JP7445989B2 - 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 a plurality of states, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and when a jackpot lottery is won, the game is stopped after the jackpot game ends. There are some devices that are configured to be controllable to a state that is advantageous to the person (advantageous state).

JP2018-023644A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in playing the game by further devising control regarding the state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a symbol variation game in which a jackpot lottery is won, and includes a jackpot lottery means for executing the jackpot lottery, and a fall lottery means for executing a fall lottery. The jackpot lottery includes a first jackpot lottery in which a jackpot lottery is performed for a first special symbol, and a second jackpot lottery in which a jackpot lottery is performed for a second special symbol, and the symbol variation game includes: There is a first symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the first jackpot lottery, and a second symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the second jackpot lottery. , there is an advantageous state in which the second jackpot lottery is more likely to be executed , and the advantageous state includes a specific advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and a condition in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the specific advantageous state. There is a special advantageous state in which the probability of winning is high, and the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery includes a probability-variable jackpot, and the probability-variable jackpot is such that the special advantageous state remains until the winning lottery is won. It is a continuous jackpot, and if the falling lottery is won after the special advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game and before the symbol variation game is executed a specific number of times, the special advantageous state is replaced. The particular advantageous state is a jackpot in which the specific advantageous state occurs when the falling lottery is won. The upper limit is up to 100%, and the benefits awarded if you win the second jackpot lottery are more advantageous than the benefits awarded if you win the first jackpot lottery. The result derived in the first symbol variation game when the jackpot is not won in the second jackpot lottery includes a specific result, and the result derived in the second symbol variation game when the jackpot is not won in the second jackpot lottery. The derived results include the specific result, and when the specific result is derived in the first symbol variation game, the specific advantageous state occurs, and the specific result is generated in the second symbol variation game. is derived, the specific advantageous state will occur, and the probability that the specific result will be derived in the first symbol variation game and the probability that the specific result will be derived in the second symbol variation game are as follows: If the probability is different and the specific result is derived in a symbol variation game during the specific advantageous state, a new specific advantageous state is generated, and the specific advantageous state is executed by a specified number of symbol variation games. The gist is that the specified number of times is smaller than the specified number of times .

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. It is a diagram schematically showing a game board. It is a diagram schematically showing a passage for game balls. It is a diagram showing types of gaming states. It is a diagram showing the types of jackpot symbols and the game state after the end of the jackpot game. It is a diagram showing the types of chance symbols and the game state after the chance symbols are stopped. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing types of variation patterns and distribution of each variation pattern. It is a flowchart of special symbol start processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol start processing. It is a flowchart of state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol end processing. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing transition forms of gaming states when chance symbols are derived. (a) to (e) are diagrams showing presentation modes of chance variation presentation. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing performance modes of chance variation performance.

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 gaming machine 10, which is an example of a gaming machine, includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on a frame 11. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. In the pachinko game machine 10, game balls as game media are fired with an intensity that corresponds to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the firing intensity is adjusted by operating the firing handle HD, and game balls are fired with the adjusted firing intensity.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) in which a built-in light emitting body is turned on, blinked, and turned off. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11, for example. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP executes a performance (hereinafter referred to as audio performance) that outputs sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The speaker SP is provided in the frame 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special symbol display section 13a and a second special symbol display section 13a as a display section capable of displaying a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) as a symbol variation game. A display section 13b is provided. The special symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) as a first symbol variation game, and a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol variation game) as a second symbol variation game. (indicated as a special game). In the first special game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a first special symbol, which is an example of a special symbol, is fixed and displayed. In the second special game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a second special symbol, which is an example of a special symbol, is fixed and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of a jackpot lottery, which is an example of a winning lottery. The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display section 13b displays a second 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time.

The special symbols include jackpot symbols and non-jackpot symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special jackpot game ends, a jackpot game is generated (awarded). Non-jackpot symbols include loss symbols and chance symbols. The chance pattern corresponds to a specific result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, either a losing symbol or a chance symbol is derived in a special game. In this way, the results derived in the special game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery include a losing symbol and a chance symbol. As described above, in this embodiment, a special game is executed based on the result of the jackpot lottery. Further, in this embodiment, there are a first jackpot lottery in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a first special symbol, and a second jackpot lottery in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a second special symbol. In this embodiment, there are a first special game executed based on the result of the first jackpot lottery, and a second special game executed based on the result of the second jackpot lottery.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c indicates the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the first special suspension number) because the start condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. Display identifiable information. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special hold display section 13d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold count) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. Display identifiable information. For example, the upper limit values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each 4.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the regular lottery. The normal symbols include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is generated (awarded) after the normal winning normal game ends. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal hold display section 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal holds) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. do. For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is 4.

On the front side of the game board YB provided in the pachinko game machine 10, a game area YBa is formed in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed approximately at the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH that can display images. The image display section GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area of 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. ing. The effect display device EH executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or text.

