starts, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the various counters. You may. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the main height base second game number counter to "1000" and the main height base total game number counter to "1000".

In this way, when the main control CPU 40a controls the second high base state, it is possible to continuously control the second high base state until the special game is executed the upper limit number of times (1000 times) without causing a jackpot. The second high base state is triggered by the execution of the upper limit number of special games, and the low base state is controlled. In other words, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high base state, regardless of the upper limit number of times (3 times, 8 times, 1000 times) controlled to the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a performs the upper limit without winning the jackpot lottery. The second high base state can be controlled until the number of special games are executed. In addition, after controlling the main control CPU 40a to a low base state in response to the execution of the upper limit number of special games without hitting a jackpot in the second high base state, Control to a high base state is not triggered by the execution of a predetermined number of special games.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled upon input of the opening command. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, triggered by the input of the opening command, controls the main high base second game number counter, the main high base total game number counter, the main small winning winning number counter, and the main low probability game number counter. is set to "0", and each flag and each counter are initialized.

When the main base state flag is set to a value that can specify that control is to be performed in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) to the output buffer. Set to . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in the first high base state to the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a generates information that allows specifying that the control is in the first high base state (hereinafter, the first High base state command) to the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the second high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a second high base state command) that can identify the second high base state. ) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, and Za to Zf, and changes the first high base state to the first high base state when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied. End control.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a can control the first high base state with a maximum of 1000 special games after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze is completed. In this case, the predetermined termination conditions are when the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000, and when the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000. It is established when That is, the main control CPU 40a may control the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, with the upper limit being 1000 special games.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a can control to the first high base state with the upper limit being three second special games or eight special games less than 1000 times after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. be. In this case, the predetermined termination conditions are when the number of executions of the second special game becomes 3, and when the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game becomes 8. It is established when In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state control means. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the control in the first high base state corresponds to the predetermined ending condition.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. Normal symbol input processing is performed as an interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If 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 number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. If 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 number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the suspension condition for the normal game is established. The main control CPU 40a also controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number may be a random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery, a random number used for determining a normal winning symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored 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 execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. 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 making a negative judgment when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the normal game are met, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. If the normal pending number is not greater than "1" (zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". Further, 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 out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. Note that when the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information, it erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is a lottery with a probability of winning a normal win based on the current gaming state, and a lottery with the same probability of winning in the first high base state and the second high base state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a normal winning lottery may be a lottery in which the probability of winning is higher in the second high base state than in the first high base state; , it may be a lottery in which the probability of winning is higher in the case of the first high base state. Moreover, any combination among these combinations may be adopted.

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

If there is no winning, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation 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 the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and controls the information display device so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. 22.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
If the winning is normal, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 based on the current gaming state, and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. Normally, actuator A1 is controlled as follows. In particular, when adopting the opening time extension control described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern for the low base in the low base state, and determines the opening pattern for the high base in the high base state, regardless of the normal winning symbol. Determine the opening pattern for

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines symbol combinations to be derived in the performance game based on the game start command and symbol commands. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a small winning symbol combination based on the production symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missed symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a missed symbol combination based on the performance symbol.

In addition, when the execution conditions for the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is executed in the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an unsuccessful symbol combination (for example, "787") including the ready-to-win effect. In this embodiment, the execution condition for the ready-to-win effect is that a variation pattern with a ready-to-win effect is determined. In addition, 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-reach lottery and that the player wins the ready-to-reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the performance display device 27 to display the performance symbols in each row in a variable manner, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the performance game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern, and, triggered by the input of the game end command, displays the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern. Derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination using the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the winning effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect corresponding to the type of win is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect corresponding to the type of win is performed. Moreover, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an ending effect corresponding to the winning type is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening performance, round performance, and ending performance to be executed as the jackpot performance during the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command of the jackpot game, it sets a value that can specify the special number of times (1001 times in this embodiment) in the sub-low probability game number counter. The secondary low probability game number counter is allocated to the secondary control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of times a special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the value of the secondary low-probability game counter each time a game end command is input when the secondary low-probability game counter is not set to "0".

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, it sets a value that allows identification of 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 control is to be performed in 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 allows identification of the first high base state to the sub-base state flag. When the secondary control CPU 41a receives the second high base state command, it sets a value that allows identification of the second high base state to the secondary base state flag.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a specific example of the transition of the gaming state due to a win will be explained.
First, referring to FIG. 5(a), after the Type 1 jackpot game ends, a small win based on the symbols Zb to Zf occurs, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A first specific example in which this was not done will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), if a jackpot lottery is won in the low base state or high base state at the timing indicated by the symbol T01, the jackpot lottery is won between the timing indicated by the symbol T01 and the timing indicated by the symbol T02. A special game will be executed in which the winner is won. As a result, a type 1 jackpot game is awarded. Then, the type 1 jackpot game starts after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won ends, and the type 1 jackpot game ends at the timing shown by reference numeral T04, after which the game is controlled to the first high base state.

Subsequently, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, at the timing shown by symbol T06, if the small winning lottery is won in the high base state and the small winning is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the symbol A special game in which the player wins the small winning lottery is executed between the timing shown at T06 and the timing shown at T07. As a result, a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is awarded. Then, the small winning game starts after the special game in which the small winning lottery is won ends, and the small winning game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the second type jackpot game will not be awarded after the small winning game ends, and furthermore, it will not be controlled to the first high base state, Controlled to low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 5(b), after the end of the type 2 jackpot game, a small win based on the symbols Zb to Zf occurs, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A second specific example in which this was not done will be explained. Note that, regarding the second specific example, description of the same items as in the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), if a small winning lottery is won in the low base state or high base state at the timing shown by code T01, the small winning lottery is won between the timing shown by code T01 and the timing shown by code T02. A special game with a winning lottery result is executed. As a result, a small winning game is awarded. Then, the small winning game starts after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won ends, and the small winning game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T03. In this case, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, a type 2 jackpot game is awarded after the small winning game ends. Then, the type 2 jackpot game starts after the small winning game ends, and the type 2 jackpot game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T04, and thereafter, it is controlled to the first high base state.

In such a case, at the timing indicated by symbol T06, a small hit is made based on the symbols Zb to Zf in the high base state, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the first specific example Similarly, after the small winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, first wins the small winning lottery in the second special game in the high base state, and wins the small winning lottery in the second special game. When a game ball does not pass through a special passing area 36 in a small winning game based on the game, control is performed to a low base state after the small winning game ends.

Next, referring to FIG. 5(c), after the type 1 jackpot game ends, a small win based on the symbols Zb to Zf occurs, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A third specific example in which this was not done will be explained. Note that, regarding the third specific example, description of the same items as in the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, control is made to the low base state at a timing indicated by reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing shown by the symbol T06, in the low base state, the small winning lottery is won, and it becomes a small winning based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

Finally, referring to FIG. 5(d), after the type 2 jackpot game ends, a small win based on the symbols Zb to Zf occurs, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A fourth specific example in which this was not done will be explained. Note that regarding the fourth specific example, descriptions of the same items as in the third specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5(d), after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, the low base state is controlled at a timing indicated by reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing shown by the symbol T06, in the low base state, the small winning lottery is won, and it becomes a small winning based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, first wins the small winning lottery in the second special game in the low base state, and then wins the small winning lottery in the second special game. When a game ball does not pass through a special passing area 36 in a small winning game based on the game, control is performed to a low base state after the small winning game ends.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 6.
As shown in FIG. 6, there are a plurality of types of variation patterns in the present embodiment, and the variation pattern is selected depending on whether it is a hit or not. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24, HP41 to HP43, and HP61 are defined as winning fluctuation patterns. Variation patterns HP11 and HP31 are defined as off-reach variation patterns, and variation patterns HP01 to HP04, HP32 to HP34, and HP51 are defined as off-reach variation patterns, respectively.

As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03, HP11, and HP21 to HP24 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the low base state. The fluctuation patterns HP04, HP31 to HP34, HP41 to HP43, HP51, and HP61 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the high base state. In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbol ZG, a losing variation pattern is determined, but a winning variation pattern may be determined.

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 to HP03 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in a 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. The variation pattern HP04 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation patterns HP01 to HP03. In this way, there are a plurality of types of deviation fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times.

The fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") performance is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP41 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") performance is executed.

The fluctuation patterns HP22 to HP24, HP42, HP43, and HP61 are jackpot fluctuation patterns in which a reach is not formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a jackpot is reached. The fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 and HP51 are jackpot fluctuation patterns in which a reach is not formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and the player loses.

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, conditions for determining a fluctuation pattern with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table correspond to predetermined determination conditions. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining fluctuation patterns, but it may not have a data structure as a table, but may be a data group for determining fluctuation patterns.

The plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables include variation pattern determination tables Ta01, Ta02, Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, and Ta31. Any one of the 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 the present embodiment, the referenced fluctuation pattern determination table is determined based on the gaming state in which the player wins the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery, the type of win, and the number of times the special game is executed.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination tables Ta01 and Ta02 are tables that are referenced in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination tables Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, and Ta31 are tables that are referenced in the high base state.

Specifically, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table that determines the fluctuation pattern HP21 as the winning fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern HP11 as the losing reach fluctuation pattern, and either of the fluctuation patterns HP01 or HP02 as the losing fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is a low base state.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table for determining one of the fluctuation patterns HP22 to HP24 as a hit fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern HP03 as a loss fluctuation pattern. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 sets the fluctuation pattern HP22 as the hit fluctuation pattern when the jackpot based on the symbol Za or the small hit based on the symbol Zb, and the fluctuating pattern HP23 when the small win occurs based on the symbols Zc to Zf. This table determines the fluctuation pattern HP24 in the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the low base state, and is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. This is a table that is referred to in a special game a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) when the game is played. In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP22 to HP24 are fluctuation patterns whose fluctuation times are constant and whose fluctuation times are shorter than those of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, when the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times in a fixed variable time.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP41 as the winning fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern HP31 as the losing reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern HP04 as the losing fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP42 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the second special game and the fluctuation pattern HP32 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP61 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the first special game and the fluctuation pattern HP51 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is configured to determine the first second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, and the second second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. This table is referred to in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP42 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the second special game and the fluctuation pattern HP33 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP61 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the first special game and the fluctuation pattern HP51 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is for the special game before the second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD, Zd, and the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, Zf. This is a table that is referenced in the previous special game before the third second special game later.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table that can determine the fluctuation pattern HP42 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the second special game and the fluctuation pattern HP34 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP61 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the first special game and the fluctuation pattern HP51 as the losing fluctuation pattern of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table that is referred to in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on symbols ZF and Zf.

