JP7370605B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have been provided with a small winning game in which a special ball entering means is opened when a small winning is won in a winning lottery. There is a game that awards a jackpot when the ball passes through a special area (for example, Patent Document 1).

With such a gaming machine, it is possible to step-by-step entertain players by determining whether or not they will win a small hit, and whether or not the game ball will pass through a special area if they win a small hit.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-124321

By the way, in such gaming machines, it is desired to further improve the interest in the game by devising the flow of the game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is such that when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is given in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a specific area in the small winning game, there is a special system that detects the game ball passing through the specific area. a detection means, a jackpot game giving means that performs control to give the jackpot game upon detection of a game ball by the specific detection means during the small win game, and a game state control means that controls the game state. , a mode control means for controlling a performance mode, the gaming states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state, and the second gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state The gaming state ending conditions may include a small winning ending condition that is established in response to winning the small winning. The second gaming state is ended and the control is returned to the first gaming state between when a winning is won and when a small winning game is started based on the small winning. When the jackpot game is awarded in response to the detection of a game ball by the specific detection means, it is possible to control to the second game state after the jackpot game ends, and the specific small win of the small win When a winning game is won and a small winning game is awarded based on the specific small winning, when the jackpot game is awarded as a result of the game ball being detected by the specific detection means during the first gaming state. and when the jackpot game is awarded in response to the detection of a game ball by the specific detection means during the second gaming state, and the control is performed to the second gaming state after the jackpot game ends. or not, or the end conditions of the second gaming state when controlled to the second gaming state are different, and the production mode when in the second gaming state includes the first production mode and the second production mode. There is a production mode, and the jackpot game is played on the condition that the specific small hit is won in the first production mode, and the game ball passes through the specific area in the small win game based on the specific small win. is awarded, the first performance mode is controlled after the end of the jackpot game , the specific small hit is won in the second performance mode, and the game ball is won in the small win game based on the specific small win. When the jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the specific area is passed, the control is performed to the second performance mode after the jackpot game ends , and the game state control means As the end condition of the second gaming state, there are two cases: setting a first ending condition and setting a second ending condition, and the mode control means sets the ending condition of the second gaming state as the ending condition of the second gaming state. The gist is that when the end condition is set, the control is performed in the first performance mode, and when the second end condition is set as the end condition of the second gaming state, the control is controlled in the second performance mode. shall be.

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view showing a game board. A schematic diagram showing a passage inside the first prize opening. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small hits, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the conditions for ending the high base state. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram showing the transition conditions of the performance mode when a winning result is won. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode. The timing chart which shows an example of the transition aspect of production mode.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, 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 game machine 10 as a game machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker SP that outputs audio. The speaker SP is capable of performing production (hereinafter referred to as audio production) by outputting audio such as music and sound effects. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a decorative lamp LA that performs a light-emitting effect using a light-emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb approximately in the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display section GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display section GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or text as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 13 that can display predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB that is visible to the player.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display section 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display section 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a second special symbol is fixedly and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a special symbol winning lottery, which will be described later. In the following explanation, the special symbol winning lottery will be abbreviated as "special winning lottery". Further, the winning lottery for the first special symbol is abbreviated as "first special winning lottery", and the winning lottery for the second special symbol is abbreviated as "second special winning lottery". Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game." 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. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b include a jackpot symbol as a result of a jackpot, a small win symbol as a result of a small hit, and a missed symbol as a result of a loss. be. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol and the small prize symbol correspond to the display result of a win. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the special winning lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game is awarded as a winning game. Further, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small win symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a small win game is awarded as a winning game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c displays information that can specify 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. The information display device 13 includes a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special suspension display section 13d displays information that can specify 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 first special games will be referred to as the "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games will be referred to as the "second special pending number". In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the maximum value of the second special reservation number are each "4".

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e 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 fixedly and stopped displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the regular symbol, which will be described later. In the following explanation, the winning lottery with normal symbols will be abbreviated as "normal winning lottery". In addition, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display section 13e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols as a display result of losing. In this embodiment, when a player wins a normal winning lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and after the normal game ends, a normal winning game is awarded.

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display section 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the normal game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following explanation, the number of pending normal games will be referred to as the "normal pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "1". Note that each display section in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed play" and a round display section that notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first ball entry port 14 as a starting port that opens into the game area YBa. The first ball entrance 14 is located below the center frame W in the gaming area YBa. The first ball entry port 14 is always open so that a game ball can enter therein. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting prize sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entrance 14. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting prize sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second ball entry port 15 as a starting port that opens into the game area YBa. The second ball entry port 15 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second ball entrance 15. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, a condition for holding the second special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which game balls can enter the second ball entrance 15 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which game balls cannot enter the second ball entrance 15. The first variable member 16 is provided with a first variable member 16 that can take the following positions. The second ball entry port 15 is opened by operating the first variable member 16 to the open state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second ball entry port 15, but may be in a state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter the ball compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in a normal winning game. In the following description, when the first variable member 16 is in the open state, it may be expressed as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened", and when the first variable member 16 is in the closed state, it may be expressed as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened". 2, the ball entry port 15 is closed.''

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first grand prize opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The first big prize opening 18 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the gaming area YBa and above the second ball entry opening 15. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 18 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 18. A second variable member 19 is provided as an opening/closing member that can take the following positions. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated to the open state in the small winning game. In the following explanation, when the second variable member 19 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the first grand prize opening 18 is opened", and when the second variable member 19 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the first grand prize opening 18 is opened". 18 will be closed."

As shown in FIG. 3, a passage 26 is provided at the back of the first large winning hole 18 through which the game ball that has entered the first large winning hole 18 can pass. The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching part 27 downstream of the first big prize opening 18.

The branching part 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (shown in FIG. 5). It is being The distribution shutter 28 operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a, and a second state in which they are distributed to the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates (controls) according to a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passing sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has passed through (inflowed into) a specific area within the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific area is a so-called V area. In this embodiment, the specific passage sensor SE5 corresponds to specific detection means that detects a game ball passing through a specific area. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the first big prize opening 18 is opened in the small winning game, and the game ball is made to enter the first big prize opening 18 and pass through the first passage 26a. A game (so-called "two-type game") is played. That is, in this embodiment, the first large prize opening 18 corresponds to a special ball entry means that is opened in a small winning game. Then, in the accessory game, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot, and a jackpot game is awarded. In this embodiment, sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b can be understood as a winning lottery for an accessory. In this case, the fact that the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the jackpot in the winning lottery for the accessory. In the following explanation, the jackpot won in the lottery for winning the accessory is sometimes referred to as "hitting the accessory", and the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot in the lottery for winning the accessory is referred to as "hitting the accessory". ``Jackpot game based on the game''. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (a so-called "1 type 2 type mixed machine") that can award a jackpot game based on a symbol hit and a jackpot game based on a hit object.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second grand prize opening 20 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The second big prize opening 20 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the gaming area YBa and on the lower left side than the second ball entry opening 15. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 20. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 20 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 20. It is provided with a third variable member 21 that can take . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a third solenoid SL3 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game. In the following explanation, when the third variable member 21 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the second grand prize opening 20 is opened", and when the third variable member 21 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the second grand prize opening 20 is opened". 20 will be closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 22 that opens into the game area YBa. The gate 22 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the gaming area YBa and above the first big prize opening 18. The gate 22 is always open so that game balls can pass through (enter). The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have passed through the gate 22. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, the normal game hold condition may be satisfied.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows down will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths for the game balls to flow down in the game area YBa depending on the firing intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows down can also be understood as the area where the game ball flows down. The multiple routes include a first route R1 that flows down the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) and a second route R2 that flows down the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following explanation, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the area located to the left of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa into left and right halves will be referred to as the left side area R1a, and the area located to the right of the center line CL will be referred to as the left side area R1a. The area is designated as right side area R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, by operating the firing handle HD and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player can separately hit the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a. In the present embodiment, a first ball entry opening 14 is provided on the first path R1 (left side region R1a). In addition, in this embodiment, on the second path R2 (right side area R2a), a second ball entrance 15, a first big winning hole 18, a second big winning hole 20, and a gate 22 are arranged. . For this reason, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak, the game ball tends to flow down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the first ball entry port 14. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong, the game ball tends to flow down the right side area R2a, and the second ball entry hole 15, the first big prize hole 18, the second big prize hole 20, Or the ball may enter the gate 22.