In this embodiment, the performance display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are performance devices that each perform a performance, and they constitute a performance device group DE that is an example of performance execution means. The effect execution means is not limited to including all of the effect display device EH, decorative lamp LA, and speaker SP, but may be constituted by one or more effect devices that can be arbitrarily selected from among these effect devices. .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting opening 15 as an example of a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 15 (shown in FIG. 7). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the starting condition for the first special game can be met, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls can be met. That is, the first jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 15. The first starting port 15 is always open so that game balls can enter the ball.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 16 as an example of a winning opening. The second starting port 16 corresponds to a specific ball entrance port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 16 (shown in FIG. 7). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the starting condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied. That is, the second jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 16. The second starting port 16 includes a normally variable member 17 that can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 16. have The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The normal variable member 17 is operated to the open state in the normal winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a large winning hole 18 as an example of a winning hole. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate into an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole 18. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7). The special variable member 19 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot 18 allows the entry of game balls in the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 3, a passage 20 is formed on the back side of the game board YB to guide the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 18 to the outside. The passage 20 includes an inflow passage 20a through which game balls flow from the big prize opening 18, and a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c as passages branching from the inflow passage 20a. Hereinafter, a portion where the inflow passage 20a branches into a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c will be referred to as a branching portion 20d. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific variable member 21. The specific variable member 21 is configured to be capable of sorting the game ball that enters the big prize opening 18 and reaches the branching part 20d to either the specific path 20b or the non-specific path 20c. Specifically, the specific variable member 21 is operable in a first position P1 where the game balls are distributed to the non-specific passage 20c and a second position P2 where the game balls are distributed to the specific passage 20b. Then, when the specific variable member 21 is at the first position P1, the game balls that have reached the branching part 20d are distributed to the non-specific passage 20c. When the specific variable member 21 is at the second position P2, the game balls that have reached the branching portion 20d are distributed to the specific path 20b. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an example of means for operating the specific variable member 21 (shown in FIG. 7).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that enters the big winning hole 18. The special winning sensor SE3 is provided on the inflow passage 20a. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the specific passage 20b. The specific sensor SE4 is provided on the specific passage 20b. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the specific sensor SE4, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state (so-called probability fluctuation state) after the end of the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 25. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE5 that detects game balls passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 7). The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when a game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE5, the start condition for the normal game can be met, but the payout condition for the prize ball cannot be met. The pachinko game machine 10 includes an outlet 27. As an example, the outlet 27 is formed at the lower end of the gaming area YBa. Among the game balls launched into the game area YBa, game balls that do not enter any of the first starting port 15, second starting port 16, and big winning port 18 are sent out of the machine from the out port 27. It is discharged.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the firing handle HD. In the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be shot so as to flow down either the left side area R1 of the center frame W or the right side area R2 of the center frame W. A first starting port 15 is provided in the downstream path of the game ball in the left region R1. In other words, the first starting port 15 is arranged in the left side region R1 of the game board YB. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the first starting port 15 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa. In the following explanation, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the left side region R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". A second starting opening 16, a big winning opening 18, and a gate 25 are arranged in the downstream path of the game ball in the right side region R2. In other words, the second starting opening 16, the big winning opening 18, and the gate 25 are arranged in the right side region R2 of the game board YB. For this reason, in the pachinko game machine 10, by firing the game ball so as to flow down the right side area R2 of the game area YBa, it is possible to cause the ball to enter the second starting opening 16, the big prize opening 18, and the gate 25. is possible. In the following explanation, firing the game ball with a firing strength that causes the game ball to flow down the right side region R2 is sometimes referred to as "right-handed hitting".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function that changes the jackpot probability to a high probability, and a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16. The gaming state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state, increasing the probability of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high probability state is more advantageous than the low probability state. The high-probability state is from the end of the jackpot game to whether or not to fall (transition) from the high-probability state to the low-probability state, that is, until winning the falling lottery to decide whether to end the high-probability state. or until the next jackpot game is awarded.

The ball entry assist function will be explained.
The ball entry assisting function is a function that assists the ball entering the second starting port 16, and is a so-called "electrical support function." The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry states as states in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 16 is different. The plurality of ball entry states include a low base state and a high base state in which the rate of game balls entering the second starting port 16 per unit time is higher than in the low base state. Therefore, the high base state is more advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state." The low base state is a so-called "non-electrical support state." Incidentally, in the high base state and the low base state, the rate of game balls entering the first starting port 15 per unit time is the same. In the pachinko game machine 10 that adopts the configuration in which game balls are hit left and right as in this embodiment, the rate of game balls entering the second starting port 16 per unit time increases in the high base state. It is recommended to hit the ball to the right so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 16. On the other hand, in the low base state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 16 per unit time is lower than in the high base state, so it is recommended to hit the ball to the left. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry state shifts from the low base state to the high base state. In the high base state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 16 per unit time is improved compared to the low base state, and it becomes easier to satisfy the starting conditions for the second special game. In this way, the high base state is more advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than the low base state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a high base state in which the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is more likely to be executed compared to the low base state.

For example, the high base state can be achieved by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the four controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a control that changes the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The third control includes a control that increases the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and a control that increases the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened once in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the time longer than in the low base state. The fourth control is a control that makes the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special game shorter than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the number of special games that can be executed substantially increases per unit time than in the low base state. In other words, the efficiency with which special games are put on hold is improved. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be in a high base state by executing all of the above-described first to fourth controls.

As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the gaming state includes a normal gaming state and an advantageous state, and the advantageous state includes a specific advantageous state and a special advantageous state. In this embodiment, the high base state is an example of an advantageous state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which neither the probability change function nor the ball entering assist function operates. The specific advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function operates. In other words, the normal gaming state and the specific advantageous state are states in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and the specific advantageous state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and the specific advantageous state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low compared to the normal gaming state in that the ball entry assist function is activated. state. A specific advantageous state (low probability/high base state) in which the probability varying function is not activated and the ball entry assisting function is activated corresponds to a time saving state. The special advantageous state is a gaming state in which both the probability change function and the ball entry assist function operate. In other words, the special advantageous state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the normal game state and the specific advantageous state, and in that both the probability change function and the ball entry assist function operate, it is different from the normal game state. This is an advantageous situation compared to the current situation. Further, the special advantageous state is a state that is more advantageous than the specific advantageous state in that the probability variable function operates.