The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP43 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the second special game, the fluctuation pattern HP61 as the winning fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and the fluctuation pattern HP04 as the losing fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the second high base state.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination tables Ta01, Ta02, Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, and Ta31 are tables for determining a loss fluctuation pattern when a small hit is made based on the symbol ZG.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables have determination probabilities for determining the off-reach variation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table in which 23/241 is determined as the probability of determining the losing reach variation pattern when the first special game is executed. The variation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table in which 10/241 is determined as the probability of determining the losing reach variation pattern when the second special game is executed. In cases other than these, the off reach variation pattern is not determined.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a uses the start of the ending time as an opportunity to determine the game state when winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery, the type of win, and the special passing area 36 during the small win game. The CPU 40c specifies whether or not it has passed, and stores the specified item in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, when the type of hit is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZF, Zc to Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets information corresponding to the type of hit in the variation counter. The variation counter is allocated to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of times the second special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game. Further, as will be described in detail later, the variation counter is also a counter for counting the number of times a special game is executed after being controlled to the low base state.

Specifically, when the type of hit is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the main control CPU 40a sets the fluctuation number counter to "1". If the type of hit is a jackpot based on the symbols ZD, Zd, the main control CPU 40a sets the variation number counter to "2". When the type of hit is a jackpot based on symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, and Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets the variation number counter to "3".

When starting a special game in a high base state, when the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a selects the immediately preceding specific item stored in the main control RAM 40c. Identify the type of jackpot. Next, the main control CPU 40a selects a fluctuation pattern determination table to refer to based on the type of the most recent jackpot identified and the value set in the fluctuation number counter, and determines a fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, if the type of the previous jackpot is a jackpot based on symbols ZC to ZE, Zc to Zf, and the value set in the variation counter is "1", the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern determination table. A fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to Ta21. The main control CPU 40a refers to the variation pattern determination table Ta21 when the type of the previous jackpot is a jackpot based on symbols ZC to ZF, Zc to Zf, and the value set in the variation number counter is "2" or more. and determine the fluctuation pattern. If the type of the previous jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbols ZF, Zf, and the value set in the variation counter is "1", the main control CPU 40a refers to the variation pattern determination table Ta23 and determines the variation pattern. decide.

Subsequently, when starting the second special game in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the fluctuation number counter when the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "1" or more. do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a starts the first special game in a high base state and the value set in the variation counter is "1" or more, and when the special game starts in a high base state When the value set in the variation number counter is "0", the value of the variation number counter is not subtracted. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters when the special game ends; however, the present invention is not limited to this; for example, when the special game starts, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the various counters. You may.

In this embodiment, when the special game is started in the first high base state and the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "0", the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11, Determine the fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, in the second high base state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 and determines the fluctuation pattern.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a predetermines that when the type of hit is a jackpot based on the symbols ZF, Zf, the first high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and then the low base state is controlled. Information indicating the number of times the change has occurred (four times in this embodiment) is set in the variation number counter.

Then, when starting a special game in a low base state, when the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 and determines the fluctuation pattern. Then, "1" is subtracted from the value of the fluctuation number counter. On the other hand, when starting a special game in a low base state, when the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "0", the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 and determines the fluctuation pattern. .

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the variation number counter when the value set in the variation number counter is "1" or more when starting the special game in the low base state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the value of the variation number counter when the value set in the variation number counter is "0" when starting the special game in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters when the special game ends; however, the present invention is not limited to this; for example, when the special game starts, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the various counters. You may.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls when the type of hit is a jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the first high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and then the low base state is controlled. , the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 is referred to in a predetermined number of special games after being controlled to the low base state.

In this embodiment, the production mode is controlled to be shiftable after each winning game ends or when a special game starts. The performance mode corresponds to the type of background image and character image on the performance display device 27, can be specified by the player from at least one of the background image and character image, and is an image that is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. It is. The performance mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 7, this embodiment has multiple types of presentation modes. The plurality of types of presentation modes include four types of presentation modes MA to MD.
Performance mode MA is a performance mode when the base state is low, and performance modes MB to MD are performance modes when the base state is high. Particularly, in this embodiment, the production modes MB and MC are the production modes when the first high base state is in effect, and the production mode MD is the production mode when the second high base state is in the second high base state.

In this embodiment, the production mode MB is set when the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000, and when the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000. This is a production mode in which it is possible to definitively specify that the end condition of the first high base state is satisfied when the first high base state is reached. On the other hand, the production mode MC is activated when the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000, and when the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000. This is a performance mode in which it is impossible to specify that the end condition of the first high base state is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the low base state is controlled, the production mode MA is controlled. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the first high base state, it is controlled to either the production mode MB or MC. When it is controlled to the second high base state, it is controlled to the production mode MD.

Regardless of whether it is controlled to a low base state or a high base state, if it becomes a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, the production mode will be activated after the end of the jackpot game. Move to MB. Regardless of whether it is controlled to a low base state or a high base state, if a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZC to ZF, Zc to Zf, after the jackpot game ends. Shift to production mode MC. Particularly, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZC to ZE and Zc to Ze, after the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the performance mode MC, the system shifts to the performance mode MB.

When the high base state is controlled, the termination condition for the high base state is satisfied, and when the low base state is controlled, the transition is made to the production mode MA. Particularly, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZF and Zf, when special games are executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the performance mode MC, the system is controlled to a low base state and shifts to the performance mode MA.

In this embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the control is performed to the production mode MA. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game based on the symbol ZG, the control is continued to the performance mode in which it was staying.

Next, the control regarding the production mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the low base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA in the production mode flag. The production mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the production mode in which to stay. When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the first high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs information indicating the production mode corresponding to the control information among production modes MB and MC. Set to the production mode flag. When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the second high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD in the production mode flag.

The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the ending command, specifies the game state and the type of win when winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery, and sets information indicating the performance mode in the performance mode flag. The production mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the production mode in which to stay.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA in the production mode flag. In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zb, it sets information indicating the production mode MB in the production mode flag.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZF and Zc to Zf, it sets information indicating the production mode MC in the production mode flag, and sets information corresponding to the type of hit. Set in the production mode control counter. The performance mode control counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of times the second special game can be executed while staying in the performance mode MC. In this embodiment, the information corresponding to the type of hit is "1" when it is specified that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC and Zc, and "1" when it is specified that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd. When "2" is specified as a jackpot based on the symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, and Zf, "3" is adopted.

When the value set in the production mode control counter is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game end command after a game start command that can identify the start of the second special game is input. Taking this as an opportunity, "1" is subtracted from the value set in the production mode control counter. On the other hand, when the value set in the performance mode control counter is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a game end command after a game start command that can identify the start of the first special game is input. The value set in the production mode control counter is not subtracted from the input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract the value set in the production mode control counter even when the value set in the production mode control counter is "0".

Then, when the subtracted value set in the performance mode control counter changes from "1" to "0", the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of the previous jackpot. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZE and Zc to Ze, it sets information indicating the performance mode MB in the performance mode flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the performance mode MA in the performance mode flag.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot, and then switches from the production mode MC to the production mode at the timing when the first to third second special games are finished. There are cases in which control is performed to MB, and cases in which control is performed from production mode MC to production mode MA at the timing when the third second special game ends. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the first high base state with the upper limit of 1000 special games after the end of the jackpot game, it controls to the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, and then At the timing when the second special game ends, the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MB.

Specifically, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the production mode MC after the jackpot game ends, and then controls the production mode MC at the timing when the execution of the first second special game ends. Control from mode MC to production mode MB. When a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZD and Zd, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the production mode MC after the jackpot game ends, and then controls the production mode MC to the production mode MC at the timing when the execution of the second special game is finished. Control to production mode MB. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZE and Ze, and then controls the production mode MC from the production mode MC at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends. Control to production mode MB. When a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the production mode MC after the jackpot game ends, and then controls the production mode MC from the production mode MC at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends. Control to production mode MA.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA in the production mode flag after the small winning game ends. In this way, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the performance mode MA after the small winning game ends.

If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbol ZG, the sub control CPU 41a does not update the production mode flag after the small winning game ends, and returns to the production mode in which it was staying. Continuously control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA in the production mode flag in response to input of the low base state command in the high base state.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of a type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the production mode corresponds to production mode control means.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the gaming state, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the performance mode will be explained in detail.
As shown in FIG. 9, the type of variation pattern determination table that is referred to and the effect mode that is controlled differ depending on the type of winning, depending on the number of executions of the special game after the winning game ends.

Specifically, what happens after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zb ends will be explained.
After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zb, in the 1st to 1000th special games, the control is made to the first high base state, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to, and the production mode MB is controlled. Then, when the 1000th special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low base state is controlled, and the production mode MA is controlled.

After the end of the jackpot game, in the 1001st special game, the performance mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to. Then, when the 1001st special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the second high base state is controlled, and the production mode MD is controlled.

In the 1002nd to 2001st special games after the end of the jackpot game, the production mode MD is controlled in the second high base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 is referred to. Then, when the 2001st special game ends after the end of the jackpot game, the control is performed to a low base state and to the production mode MA. In the 2002nd and subsequent special games after the end of the jackpot game, the performance mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 is referred to.

Next, a description will be given of what happens after the jackpot game based on symbols ZC and Zc ends. Descriptions of the same items as the jackpot game based on symbols ZA, Za, and Zb will be omitted.
After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC, Zc, in the special games up to the first second special game, the variable pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to in the first high base state, and control is performed to the performance mode MC.

To give a specific example, after the end of a jackpot game, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game and the 4th special game is the 2nd special game, then the 1st to 4th special games In the game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, if the first special game is the second special game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to in the first special game, and control is made to the production mode MC.

Then, when the first second special game after the end of the jackpot game ends, the production mode MB is controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the first second special game, until the 1000th special game, in the first high base state, the production mode MB is controlled, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. .

Next, a description will be given of what happens after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd ends. Descriptions of the same items as the jackpot game based on symbols ZC and Zc will be omitted.
After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD, Zd, in the special games up to the first second special game, the variable pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first high base state, and the control is performed to the production mode MC. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the first second special game, in the special games up to the second second special game, in the first high base state, it is controlled by the production mode MC, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. Table Ta21 is referred to.

To give a specific example, after the end of a jackpot game, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game, and the 4th and 5th special games are the 2nd special games, then the 1st to 4th special games In the special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. In the fifth special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, if the first and second special games are the second special games, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first special game, and control is made to the performance mode MC.

In the second special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. Then, when the second special game ends after the end of the jackpot game, the control is set to production mode MB. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the second special game, until the 1000th special game, in the first high base state, the production mode MB is controlled, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. .

Next, a description will be given of what happens after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze ends. Descriptions of the same items as the jackpot game based on symbols ZD and Zd will be omitted.
After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze, in the special games up to the second special game, the variable pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first high base state, and the control is performed to the performance mode MC. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the second second special game, in the special games up to the third second special game, in the first high base state, it is controlled by the production mode MC, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. Table Ta21 is referred to.