In the following explanation, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that allows the game ball to easily flow down the first path R1 is sometimes referred to as "left-handed hitting". Further, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that allows the game ball to easily flow down the second path R2 may be referred to as "hitting to the right."

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 of the present embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second ball entrance 15 is higher than that in the low base state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the high base state is a ball entry rate improving state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is improved compared to the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 increases and the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 easily. It becomes a gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state. The high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

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 a normal symbol probability fluctuation control that changes the probability of being determined to be a normal hit (normal winning probability) in the normal symbol hit determination 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 first variable member 16 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, a first opening time extension control may be performed in which the number of openings of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game is made larger than in the low base state. Further, as the opening time extension control, a second opening time extension control may be performed in which the opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game is made longer than in the low base state. Further, both the first opening time extension control and the second opening time extension control may be performed. In this embodiment, the normal winning probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 16 is not operated to the permissible state in the low base state.

Further, in this embodiment, the high base state is 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. In this case, in this embodiment, the high base state becomes a so-called "fluctuation time shortening state (time saving state)" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time saving state)" for special symbols.

Next, a small winning game in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The small winning game is started after the end of the special game in which the small winning symbols were derived. In the small winning game, the first big prize opening 18 is opened after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) has elapsed. That is, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small win game is provided in which the first large prize opening 18 is opened after deriving the small win result in the special game. In the small winning game, when a ball entry condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a time elapsed condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses, the first big prize opening 18 is closed. That is, in this embodiment, in the small winning game, the second variable member 19 operates to the open state when the opening time has elapsed, and operates to the closed state when the ball entering condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied. do. Thereafter, the small winning game is ended with the passage of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time).

Next, a jackpot game in this embodiment will be explained. In addition, in the following explanation, when it is simply referred to as a "jackpot game", it is intended to include both a "jackpot game based on a symbol hit" and a "jackpot game based on a jackpot win".

A jackpot game based on winning symbols is started after the special game in which the jackpot symbols were derived ends. That is, in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the special winning lottery, the jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot result is derived in the special game. On the other hand, the jackpot game based on the winning accessory is started after the small win game in which the game ball passes through a specific area in the first passage 26a ends. That is, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 passes through a specific area in the small win game. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) has elapsed, a round game in which the second big prize opening 20 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when a first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game ball or a second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened upon the start of the round game, and is closed upon the end of the round game. That is, in this embodiment, the third variable member 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. Then, the jackpot game ends as a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time) elapses after the final round game ends.

Next, types of hits (big wins and small wins) in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4(a), the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be understood as the type of jackpot.

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot symbols, respectively. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups: symbol ZA, symbol ZB, and symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, one kind of jackpot symbol is the symbol ZA, 29 kinds of the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZB, and 70 kinds of the jackpot symbol are the symbol ZC. are classified respectively. In addition, in this embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the second special symbols, 10 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbols ZA, and 90 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbols ZB.

In the following explanation, a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol classified as a symbol ZA will be referred to as a "jackpot ZA", a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZB will be referred to as a "jackpot ZB", and a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZC. is indicated as “Jackpot ZC”.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the upper limit number of round games is set at 10 times. Furthermore, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and ZC, three times is set as the upper limit number of round games. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZB, and ZC, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time of each round game.

In this embodiment, a high base state is given after the end of a jackpot game based on winning symbols. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the conditions for ending the high base state differ depending on the type of jackpot. The conditions for ending the high base state will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of small winning symbols as small winning symbols of special symbols. A type of small winning game is determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. The types of small winning symbols can also be understood as the types of small winnings.

In this embodiment, there are a plurality of predetermined types of small winning patterns in the small winning pattern of the first special pattern and the small winning pattern of the second special pattern. In this embodiment, the small winning symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of symbols Za, symbols Zb, and symbols Zc at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, all of the small winning symbols of the 100 kinds of first special symbols are classified into symbols Za. In addition, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of small winning symbols of the second special symbol, 10 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Za, 40 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb, and 50 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb. They are each classified into patterns Zc. In the following explanation, a small hit based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Za is referred to as a "small win Za", a small win based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Zb is referred to as a "small win Zb", and a small win classified as a pattern Zc. The small win based on the small win symbol is referred to as "small win Zc".

In the small winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the distributing shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball that enters the first large prize opening 18 in the small winning game can pass through the first passage 26a. In other words, in the small winning game of this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large prize opening 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. In particular, in the small winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates so that the game balls that have entered the first large prize opening 18 are distributed to the first path 26a at a predetermined ratio. That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball is launched into the right side area R2a during a small winning game, there are two cases: when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and when the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a. There is.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot (hitting the accessory), and after the small winning game ends, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and hits the accessory. A jackpot game based on the above will be awarded. That is, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, the granting condition for the jackpot game based on the accessory hit is established. In the following explanation, a jackpot game awarded when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small win game based on the small win Za may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on the small win Za." In addition, a jackpot game that is awarded when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small winning game based on the small winning Zb may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on the small winning Zb." A jackpot game that is awarded when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small winning game based on the small winning Zc may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on the small winning Zc." In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the small win is a jackpot game based on the accessory win.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the small wins Za and Zb, nine times is set as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when a jackpot game based on the small winnings Za and Zb is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning. In total, it can be said that 10 round games are executed. In addition, in the jackpot game based on the small win Zc, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to two. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zc is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that three round games are executed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a high base state is given after the jackpot game based on the small win ends. In this embodiment, the conditions for ending the high base state differ depending on the type of small win. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the conditions for ending the high base state may differ depending on the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game based on the small winning. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, the conditions for ending the high base state differ depending on the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb.

Here, conditions for ending the high base state in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4C, in this embodiment, there are multiple end conditions for the high base state. Specifically, the end condition for the high base state in this embodiment includes a number end condition that is satisfied when a special game is executed a specific number of times. More specifically, the number end condition of the present embodiment includes a first number end condition that is satisfied when the sum of the number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed reaches a first specific number of times. and a second number end condition that is established when the number of executions of the second special game among the special games reaches a second specific number of times.

In addition, the high base state termination condition in this embodiment includes a small hit termination condition that is established when a small hit is won. More specifically, the small hit ending conditions of this embodiment include the first small winning ending condition, which is established when the small winning Za or Zb is won, and the first small winning ending condition, which is established when the small winning Zc is won. There is a second small hit end condition. In this embodiment, the small win Za and the small win Zb correspond to a special small win. That is, in this embodiment, the first small winning ending condition corresponds to the special small winning ending condition that is established when the special small winning is won once. Moreover, in this embodiment, the small win Zc corresponds to a special small win. That is, in this embodiment, the second small hit ending condition corresponds to the special small winning ending condition that is established when the special small winning is won once.

Furthermore, the conditions for ending the high base state in this embodiment include a jackpot ending condition that is established when a jackpot game is started.
In this embodiment, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the combination of conditions for ending the high base state is one of a plurality of predetermined combination patterns.

For example, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the combination of the conditions for ending the high base state is the first pattern. In the present embodiment, the first pattern includes the first number end condition, the second number end condition, the second small hit end condition, and the jackpot end condition as the end conditions of the high base state; Contains no termination conditions. Further, in the first pattern, 300 times is determined as the specific number of times in the first number of times end condition and the second number of times end condition.

Further, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the combination of the conditions for ending the high base state becomes the second pattern. In the present embodiment, the second pattern includes the first number end condition, the second number end condition, the first small hit end condition, the second small hit end condition, and the jackpot end condition as the end conditions of the high base state. . Further, in the second pattern, 30 times is determined as the first specific number of times under the first number end condition, and 25 times is determined as the second specified number of times under the second number end condition.

When the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the combination of the conditions for ending the high base state becomes the third pattern. In the present embodiment, the third pattern includes the first number end condition, the second number end condition, the first small hit end condition, the second small hit end condition, and the jackpot end condition as the end conditions of the high base state. . Further, in the third pattern, 10 times is determined as the first specific number of times in the first number of times end condition, and 5 times is determined as the second specified number of times in the second number of times end condition.

Further, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Za, the combination of the conditions for ending the high base state becomes the first pattern. At this time, if the jackpot game based on the small win Za is controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether the game state at the start of the jackpot game is a low base state or a high base state, the high base state The combination of termination conditions becomes the first pattern. In other words, when a jackpot game based on the small win Za is awarded, the small win Za is a jackpot regardless of whether the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is a low base state or a high base state. This is a small win that is controlled to a high base state where the first small win ending condition is not included in the ending condition after the end of the game. That is, the small win Za is when the jackpot game is awarded when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win Za. Regardless of whether the gaming state is a low base state or a high base state, it is a small win in which the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is the same.