As described above, since the advantageous states (specific advantageous states and special advantageous states) in this embodiment are high base states, the game ball is in the second starting port 16 compared to the normal gaming state (low base state). It is in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. That is, the advantageous state in this embodiment is a state in which the jackpot lottery (the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol) is more likely to be executed than in the normal game state. The normal gaming state corresponds to a predetermined state.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can be understood as the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol are classified into two groups, symbols ZA and ZB. The jackpot symbols of the second special symbol include one group of symbols Za.

Here, the jackpot game will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded after a special game in which a jackpot lottery is won. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). The predetermined performance is, for example, an opening performance that can specify the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the ball or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the grand prize opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In this way, in a jackpot game, it is easier to enter the game ball into the jackpot 18 than in a non-jackpot game, and the conditions for paying out the game ball as a prize ball are more likely to be satisfied. In each round game, a round performance is performed.

Further, in a specific round game, the specific variable member 21 moves from the first position P1 to the second position P2 according to a predetermined movement pattern. The specific round game may be one round game among the upper limit number of round games, or may be a plurality of round games. The movement pattern of the specific variable member 21 includes a first movement pattern and a second movement pattern. The first operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in such a manner that game balls are easily distributed to the specific path 20b. The second operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in a manner that makes it difficult for game balls to be sorted into the specific path 20b.

An example of the operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 will be explained.
In the first operation pattern, during a specific round game, when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the first number, the first sorting operation is performed and the second number, which is larger than the first number, is reached. Then, a second sorting operation is performed. On the other hand, in the second operation pattern, when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the first number during a specific round game, the first sorting operation is performed, but even if the number reaches the second number, The second sorting operation is not performed. The first distribution operation is an operation that opens the specific passage 20b for a first time, and the second distribution operation is an operation that opens the specific passage 20b for a second time (however, the first time < the second time). The first time is a length of time (0.04 seconds as an example) that makes it difficult for game balls to be sorted to the specific passage 20b, and the second time is a length of time (0.04 seconds as an example) that makes it easy for game balls to be sorted to the specific passage 20b. 5 seconds as an example).

In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). The predetermined performance is, for example, an ending performance that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZB, the upper limit number of round games is set to 3 times. . The upper limit number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that a player can acquire through one jackpot game. Therefore, a jackpot game based on the symbol Za for which the upper limit number of round games is set at 10 times is less likely to be won than a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and ZB for which the upper limit number of round games is set at 3 times. You can get a lot of prize balls. The number of prize balls that can be obtained in a jackpot game corresponds to an example of a benefit. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the benefit given when winning the second jackpot lottery is more advantageous than the privilege given when winning the first jackpot lottery.

In the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a first movement pattern is determined as the movement pattern of the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, a second movement pattern is determined as the movement pattern of the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. For this reason, a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za in which the game ball is easily distributed to the specific passage 20b becomes an advantageous jackpot game compared to a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB in which the game ball is difficult to be distributed to the specific passage 20b. .

Next, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko game machine 10, control is performed after the jackpot game ends depending on whether or not the specific sensor SE4 detects the game ball as the game ball passes through the specific path 20b during the jackpot game. The game status is different. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the guaranteed minimum number of special games that can be executed in the high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game may vary depending on the ball entry state when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. .

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball passes through the specific path 20b in the jackpot game and the specific sensor SE4 detects the game ball, a special advantageous state is entered after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b in the jackpot game and the specific sensor SE4 does not detect the game ball, a specific advantageous state occurs after the jackpot game ends. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, a minimum guaranteed number of times (10,000 times or 40 times) is determined to be controlled to a special advantageous state or a specific advantageous state (high base state) after the end of a jackpot game. In this embodiment, of the minimum guaranteed number of times, 10,000 times is an example of the specific number of times, and 40 times is an example of the first number of times. If the player wins the lottery after the special advantageous state has been entered and before the number of times the special game has been executed reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times, the special advantageous state will be replaced by a specific advantageous state. In this case, the specific advantageous state continues until the number of times the special game has been executed reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times after becoming the special advantageous state. On the other hand, if you do not win the falling lottery before the number of times the special game has been executed reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times, the special advantage will be given until you win the falling lottery or until the next jackpot game occurs. The condition continues. If the player wins the lottery after the number of times the special game has been executed reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times, the game enters a normal game state.

In addition, when a specific advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game, the specific advantageous state continues with an upper limit until the number of times the special game is executed reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times.
The jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is regardless of the ball entry state when winning the jackpot, and if the game ball passes through the specific passage 20b, after the end of the jackpot game, the minimum guaranteed number of times in the high base state is 10,000 times. This is a jackpot that gives you a special advantage. On the other hand, for jackpots based on symbols ZA and Za, regardless of the ball entering state when winning the jackpot, if the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b, after the end of the jackpot game, the minimum guaranteed number of times in the high base state is a jackpot that results in a specific advantageous state 10,000 times.