To give a specific example, after the end of the jackpot game, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game and the 4th to 6th special games are the 2nd special games, then the 1st to 5th special games In the special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. In the sixth special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game, if the first to third special games are the second special games, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first and second special games, and the control is performed by the production mode MC. . In the third special game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and the production mode MC is controlled.

Then, when the third special game ends after the end of the jackpot game, the control is set to production mode MB. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the third second special game, until the 1000th special game, in the first high base state, the production mode MB is controlled, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. .

Next, a description will be given of what happens after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends. Descriptions of the same items as in the jackpot game based on symbols ZE and Ze will be omitted.
After the end of the jackpot game based on symbols ZF and Zf, after the end of the second second special game, and in the special games up to the third second special game, in the first high base state, the production mode MC controls The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is referred to.

Then, when the third second special game is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the low base state is controlled, and the production mode MA is controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the third second special game, until the 1000th special game, the performance mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to.

Next, a description will be given of what happens after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG ends. Descriptions of the same items as the jackpot game based on symbols ZA, Za, and Zb will be omitted.
After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG, in the 1st to 1001st special games, the low base state is controlled, the performance mode MA is controlled, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to.

In this embodiment, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in a small winning game based on the symbol ZG, after the small winning game ends, the game state is controlled, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the performance mode is changed. The control continues from the special game in which the small winning lottery is won. In addition, in this embodiment, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to ZF, after the small winning game ends, the ball is controlled to the low base state and the production mode MA is set. The variable pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to in the first and subsequent special games.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the number of times the special game is executed until it is controlled to the second high base state is continuously counted. Become. In other words, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game, the 1001st special game ends after the end of the jackpot game immediately before that small winning game, not after the small winning game ends. When this happens, it is controlled to the second high base state.

In this embodiment, the effects that can be executed on the effect display device 27 include a small winning effect. The small winning performance is a performance executed in the small winning game. The contents of the small win performance differ depending on the type of small win and whether the game ball passed through the special passing area 36 during the small win game.

As the small win performance, a small win notification performance, a round interval performance, a blowout performance, and a continuous performance can be executed. The small win notification performance is a performance that can identify that a small win game has been awarded, and in a small win game based on symbols Zb to Zf, from the start of the opening time until the end of one round game. It is a performance that is performed. The round interval performance is a performance that can be executed at the ending time of the small winning game when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and is given after the small winning game ends. It can be said that this is a production that can be performed between the round game of the type 2 jackpot game. The puncture performance is a performance that can be executed at the ending time of the small winning game when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and after the small winning game ends, 2 It can be said that this is a performance that allows it to be specified that a seed jackpot game is not awarded. The continuous performance is a performance executed in a small winning game based on the symbol ZG. The continuous performance is a performance in which the performance mode of the performance performed in the special game in which the small winning lottery was won is continued, and it can be said that it is a performance in which it is impossible to specify that a small winning game has been awarded.

Here, the small hit effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained. The small hit performance control process is a process that is called every predetermined cycle.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the opening command, specifies the type of win in the special game in which the player wins the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery based on the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the performance display device 27 to execute a small hit notification performance as a small win performance. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a small win based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the small win notification effect as a small win effect, but performs a continuous effect that makes it impossible to specify that a small win game has been awarded. The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to be executed.

Next, with the input of the ending command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of win in the special game in which the player wins the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery based on the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it determines whether a special pass command has been input. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a special pass command has been input, it controls the effect display device 27 to execute a round interval effect as a small winning effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that no special pass command has been input, it controls the effect display device 27 to execute a puncture effect as a small winning effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a small hit based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the continuous performance to continue to be executed as a small hit performance both when the special pass command is input and when it is not input. Controls the effect display device 27.

In this embodiment, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special pass command has not been input before the input of the ending command, it causes the blowout effect to be executed as a small hit effect, but during the execution of the blowout effect, the subcontrol CPU 41a executes the blowout effect as a small hit effect. When the command is input, the performance display device 27 is controlled to end the execution of the puncture performance and execute the round interval performance.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the performance mode of the small winning performance will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), at the timing indicated by symbol T11, if a small win lottery is won in the second special game and a small win based on symbols Zb to Zf is determined as the type of small win, the first 2. During the special game, a winning variation performance based on the winning variation pattern is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the second special game ends, and a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is awarded. In this case, the small win notification effect is executed from the start of the opening time at the timing shown by the symbol T12 until the end of one round game at the timing shown by the symbol T13. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in one round game with the input of the ending command as a trigger, the round interval production (in the figure, "I" ) is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T14, when the type 2 jackpot game starts, the jackpot performance is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(b), if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in one round game, the puncture effect (in the figure) ``Puncture'') is executed. Then, at the timing shown by reference numeral T14, the small winning game ends, and the execution of the next special game starts.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(c), if a small winning lottery is won in the first special game at the timing indicated by symbol T11, and a small winning based on the symbol ZG is determined as the type of small winning, the first During one special game, a normal variation performance based on a loss variation pattern is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the first special game ends, and a small winning game based on the symbol ZG is awarded. In this case, from the time when the opening time starts at the timing indicated by the symbol T12 until the ending time passes at the timing indicated by the symbol T14, there is a continuous performance in which it is impossible to identify that a small winning game has been awarded. executed. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the small winning game ends, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, execution of the next special game is started.

In this way, the effect display device 27 displays a small effect that is different from when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game than when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. Execute the winning performance. Further, the performance display device 27 executes the small win performance in the same performance mode when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. On the other hand, the effect display device 27 displays the special passage area 36 when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbol ZG, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A small winning performance is executed in a different performance mode depending on when the mark does not pass.

In this embodiment, the effects that can be executed on the effect display device 27 include a right-hitting notification effect. The right-handed notification performance is a performance that notifies that the game ball will be flown down to the right side from the center frame 26 in the game area 21.

The right hit notification performance is a performance that is performed with different performance contents (modes) depending on the gaming state and the type of win at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery. Specifically, the presentation contents of the right-handed notification presentation include first to fourth presentation contents. The first performance content has a larger display size and stronger notification intensity than the second performance content. The second performance content has a larger display size and stronger notification intensity than the third performance content. The third performance content has a larger display size and stronger notification intensity than the fourth performance content.

The first performance content is performance content executed during a small winning game based on symbols Zb to Zf. The second performance content is performance content that is executed during the jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state. The third performance content is performance content that is executed during the jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF in the high base state. The fourth performance content is performance content executed during a small winning game based on the symbol ZG.

Here, the right-handed hitting notification effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The right-handed hitting notification effect control process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the opening command, specifies the type of win in the special game in which the player wins the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery based on the symbol command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the performance content of the right-handed notification performance based on the specified matter, and causes the performance display device 27 to execute the right-handed notification performance with the determined performance content in the jackpot game or the small winning game. control.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first performance content as the performance content of the right hit notification performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the jackpot lottery in the low base state and specifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second performance content as the performance content of the right-hand hitting notification performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the jackpot lottery in the high base state and specifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third performance content as the performance content of the right-hand hitting notification performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a small hit based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the fourth performance content as the performance content of the right-hitting notification performance.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed on the effect display device 27 include mode suggestion effects. The mode suggestion performance is a performance that suggests whether to shift from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB. The mode-suggesting performance is a performance in which characters compete and a winner or loser is derived as a result of the battle.

The degree of expectation for mode suggestion production to shift to production mode MB differs depending on the content of the production, such as the type of character to compete with, and when it is the second production content, the transition to production mode MB is more likely than when it is the first production content. It is a performance that increases expectations for the transition.

Furthermore, the mode suggestion performance is a performance in which it is possible to specify the transition to the performance mode MB by deriving the victory performance content after the performance is performed with the performance content in which the characters compete. On the other hand, after the mode suggestion production is executed with the production content in which the characters compete, the continuation production content is derived, making it possible to specify that the characters will not shift to production mode MB but will continue to stay in production mode MC. It's a performance. The mode suggestion performance is a performance in which it is possible to specify a transition to the performance mode MA by deriving the defeat performance content after the performance is performed with the performance content in which the characters compete.

Here, the mode suggestion effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained. The mode suggestion effect control process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the game start command, determines the performance content of the mode suggestion performance when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is a fluctuation pattern HP32 to HP34, and changes the mode using the determined performance content. The effect display device 27 is controlled to execute the suggestive effect. The fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the second special game is executed, and when any of the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 is determined, the game stays in the production mode MC.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second performance content with a higher probability when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation pattern HP32 than when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern HP33 or HP34. The fluctuation pattern HP32 is a fluctuation pattern determined when transitioning from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB after the end of the special game. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern HP33 is a fluctuation pattern that is determined when the player stays in the performance mode MC without shifting from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB after the special game ends. Further, the variation pattern HP34 is a variation pattern determined when transitioning from production mode MC to production mode MA after the end of the special game. Therefore, the mode-suggesting performance is a performance in which the degree of expectation for transition from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB is higher when executed with the second performance content than when executed with the first performance content. In other words, the mode-suggesting performance can be said to be a performance that suggests a transition from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the content of the winning effect when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP32, determines the content of the continuation effect when the variation pattern is the variation pattern HP33, and determines the content of the continuation effect when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP32. When this is the case, the content of the defeat performance is determined. Therefore, when the mode suggestion performance is executed with the victory performance content, it becomes possible to specify the transition from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB, and when it is executed with the continuous performance content, it continues to stay in the performance mode MC. It becomes possible to specify that the performance mode is to be changed from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MA by executing the defeat performance content. In other words, the mode suggestion performance can be said to be a performance that notifies the player of the performance mode to be used when execution of the special game ends after suggesting a transition from the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes a suggestive effect that suggests control to the effect mode MB for each second special game when being controlled by the effect mode MC.

The sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the player is staying in the production mode MC based on the value set in the production mode flag, and when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP51, the mode suggestion is made. A performance display device 27 is controlled so as not to perform the performance but to continue to perform the performance from when the execution of the previous special game ended. The effect in this embodiment is a fusuma effect in which the sliding door is closed and no character image is displayed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the player is staying in the production mode MC based on the value set in the production mode flag, and the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP61, A performance display device 27 is controlled so as to execute a rush performance in which entering into a jackpot game can be specified without executing a mode suggestion performance.

The fluctuation pattern HP51 is a fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery and the small win lottery are not won in the first special game, and is a fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34. The fluctuation pattern HP61 is a fluctuation pattern determined when winning the jackpot lottery in the first special game, and has a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34. Therefore, when the first special game is executed, the mode suggestion is not executed, and the effect regarding whether or not there will be a jackpot is executed in a shorter variable time than when the second special game is executed. becomes.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed on the effect display device 27 include a result notification effect. The result notification performance is a performance that notifies the result of a jackpot game being awarded.