In the case where the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game is the high base state, the combination of ending conditions for the high base state is This is the first pattern. In other words, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zb is awarded, and the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is a high base state, the small win Zb is the first small win after the jackpot game ends. This is a small win that is controlled to a high base state that does not include the winning end condition. On the other hand, if the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game is the low base state, the high base state ending condition The combination becomes the second pattern. In other words, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zb is awarded, and the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is a low base state, the small win Zb is the first small win after the jackpot game ends. This is a small win that is controlled to a high base condition that includes the winning end condition. For this reason, when a small winning game based on the small winning Zb is awarded, when a jackpot game is awarded triggered by the detection of a game ball by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a low base state, and when a jackpot game is awarded based on the low base state, and during a high base state The end conditions when the high base state is controlled are different from when a jackpot game is awarded in response to the detection of a game ball by the specific passing sensor SE5. In other words, when a small winning game is awarded based on the small winning Zb, when a jackpot game is awarded during a low base state and when a jackpot game is awarded during a high base state, after the jackpot game ends, The difference is whether or not the first small hit ending condition is included in the ending condition of the controlled high base state.

Furthermore, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zc, the combination of the conditions for ending the high base state becomes the second pattern. At this time, if the jackpot game based on the small win Zc is controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether the game state at the start of the jackpot game is a low base state or a high base state, the high base state The combination of termination conditions becomes the second pattern. In other words, the small win Zc is the jackpot when a jackpot game based on the small win Zc is awarded, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time the jackpot game is awarded is a low base state or a high base state. This is a small win that is controlled to a high base state that includes the first small win end condition as an end condition after the end of the game. That is, the small hit Zc is determined when the jackpot game is awarded when the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win Zc. Regardless of whether the gaming state is a low base state or a high base state, it is a small win in which the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is the same.

According to the above-described combinations of ending conditions for the high base state, depending on which of the first to third patterns the combination of ending conditions for the high base state is, the first to third patterns are set as the ending conditions for the high base state. The difference is whether or not a small winning end condition is included. On the other hand, regardless of the combination of the high base state end conditions in any of the first to third patterns, the high base state end conditions include the second small win end condition.

Furthermore, according to the combination of ending conditions for the high base state as described above, if the combination of ending conditions for the high base state becomes the first pattern that does not include the first small winning ending condition in the ending conditions, the first Compared to the case where the second pattern or the third pattern includes the small winning ending condition in the ending condition, the specific number of times in the first number ending condition and the second number ending condition is increased. That is, in this embodiment, the combination of the ending conditions of the high base state is the first pattern that does not include the first small hit ending condition as the ending condition, and the second pattern that includes the first small winning ending condition as the ending condition. Or, the specific number of times in the first number of times end condition and the second number of times end condition is different depending on the case of the third pattern.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In this embodiment, the performance display device 12 is capable of displaying performance symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of rows and executing a performance symbol variation game that ultimately derives a combination of performance symbols. 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. Specifically, in the production game, the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop display"), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of performance symbols is derived by permanently displaying the performance symbols. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When a jackpot symbol (jackpot result) is derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination (jackpot result) based on the production symbol is derived in the production game as well. In addition, when a small winning pattern (small winning result) is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination (small winning result) based on the production pattern is also derived in the performance game. When a losing symbol (losing result) is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination (losing result) based on the production symbols is also derived in the production game. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are an example of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40.

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 41a) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 41b) from which information can be read but information cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 41b) from which information can be read and written. , a main control RWM 41c).

The main control ROM 41b stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the content of variation in the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the performance content of the performance game performed during the execution of the special game.

The variation patterns of this embodiment include a jackpot variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a jackpot symbol combination in the production game. The small winning variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a small winning symbol combination in the performance game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a losing symbol combination in the production game.

The main control RWM 41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the results of processing by the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored by the main control RWM 41c includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing performed by the main control CPU 41a. Note that the main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, and the main control RWM 41c are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first start prize sensor SE1, a second start prize sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a specific passage sensor SE5, and a gate sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first solenoid SL1, a second solenoid SL2, a third solenoid SL3, and a fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first variable member 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second variable member 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third variable member 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, movable body performance data used for movable body performance, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored by the sub-control RWM 50c includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. In this embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is also configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. Note that the sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
The main control CPU 41a executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, etc. as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting winning sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first ball entrance 14, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number by adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. In this way, the first special game hold condition is established when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting winning sensor SE1. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random numbers include a special winning random number used for a special winning lottery (jackpot lottery), a winning pattern random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that it is possible to specify that the random number information is for the first special game and to specify the storage order of the random number information. 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 41c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the start conditions for the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, when no game ball enters the first ball entrance 14, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control RWM 41c The control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second ball entrance 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting prize sensor SE2. When the game ball enters the second ball entrance 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special reservation display section 13d to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the start conditions for the second special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, when no game ball enters the second ball entrance 15, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control RWM 41c The control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the start conditions for the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when a winning game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when a winning game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is "1" or more. If the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is equal to or greater than "1". If the first special reservation number is not greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a winning lottery (win determination) using the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. The winning lottery of this embodiment includes a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) and a small hit lottery (small hit determination).

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot lottery by determining whether the value of the special winning random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. If the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol by performing a symbol lottery of the jackpot symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting multiple types of jackpot variation patterns. Determine the jackpot fluctuation pattern from among.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a small winning lottery by determining whether the value of the special winning random number matches the small winning judgment value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When winning a small hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a small winning variation process. In the small winning variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the small winning symbol of the first special symbol by performing a symbol lottery of the small winning symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined small winning symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the small winning symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby winning multiple types of small winning symbols. A small winning fluctuation pattern is determined from among the fluctuation patterns.

If the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the first special symbol. This determined losing symbol becomes the confirmed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a losing symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting a plurality of types of missing variation patterns. Determine the deviation pattern from among.

After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. Note that the jackpot lottery and the small prize lottery may be realized by a single winning lottery. For example, in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the winning random number is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss depending on whether the value of the winning random number matches a jackpot judgment value, a small hit judgment value, or a loss judgment value. , may be selected by lottery.

When the second special pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the second special game. The process for executing the second special game includes changing the "first special game" to the "second special game" and changing the "first special symbol" to the "second special game" for the process for executing the first special game. Since this is a process in which "symbols" and "first special reservation number" are replaced with "second special reservation number", detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41a completes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the winning lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the winning lottery.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of the performance game. In addition, the main control CPU 41a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 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 addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a sends information for deriving a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as an all symbol stop command) to the output buffer. set.

Next, a description will be given of a small winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a for awarding a small winning game.
The main control CPU 41a performs a small winning process after the special small winning game ends. In the small winning process, the main control CPU 41a first starts measuring the opening time of the small winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning start command) that can specify the start of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the opening time of the small winning game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning opening command) that can specify that the first big prize opening 18 has been opened, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, when the entry condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is closed, and starts measuring the ending time of the small winning game. . At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the ending time of the small winning game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning end command) that can specify the end of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the small winning process. Through the small winning process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the second variable member 19 to be in the open state when a small winning game is awarded.

Further, in the small winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the fourth solenoid SL4 to operate the distribution shutter 28 based on a predetermined operation pattern during the small winning game. Then, when the operation of the distribution shutter 28 based on the predetermined operation pattern is not completed at the end of the small winning game, the main control CPU 41a ends the operation of the distribution shutter 28 with the end of the small winning game. The fourth solenoid SL4 is controlled so as to

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a for awarding a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following jackpot processing, thereby realizing a jackpot game awarding means for awarding a jackpot game.

The main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the special jackpot game ends. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a awards a jackpot game based on the symbol win when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery using random numbers. In addition, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the end of the small winning game when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small winning game. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a awards a jackpot game when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small win game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first starts measuring the opening time of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can identify the start of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the opening time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 to open the second big prize opening 20 based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so that the second big prize opening 20 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, End the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Furthermore, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, it generates information (hereinafter referred to as a round start command) that allows identification of the start of the round game and sets it in the output buffer. In addition, each time the main control CPU 41a ends a round game, it generates information (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game and sets it in the output buffer.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot process. Through the jackpot processing as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the third variable member 21 to be in the open state when a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs processing related to the gaming state, thereby realizing a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state.