For a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, if the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is a low base state and the game ball passes through the specific passage 20b, the minimum guaranteed number of times in the high base state after the end of the jackpot game is 40. This is a jackpot that will give you a special advantage. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, if the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is a low base state and the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b, after the end of the jackpot game, the lowest of the high base state This is a jackpot with a guaranteed advantage of 40 times.

In the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, if the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is the high base state and the game ball passes through the specific passage 20b, the minimum guaranteed number of times of the high base state after the end of the jackpot game is 10000. This is a jackpot that will give you a special advantage. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, if the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is a high base state and the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b, after the end of the jackpot game, the lowest of the high base state This is a jackpot with a guaranteed advantage of 10,000 times.

In this embodiment, among the jackpots, the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA and Za, regardless of the state of ball entry when winning the jackpot, and the jackpot is when the game ball passes through the specific passage 20b, and the jackpot is won when the jackpot is won. When the ball entry state is a high base state, it becomes a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, and the jackpot when the game ball passes through the specific path 20b corresponds to a probability-variable jackpot. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery includes a variable probability jackpot. In addition, the jackpot when winning the first special symbol jackpot lottery and the second special symbol jackpot lottery includes a variable probability jackpot. It can be said that the jackpots won in the first special symbol jackpot lottery and the second special symbol jackpot lottery include at least a variable probability jackpot.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variable probability jackpot is a jackpot in which the advantageous state that can occur after the end of the jackpot game is a special advantageous state, and the special advantageous state can continue until the player wins the falling lottery. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability-variable jackpot is determined in place of the special advantageous state if the winning lottery is won before the 10,000th special game is executed after the special advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game. This is a jackpot in which a specific advantageous state occurs. The specific advantageous state that occurs instead of the special advantageous state at this time is a state whose upper limit is from the time the special advantageous state occurs until the special game is executed 10,000 times. Incidentally, the variable probability jackpot may correspond to all jackpots whose probability state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a high probability state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the specific advantageous states that occur after the end of the jackpot game, the specific advantageous state in which the minimum guaranteed number of high base states is 40 corresponds to the first specific advantageous state. That is, the first specific advantageous state is a specific advantageous state whose upper limit is until the special game is executed 40 times. Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the jackpots, when the ball entry state when winning the jackpot is a low base state, it becomes a jackpot based on the symbol ZB, and the jackpot is when the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b. , corresponds to a variable jackpot. That is, in this embodiment, the non-probable variable jackpot is a jackpot in which the advantageous state that can occur after the end of the jackpot game is the first specific advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol includes a non-probable jackpot. Incidentally, the non-probable variable jackpot may correspond to all jackpots in which the probability state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a low probability state.

Further, as will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game during a specific advantageous state, the specific advantageous state is limited to a specified number of times until the special game is executed a new specified number of times. A condition is generated. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a particular advantageous state occurs after the end of a jackpot game, or if a person wins a fall lottery after a jackpot game ends and enters a particular advantageous state, the pachinko game machine 10 does not win the jackpot lottery and loses the chance. If the number of times the special game has been executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches the minimum guaranteed number of times in the high base state without any symbols being derived, the normal game state is entered.

From the above, regarding the minimum guaranteed number of times of high base state after the end of the jackpot game, if the entering state when winning the jackpot is in the low base state, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za will be changed to the symbol ZB. This is an advantageous jackpot game compared to the jackpot game based on On the other hand, if the ball entry state when winning the jackpot is a high base state, the jackpot games based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za have the same advantage.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls are more easily distributed to the specific path 20b in a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za than in a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the degree of expectation to be controlled to a high probability state is higher than after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB.

In addition, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbols in the first special symbols is, for example, 1% for symbol ZA and 99% for symbol ZB. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbols in the second special symbol is, for example, 100% for symbol Za. As a result, in the first special game, most of the jackpots are jackpots based on the symbol ZB that makes it difficult for game balls to be distributed to the specific path 20b. Therefore, in the low base state, in the first special game, the jackpot will be a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, and the jackpot will be a jackpot based on the symbol ZB at a higher determination rate than the jackpot (probable variable jackpot) when the game ball passes through the specific path 20b. , and the jackpot (non-probable jackpot) when the game ball does not pass through the specific path 20b can be said to be determined. On the other hand, in the second special game, all the jackpots are jackpots with the pattern Za, which allows game balls to be easily distributed to the specific path 20b. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the normal game state in which the game progresses mainly with the first special game, the game progresses mainly with the second special game aiming to enter a specific advantageous state by hitting the jackpot with the symbol ZB. A game feature is created in which the player aims to win the jackpot with the symbol Za in a specific advantageous state.

Next, the game state after the chance symbols are derived in the special game will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state may change even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be controlled to a specific advantageous state based on the derivation of a chance symbol in a special game. Specifically, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game while in the normal gaming state, after the special game in which the chance symbol was derived ends, the control is performed to a specific advantageous state. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game while in a specific advantageous state, after the end of the special game in which the chance symbol was derived, the pachinko game machine 10 is newly controlled to a specific advantageous state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal gaming state and in the specific advantageous state, control is not performed to the specific advantageous state based on the fact that a losing symbol is derived in the special game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a chance symbol is derived in a special game when the game is in a special advantageous state, it is not controlled to be in a specific advantageous state.

In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific advantageous state based on the chance symbols being derived in the special game even if the player does not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the special game in which the chance symbol has been derived, if the special game is completed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot lottery and without deriving the chance symbol. , and is configured to be controllable to a normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the specific advantageous state controlled by deriving the chance symbol corresponds to the second specific advantageous state. That is, in this embodiment, the specific advantageous state includes a first specific advantageous state and a second specific advantageous state.