The result notification performance is a performance executed when the first high base state is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, but the first high base state is controlled to the low base state. In particular, the result notification performance is a performance that can be executed over multiple special games. Specifically, the result notification effect can be executed from the special game where the control of the first high base state ends to the special game that is executed after the first high base state is controlled to the low base state. It's a performance.

The result notification performance includes a first result notification performance and a second result notification performance, and either one is executed. The first result notification performance is a performance to notify that a jackpot game has been awarded. The second result notification performance is a performance that notifies the results regarding the number of jackpots achieved during a predetermined period (so-called "consecutive game period") and the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31. In this way, the second result notification performance is a performance that notifies a more detailed result than the first result notification performance.

Here, the result counting process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained. The result counting process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the opening command, specifies the type of hit based on the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, and Za to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a increments by "1" a jackpot number counter for counting the number of jackpots. The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the big winning command, increases the big winning counter for counting the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 by "1". When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the low-base state is controlled based on the input of the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the value set in the jackpot number counter and the value set in the big prize counter. It is stored in the RAM 41c, and the jackpot number counter and the big winning counter are initialized. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a, after winning the jackpot lottery or small winning lottery in the low base state and being awarded the jackpot game, in the period when the control is finally changed from the high base state to the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a receives a jackpot. It is possible to count and specify the number of times the game ball enters the grand prize opening 31.

Next, the result notification effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained. The result notification performance control process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the game start command, specifies the gaming state when winning the previous jackpot lottery or small win lottery when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation pattern HP34. . The fluctuation pattern HP34 is a fluctuation pattern determined in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the previous jackpot lottery or small win lottery based on the value set in the sub-base state flag. Then, based on the information, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery and determining the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, or when winning the small winning lottery and determining the small win based on the symbol Zf. This will specify the gaming state when the game is played.

When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the low base state or the second high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first result notification performance as the content of the result notification performance, and stores information indicating the determined result in the sub-control RAM 41c. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the first high base state, it determines a second result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores information indicating the determined result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the special game was started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute a result notification effect with the effect content corresponding to the determined result. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first result notification effect, it will notify that a jackpot game has been awarded. On the other hand, when executing the second result notification performance, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the number of jackpots based on the value set in the jackpot counter. Based on the value, notification regarding the number of game balls entering the grand prize opening 31 will be made.

In this way, the performance display device 27 displays the game state when winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery when the game state is the low base state or the second high base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, In the second special game, a first result notification effect is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed. In other words, when a jackpot game based on symbols ZF and Zf is awarded as the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, in the third second special game, the first high base state is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state. Before the game is won, it will be announced that a jackpot game has been awarded.

On the other hand, the performance display device 27 displays the second special game for the third time after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF, Zf, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery is the second high base state. , the second result notification effect is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed. In other words, when a jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is awarded as a jackpot game during a series of games, the effect display device 27 will display the first high in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game. Before being controlled from the base state to the low base state, notification regarding the number of jackpots and notification regarding the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 will be performed.

Next, with the input of the game start command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is a fluctuation pattern HP03, HP22 to HP24, it is determined that the player has won the previous jackpot lottery or small win lottery. Identify the current gaming state. Fluctuation patterns HP03, HP22 to HP24 are special fluctuation patterns a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state. This is a variation pattern determined in the game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery and determining the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, or when winning the small-hit lottery, based on the value set in the sub-base status flag. The gaming state when the small win is determined based on the symbol Zf is specified.

When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the low base state, it determines the first result notification performance as the content of the result notification performance, and stores information indicating the determined result in the sub-control RAM 41c. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the high base state, it determines the second result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores information indicating the determined result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute a result notification effect with the effect content corresponding to the determined result until the execution of the special game starts and ends.
In this way, the effect display device 27 changes the gaming state from the first high base state to the low base state after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, when the game state when winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery is the low base state. When controlled to the base state, a first result notification effect is executed in a predetermined number of special games to be executed thereafter. In other words, when a jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is awarded as the first jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, and then the jackpot game is awarded. We will notify you of what has happened.

On the other hand, the effect display device 27 is configured such that the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery or the small winning lottery is the high base state, and after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, the game state changes from the first high base state to the low base state. When the second result notification effect is controlled, a second result notification effect is executed in a predetermined number of special games to be executed thereafter. In other words, when a jackpot game based on symbols ZF and Zf is awarded as a jackpot game during a series of games, the effect display device 27 is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the jackpot game ends. After that, notification regarding the number of jackpots and notification regarding the number of game balls entering the jackpot 31 will be provided.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result notification performance is executed in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game, the result notification performance will continue to be performed even after the special game ends. . In other words, the result notification effect is executed over multiple special games, including the special game where the control in the first high base state ends and the special game after the control is changed from the first high base state to the low base state. This is a possible performance.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first high base state is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state without the third second special game being executed after the end of the jackpot game, the first high base state is controlled. In the special game where the game ends, the result notification effect is not executed, and the result notification effect is executed after being controlled to a low base state. In other words, the result notification performance is a performance that can be executed over a plurality of special games including the special game after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state.

Here, the mode suggestion performance and the result notification performance will be described with reference to FIG. 11.
First, with reference to FIG. 11(a), a specific example of a case where a jackpot based on the symbol ZF or a small win based on the symbol Zf occurs in the low base state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, at the timing indicated by the symbol T21, the control is made to the first high base state. In this case, it is controlled to the production mode MC. Then, when the second special game is executed as the first special game after the end of the jackpot game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP33 is determined as the deviation variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22, the mode suggestion performance is executed with the continuous performance content based on the variation pattern HP33.

Then, when the second special game is executed as the second special game after the end of the jackpot game at the timing indicated by symbol T22, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP33 is determined as the deviation variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22, the mode suggestion performance is executed with the continuous performance content based on the variation pattern HP33.

Then, when the second special game is executed as the third special game after the end of the jackpot game at the timing shown by symbol T23, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is referred to and the fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP34 is determined as the losing variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta23, a mode suggestion performance is executed with defeat performance content based on the variation pattern HP34.

Moreover, at the timing shown by reference numeral T24, in the third second special game, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the first result notification effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP34. Then, after the end of the jackpot game, when the third execution of the second special game is completed, the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MA.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T25, after the end of the jackpot game, when the first special game is executed after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 is referred to, A variation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP03 is determined as the outlier variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta02, the first result notification effect is executed based on the variation pattern HP03.

Then, at the timings shown by symbols T26, T27, and T28, after the end of the jackpot game, when the second to fourth special games are executed after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, the fluctuation pattern is determined. Table Ta02 is referred to and a fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP03 is determined as the outlier variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta02, the first result notification effect is executed based on the variation pattern HP03.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, after the predetermined time has elapsed in the third second special game, until the execution of the fourth special game ends when the low base state is controlled. Then, the first result notification effect is continuously executed. In other words, after the end of the jackpot game, the first result notification effect will be continuously executed over multiple special games, and these multiple special games include the special game in the first high base state, Includes special games in low base conditions.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11(b), a specific example of a case where a jackpot based on the symbol ZF or a small win based on the symbol Zf occurs in the high base state will be described. Descriptions of the same items as in the specific example described above will be omitted, and different items will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), at the timing indicated by symbol T24, in the third second special game, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a second result notification effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP34. Ru. At the timings shown by symbols T25, T26, T27, and T28, after the end of the jackpot game, when the first to fourth special games are executed after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, the second result is determined. A notification performance is executed.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, after the predetermined time has elapsed in the third second special game, until the execution of the fourth special game ends when the low base state is controlled. Then, the second result notification effect is continuously executed. In other words, after the end of the jackpot game, the second result notification effect will be continuously executed over multiple special games, and these multiple special games include the special game in the first high base state, Includes special games in low base conditions.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11(c), a specific example of a case where a jackpot based on the symbol ZF or a small win based on the symbol Zf is achieved will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11(c), at the timing indicated by symbol T27, after the end of the jackpot game, when the third special game is executed after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, the fluctuation Based on the pattern determination table Ta02, one of the fluctuation patterns HP22 to HP24 is determined as the winning fluctuation pattern. Then, based on any of the variation patterns HP22 to HP24, the first result notification performance is not executed, and a winning entry performance that enters a winning game is performed.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, after the predetermined time has elapsed in the third second special game, until the execution of the second special game ends when the low base state is controlled. Although the result notification effect continues to be executed, the result notification effect is not executed in the special game where the player wins.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11(d), a specific example of a case where a jackpot based on the symbol ZF or a small win based on the symbol Zf is achieved will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11(d), when the first special game is executed as the first to third special games after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf at the timings shown by symbols T31, T32, and T33. Then, based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22, the variation pattern HP51 is determined as the deviation variation pattern. Then, based on the variation pattern HP51, the sliding door effect is executed without the mode suggestion effect being executed.

In this embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is the specific jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is the first special jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZE is the second special jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZF is the predetermined jackpot and the third special jackpot. Each corresponds to a special jackpot. In this embodiment, the small hit based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the specific small win and the first small win, and the small win based on the symbol Zf corresponds to the predetermined small win and the second small win, respectively.

In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the first high base state, 1000 times, corresponds to the first number of times, and the upper limit times of 3 times and 8 times, which are the upper limit times of the first high base state, correspond to the second number of times. In the present embodiment, the second upper limit number of times of execution in the first high base state, which is 3 times, is the first specified number of times, and the total number of upper limit executions of the first high base state, which is 8 times, is the second specified number of times. The second upper limit number of executions in the high base state and the total upper limit number of executions of 1000 correspond to the third prescribed number of times and the predetermined number of times, respectively.