The main control CPU 41a is capable of controlling to change the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state after the jackpot game ends. That is, when a jackpot game is awarded as a result of winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to a high base state after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the main control CPU 41a is configured to provide a jackpot game in the case where a small win is won in a special winning lottery, and a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small win game. Sometimes, control is made to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to a high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the control to a high base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c.

Further, the main control CPU 41a sets conditions for ending the high base state according to the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a sets the first specific number of times in the first number of times end condition and the second specific number of times in the second number of times end condition according to the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a sets the specific number of times in each number end condition by storing the specific number of times in each number end condition in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets whether or not there is a first small hit ending condition, depending on the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a sets the first small hit ending condition as the ending condition of the high base state by controlling the first small winning ending condition flag in the main control RWM 41c to the ON state, while setting the first small winning ending condition as the ending condition of the high base state. By controlling the small hit end condition flag to the OFF state, control is performed so that the first small hit end condition is not set as the end condition of the high base state. The main control CPU 41a also sets the second small hit ending condition and the jackpot ending condition. At this time, the main control CPU 41a sets the second small hit ending condition as the ending condition of the high base state by controlling the second small winning ending condition flag in the main control RWM 41c to the ON state. Similarly, the main control CPU 41a sets the jackpot end condition as the end condition of the high base state by controlling the jackpot end condition flag in the main control RWM 41c to the ON state.

For example, when ending a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the main control CPU 41a sets the first pattern as a combination of ending conditions for a high base state after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores 300 times as the specific number of times in the first number of times end condition and the second number of times end condition in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the first small hit end condition flag to be in the off state, while controlling the second small hit end condition flag and the jackpot end condition flag to be in the on state. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a wins the jackpot ZA, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ends, the main control CPU 41a can control the first small win ending condition to a high base state where the ending condition does not include the ending condition. be. Note that in this embodiment, setting the first pattern as a combination of end conditions for the high base state corresponds to setting the second end condition as the end condition for the high base state.

Similarly, when ending the jackpot game based on the small win Za, the main control CPU 41a sets the first pattern as a combination of ending conditions for the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, when the main control CPU 41a ends a jackpot game based on the small win Zb, and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game is a high base state, the main control CPU 41a also controls the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. A first pattern is set as a combination of termination conditions.

Further, when ending the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the main control CPU 41a sets a second pattern as a combination of ending conditions for the high base state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores 30 times as the first specific number of times in the first number end condition in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c, and 25 times as the second specific number of times in the second number end condition. to remember. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the first small hit end condition flag, the second small hit end condition flag, and the jackpot end condition flag to be in the ON state. In this embodiment, setting the second pattern as a combination of end conditions for the high base state corresponds to setting the first end condition as the end condition for the high base state.

Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a ends a jackpot game based on the small win Zb and the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game is a low base state, the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. A second pattern is set as a combination of termination conditions. Furthermore, when ending the jackpot game based on the small win Zc, the main control CPU 41a also sets a second pattern as a combination of ending conditions for the high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

Furthermore, when ending the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the main control CPU 41a sets a third pattern as a combination of ending conditions for the high base state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores 10 times as the first specific number of times in the first number end condition in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c, and 5 times as the second specific number of times in the second number end condition. to remember. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the first small hit end condition flag, the second small hit end condition flag, and the jackpot end condition flag to be in the ON state.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a generates a high base command capable of specifying control to the high base state and conditions for ending the high base state, and sets it in the output buffer.
Then, the main control CPU 41a terminates the high base state and controls the high base state to the low base state when each of the end conditions for the high base state is satisfied. At this time, when controlling the gaming state to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a low base command that can specify control to be in the low base state, and sets it in the output buffer.

Specifically, when the first number end condition or the second number end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a updates the value of the base state flag upon completion of the specific number of special games under each number end condition. By doing so, the high base state is ended and the low base state is controlled.

In addition, when the first small hit ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a updates the value of the base state flag using the derivation of the small winning symbol in the special game. The high base state is terminated and controlled to the low base state. As a result, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can generate a large amount of money during the period from when the small winning is won in the special winning lottery until the small winning game based on the small winning is started, when the small winning ending condition is satisfied. End the base state and control to the low base state.

Further, when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a updates the value of the base state flag with the start of the jackpot game as an opportunity to end the high base state and control to the low base state.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a sets the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM 41c to 1 when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 and the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number. The normal hold display unit 13f is controlled to add and update and display the updated normal hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the acquired random number. In this case, the main control CPU 41a 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. Note that, for example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a controls the main control CPU 41a when the normal winning number is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, and the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM 41c is 1 or more. The normal pending number stored in the control RWM 41c is updated by subtracting one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display section 13f so that the updated normal hold count is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RWM 41c, and performs a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery) based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning lottery by determining whether or not the value of the normal winning random number matches the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs normal winning determination using different normal winning determination values depending on the current gaming state. For example, in this embodiment, normal win determination values are distributed for each gaming state so that when the player is in the high base state, the probability of winning a normal win is higher than when the player is in the low base state.

When a normal winning is won, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game when in the high base state compared to when the base state is low (or it is easier to determine a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game). ).

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a 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. 13.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. The main control CPU 41a executes the normal winning process when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 to open the second ball entry port 15 in an opening manner determined by the normal symbol (type of normal winning), thereby playing the normal winning game. occur. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to be in the open state in the normal winning game.

Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes in addition to the processes described above. For example, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from each sensor, it generates a control command indicating that the detection signal has been input and sets it in the output buffer. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first starting winning sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a issues a first ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14. Generate it and set it in the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second starting winning sensor SE2, it issues a second ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the second ball entry port 15. Generate it and set it in the output buffer.

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 41a issues a first grand prize winning command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the first grand prize opening 18. Generate and set it in the output buffer. Moreover, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, it generates a second grand prize command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20. and set it in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 41a receives a specific signal indicating that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 has passed through the first passage 26a. Generate a passing command and set it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE6, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 22, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a receives the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, it controls the performance display device 12 to execute the performance game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when a special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command.

When a special jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, when a jackpot is determined in the hit determination, a jackpot result is derived. Further, when a small winning symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub control CPU 50a determines a small winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, when a small hit is determined in the hit determination, a small win result is derived. Then, when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the performance to be executed during execution of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to start variable display of the performance symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to variably display three rows of performance symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects that have been decided to be executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops displaying the production symbols of each symbol column, and, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command, displays the production symbols of each symbol column. The production pattern is fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the performance symbols of each symbol row to be displayed in a fixed stop state, irrespective of the all symbol stop command, triggered by the elapse of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the all symbol stop command may be omitted.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the high base command is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RWM 50c, and also stores the high base in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RWM 50c. Stores a value indicating the end condition of the state. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives a low base command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the low base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
First, the production mode in this embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of performance modes that define performance execution modes. The performance execution mode includes, for example, the type of performance that can be performed, the probability of performing the performance, the type of image displayed in the performance, and the like.

There are four types of performance modes in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment: normal mode, super chance mode, chance mode, and challenge mode. The normal mode is a performance mode when the gaming state is a low base state. Super chance mode, chance mode, and challenge mode are production modes when the gaming state is a high base state. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of performance modes as performance modes when in a high base state. Specifically, the super chance mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is a high base state and the end condition of the high base state is the first pattern. That is, the super chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the first small hit ending condition is not included in the ending condition of the high base state. Further, the chance mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is a high base state and the end condition of the high base state is the second pattern. The challenge mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is a high base state and the condition for ending the high base state is the third pattern. That is, the chance mode and the challenge mode are performance modes that are controlled when the first small hit ending condition is included in the ending condition of the high base state. In this embodiment, the super chance mode corresponds to the second performance mode, and the chance mode corresponds to the first performance mode.

Here, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 50a regarding the production mode will be explained. In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU50a performs the following control, thereby realizing a mode control means for controlling the production mode.

The sub-control CPU 50a specifies the current gaming state based on the command input from the main control CPU 41a, and performs control to shift the production mode according to the specified gaming state. At this time, the sub-control CPU50a shifts the production mode by updating the value of the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM50c.

Here, the mode of transition of the production mode will be explained together with the control of the sub-control CPU 50a.
First, using FIG. 6, a description will be given of how the performance mode shifts when a jackpot game is awarded.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, the high base state is controlled, and the end condition of the high base state is the first pattern. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the super chance mode after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, regardless of which production mode is used when the jackpot ZA is won. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot that can be won in the special winning lottery includes the jackpot that is controlled to the super chance mode after the jackpot game ends, regardless of which performance mode the jackpot is won.

Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, the high base state is controlled, and the condition for ending the high base state is the second pattern. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, regardless of which production mode is used when the jackpot ZB is won. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot that can be won in the special winning lottery includes the jackpot that is controlled to the chance mode after the jackpot game ends, regardless of which production mode the jackpot is won.

Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, the high base state is controlled, and the condition for ending the high base state is the third pattern. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the challenge mode after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, regardless of which production mode is used when the jackpot ZC is won. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot that can be won in the special winning lottery includes the jackpot that is controlled to the challenge mode after the jackpot game ends, regardless of which production mode the jackpot is won.

However, in this embodiment, when controlled to be in a high base state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is higher than when controlled to be in a low base state. Of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game will be mainly executed. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the second special symbols do not include jackpot symbols classified as ZC. For this reason, in this embodiment, when controlled to be in a high base state, the possibility that a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC will be awarded is extremely low. In other words, in this embodiment, when the game is controlled to be in any one of the super chance mode, chance mode, and challenge mode, the possibility that a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC will be awarded is extremely low.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the high base state is controlled, and the end condition of the high base state becomes the first pattern. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the super chance mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Za, regardless of which effect mode is used when the small win Za is won.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win Zb ends, the high base state is controlled. At this time, when the game state when the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is started is the high base state, the ending condition of the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game becomes the first pattern. On the other hand, when the game state when the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is started is the low base state, the ending condition of the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game becomes the second pattern.

If the production mode when winning the small win Zb is the normal mode, the gaming state when the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is started is the low base state, so the jackpot game based on the small win Zb After the end of , the high base state is controlled, and the condition for ending the high base state becomes the second pattern. Therefore, if the production mode when the small win Zb is won is the normal mode, the sub control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the jackpot game based on the small win Zb ends.

If the performance mode when winning the small win Zb is super chance mode, the ending conditions of the high base state do not include the 1st small winning ending condition, so winning the small winning Zb will not be a high chance mode. Base state is not terminated. According to this, if the production mode when winning the small win Zb is the super chance mode, the gaming state when the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is started will be the high base state, so the small win Zb After the jackpot game based on , the high base state is controlled, and the high base state ending condition becomes the first pattern. Therefore, when the performance mode when winning the small win Zb is the super chance mode, the sub control CPU 50a controls the game to the super chance mode even after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb.

If the performance mode when winning the small win Zb is chance mode or challenge mode, the ending conditions of the high base state include the first small winning ending condition, so winning the small winning Zb will be the trigger. The high base state is terminated and controlled to the low base state. According to this, if the performance mode when winning the small win Zb is chance mode or challenge mode, the gaming state when the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is started will be the low base state. After the jackpot game based on the winning Zb ends, the high base state is controlled, and the condition for ending the high base state becomes the second pattern. Therefore, if the production mode when the small win Zb is won is the chance mode or the challenge mode, the sub control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the jackpot game based on the small win Zb ends.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win Zc ends, the high base state is controlled, and the condition for ending the high base state is the second pattern. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zc, regardless of which effect mode is used when the small win Zc is won.

However, in this embodiment, when controlled in the low base state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is lower than when controlled in the high base state. Of the first special game and the second special game, the first special game will be mainly executed. In this embodiment, the small winning symbols of the first special symbols do not include small winning symbols classified as symbols Zb and small winning symbols classified as symbols Zc. For this reason, in this embodiment, when controlled to be in a low base state, the possibility of winning the small win Zb and the possibility of winning the small win Zc are extremely low. In other words, in this embodiment, when the control is in the normal mode, the possibility of winning the small win Zb and the possibility of winning the small win Zc are extremely low.

Next, in the case where a small hit is won during the high base state, the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game based on the small winning, and the jackpot game based on the small winning is not awarded. The manner in which the production mode changes when

If the production mode when you win small win Za or small win Zb is super chance mode, the ending conditions of the high base state do not include the 1st small win ending condition, so small win Za or small win Zb The high base state is not terminated upon winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to be controlled to the high base state even after the small winning game ends, if the performance mode when winning the small winning Za or small winning Zb is the super chance mode. Continue to control to super chance mode.

On the other hand, if the production mode when winning small win Za or small win Zb is chance mode or challenge mode, the first small win ending condition is included in the ending condition of the high base state, so small winning Za Alternatively, the high base state is terminated upon winning the small winning Zb, and the low base state is controlled. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a, if the production mode when winning the small win Za or Zb is chance mode or challenge mode, the game state after the end of the small win game will be the low base state. Control to normal mode.

Also, regardless of whether the performance mode when winning the small hit Zc is super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode, the second small winning ending condition is included in the ending condition of the high base state. Therefore, upon winning the small winning Zc, the high base state is ended and the low base state is controlled. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the performance mode when winning the small win Zc is super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode, the gaming state after the small win game ends is low. Since it is in the base state, it is controlled to normal mode.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode shifts when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied during the high base state.
If the number end condition is met, the special game in which the number end condition is met will end, regardless of whether the production mode at the time the number end condition is met is super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode. Afterwards, it is controlled to a low base state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance after the special game for which the number end condition is satisfied, regardless of whether the performance mode when the number end condition is satisfied is super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode. is controlled to normal mode.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the transition mode of the production mode when winning a small hit will be explained together with the control by the main control CPU 41a and the sub control CPU 50a.
First, when it is in a high base state and the first pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, a small win Za is won, and a game ball hits a specific passing sensor during a small win game based on the small win Za. The mode of transition of the production mode when detected by SE5 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this case, since it is a high base state and the first pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, the sub control CPU 50a controls the current production mode to the super chance mode. (time t0). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Za is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Za is started (time t1). In addition, in this example, the first pattern that does not include the first small winning ending condition is set as the ending condition for the high base state, so winning the small winning Za will trigger the high base state. The state is not terminated. Therefore, in this example, even after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Za, the high base state is controlled.

Then, when a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t2), a jackpot game based on the small winning Za is awarded after the small winning game ends (time t3). At this time, since the jackpot end condition is satisfied due to the start of the jackpot game, the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state. Then, when the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the high base state is controlled again, and the first pattern is set as the condition for ending the high base state (time t4). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to be in the super chance mode even after the jackpot game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, if a small win Za is won in the super chance mode, and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small win Za, When a jackpot game is awarded, the super chance mode is controlled even after the jackpot game ends.

Next, when you are in the high base state and the first pattern or the second pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, you win the small win Za and play the game during the small win game based on the small win Za. The manner in which the performance mode shifts when a ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this case, since it is a high base state and the second pattern or third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the current production mode to a chance. mode or challenge mode (time t10). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Za is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Za is started (time t11). In this example, the second pattern or the third pattern that includes the first small win ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state, so if the small winning Za is won, the special game When the small winning symbol is derived in , the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled. Therefore, in this example, after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Za, the low base state is controlled.

Then, when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t12), a jackpot game based on the small winning Za is awarded after the small winning game ends (time t13). Thereafter, when the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the high base state is controlled again, and the first pattern is set as the condition for ending the high base state (time t14). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the super chance mode after the jackpot game ends.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when a small win Za is won in the chance mode or challenge mode, the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small win Za. When a jackpot game is given as a condition, the super chance mode is controlled after the jackpot game ends.

Therefore, in this embodiment, if you win the small win Za, regardless of whether you win in the super chance mode, chance mode or challenge mode, the jackpot game based on the small win Za. After the end, it will be controlled into super chance mode. In other words, the small hit of this embodiment includes the super chance mode, the chance mode, or the challenge mode, after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win. Includes small wins controlled by chance mode.

Next, when it is in the high base state and the first pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, a small win Zb is won, and the game ball passes a specific passage during the small win game based on the small win Zb. The mode of transition of the production mode when detected by the sensor SE5 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 9, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current production mode to the super chance mode (time t20). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Zb is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Zb is started (time t21). In addition, in this example, the first pattern that does not include the first small hit ending condition is set as the ending condition for the high base state, so winning the small winning Zb will trigger the high base state. The state is not terminated. Therefore, in this example, even after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Zb, the high base state is controlled.

Then, when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t22), a jackpot game based on the small winning Zb is awarded after the small winning game ends (time t23). At this time, since the jackpot end condition is satisfied due to the start of the jackpot game, the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state.

In addition, in this example, since the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is the high base state, after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, it is controlled to the high base state and The first pattern is set as a condition for ending the base state (time t24). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to be in the super chance mode even after the jackpot game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a small win Zb is won in the super chance mode, and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small win Zb, When a jackpot game is awarded, the super chance mode is controlled even after the jackpot game ends.