Next, types of chance symbols will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of chance symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, chance symbols are defined as the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. In this embodiment, the chance symbols of the first special symbol include one group of symbols ZC. The second special chance symbols are classified into four groups: symbols Zb to Ze. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery in the first special game, the result derived in the first special game includes chance symbols. Further, when the player does not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the second special game, the result derived in the second special game includes a chance symbol. In both the first special game and the second special game, when a chance symbol is derived, a specific advantageous state occurs.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of the ball entering state when the chance symbol is derived, depending on the type of the derived chance symbol, after the end of the special game in which the chance symbol was derived, a specified advantageous state is reached a specified number of times. The upper limit of the number of special games that can be controlled is determined. The upper limit number of times is 50 times for the symbol ZC, 60 times for the symbol Zb, 75 times for the symbol Zc, 100 times for the symbol Zd, and 200 times for the symbol Ze. Note that among the upper limit number of times, 50 times is an example of the first predetermined number of times and the third number of times. Further, among the upper limit numbers, 60 times, 75 times, 100 times, and 200 times are examples of the second predetermined number of times and the second number of times. Further, among the upper limit number of times, 60 times is an example of the first specified number of times and the first special number of times. On the other hand, among the upper limit numbers, 75 times, 100 times, and 200 times are examples of the second specified number of times and the second special number of times. That is, in this embodiment, the prescribed number of times includes a first special number of times and a second special number of times that is greater than the first special number of times. Further, the prescribed number of times includes a first prescribed number of times and a second prescribed number of times that is greater than the first prescribed number of times.

In addition, when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game and a specific advantageous state occurs, the rate of occurrence of a specific advantageous state (25%) is increased until the special game is executed 60 times. Therefore, the percentage (75%) of a specific advantageous state occurring is higher, with the upper limit being until the special game is executed 75 times, 100 times, or 200 times.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is This is the number of times that is greater than the upper limit number of times that the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when the number of times is derived. That is, when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, it is more advantageous than when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the first special game and the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the second special game are different probabilities. Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the first special game is determined to be 15/65536 (approximately 1/4369). Further, the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is set to 890/65536 (approximately 1/74). Thus, in this embodiment, the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is higher than the probability that a chance symbol is derived in the first special game.

As described above, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za ends, and when the ball entry state when winning the jackpot is in the high base state, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends. After that, the minimum guaranteed number of times that the high base state is controlled is 10,000 times. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot lottery (jackpot probability) is 328/65536 (approximately 1/200) in a low probability state and 654/65536 (approximately 1/100) in a high probability state. It is stipulated that In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment terminates the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za ends, and when the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is in the high base state. Thereafter, the high base state is configured to continue substantially until the next jackpot occurs or until a chance symbol is derived in a special game. That is, in this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, the minimum guaranteed number of times (specific number of times) that the high base state is controlled is 10,000 times (specific number) until the next jackpot occurs or when a chance symbol is derived in a special game. is the number of times the high base state is reached until the In addition, at this time, the minimum guaranteed number of times that the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game is essentially the high base state until the next jackpot occurs or until a chance symbol is derived in a special game. It does not have to be limited to 10,000 times as long as it continues. The jackpot probability or chance pattern is preferably 10 times or more the denominator of the probability from which the chance symbol is derived, preferably 10 to 15 times.

Next, display effects that can be executed by the effect display device EH will be explained.
The effect display device EH displays an effect game as an example of the display effect. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are variably displayed, and a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is finally derived. The production design is also called a "decorative design" or "decorative design." As an example, the performance game of this embodiment is performed by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a variable manner (scroll display) in a predetermined direction, respectively.

The production game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations are derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same performance symbol, such as "777". When a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a non-jackpot symbol combination is derived in the performance game. Note that when chance symbols are derived in the special game, non-jackpot symbol combinations are derived in the performance game in a special advantageous state. A non-jackpot symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "738" or "787" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In addition, there are non-jackpot symbol combinations that are derived in the production game when a losing symbol is derived in the special game, and non-jackpot symbol combinations that are derived in the production game when chance symbols are derived in the special game when there is a special advantageous state. The jackpot symbol combination may be partially or entirely the same, or may be entirely different. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game, a chance variation performance is executed in a performance game in a normal game state and a specific advantageous state.

In this embodiment, in the performance game, when a reach is formed, a reach performance is executed. The reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is once stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 and 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 main control board 40 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). The sub-control board 50 controls the performance device group DE, which is an example of performance execution means, based on various control commands output by the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main CPU 42) and a storage section. The main CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main CPU 42 corresponds to main control means. The storage section of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43) from which information can be read but information cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43) from which information can be read and written. , main RWM 44).

The main ROM 43 stores judgment values, tables, etc. used in various judgments and drawings. The main ROM 43 stores a jackpot determination value used to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won in a jackpot lottery. The main ROM 43 stores a fall determination value used to determine whether or not a player has won the fall lottery. The main ROM 43 stores jackpot symbol determination values used for jackpot symbol lottery. The main ROM 43 stores specific opportunity determination values used for chance lottery. The chance lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to permanently display the chance symbols in the special game. The main ROM 43 stores performance determination values used for performance lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to execute the reach performance in the case of not winning the jackpot lottery.