In this embodiment, the first high base state corresponds to the first gaming state and the specific gaming state, and the low base state corresponds to the second gaming state. In this embodiment, the performance mode MA corresponds to the third performance mode and the normal performance mode, the performance mode MB corresponds to the second performance mode, and the performance mode MC corresponds to the first performance mode. In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, the first timing is the timing when the execution of the second special game is finished for the first time, or the timing when the execution of the second special game is finished for the second time, and the second special game for the third time is the timing when the execution of the second special game is finished. The timing at which the execution of the game ends corresponds to the second timing. In this embodiment, one or two times corresponds to the first specific number of times, and three times corresponds to the second specific number of times. In this embodiment, the small winning performance corresponds to the specific performance.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In the past (for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-124321), a game ball launched in response to a player's operation enters a special ball entrance and passes through a special passage area, resulting in a jackpot game. It was intended to provide the player with a game feature that allows the player to pay attention to the game ball that the player intentionally shoots. However, it has been desired to increase the interest in the game by improving the gameplay. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technology, the following structure was constructed. A jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot game based on the symbol Zf. After the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is awarded, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, after the end of the small win game, the control of the high base state is not continued and is controlled to a low base state. For this reason, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is awarded, and after the end of the small win game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the player intentionally causes the game ball to be fired in order to continue controlling the high base state. , it is possible to provide gameplay that allows the player to actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(2) In particular, for example, even if a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is awarded after a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is awarded, the player may not intentionally launch the game ball. It is also possible to prevent the game ball from passing through the special passage area 36 without stopping it. However, in such a case, after the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf ends, the low base state is controlled, and the high base state control ends, and the player intentionally can be restrained from stopping the firing of

(3) After a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is awarded, if a small win lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and a small win is achieved based on the symbols Zb~Zf, the symbol Zb~ When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game based on Zf, the low base state is controlled after the small winning game ends. Therefore, in order to continue controlling the high base state after the end of the small winning game awarded by winning the small winning drawing, the player does not have to pay attention to the gaming state at the time of winning the small winning drawing. It is possible to provide a game feature in which a game ball is intentionally launched and the player can actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(4) The jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf. If a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is further awarded after a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is awarded, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in that small winning game, the After the small winning game ends, the control of the high base state is not continued, but is controlled to the low base state. For this reason, even if a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is awarded after a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is awarded, the control of the high base state is not performed after the completion of the small winning game. In order to continue the game, it is possible to provide a game feature that allows the player to intentionally shoot the game ball and actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(5) In particular, for example, even if a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is awarded after a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is awarded, the player intentionally It is also possible to prevent the game ball from passing through the special passage area 36 without stopping the firing. However, in such a case, after the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf ends, the low base state is controlled, and the high base state control ends, and the player intentionally can be restrained from stopping the firing of

(6) After a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is awarded, if the small winning lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and the small winning is achieved based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the symbol When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on Zb to Zf, the low base state is controlled after the small winning game ends. Therefore, in order to continue controlling the high base state after the end of the small winning game awarded by winning the small winning drawing, the player does not have to pay attention to the gaming state at the time of winning the small winning drawing. It is possible to provide a game feature in which a game ball is intentionally launched and the player can actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(7) Even if a small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is awarded after a jackpot game based on the symbol Zf is awarded, in order to continue the control of the high base state after the end of the small winning game , it is possible to provide a gaming experience in which a player can intentionally shoot a game ball and actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(8) After a jackpot game based on the symbol Zf is awarded, if a small win lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and a small win is achieved based on the symbol Zb~Zf, the symbol Zb~ When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game based on Zf, the low base state is controlled after the small winning game ends. Therefore, in order to continue controlling the high base state after the end of the small winning game awarded by winning the small winning drawing, the player does not have to pay attention to the gaming state at the time of winning the small winning drawing. It is possible to provide a game feature in which a game ball is intentionally launched and the player can actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(9) When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. Small winning performances with different performance modes are executed. Therefore, from the execution of the small winning effect, the player can identify that the game ball did not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, and by executing the effect according to the progress of the game. The effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in a small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, even if it is a small win based on the symbols Zb to Ze, it will not be a small win based on the symbol Zf. Even in the case where the small winning performance is executed in the same performance mode. This makes it difficult for players to pay attention to whether the type of small win is based on the symbols Zb to Ze or based on the symbol Zf from the performance mode of the small win performance that is executed. By executing the corresponding performance, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it is different from when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbol ZG. A small winning performance is executed in the performance mode. Therefore, from the performance mode of the small hit performance to be executed, the small hit is made in a performance mode depending on whether the small hit is based on the symbol ZG or the small win is based on the symbols Zb to Zf that are easy to execute in the high base state. By executing the performance, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) Conventionally (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-033827), when the ball entry rate is improved after the end of a jackpot game, whether it is a first symbol variation game or a second symbol variation game. Regardless, when the number of executions of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the jackpot game reached the specified number of times, the control was made to improve the non-ball entry rate. However, it has been desired to increase the interest in the game by improving the gameplay. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technology, the following structure was constructed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, the first high base state is controlled, and the control of the first high base state ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined termination conditions are when the second special game is executed three times after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, and when the first special game is executed after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed. This is established when the total number of executions of the second special game and the number of executions of the second special game reaches eight. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the number of executions of the second special game will be three times, and the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game. It is possible to make the player aware of both the fact that the number of games is 7 times, and to increase interest in the game.

(13) After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the first high base state is controlled, and the control of the high base state is ended when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined termination conditions are when the number of executions of the second special game reaches 1000 after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the number of executions of the first special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, and the second special game. This is established when the total number of executions including the number of executions of the special game reaches 1000. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, either the number of executions of the second special game and the total number of executions of the number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game are the same 1000 times. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that , and also to pay attention to whether the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA or the jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(14) In the case of a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, the special game to be executed from the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied is more important than in the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf. This is a jackpot that has a large number of executions and is advantageous for certain end conditions. In the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Zf, although the situation is more disadvantageous than the case of a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, it is executed from the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. By distinguishing between one and both of the special games as the number of executions of the special games, it is possible to raise the player's awareness of continuing the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(15) Eight times is greater than three times by the number of times that is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times that execution of the first special game can be suspended, or the number of times that is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times that execution of the second special game can be suspended. Therefore, for example, if a player wins a jackpot lottery or a small win lottery while the execution of the first special game is suspended in the low base state, the player is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends. The execution frequency of the second special game changes by changing the control regarding the high base state, such as when the second special game is played. In this way, even in a situation where the control regarding the high base state changes, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the sum of the number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game The predetermined termination condition is satisfied when the number of executions becomes 8 times, which is 4 or more times greater than 3 times. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gameplay in which a predetermined termination condition is satisfied in an appropriate situation that takes into account the upper limit of the number of times in which execution of the special game can be suspended, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(16) A special game is executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. The low base state is a game state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29 than in the high base state, or it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, for example, if a player wins a jackpot lottery or a small win lottery while the execution of the first special game is suspended in the low base state, the player is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends. When the first special game is executed, the possibility that the first special game will be executed before the second special game is executed increases. In this way, even in a situation where the control regarding the high base state changes, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the number of executions of the second special game will be three times, and the first special game will be executed three times. It is possible to draw attention to the fact that the total number of executions of the second special game and the number of executions of the second special game is eight, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(17) In the past (for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2007-135700), a production mode is controlled according to the gaming state, and a production (mainly a background image display production) corresponding to the controlled production mode is executed. It had been. However, it has been desired to improve the interest in the game by further enhancing the presentation effect. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technology, the following structure was constructed. If you win a jackpot lottery, you are controlled by production mode MC after the jackpot game ends, and then controlled from production mode MC to production mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first and second second special games ends. There are also cases where the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB at the timing when the execution of the second special game ends for the third time. Therefore, when the performance mode MC is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the player can be made to pay attention to the timing when the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MB, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(18) Production mode MC and production mode MB are production modes that are controlled when in the first high base state. For this reason, when the production mode MC is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, even when the control is in the first high base state, it is possible to change the timing at which the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB. This allows the player to pay attention to the timing of control from production mode MC to production mode MB, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(19) The timing at which the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB is the timing at which the first to third execution of the second special game ends. Therefore, when the performance mode MC is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of special games to be executed, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(20) Based on the type of jackpot, the production mode MC is controlled after the jackpot game ends, and then the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first and second second special games ends. In some cases, the performance mode MC is controlled to be changed to the performance mode MB at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends. Further, the production mode MC may be controlled to the production mode MA at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends. For this reason, when the jackpot game is controlled by the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, the type of jackpot to be determined, whether the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB or the production mode MA, and the production mode MC. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing from which the player is controlled to the production mode MB, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(21) After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc ends, the game is controlled to the performance mode MC, and then, at the timing when the first execution of the second special game ends, the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MB. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd ends, the game is controlled to the performance mode MC, and then, at the timing when the execution of the second special game is finished, the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MB. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze ends, the game is controlled to the performance mode MC, and then, at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends, the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MB. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf ends, the game is controlled to the performance mode MC, and then, at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends, the performance mode MC is controlled to the performance mode MA. For this reason, when the jackpot game is controlled by the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, the type of jackpot, whether the production mode MC is controlled to the production mode MB or the production mode MA, and the production mode from the production mode MC to the production mode. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing controlled by the MB, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(22) After the end of the jackpot game, is it controlled by the production mode MC, and then is it controlled by the production mode MB, and is it controlled by the production mode MB at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends? It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the performance mode MA is being controlled, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(23) When controlled to the first high base state with the upper limit of 1000 special games after the end of the jackpot game, control to production mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first and second second special games is completed. In some cases, the production mode MB is controlled at the timing when the third execution of the second special game ends. Therefore, even if it is controlled to the first high base state with the upper limit of 1000 special games after the end of the jackpot game, if it is controlled to the production mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, the production It is possible to draw attention to the timing of control from mode MC to performance mode MB, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(24) When under the control of the performance mode MC, a suggestive performance that suggests control over the performance mode MB is executed for each special game. For this reason, when the performance mode MC is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the timing at which the performance mode MC will be controlled to the performance mode MB from the suggested performance that will be executed. You can improve your interest.

(25) Depending on whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or small winning lottery is the low base state or the first high base state, the result notification effect that is executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. Different types. Therefore, it is possible to perform a type of result notification performance depending on whether the gaming state is the low base state or the first high base state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery, and improves interest in the game. can be achieved.

(26) When the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or the small winning lottery is the first high base state, a more detailed result notification effect is executed than when the game is in the low base state. For this reason, the result of the jackpot game being awarded in more detail when winning the jackpot lottery or small winning lottery in the first high base state than when winning the jackpot lottery or small winning lottery in the low base state. It is possible to notify the player of the game, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(27) The result notification performance can be executed over multiple consecutive special games, and the result notification performance can be performed regardless of the time until the execution of one special game ends; It is possible to enhance the presentation effect and improve interest in the game.

(28) The result notification effect can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games including a special game in the first high base state and a special game in the low base state. Therefore, even when the first high base state is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the end of the jackpot game, the result notification performance can be executed over multiple consecutive special games, and the performance effect is It is possible to improve the player's interest in playing games.

(29) If the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and then further controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, the number of reservations is greater than or equal to the maximum number of reservations. A result notification effect can be executed in a predetermined number of special games. Therefore, when the special game that was already on hold is executed when the control is changed from the first high base state to the low base state, the result notification effect can be executed, and the state is changed from the first high base state to the low base state. The performance effect when the game is controlled can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(30) A variation pattern is determined based on a specific determination condition in a predetermined number of special games. This specific determination condition is a determination condition under which a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than the predetermined determination condition in the low base state is likely to be determined. Therefore, when a special game that has already been put on hold when the control is changed from the first high base state to the low base state is executed, there is an increased possibility that the special game will be executed a predetermined number of times in a short variable time. Then, by executing the result notification effect during the execution of the predetermined number of special games, it is possible to notify the result of the jackpot game being awarded in the predetermined number of special games that have a short variable time. , it is possible to improve interest in games.