Next, when you are in a high base state and the first pattern or the second pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, you win a small win Zb and play a game during a small win game based on the small win Zb. The manner in which the performance mode shifts when a ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current performance mode to chance mode or challenge mode (time t30). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Zb is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Zb is started (time t31). In this example, the second or third pattern that includes the first small hit ending condition is set as the ending condition for the high base state, so if the small winning Zb is won, the special game When the small winning symbol is derived in , the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled. Therefore, in this example, after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Zb, the low base state is controlled.

Then, when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t32), a jackpot game based on the small winning Zb is awarded after the small winning game ends (time t33).

In addition, in this example, since the gaming state at the start of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is the low base state, after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, it is controlled to the high base state and A second pattern is set as a condition for ending the base state (time t34). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the jackpot game ends.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when a small win Zb is won in the chance mode or challenge mode, the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small win Zb. When a jackpot game is given as a condition, the chance mode is controlled after the jackpot game ends.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when winning the small win Zb, the effect is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb when winning in the super chance mode and when winning in the chance mode or challenge mode. Different modes. Specifically, if a small win Zb is won in the super chance mode and a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small win game based on the small win Zb, After the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a super chance mode. In addition, if a small win Zb is won in the chance mode or challenge mode, and a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small win game based on the small win Zb, After the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to the chance mode. In this embodiment, the small win Zb corresponds to a specific small win.

Next, when the player is in the high base state and any of the first pattern, second pattern, and third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, a small win Zc is won, and the corresponding small win Zc A description will be given of a transition mode of the performance mode when a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small winning game based on the following.

As shown in FIG. 11, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current performance mode to be one of super chance mode, chance mode, and challenge mode (time t40). Further, in this example, upon winning the small win Zc, a variable game for deriving the small win result is started. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Zc is started (time t41). In addition, in this example, regardless of which of the first pattern, second pattern, and third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, the second small hit end condition is included in the end condition. Therefore, when the small winning Zc is won, the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, triggered by the derivation of the small winning symbol in the special game. Therefore, in this example, after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Zc, the low base state is controlled.

Then, when a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t42), a jackpot game based on the small winning Zc is awarded after the small winning game ends (time t43). Thereafter, when the jackpot game based on the small win Zc ends, the high base state is controlled again, and the second pattern is set as a condition for ending the high base state (time t44). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the chance mode after the jackpot game ends.

In this way, in this embodiment, if a small win Zc is won in any of the super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode, and the game ball passes a specific passage during a small win game based on the small win Zc, When a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that it is detected by the sensor SE5, the chance mode is controlled after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the small hit of this embodiment has a chance after the end of the jackpot game based on the small hit, regardless of whether it is won in the super chance mode, chance mode or challenge mode. Includes a small win controlled by the mode.

Next, when you are in a high base state and the first pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, you win a small win Za or a small win Zb, and the game ball is played during a small win game based on the small win. A description will be given of the manner in which the production mode shifts when the specific passing sensor SE5 does not detect the transition.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current production mode to the super chance mode (time t50). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Za or Zb is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Za or Zb is started (time t51). In addition, in this example, since the first pattern that does not include the first small winning ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state, the winning of small winning Za or small winning Zb is the trigger. As the high base state is not terminated. Therefore, in this example, even after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Za or the small winning Zb, the high base state is controlled.

In this example, it is assumed that the small winning game ends without the game ball being detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t52). In this case, the jackpot game is not started after the small win game ends, and the jackpot end condition is not satisfied, so the high base state continues to be controlled even after the small win game ends. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to be in the super chance mode even after the small winning game based on the small winning Za or the small winning Zb ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a small win Za or Zb is won in the super chance mode, the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small win Za or Zb. If it is not detected, the super chance mode is controlled even after the small winning game ends.

Next, when the player is in the high base state and the second pattern or the third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, a small win Za or a small win Zb is won, and a small win game is played based on the small win. The manner in which the performance mode shifts when the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current production mode to chance mode or challenge mode (time t60). Further, in this example, a fluctuation game for deriving a small win result is started when the small win Za or Zb is won. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Za or Zb is started (time t61). In this example, the second pattern or the third pattern that includes the first small win ending condition is set as the ending condition for the high base state, so if you win the small winning Za or the small winning Zb, When a small winning symbol is derived in the special game, the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled. Therefore, in this example, after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Za or the small winning Zb, the low base state is controlled.

In this example, it is assumed that the small winning game ends without the game ball being detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t62). In this case, since the jackpot game is not started after the small win game ends, the low base state continues to be controlled even after the small win game ends. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the normal mode after the small winning game based on the small winning Za or the small winning Zb ends.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when a small win Za or a small win Zb is won in the chance mode or a challenge mode, the game ball passes a specific passage during a small win game based on the small win Za or Zb. When it is not detected by the sensor SE5, the normal mode is controlled after the small winning game ends.

Next, when the player is in the high base state and any of the first pattern, second pattern, and third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, a small win Zc is won, and the corresponding small win Zc A description will be given of the mode of transition of the performance mode when the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game based on the following.

As shown in FIG. 14, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the current production mode to be one of super chance mode, chance mode, and challenge mode (time t70). Further, in this example, upon winning the small win Zc, a variable game for deriving the small win result is started. In this case, when a small win result is derived in the variable game, a small win game based on the small win Zc is started (time t71). In addition, in this example, regardless of which of the first pattern, second pattern, and third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, the second small hit end condition is included in the end condition. Therefore, when the small winning Zc is won, the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, triggered by the derivation of the small winning symbol in the special game. Therefore, in this example, after the start of the small winning game based on the small winning Zc, the low base state is controlled.

In this example, it is assumed that the small winning game ends without the game ball being detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game (time t72). In this case, since the jackpot game is not started after the small win game ends, the low base state continues to be controlled even after the small win game ends. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the normal mode after the small winning game based on the small winning Zc ends.

In this way, in this embodiment, if a small win Zc is won in any of the super chance mode, chance mode, or challenge mode, and the game ball passes a specific passage during a small win game based on the small win Zc, When the sensor SE5 does not detect it, the normal mode is controlled after the small winning game ends.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In this embodiment, even if the high base state is controlled to the same high base state, the termination conditions for the high base state may differ, so the transition mode of the gaming state is varied to encourage the player. It is possible to suppress boredom and increase interest in the game.

(2) In this embodiment, even if the gaming state when winning the small win Zb is the same high base state, until the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small win game based on the small win Zb. By ending the high base state during this period, the game state may be different when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. Therefore, in addition to cases where the gaming state when winning the small winning Zb is different, even if the gaming state when winning the small winning Zb is the same high base state, the jackpot game based on the small winning Zb When the high base state is controlled after the end of the high base state, the conditions for ending the high base state can be varied. That is, in this embodiment, in addition to cases where the game state when winning the small win Zb is different, even when winning the same small win Zb in the same high base state, the development of the game will change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players from getting bored and increase their interest in the game.

(3) In particular, in this embodiment, if a small win Zb is won during a high base state, the second pattern or the third pattern including the first small win end condition is set as the end condition of the high base state. When there is, the small winning game based on the small winning Zb is controlled to a low base state. Therefore, the condition for ending the high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb becomes the second pattern. On the other hand, if a small win Zb is won during the high base state, if the first pattern that does not include the first small win ending condition is set as the end condition of the high base state, the small win based on the small win Zb is set. The base is controlled to be in a high base state even during the game. Therefore, the condition for ending the high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is the first pattern. In this way, in this embodiment, if a small win Zb is won during the high base state, the jackpot game based on the small win Zb is terminated according to the termination condition of the high base state when the small win Zb is won. The termination conditions of the high base state controlled later are different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the same small win Zb is won in the same high base state, it is possible to bring about a change in the transition mode of the gaming state, thereby suppressing the player from getting bored. , can improve interest in games.

(4) In this embodiment, the game after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win is determined not only by the gaming state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small win game, but also by the type of the small win. Since the control regarding the state can be made different, it is possible to further prevent players from getting bored.

(5) In this embodiment, when winning a small win Za during the high base state, there are cases where the end conditions of the high base state include the first small win end condition, and cases where the first small win end condition is included. In either case, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the first pattern that does not include the first small win ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state. According to this, the conditions for ending the high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win can be varied depending on the type of small win, so the transition mode of the high base state can be diversified to encourage players. Can entertain.

(6) In particular, if a small win Za is won during the high base state, the first pattern that does not include the first small win end condition is set as the end condition of the high base state, so the first pattern It is possible to improve the interest of players who expect patterns to be set.