The main ROM 43 stores multiple types of variation pattern tables. The variation pattern table is also called a variation pattern group. The variation pattern table is made up of determinable variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the execution of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the performance content (variation content) performed during execution of the special game. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of variable pattern table is determined based on gaming state information based on the gaming state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern table.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a loss fluctuation pattern, and a chance fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that performs a reach effect and ultimately derives a jackpot symbol combination. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a non-jackpot symbol combination. The losing variation patterns include a losing variation pattern of "with reach" that performs a reach effect, and a losing variation pattern of "no reach" that does not perform a reach effect. The chance variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a chance symbol. In this embodiment, the chance variation patterns include a chance variation pattern of "no reach" in which no reach effect is performed, and do not include a chance variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect is performed. The chance variation pattern is not limited to this, and may include a chance variation pattern of "with reach" that performs a reach effect, and a chance variation pattern of "no reach" that does not perform a reach effect. In addition, in this embodiment, the chance variation patterns include a chance variation pattern with "chance variation effect" in which a chance variation effect is performed, and a chance variation pattern without a chance variation effect in which a chance variation effect is not performed. . The chance variation performance will be described in detail later.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern table will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 8.
As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of this embodiment include variation patterns HP01 to HP07. The fluctuation pattern HP05 is defined as a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns HP06 and HP07 are defined as chance fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern HP04 is defined as an off-reach variation pattern, and the variation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as off-reach variation patterns.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in a low base state. The fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern obtained by shortening the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01. The fluctuation pattern HP03 is an outlier fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the high base state, and is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02. In this way, there are a plurality of types of deviation fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times.

The fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP05 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game and a super reach (SR1) performance is executed.
The variation pattern HP07 is a variation pattern when a chance variation effect is executed in which a chance symbol is derived in the effect game. On the other hand, the variation pattern HP06 is a variation pattern when the chance variation effect is not executed in the effect game.

Next, the variation pattern table will be explained.
In this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern tables for determining variation patterns are stored in the main ROM 43. The plurality of types of variation pattern tables include variation pattern tables Ta01, Ta02, and Ta03. One of the plurality of types of variation pattern tables is referenced, and a variation pattern is determined based on the referenced variation pattern table.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern table Ta01 is a table that is in a low probability state and is referred to in a low base state (normal gaming state). The fluctuation pattern table Ta02 is a table that is referenced in a low probability state and a high base state (specific advantageous state). The fluctuation pattern table Ta03 is a table that is a high probability state and is referred to in a high base state (special advantageous state).

The fluctuation pattern table Ta01 is a table that determines the fluctuation pattern HP05 as the jackpot fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table Ta01 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP04 as the off-reach variation pattern, and either of the variation patterns HP01 or HP02 as the off-reach variation pattern. The variation pattern table Ta01 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP07 as a chance variation pattern.

The fluctuation pattern table Ta02 is a table that determines the fluctuation pattern HP05 as the jackpot fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table Ta02 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP04 as the off-reach variation pattern and the variation pattern HP03 as the off-reach variation pattern. The variation pattern table Ta02 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP07 as a chance variation pattern.

In the variation pattern table Ta03, the variation patterns determined as the jackpot variation pattern, the missed reach variation pattern, and the missed variation pattern are the same as those in the variation pattern table Ta02. The variation pattern table Ta03 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP06 as a chance variation pattern. That is, in this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived and the probability is low, the variation pattern HP07 in which the chance variation effect is executed is determined. On the other hand, when the probability is high, a variation pattern HP06 in which the chance variation effect is not executed is determined.

The main RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the results of processing by the main CPU 42. For example, the information stored by the main RWM 44 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 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 CPU 42. Note that the main CPU 42, main ROM 43, main RWM 44, and random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured on one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE5. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control board 40 is connected to the display sections 13a to 13f. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display sections 13a to 13f. The main control board 40 is connected to the solenoids SL1 to SL3. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19, and 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 to SL3.

The sub control board 50 will be explained.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51, a sub ROM 52, and a sub RWM 53. The sub-CPU 51 performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-CPU 51 executes processing related to execution of effects based on control commands input from the main CPU 42. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, and the like.

The sub-RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub-CPU 51. 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 board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 42 of the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main CPU 42 performs timer interrupt processing at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms), including special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, special symbol end processing, jackpot game processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal symbol input processing. Execute winning game processing. In this embodiment, the control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 through information output processing executed as timer interrupt processing.

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 15, the main CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number. If the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by adding one. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. In this way, the starting condition for the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 obtains the random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random number may be a special winning random number used in a jackpot lottery, a falling random number used in a falling lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used to determine a jackpot symbol, a fluctuation pattern random number used to determine a fluctuation pattern, a performance judgment random number used in a performance lottery, etc. be. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is for the first special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. 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. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the first special game until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. . In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game based on the game ball entering the first starting port 15.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM 44, when no game ball enters the first starting port 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 , it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether a detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second starting port 16, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 16, the main CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 updates the second special reservation number by adding one. The main CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that allows identification of the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the starting condition for the second special game is established when the second special pending number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 42 obtains the random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main CPU 42 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. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the second special game until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. . In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game based on the game ball entering the second starting port 16. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the special game cannot be executed (step S101). The main CPU 42 makes a negative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress. On the other hand, the main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is being executed. If the special game cannot be executed (step S101: YES), the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game can be executed (step S101: NO), the main CPU 42 determines whether the second special pending number is 1 or more (step S102). If the second special reservation number is not 1 or more (step S102: NO), the main CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number is less than 1 (step S103). When the first special reservation number is less than 1, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the first special pending number is not less than 1 (step S103: NO), the main CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number and updates it (step S104). The main CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main CPU 42 determines whether the state is a low probability state (step S105). If it is a low probability state (step S105: YES), the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S108. If it is a high probability state (step S105: NO), the main CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the first special game random number information from the main RWM 44. Next, the main CPU 42 uses a fall random number and a fall determination value specified from the acquired random number information to perform a fall lottery to determine whether or not to cause a fall (transition) from a high probability state to a low probability state (step S106 ). In this embodiment, the main CPU 42 corresponds to a fall lottery means that performs a fall lottery. If the player does not win the falling lottery and does not fall from the high probability state to the low probability state (step S106: YES), the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S108. When winning the falling lottery and causing the player to fall from a high probability state to a low probability state (step S106: NO), the main CPU 42 executes a state setting process (step S107).