(31) If the special game is won a predetermined number of times, the result notification effect will not be executed. Therefore, even after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, if there is a further win, the execution of the result notification effect regarding the previous jackpot game being awarded is terminated, Next, a performance can be executed in response to a winning result, the performance effect can be enhanced, and interest in the game can be improved.

(32) The right hit notification performance is a performance that is performed with different performance contents depending on the gaming state and the type of win at the time of winning the jackpot lottery or the small win lottery. Therefore, it is possible to execute a right-handed notification performance with the performance content according to the gaming state and the type of win at the time of winning a jackpot lottery or a small winning lottery, and it is possible to make it possible to perform a right-handed notification performance with the performance content depending on the gaming state and the type of win at the time of winning a jackpot lottery or small winning lottery. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(33) The right-hit notification performance is a performance that is executed during a small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, but if a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, and Za occurs in the low base state, that jackpot will be realized. The notification intensity is stronger than the performance content executed during the game. For this reason, it is recommended that the game ball enter the big prize opening 31 during the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf so that the type 2 jackpot game is awarded after the small winning game based on the symbols Zb to Zf ends. This makes it easier to identify, and it is possible to provide the player with a situation where it is easier to identify the firing of the game ball, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(34) In the right hit notification performance, when a jackpot is achieved based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state, the performance content executed during the jackpot game is better than the symbol ZA, ZC in the high base state. - When a jackpot based on ZF occurs, the notification intensity is stronger than the performance content executed during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in a low base state, it is necessary to change the firing of the game ball, and the game ball must be entered into the jackpot 31 during the jackpot game. This makes it easier to identify when the game ball is fired, provides the player with a situation where it is easier to identify when the game ball is fired, and improves interest in the game.

(35) In the right hit notification performance, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF occurs in the high base state, the performance content that is executed during the jackpot game is better than the performance content that is executed during the small win game based on the symbol ZG. The intensity of the notification is stronger than the content of the performance. Therefore, during a small win game based on the symbol ZG, it can be made difficult to specify that the small win is based on the symbol ZG. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in a high base state, it is necessary to continue firing the game ball, and it is necessary to keep the game ball firing in a situation where it is easy for the player to identify the situation. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, when a small winning game based on symbols Zb to Zf is awarded after all types of winning games are finished, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. Although the low base state is controlled after the end of the small winning game, the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot, if a small win game is awarded after the jackpot game ends, the special passing area 36 in the small win game may be When the small winning game does not pass, control of the gaming state is continued after the small winning game ends. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as in the first embodiment already described will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

A specific win in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game. Among these 100 types of jackpot patterns, one type of jackpot pattern is classified as pattern ZA, and 99 types of jackpot patterns are classified as pattern ZB. There are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as a game result of the second special game. Among the 100 types of jackpot symbols, 11 types of jackpot symbols are classified into patterns Za and 89 types are classified into patterns Zb. Thus, in this embodiment, there are two types of type 1 jackpots in the first special game, and two types of type 1 jackpots in the second special game.

In this embodiment, there are 100 types of small winning symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game. The 100 types of small winning symbols are classified into ZC symbols. There are 100 types of small winning symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as a game result of the second special game. Among the 100 kinds of small winning symbols, 11 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into symbols Zc, and 89 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into symbols Zd. Thus, in this embodiment, there is one type of small win in the first special game, and there are two types of small wins in the second special game.

As a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, Za, and Zc, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. As for the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, three times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on symbols Zb and Zd, eight times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on symbols ZC, four times is set as the upper limit number of round games. In addition, in this embodiment, for the type 2 jackpot game, the upper limit number of round games is determined on the assumption that the small win game is adopted as the first round game. For all jackpot games, 25 seconds is specified as the upper limit time for round games.

For each type of jackpot, control conditions for a first high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game are determined. There are multiple types of control conditions as control conditions for the first high base state, and when at least one of the multiple types of control conditions is satisfied, the first high base state is controlled from the low base state.

The control conditions for the first high base state include the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure 2" in the figure). The control conditions for the first high base state include the total upper limit number of executions (indicated as "total special game" in the diagram) of special games (first special game and second special game) executed after the end of the jackpot game. be. The control conditions for the first high base state include the upper limit number of second small winnings (indicated as "special figure 2 small winning" in the figure) in which the small winning lottery is won in the second special game after the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the control conditions for the first high base state do not include the upper limit number of first small winnings in which a small winning lottery is won in the first special game after the end of the jackpot game.

Specifically, for jackpots based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zc, the second upper limit number of executions is set at 1000, the total upper limit number of executions is set at 1000, and the second upper limit number of small hits is set at one time . For the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, if the jackpot lottery is won and the base is low, the second upper limit number of executions is 1 time, the total upper limit number of executions is 6 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is 1 time. Each is determined. For the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, when the jackpot lottery is won and the base state is high, the second upper limit number of executions is 7 times, the total upper limit number of executions is 11 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is 7 times. It is determined. For jackpots based on the symbols Zb and Zd, the second upper limit number of executions is set to 7, the total upper limit number of executions is 11, and the second upper limit number of small hits is set to 7. For the jackpot based on the symbol ZC, the second upper limit number of executions is set to 0, the total upper limit number of executions is set to 0, and the second upper limit number of small hits is set to 0. That is, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC ends, the control is not made to the first high base state but to the low base state.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of second small wins is set to one for symbols ZA, Za, and Zc. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zc ends, the base state is controlled to be high and the small winning lottery is won in the second special game, but the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. If it does not pass, it is controlled to a low base state. In other words, even if the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zc, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small win game, the small win game will end. It will later be controlled to a low base state. Further, the same thing can be said when a jackpot lottery is won in a low base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, one time is not set as the second upper limit number of small hits for symbols Zb and Zd, but the same number of times as the second upper limit number of executions is set. In other words, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb and Zd, when the second special game with the second upper limit number of executions is executed, the game is controlled to a low base state regardless of whether or not the small winning lottery is won. The Rukoto. For this reason, after the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb and Zd ends, it is controlled to a high base state and the small winning lottery is won in the second special game, but the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game. If not, the control is continued to the high base state. In other words, even if the game ball is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb and Zd, and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small win game, after the end of the small win game Instead of being controlled to a low base state, it will continue to be controlled to a high base state. Further, the same thing can be said when a jackpot lottery is won in a high base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded.

In this embodiment, the special number of times, which is the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the jackpot game until it is controlled to the second high base state, is 600 times, but is not limited to this, and may be any number of times, for example. may be present, and may not be controlled to the second high base state.

Further, in this embodiment, in the small winning game based on the symbol ZC, short distribution control is performed in the round game. In the small winning game based on symbols Zc and Zd, long distribution control is performed in the round game. For this reason, in the small winning game based on the symbol ZC, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, and it is difficult to award the type 2 jackpot game. On the other hand, in the small winning game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is easy to award the type 2 jackpot game.

Here, the total upper limit time during which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in a jackpot game and the advantageous degree of the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game are compared for each type of jackpot.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol ZA, which is the type 1 jackpot of the same first special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, the end conditions of the first high base state that are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game From the number of round games, a jackpot based on the symbol ZA is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot based on the symbol ZB. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is a game more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Za, which is the type 1 jackpot of the same second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zb, the end conditions of the first high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot in the jackpot game. From the number of round games, a jackpot based on the symbol Za is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Zc and the jackpot based on the symbol Zd, which are type 2 jackpots of the same second special game, we can see that the end conditions of the first high base state that are controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the round in the jackpot game From the number of games played, a jackpot based on the symbol Zc is a more advantageous game for the player than a jackpot based on the symbol Zd. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc and the jackpot based on the symbols Zb, Zd, it is possible to find out from the end condition of the first high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the number of round games in the jackpot game. , a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is a game more advantageous for the player than a jackpot based on the symbols Zb, Zd. In other words, a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is a game more advantageous to the player than a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb, Zd.

Here, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example of the transition of the gaming state due to a win will be explained.
First, referring to FIG. 13(a), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA ends, a small win occurs based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and in the small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the game ball moves the special passing area 36. A first specific example in which the pass did not pass will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), if a jackpot lottery is won in the low base state or high base state at the timing shown by the symbol T01 and the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA, the timing from the timing shown by the symbol T01 to the symbol T02. A special game in which the player wins the jackpot lottery is executed until the timing shown. As a result, a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is awarded. Then, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA starts after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won ends, ends at the timing shown by the symbol T04, and is then controlled to the first high base state.

Subsequently, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, at the timing indicated by the symbol T06, if the small winning lottery is won in the high base state and the small winning is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the symbol A special game in which the player wins the small winning lottery is executed between the timing shown at T06 and the timing shown at T07. As a result, a small winning game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is awarded. Then, the small winning game starts after the special game in which the small winning lottery is won ends, and the small winning game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the second type jackpot game will not be awarded after the small winning game ends, and furthermore, it will not be controlled to the first high base state, Controlled to low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13(b), if a jackpot lottery is won in a low base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the symbols Zc and Zd are A second specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Note that, regarding the second specific example, description of the same items as in the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when a small winning lottery is won in the low base state and a jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won at the timing indicated by symbol T01, a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded. Even after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, control is performed in the same manner as in the first specific example. This results in a jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, if a small win lottery is won in the high base state and a small win is achieved based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the symbol Zc, When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game based on Zd, after the small winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13(c), if a jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is finished, the symbols Zc and Zd are A third specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Note that, regarding the third specific example, description of the same items as in the second specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), when a small winning lottery is won in the high base state and a jackpot based on the symbol ZB occurs at the timing indicated by symbol T01, a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded.