(7) In this embodiment, the first pattern that does not include the first small hit ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state, and the second pattern that includes the second small winning ending condition as the ending condition. The specific number of times in the number end condition can be made different depending on whether the second pattern or the third pattern is set. For this reason, it is possible to further suppress the player from getting bored by changing the transition mode of the game state, and to improve the interest in the game.

(8) In particular, when the first pattern that does not include the first small hit ending condition as the ending condition is set, the second or third pattern that includes the second small winning ending condition as the ending condition is set. Since the specific number of times in the number end condition is larger than in the case of the first pattern, it is possible to increase the joy when the first pattern is set.

(9) In this embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, the first pattern is set as the condition for ending the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. According to this, in addition to winning a small hit in the special winning lottery, when winning a jackpot, it can be expected that the first pattern will be set as the termination condition for the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who expects the first pattern to be set as the condition for ending the high base state.

(10) In this embodiment, if the small win ending condition is met, the high base state is ended when the small win result is derived in the variable game where the small win is won, so the high base state is ended before the small win game starts. The gaming state can be shifted to a low base state. According to this, when a small win is won during the high base state, the game state during the small win game can be changed depending on whether the small win termination condition is satisfied or not. Therefore, when the small winning Zb is won, the ending condition of the high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small winning Zb can be varied depending on whether the small winning ending condition is satisfied or not.

(11) In this embodiment, the control is performed after the jackpot game based on the small win Zb ends, depending on the gaming state when the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win Zb. For the high base state, the specific number of times in the number end condition can be different. According to this, it is possible to further prevent players from becoming bored due to changes in the development of the game.

(12) In the present embodiment, different performance modes are controlled depending on the end conditions of the high base state, so the flow of the performance is diversified, not just the transition mode of the game state, so that the players can be entertained.

(13) In this embodiment, different production modes are controlled depending on the end conditions of the high base state, so even if you win the same small win Zb in the same high base state, the effect will depend on the current production mode. The mode of transition of the production mode is different. According to this, since it is possible to bring about a change in the development of the performance, it is possible to suppress the players from getting bored and increase their interest in the game.

(14) In the case of winning a small hit in the chance mode, the production that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small winning when winning the small winning Za, and when winning the small winning Zb or the small winning Zc Since the modes can be changed, it is possible to diversify the flow of the performance and enjoy it.

(15) When you win the small win Za, no matter which production mode you were in when you won the small win, it will be controlled to the super chance mode after the jackpot game based on the small win ends. It is possible to improve the interest of players who expect to be controlled in the chance mode.

(16) In the case of winning a small hit in the super chance mode, control is performed after the jackpot game based on the small win ends when winning the small win Za or Zb and when winning the small win Zc. Since the production mode can be varied, the flow of production can be diversified and enjoyed.

(17) When a small win Zc is won, no matter which performance mode is the performance mode when the small win is won, the game is controlled to the chance mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win. According to this, since it is possible to shift to the chance mode from any performance mode, it is possible to increase the joy when shifting to the super chance mode.

(18) When the jackpot ZA is won, no matter which production mode is the performance mode when the jackpot is won, the game is controlled to the super chance mode after the jackpot game ends. According to this, in addition to winning a small win in a special winning lottery, if you win a jackpot, you can expect to be controlled to the super chance mode after the jackpot game ends, so it will be a super chance mode. In particular, it is possible to improve the interest of the players who are looking forward to it.

(19) When the first pattern is set as a condition for ending the high base state, the high base state does not end when the small win Za or the small win Zb is won. Therefore, even if the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, the high base state will not end and the player will not be disappointed.

(20) Even if the first pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, when the small win Zc is won, the high base state is triggered by the small win result being derived in the fluctuating game. finish. According to this, when winning the small win Zc, which has a lower advantage for the player compared to the small win Za and the small win Zb, the specific passing sensor SE5 is intentionally not launched during the small win game. By not allowing the player to detect the game ball, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to select the type of the jackpot game based on his/her will. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play the game with the previously intended gameplay.

(21) When the second pattern or the third pattern is set as the end condition of the high base state, when a small win Za or a small win Zb is won, it is triggered by the small win result being derived in the fluctuating game. As the high base state ends. According to this, when winning the small win Zb, which has a lower advantage for the player compared to the small win Za, the game ball is sent to the specific passing sensor SE5 by intentionally not firing the game ball during the small win game. By not allowing the detection, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to select the type of jackpot game to be awarded based on his/her will. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play the game with the previously intended gameplay.

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.

- The timing at which the main control CPU 41a refers to the gaming state may be changed as appropriate when determining the gaming state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the termination conditions when controlling to the high base state. For example, when the main control CPU 41a wins a hit, the main control CPU 41a refers to the gaming state at a predetermined timing from the time of winning to the start of the jackpot game based on the winning, and depending on the referenced gaming state. , it is only necessary to determine the gaming state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the termination conditions when controlling to the high base state. For example, when a small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a is controlled after the jackpot game ends depending on the gaming state when the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win. The termination conditions for the high base state may be different. According to this, the main control CPU 41a determines that the gaming state is the low base state when the small winning Zb is won and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small winning game based on the small winning Zb. When this is the case, the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, and the conditions for ending the high base state are set to the second pattern. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a wins the small win Zb and the game state is the high base state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win Zb, After the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, the high base state is controlled, and the conditions for ending the high base state are set to the first pattern. In addition, in the following explanation, the timing of winning a hit, the start timing of a small winning game, the timing when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during a small winning game, the starting timing of a jackpot game, etc. The gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the jackpot game starts based on the hit is collectively referred to as the "gaming state at the time of winning".

- When a predetermined winning is won, the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a predetermined small win is won and a jackpot game based on the small win is awarded, the control may be made to be in a low base state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the small win may include a small win that is controlled to a low base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win. Furthermore, when a predetermined jackpot is won, the control may be made to be in a low base state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ends. In other words, the jackpot may include a jackpot that is controlled to a low base state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ends. Furthermore, when a predetermined winning is won, the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be changed depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. For example, when a predetermined jackpot is won and a jackpot game based on the jackpot is awarded, the gaming state that is controlled after the jackpot game ends may be different depending on the gaming state at the time of winning.

- When a predetermined winning is won, the conditions for ending the high base state when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a predetermined small win is won and a jackpot game based on the small win is awarded, the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the condition for ending the high base state is a small win. The winning end condition may not be included. In other words, while the small hit is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win, a combination of ending conditions that does not include the small hit ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state. It may also include a small win. In addition, when a predetermined jackpot is won, the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot, but even if the small win end condition is not included as the end condition of the high base state, good. In other words, the jackpot is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot, and a combination of ending conditions that does not include the small hit ending condition is set as the ending condition of the high base state. May contain. Further, when a predetermined winning is won, the ending conditions for controlling to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game may be varied depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. For example, when a predetermined jackpot is won and a jackpot game based on the jackpot is awarded, the ending conditions when the jackpot game is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game are different depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. Good too. For example, if a predetermined small win is won and a jackpot game based on the small win is awarded, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning, the end condition when controlling to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game is Whether or not a small winning end condition is included may be different.

- The combination of termination conditions for the high base state may be changed as appropriate. For example, apart from the first to third patterns, there may be a combination in which neither the first small hit ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is included in the ending condition. Furthermore, in addition to the first to third patterns, there may be a combination in which the first number of times end condition is included in the end condition but the second number of times end condition is not included in the end condition.

- The conditions for the small hit ending condition to be satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the small win termination condition may be established when the number of times a predetermined small win is won reaches a predetermined number of times. In this case, the number of small winnings until the small winning ending condition is satisfied may be varied depending on the type of winning and the gaming state at the time of winning. For example, when a jackpot game based on a predetermined small win is awarded, depending on the gaming state at the time of the win, the conditions for establishing the small win ending condition when the jackpot game is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game are changed. Good too.

- The type of small win corresponding to the small win ending condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first small win termination condition may be satisfied when the small win Zb is won, but may not be satisfied when the small win Za is won.

・As a small win corresponding to the first small win ending condition, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a low base state or a high base state, the first small winning ending condition is set after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win. It may also include a small win controlled by the high base state included in the end condition. In addition, as a small win corresponding to the first small hit ending condition, the first small winning ending condition is applied after the jackpot game based on the small winning ends, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a low base state or a high base state. It is not necessary to include a small win controlled by a high base state that does not include in the ending condition. That is, it may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not have the small winning Za.