Here, the status setting process will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the state setting process, the main CPU 42 determines whether the high base count stored in the main RWM 44 is 0 (step S201). The number of high bases is a special that can be executed in the high base state when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery after the high base state has been controlled, or when a chance symbol is not derived in the chance lottery. This is information that can specify the remaining number of guaranteed minimum number of games. If the high base count is 0 (step S201: YES), the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S204. If the high base count is not 0 (step S201: NO), the main CPU 42 controls from a high probability state to a low probability state, and from a special advantageous state to a specific advantageous state (step S202). Then, in accordance with the transition of the gaming state, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information, which is information based on the gaming state, and stores it in the main RWM 44 (step S203).

The gaming state information of this embodiment includes low probability low base information, low probability high base information, and high probability high base information. The low probability low base information is information that can specify that the state is a low probability state and is also a low base state. The low probability/high base information is information that can specify that the state is a low probability state and a high base state. The high probability high base information is information that can specify that the state is a high probability state and is also a high base state. In step S203, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information from high probability high base information to low probability high base information and stores it in the main RWM 44.

When the number of high bases is 0, the main CPU 42 controls from a high probability state to a low probability state, from a high base state to a low base state, and from a special advantageous state to a normal gaming state (step S204). Then, in accordance with the transition of the gaming state, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information, which is information based on the gaming state, and stores it in the main RWM 44 (step S205). In step S205, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information from high probability high base information to low probability low base information and stores it in the main RWM 44. Then, the main CPU 42 finishes the state setting process after updating the gaming state information.

Returning to FIG. 9, if the probability state is low in the determination process of step S105, if the fall lottery is not won in the determination process of step S106, and if the state setting process is completed, the main CPU 42 selects the first special game. Among the random number information for the first time, the first stored random number information is acquired from the main RWM 44. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the special winning random number and jackpot determination value specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. The main CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state, and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won (step S108). In this embodiment, the main CPU 42 corresponds to a jackpot lottery means that executes a jackpot lottery.

If the jackpot is won (step S108: YES), the main CPU 42 performs jackpot game processing (step S112). In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using jackpot symbol random numbers and jackpot symbol determination values that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main CPU 42 executes a variation pattern determination process of determining a variation pattern based on the determined variation pattern table after determining the type of variation pattern table based on gaming state information based on the gaming state. The main CPU 42 determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern by executing a fluctuation pattern determination process. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the variation pattern determination process will be explained.
First, the process of determining the type of variation pattern table will be described.
As described above, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information and stores it in the main RWM 44 when the probability state and ball entry state are changed. Then, in the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 42 determines the type of variation pattern table based on the gaming state information stored in the main RWM 44.

For example, when determining the fluctuation pattern table Ta01, the main CPU 42 determines any one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP04, HP05, and HP07. The main CPU 42 determines the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern HP05 in the fluctuation pattern determination process in the jackpot game process. The main CPU 42 determines any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP02, and HP04 in the variation pattern determination process in the losing game process. The main CPU 42 uses the performance determination random number and performance determination value specified from the acquired random number information to perform a performance lottery to determine whether or not to execute the reach performance. When executing the ready-to-win effect, the main CPU 42 determines a variation pattern HP04. When not executing the ready-to-win effect, the main CPU 42 determines the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02. The main CPU 42 determines the variation pattern of the variation pattern HP07 in the variation pattern determination process in the chance game process.

In this way, the main CPU 42 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table, the result of the jackpot lottery, and the special symbols derived in the special game. In this embodiment, the main CPU 42 determines the fluctuation pattern using the same determination conditions in the fluctuation pattern table Ta02 and the fluctuation pattern table Ta03, except when a chance symbol is derived. Then, when the chance symbol is derived, the main CPU 42 determines a variation pattern HP07 in which the chance variation effect is executed in the variation pattern table Ta02, and determines a variation pattern HP06 in which the chance variation effect is not executed in the variation pattern table Ta03. decide. That is, when a chance symbol is derived, the main CPU 42 determines a variation pattern in which a chance variation effect is executed if the chance symbol is in a low probability state, while determining a variation pattern in which a chance variation effect is executed if the chance symbol is in a high probability state. Determine the variation pattern in which the process is not executed.

Returning to FIG. 9, if the jackpot is not won (step S108: NO), the main CPU 42 performs a chance lottery using the special winning random number and specific opportunity determination value specified from the acquired random number information (step S109). ). In this embodiment, the random number information used for the chance lottery is the same as the random number information used for the jackpot lottery. The specific opportunity determination value is different from the value determined as the jackpot determination value among the values that can be taken by the random number information used in the jackpot lottery and the chance lottery.