At the timing indicated by symbol T06, if a small winning lottery is won in the high base state and a small winning based on the symbols Zc and Zd is achieved, a small winning game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is awarded. Then, the small winning game starts after the special game in which the small winning lottery is won ends, and the small winning game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, after the small winning game ends, the type 2 jackpot game is not awarded, but the control is continued to the first high base state. This results in a jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the high base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, a small win lottery is won in the high base state, a small win is achieved based on the symbols Zc, Zd, and the symbol Zc, Zd. Even if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the small winning game, after the small winning game ends, the control is continued to be in the high base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13(d), after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd occurs, and in the small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the special passing area 36 is moved by the game ball. A fourth specific example in which the pass did not pass will be explained. Note that regarding the fourth specific example, descriptions of the same items as in the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13(d), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA ends, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by symbol T05. Then, at the timing shown by the symbol T06, in the low base state, the small winning lottery is won, and it becomes a small winning based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13(e), if a jackpot lottery is won in a low base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the symbols Zc and Zd are A fifth specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Note that, regarding the fifth specific example, description of the same items as in the second specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13(e), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by symbol T05. Then, at the timing shown by the symbol T06, in the low base state, the small winning lottery is won, and it becomes a small winning based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

Finally, referring to FIG. 13(f), if a jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is awarded, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the symbols Zc and Zd are A sixth specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Note that regarding the sixth specific example, descriptions of the same items as in the third specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13(e), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by symbol T05. Then, at the timing shown by the symbol T06, in the low base state, the small winning lottery is won, and it becomes a small winning based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a makes a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za in each base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, control is made to a low base state after the small winning game ends.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a makes a jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, a small win is first achieved in the high base state based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and in that small win game, a special When the game ball does not pass through the passing area 36, the control is performed to a low base state after the end of the small winning game.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a makes a small hit based on the symbol Zc in each base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc, it first becomes a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, and in that small win game. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, the control is performed to a low base state after the end of the small winning game.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a makes a jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the high base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, a small win is first achieved in the high base state based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and the small win game When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, the control is continued to maintain a high base state even after the end of the small winning game.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a makes a small hit based on the symbol Zd in each base state, and after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd, a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd first in the high base state, and in that small win game. When a game ball does not pass through a special passing area 36, the control is continued to maintain a high base state even after the end of the small winning game.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls from the high base state to the low base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za to Zd, and then, in the low base state, first the small win based on the symbols Zc, Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small winning game, the control is continued to maintain the low base state even after the small winning game ends.

In this embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the predetermined jackpot and the first jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the specific jackpot and the third jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol Za corresponds to the second jackpot. In this embodiment, the small hit based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the specific small win and the first small win, and the small win based on the symbol Zd corresponds to the predetermined small win and the second small win, respectively.

As detailed above, the second embodiment has the following effects.
(36) A jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is more disadvantageous than a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. Then, even if after the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is awarded, a small winning lottery is first won and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. , high base state control continues. For this reason, a jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is more disadvantageous for the player than a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, but after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd, a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd first occurs. In this case, the control of the high base state can be continued even if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Therefore, it is possible to provide gameplay that increases the player's desire to continue playing, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(37) After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd, when a predetermined plurality of small winning drawings is won and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game based on the small winning drawing. , after the small winning game ends, it is controlled to a low base state. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd ends, depending on the number of times the small win lottery is won, the player may intentionally shoot the game ball in order to continue controlling the high base state after the small win game ends. It is possible to provide a gaming experience that allows the player to actively participate in the game, and to improve interest in the game.

(38) If you win a jackpot lottery in a low base state and get a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, you first win a small prize lottery and win a small prize based on the symbols Zc, Zd. When a game ball wins and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in a small win game, it is controlled to a low base state after the small win game ends. Therefore, if you win a jackpot lottery in a low base state and after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, it becomes a small win based on the symbols Zc, Zd, the high base after the end of the small win game based on the symbols Zc, Zd. In order to continue controlling the state, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the player can intentionally shoot the game ball and actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(39) On the other hand, if you win the jackpot lottery in the high base state and get a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, you first win the small win lottery and the symbol Zc, Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, the high base state is continuously controlled after the small winning game ends. Therefore, even if the jackpot is based on the symbol ZB, if the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state, the special passage area 36 will be moved to the game ball in the small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. By continuing to control the high base state even if the game does not pass, it is possible to provide a gaming experience that can heighten the player's desire to continue playing the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(40) The jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is a more advantageous game than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB. In both the low base state and the high base state, it becomes a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za, and after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given, it becomes a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the game, the low base state is controlled after the small winning game ends. For this reason, in both the low base state and the high base state, if a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd occurs after a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is awarded, after the small win game ends In order to continue controlling the high base state, it is possible to provide a game feature that allows the player to intentionally shoot the game ball and actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(41) A jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is a more advantageous game than a jackpot game based on the symbol Zd. In both the low base state and the high base state, it becomes a small win based on the symbol Zc, and after a jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is awarded, it becomes a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and a small win game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, the low base state is controlled after the small winning game ends. Therefore, in both the low base state and the high base state, if a small win based on the symbols Zc and Zd occurs after a jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is awarded, after the small win game ends, In order to continue controlling the high base state, it is possible to provide a game feature that allows the player to intentionally shoot the game ball and actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, for the right-handed notification, the performance content with a large display size is adopted as the performance content with high notification strength, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the performance content with high notification strength may be the performance content in which images are displayed in a highly visual manner even if the display size is the same.

- In the above embodiment, the degree of advantage of each jackpot and each jackpot game is determined by the total upper limit time during which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in the jackpot game, and the gaming state controlled after the jackpot game ends. It should be about at least one of them.

- In the first embodiment, for example, at least one of the jackpots based on the symbols ZB, Zb, and Zd in the second embodiment may be included.
- In the second embodiment, for example, at least one of the jackpots based on the symbols ZC to ZF and the symbols Zc to Zf of the first embodiment may be included, in which case, the symbols ZC to ZF and the symbols Zc to Zf After the end of the jackpot game based on the above, various controls such as determining the fluctuation pattern and controlling the production mode may be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

- In the above embodiment, the timing at which the execution of the second special game is finished a predetermined number of times is used as the timing for controlling the performance mode MC to the performance mode MB, but the timing is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the first special game has been executed a predetermined number of times may be adopted. For example, the timing at which the execution of a predetermined number of special games (the first special game and the second special game) ends may be adopted. Further, for example, instead of the timing at which execution of various special games ends, the timing may be the timing at which execution of various special games starts, or the timing during execution of various special games.

- In the above embodiment, after the end of the predetermined jackpot game, the mode suggestion performance is executed in the second special game a predetermined number of times, but the mode suggestion effect is not limited to this, for example, A mode suggestion effect may be performed in the special game and the second special game).

- In the above embodiment, for example, the winning variation pattern may be determined in the first special game in which the player wins the small winning lottery.
- In the above embodiment, each flag and each counter related to the game state (for example, the main base state flag, etc.) are initialized with the start of the opening time of the type 2 jackpot game, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the ending time of a type 2 jackpot game starts. Further, for example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game before a type 2 jackpot game is awarded.

- In the above embodiment, depending on the type of small win, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small win game, each flag related to the game state is set as a trigger when the ending time of the small win game has elapsed. and each counter is initialized, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the ending time of the small winning game starts. Further, for example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when execution of the first special game is started after the end of the small winning game. Also, for example, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in a small winning game, each flag and each counter related to the game state is initialized when the opening time of the small winning game has elapsed. may be done. For example, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in a small winning game, each flag related to the game state and each A counter may be initialized. In other words, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small winning game, it is only necessary to control the low base state at least after the small winning game ends.

- In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of second small wins is set to "1" depending on the type of jackpot, but is not limited to this, and may be set to "2" or more, for example.
- In the above embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, the same number of times as the second upper limit number of executions (in the second embodiment, 1 or 8 times) is adopted as the upper limit number of second small hits, but the number is not limited to this. For example, depending on the type of jackpot, a smaller number of times than the second upper limit execution number may be adopted as the second upper limit number of small hits. In this case, there is a possibility that the second upper limit number of small hits will be reached before the second upper limit number of executions is reached. Further, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, a number larger than the second upper limit execution number may be adopted as the second upper limit number of small hits. In this case, there is no possibility that the second upper limit number of small hits will be reached before the second upper limit number of executions is reached.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the difference between the total upper limit number of executions and the second upper limit number of executions may be smaller than the pending upper limit number (for example, "4") depending on the type of jackpot.
- In the above embodiment, the control condition for the first high base state is the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game, but is not limited to this, for example, the control condition for the first high base state There may be a first upper limit number of executions of the first special game executed later. In other words, the conditions for ending the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of times the first special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game and the second This may also be established when the total number of times the special game is executed and the number of times the special game is executed reaches a second specified number of times. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the condition for ending the first high base state is when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. , is established when the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game reaches the second prescribed number of times. On the other hand, the conditions for ending the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the third prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze; This is established when the total number of times the game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed reaches the third specified number of times. Further, the second embodiment may be replaced in the same manner.

- In the above embodiment, as a control condition for the first high base state, there is no first upper limit execution number of the first special game executed after the end of the jackpot game, and the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is Although there is a maximum number of executions of 2, the number of executions is not limited to this. For example, there may be both a first upper limit number of executions of the first special game executed after the end of the jackpot game and a second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the conditions for ending the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game becomes the first prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game, and when the number of executions of the second special game becomes the second specified number of times after the end of the jackpot game. It may also be established when the specified number of times is reached. If replaced with the first embodiment, the conditions for ending the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the first prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and the second This is established when the number of executions of the special game reaches the second prescribed number of times. On the other hand, the conditions for ending the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the third prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, Za to Ze, and the second special This is established when the number of times the game is executed reaches the third specified number of times. Further, the second embodiment may be replaced in the same manner.

- In the above embodiment, for example, as the control condition for the first high base state, one or more of the first upper limit number of executions, the second upper limit number of executions, the total upper limit number of executions, and the second upper limit number of small winnings may be selected. Combinations may also be employed.

- In the above embodiment, short distribution control was performed in the small winning game of the first special game, and long distribution control was performed in the small winning game of the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the small winning game of the second special game may include a small winning game in which short distribution control is performed and a small winning game in which long distribution control is performed. Further, for example, the small winning game of the first special game may include a small winning game in which short distribution control is performed and a small winning game in which long distribution control is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be multiple types of small wins as small wins in the first special game. Furthermore, for example, there may be no small win in the first special game. Specifically, there may not be a small hit based on the symbol ZG of the first embodiment and a small win based on the symbol ZC of the second embodiment.

- In the above embodiment, a small winning lottery is held when the jackpot lottery is not won, but the invention is not limited to this; for example, even if a jackpot lottery is held when the small winning lottery is not won. Often, the jackpot lottery and the small win lottery may be performed as the same process.

- In the above embodiment, both the first high base state and the second high base state are employed as the high base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first high base state and the second high base state may be used as the high base state. Either one may be adopted. Further, for example, a lottery may be held to determine whether to control from a high base state to a low base state, using the execution of a special game as an opportunity.

- In the above embodiment, for example, a low probability state and a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery may be different may be adopted as the gaming state. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state, and is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a jackpot lottery than in the low probability state. In this way, the main control CPU 40a may be able to control the gaming state into a low probability state and a high probability state where the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the second high base state may be controlled when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the low probability state.
- In the above embodiment, for example, based on the type of background image, it is possible to specify that the production mode MB is controlled to a high probability state, and that the production mode MC is controlled to a high probability state. It may be an unspecified production mode. In other words, production mode MB is preferably a production mode that can specify information more advantageous to the player than production mode MC, and does not have to be a production mode that can specify information advantageous to the player.