-As a small win corresponding to the second small win ending condition, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning, the type of gaming state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win, or the end of the jackpot game based on the small win. It may also include a small hit with different ending conditions when it is later controlled to a high base state. In addition, as a small win corresponding to the second small hit ending condition, the first small winning ending condition is applied after the jackpot game based on the small winning ends, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a low base state or a high base state. The end condition may include a small win controlled by a high base state. In addition, as a small win corresponding to the second small hit ending condition, the first small winning ending condition is applied after the jackpot game based on the small winning ends, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a low base state or a high base state. It is not necessary to include a small win controlled by a high base state that includes in the ending condition. That is, it may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not have a small winning Zc.

- The timing of ending the high base state when the small winning ending condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may control the high base state to a low base state by ending the high base state at the start of a variable game for deriving a small win result when the small win ending condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 41a may control the high base state to end and the low base state when the small win game is started if the small win ending condition is satisfied.

- The type of small hit termination condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, for all small wins, only a small win termination condition that is established when one small win is won may be provided.

- The specific number of times in the number of times end condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific number of times in the number of times end condition may be the same regardless of which jackpot game is awarded. Further, the specific number of times in the number of times end condition may be set to be different depending on the gaming state at the time of winning, or may be set to be the same when a predetermined winning is won. In addition, the specific number of times in the number end condition is set to be a larger number when the end condition of the high base state does not include the small hit end condition compared to when the small hit end condition is included. Alternatively, the number of times may be the same in either case.

- As the end condition for the high base state, there may be a case where one or both of the first number end condition and the second number end condition are not set.
- The timing at which the high base state is ended when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the number end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may end the high base state and control to the low base state at the start of the specific number of variable games under the number end condition. Furthermore, when the specific number of variable games in the number end condition is a variable game that derives a small winning result, the main control CPU 41a ends the high base state and controls the low base state at the end of the small winning game. Good too.

- The type of small win may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to the small winnings Za, Zb, and Zc, if the gaming state at the time of the winning is a low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the first small winning ending condition is not included in the ending condition. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning is a high base state, the small win may be controlled to be in a high base state including the first small win ending condition as the ending condition.

・Regarding the small win Zb, when the gaming state at the time of winning is a low base state, after the end of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a high base state that does not include the first small winning ending condition as the ending condition, while the game state at the time of winning When the state is in the high base state, it may be controlled to be in the high base state where the end conditions include the first small hit end condition. According to this, when controlled to a high base state including the first small winning ending condition as the ending condition, the winning of the small winning Zb will trigger the first small winning after the end of the jackpot game based on the corresponding small winning Zb. It is controlled to a high base state that does not include the winning end condition. On the other hand, when the first small win ending condition is controlled to a high base state where the ending condition does not include the ending condition, the winning of the small winning Zb will trigger the first small winning after the end of the jackpot game based on the corresponding small winning Zb. Controlled to a high base state that includes the termination condition. According to this, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the state changes between the high base state where the end condition includes the first small hit end condition and the high base state where the first small win end condition is not included in the end condition. This can prevent players from getting bored. Furthermore, according to this, if the execution of the second special game is suspended at the end of the high base state, the winning of the small win Zb in the second special game after the high base state ends will trigger the corresponding After the end of the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, it is controlled to a high base state in which the first small win ending condition is not included in the ending condition. For this reason, for players who expect to be controlled to a high base state that does not include the first small winning end condition as an end condition, there is a sense of anticipation for the second special game that is pending at the end of the high base state. can be improved.

- The operation pattern of the second variable member 19 in the small winning game may be varied depending on the type of small winning.
・The types of jackpots that can be won in the special lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, all the jackpots may be controlled to a high base state including the first small win ending condition as the ending condition after the jackpot game ends. According to this, if you win a jackpot in the special winning lottery, after the end of the jackpot game, you will not be controlled to a high base state that does not include the 1st small win ending condition, so you will be able to win the 1st small win via the small win. The game can be enjoyed with the gameplay of shifting the small winning ending condition to a high base state that is not included in the ending condition.

- The type of production mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the same effect mode may be controlled depending on whether the combination of end conditions for the high base state is the second pattern or the third pattern. Further, a plurality of types of performance modes may be provided as performance modes when the combination of end conditions of the high base state is a predetermined pattern. Furthermore, a plurality of types of performance modes may be provided as performance modes in the case of a low base state.

・The probability of winning the regular lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, if the game is controlled to be in a low base state, it may be possible to prevent winnings from occurring normally.
- The opening mode of the first big prize opening 18 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. In this case, by changing the combination of the opening mode of the first big prize opening 18 and the operation pattern of the distributing shutter 28 in the small winning game depending on the type of small winning, the game ball is The probability of passing through one passage 26a may be varied. For example, as a type of small win, a small win in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the first passage 26a during a small win game may be provided.

- The opening mode of the second big prize opening 20 in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate.
・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the opening time of the jackpot opening, and the number of openings of the jackpot opening may be made different.

- The probability of winning the special lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first special winning lottery, the small winning may not be won. Further, the probability of winning a small winning may be made different between the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery.

- If the suspension condition of the first special game and the suspension condition of the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may cause the special games to be executed in the suspended order regardless of which special game they are. good. Further, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to be able to control the first special game and the second special game to be executed in parallel.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states.
- It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function of changing the jackpot probability by setting any one of a plurality of setting values that define the jackpot probability.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a high base state on the condition that a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times without being awarded a jackpot game during the low base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may control the small hit ending condition to a high base state that includes the ending condition, or may control the small winning ending condition to a high base state that does not include the ending condition. good.

- The sub-control board 50 is a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA are installed. A lamp control board for specialized control may be separately provided. Furthermore, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50. Further, the functions of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a performance game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.

CL...Center line GH...Image display section HD...Fire handle LA...Decoration lamp R1...First route R1a...Left side area R2...Second route R2a...Right side area SE1...1st start prize sensor SE2...2nd start prize sensor SE3 ...First count sensor SE4...Second count sensor SE5...Specific passage sensor (specific detection means) SE6...Gate sensor SP...Speaker W...Center frame YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Opening window 10...Pachinko game machine 12 ...Effect display device 13...Information display device 13a...First special symbol display section 13b...Second special symbol display section 13c...First special reservation display section 13d...Second special reservation display section 13e...Normal symbol display section 13f...Normal Reservation display section 14...First ball entrance 15...Second ball entrance 16...First variable member 18...First big prize opening (special ball entrance means) 19...Second variable member 20...Second big prize opening 21 ...Third variable member 22...Gate 26...Passage 26a...First passage 26b...Second passage 27...Branch portion 28...Distribution shutter 40...Main control board 41...Microprocessor 41a...Main control CPU (gaming state control means, jackpot game granting means) 41b...Main control ROM 41c...Main control RWM 50...Sub control board 50a...Sub control CPU (mode control means) 50b...Sub control ROM 50c...Sub control RWM

Claims (1)

If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and a special In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that a game ball that enters the ball entry means passes through a specific area,
specific detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area;
A jackpot game providing means that performs control to award the jackpot game in response to the detection of a game ball by the specific detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The gaming states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state,
The conditions for ending the second gaming state may include a small winning ending condition that is established when the small winning is won;
The gaming state control means includes:
If the small win ending condition is met, the second gaming state is ended and the first gaming state is returned to the first gaming state from when the small winning is won until the small winning game based on the small winning starts. It is designed to control
When the jackpot game is awarded in response to the detection of a game ball by the specific detection means during the small win game, the game can be controlled to the second gaming state after the jackpot game ends;
When a specific small win is won among the small wins and a small win game based on the specific small win is awarded, the game ball is detected by the specific detection means during the first gaming state, and the When the jackpot game is awarded, and when the jackpot game is awarded as a result of the game ball being detected by the specific detection means during the second gaming state, the jackpot game is awarded after the end of the jackpot game. Whether or not the second gaming state is controlled or the termination conditions of the second gaming state when controlled to the second gaming state are different;
The performance modes when in the second gaming state include a first performance mode and a second performance mode,
In the case where the specific small hit is won in the first performance mode, and the jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area in the small win game based on the specific small win, , controlled to the first performance mode after the end of the jackpot game ,
If the specific small hit is won in the second performance mode, and the jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area in the small win game based on the specific small win, the jackpot is won. After the game ends, the second performance mode is controlled,
The gaming state control means may set a first ending condition or set a second ending condition as the ending condition of the second gaming state,
The mode control means controls to the first performance mode when the first ending condition is set as the ending condition of the second gaming state, and sets the second ending condition as the ending condition of the second gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that when the above is set, the gaming machine is controlled to the second performance mode.