- In the above embodiment, the first high base state is adopted as the first gaming state, and the low base state is adopted as the second gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second high base state is adopted as the second gaming state. may be adopted. Further, for example, any combination of the first high base state, the second high base state, and the low base state may be adopted as the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

- In the above embodiment, the first high base state is adopted as the specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a low base state may be adopted. Also, for example, a low probability state and a first high base state may be employed, or, for example, a high probability state and a first high base state may be employed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the special game in which the jackpot lottery was won, the game ball is passed to a predetermined game start area (for example, the gate 33) of the gaming area 21, based on the winning of the jackpot lottery. A type 1 jackpot game may be started. Furthermore, for example, after the special game in which the small winning lottery was won ends, a small winning game based on the winning of the small winning lottery may be started on the condition that the game ball passes to a predetermined game start area of the gaming area 21. good. Further, for example, after the small winning game ends, the type 2 jackpot game may be started on condition that the game ball passes to a predetermined game start area of the gaming area 21.

- In the above embodiment, both the type 1 jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery and the type 2 jackpot game based on the winning of the accessory lottery were adopted as the jackpot game, but the invention is not limited to this, for example, Either a type jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game may be adopted. Further, for example, a type 3 jackpot game that is awarded when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the game area 21 may be adopted.

- In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of big winning holes may be provided, and a special passage area may be provided in any one of the plurality of big winning holes.
- In the above embodiment, the game balls are executed in the order in which they enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, but the second special game is not limited to this, for example, the second special game has priority over the first special game. It may be executed manually. Further, for example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. Furthermore, for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executable at the same time.

- In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are installed; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board may be installed as a function on the other board. You can. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to two types of substrates 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 performs overall control regarding presentation, and a display control board that performs control regarding image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of winning (winning game) was specified using the symbol command, but the type of winning may be specified using a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

- In the above embodiment, various kinds of 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 shifted and stored in the storage area from which the number of special reservations is subtracted by "1".

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(1) In a gaming machine that gives a jackpot game after hitting a jackpot in a symbol variation game, there is a first starting ball opening into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting ball opening into which a game ball can enter. , an opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting ball entry port and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entry port; A jackpot lottery means that performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won; a symbol variation game execution means that executes a symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery; and a gaming state control means that controls the gaming state; The game state control means includes, as the game state, a state where the ball entry rate is improved, and a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball entry opening than the state where the ball entry rate is improved, or the second starting ball entrance. It is possible to control the game ball to a non-entering rate improving state in which the game ball cannot enter the ball entrance, and the symbol variation game execution means is configured to set the game ball to the first starting ball entrance on the condition that the game ball enters the first ball entrance. A first symbol variation game is executed, and a second symbol variation game is executed on the condition that a game ball enters the second starting ball entry hole, and the gaming state control means is configured to control the game state when a predetermined jackpot is achieved. , after the end of the jackpot game, control is performed to improve the ball entry rate, and when a predetermined termination condition is met, the control of the ball entry rate improvement state is terminated, and the predetermined termination condition is set when the predetermined jackpot is achieved. , established when the number of executions of the first symbol variation game reaches the first prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game, and when the number of executions of the second symbol variation game reaches the second prescribed number after the end of the jackpot game. It is characterized by

(2) The gaming state control means is capable of controlling the gaming state to a low probability state and a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state, and the first production mode The second performance mode is characterized in that it is a performance mode that is controlled in a low probability state and an improved ball entry rate state.

A1...Ordinary actuator, A2...Special actuator, A3...Distribution actuator, SE1...First starting sensor, SE2...Second starting sensor, SE3...Special winning sensor, SE4...Gate sensor, SE5...General winning sensor, SE6...Special Passage sensor, 10... Pachinko gaming machine, 18... Speaker, 20... Game board, 21... Game area, 22a... First special symbol display section (symbol variation game execution means), 22b... Second special symbol display section (symbol variation Game execution means), 27... Effect display device (effect execution means), 28... First starting hole (first starting ball entrance), 29... Second starting opening (second starting ball entrance), 30... Normally variable Member (opening/closing means), 31... Big prize opening (special ball entrance), 32... Special variable member, 33... Gate, 36... Special passing area, 37... Normal passing area, 38... Sorting member, 40... Main control Board, 40a... Main control CPU (holding means, jackpot lottery means, jackpot type determination means, small hit lottery means, small win type determination means, fluctuation 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 (production mode control means), 41b...Sub control ROM, 41c...Sub control RAM, 60...Power supply unit.

Claims (2)

In gaming machines that can award winning games,
a firing means for firing a game ball in response to a firing operation by a player;
a first starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting ball entrance into which game balls can enter;
an opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting ball entry port and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entry port;
A special ball entrance that allows game balls to enter,
a special opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance;
a special passage area through which game balls entering the special ball entrance can pass;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether a jackpot occurs in a symbol variation game;
A small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery for determining whether a small winning occurs in a symbol variation game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The game state control means selects, as the game state, a state where the ball entry rate is improved, and a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball entry port than in the ball entry rate improved state, or a state where the game ball enters the second starting ball entry port. It is possible to control the game ball to be in a state where the ball cannot enter the ball and improve the non-entering rate,
The winning games include a small winning game that is awarded when winning the small winning lottery, a type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when winning the jackpot lottery, and passage of the game ball to the special passing area. There are two types of jackpot games that are awarded based on
The small winning game is a game in which the special opening/closing member can operate in an open state,
The type 2 jackpot game is a game that is not awarded when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the small winning game, but is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the small winning game. can be,
A type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when you win the jackpot lottery and get a specific jackpot is a game ball that moves the special passing area in the small win game when you win the small win lottery and get a predetermined small hit. The total upper limit time for which the special opening/closing member is controlled to be in the open state in the jackpot game is greater than the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when It is a game that is advantageous for the player,
The gaming state control means includes:
Awarded when winning the jackpot lottery and achieving the specific jackpot After the end of the type 1 jackpot game, first winning the small winning lottery, and when winning the small winning lottery, the ball entry rate is improved. and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, at least after the end of the small winning game, control is performed to improve the non-ball entry rate. in,
Improving the entry rate when winning the small winning lottery and winning the small winning lottery for the first time after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning is achieved. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, the ball entry rate continues to be improved even after the small winning game ends. control,
The performance modes controlled by the performance mode control means include a first performance mode and a second performance mode,
The first performance mode and the second performance mode are both performance modes that can be controlled when the ball entry rate is improved, and after the first performance mode ends, the second performance mode is switched to the second performance mode. The number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the second production mode is greater than the number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the first production mode. There are many
A small win type determining means for determining the type of small win,
The types of small winnings determined by the small winning type determining means include the predetermined small winning and the specific small winning,
The game state control means is configured to control the ball entry rate improvement state with the first number of symbol variation games as the upper limit after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small hit lottery is won and the specific small win is achieved. At the same time, after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning occurs, the upper limit is set to a second number of symbol fluctuation games smaller than the first number of times. As a result, the entry rate is controlled to improve,
The gaming state control means first wins the small winning lottery after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the specific small winning is achieved, and the small winning lottery is won. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, at least after the end of the small winning game, the ball entry rate is improved. Control to improve ball entry rate,
The probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed is higher than the probability of not winning the jackpot lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed;
The probability of winning the small winning lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed is higher than the probability of not winning the small winning lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed. A gaming machine featuring: In gaming machines that can award winning games,
a firing means for firing a game ball in response to a firing operation by a player;
a first starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting ball entrance into which game balls can enter;
an opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting ball entry port and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entry port;
Multiple special ball entrances into which game balls can enter,
Specification capable of operating into an open state in which a game ball can enter a specific special ball entrance among the plurality of special ball entrances, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific special ball entrance. special opening/closing member,
a special passage area through which game balls that have entered the specific special ball entrance can pass;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether a jackpot occurs in a symbol variation game;
A small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery for determining whether a small winning occurs in a symbol variation game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The game state control means selects, as the game state, a state where the ball entry rate is improved, and a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball entry port than in the ball entry rate improved state, or a state where the game ball enters the second starting ball entry port. It is possible to control the game ball to be in a state where the ball cannot enter the ball and improve the non-entering rate,
The winning games include a small winning game that is awarded when winning the small winning lottery, a type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when winning the jackpot lottery, and passage of the game ball to the special passing area. There are two types of jackpot games that are awarded based on
The small winning game is a game in which the specific special opening/closing member can be operated in an open state,
The type 2 jackpot game is a game that is not awarded when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the small winning game, but is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the small winning game. can be,
A type 1 jackpot game that is awarded when you win the jackpot lottery and get a specific jackpot is a game ball that moves the special passing area in the small win game when you win the small win lottery and get a predetermined small hit. In the jackpot game, the game ball is controlled to be able to enter any one of the plurality of special ball entrances, rather than the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the game ball passes through. It is a game that is advantageous for the player with respect to at least one of the total upper limit time and the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game,
The gaming state control means includes:
Awarded when winning the jackpot lottery and achieving the specific jackpot After the end of the type 1 jackpot game, first winning the small winning lottery, and when winning the small winning lottery, the ball entry rate is improved. and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, at least after the end of the small winning game, control is performed to improve the non-ball entry rate. in,
Improving the entry rate when winning the small winning lottery and winning the small winning lottery for the first time after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning is achieved. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, the ball entry rate continues to be improved even after the small winning game ends. control,
The performance modes controlled by the performance mode control means include a first performance mode and a second performance mode,
The first performance mode and the second performance mode are both performance modes that can be controlled when the ball entry rate is improved, and after the first performance mode ends, the second performance mode is switched to the second performance mode. The number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the second production mode is greater than the number of symbol variation games that can be executed while being controlled by the first production mode. There are many
A small win type determining means for determining the type of small win,
The types of small winnings determined by the small winning type determining means include the predetermined small winning and the specific small winning,
The game state control means is configured to control the ball entry rate improvement state with the first number of symbol variation games as the upper limit after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small hit lottery is won and the specific small win is achieved. At the same time, after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the predetermined small winning occurs, the upper limit is set to a second number of symbol fluctuation games smaller than the first number of times. As a result, the entry rate is controlled to improve,
The gaming state control means first wins the small winning lottery after the end of the type 2 jackpot game that is awarded when the small winning lottery is won and the specific small winning is achieved, and the small winning lottery is won. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area in a small winning game based on the small winning lottery, at least after the end of the small winning game, the ball entry rate is improved. Control to improve ball entry rate,
The probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed is higher than the probability of not winning the jackpot lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed;
The probability of winning the small winning lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed is higher than the probability of not winning the small winning lottery when the first number of symbol variation games is executed. A gaming machine featuring :