If you win the chance lottery (step S109: YES), the main CPU 42 performs chance game processing (step S111). In the chance game process, the main CPU 42 determines the chance symbols to be derived in the first special game. In this embodiment, the number of chance symbols derived in the first special game is one type. The main CPU 42 determines a chance fluctuation pattern by executing a fluctuation pattern determination process. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. Incidentally, the main CPU 42 performs a chance game process when a chance lottery is won, regardless of whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state.

When the chance lottery is not won (step S109: NO), the main CPU 42 performs a losing game process (step S110). In the losing game process, the main CPU 42 determines losing symbols to be derived in the first special game. In the losing game process, the main CPU 42 determines a losing variation pattern with "reach" or a losing variation pattern with "no reach" by executing a variation pattern determination process.

When the second special pending number is 1 or more (step S102: YES), the main CPU 42 performs processing to execute the second special game. In the process of executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game" and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special pending number". In this process, the "first special reservation display section 13c" has been replaced with "second special reservation display section 13d," so a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, in steps S113 to S121 in FIG. 10, the main CPU 42 performs subtraction of the second special reservation number, fall lottery, state setting process, jackpot lottery, chance lottery, and any game based on the results of the jackpot lottery and chance lottery. After performing the process, the special symbol start process is ended.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the main CPU 42 executes the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, so that the game ball enters the first starting port 15 or the second starting port 16. The system is structured so that a jackpot lottery and a chance lottery are performed using the ball as an opportunity.

The main CPU 42 stores the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command in the output buffer in the jackpot game process, the chance game process, or the losing game process. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each game process and the start of a special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (a jackpot symbol, a chance symbol, or a losing symbol) determined in each game process. Note that the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the game process of the first special game is executed and when the game process of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to start displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. At this time, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store information (hereinafter referred to as stop symbol information) that allows identification of the derived special symbol. Furthermore, when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 42 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the special game. After that, the main CPU 42 executes special symbol end processing.

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the stopped symbol information in the main RWM 44. Further, the main CPU 42 stores the variation end command in the output buffer when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. After that, the main CPU 42 executes special symbol end processing.

Next, the special symbol end process will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the high base count is 0 in the special symbol end process (step S301). If the high base count is 0 (step S301: YES), the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S310. If the high base count is not 0 (step S301: NO), the main CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the high base count and stores it in the main RWM 44 (step S302). In this embodiment, when the high base state is controlled, the initial number of high base times is stored in the main RWM 44. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to control the high base state at least until the number of high bases reaches zero. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the high base state at least when the number of high bases is 1 or more.

After step S302, the main CPU 42 determines whether the high base count is 1 or more (step S303). If the high base count is 1 or more (step S303: YES), the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S310. If the high base count is not 1 or more (step S303: NO), the main CPU 42 determines whether the high probability state is present (step S304). That is, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a particularly advantageous state in step S304. If it is a high probability state (step S304: YES), the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol end process. If it is not a high probability state (step S304: NO), the main CPU 42 determines whether the stopped symbol information stored in the main RWM 44 is a chance symbol (step S305). If the stopped symbol information is not a chance symbol (step S305: NO), the main CPU 42 controls from a high base state to a low base state and then to a normal gaming state (step S306). Thereafter, the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S309.

If the number of high bases is 0 in step S301, and if the number of high bases is 1 or more in step S303, the main CPU 42 determines whether the state is a high probability state (step S310). That is, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a particularly advantageous state in step S310. If it is a high probability state (step S310: YES), the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol end processing. If it is not a high probability state (step S310: NO), the main CPU 42 determines whether the stopped symbol information stored in the main RWM 44 is a chance symbol (step S311). If the stop symbol information is not a chance symbol (step S311: YES), the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol end process.

When the stopped symbol information is a chance symbol in step S305, and when the stopped symbol is a chance symbol in step S311, the main CPU 42 controls to a high base state and controls to a specific advantageous state (step S307). Furthermore, the main CPU 42 determines the upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times, 60 times, 75 times, 100 times, or 200 times) is stored in the main RWM 44 as the initial number of high base times (step S308). Thereafter, the main CPU 42 moves to the process of step S309. In this way, when the number of high bases reaches 0 and the gaming state is in a special advantageous state, the game is not controlled to the normal gaming state (low probability low base state) but becomes a special advantageous state (high probability high base state). remains under control. On the other hand, if the gaming state is in a specific advantageous state when the number of high bases reaches 0, it may be controlled to a normal gaming state (low probability low base state) or a new specific advantageous state (low probability high base state). ). In addition, when the number of high bases is 0, and when the number of high bases is 1 or more and the gaming state is not a particularly advantageous state (that is, when it is a normal gaming state or a specific advantageous state), the normal gaming state Alternatively, there are cases where the control remains in a specific advantageous state and cases where the control is newly controlled into a specific advantageous state.

After controlling to the normal gaming state in step S306 and storing the initial number of high base numbers in the main RWM 44 in step S308, the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information, which is information based on the gaming state, and stores it in the main RWM 44. It is stored (step S309). After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol end processing.

As described above, the main CPU 42 controls the low-probability, low-base state to be in the low-probability, high-base state based on the fact that a chance symbol (specific result) is derived in the special game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the game to a specific advantageous state based on the fact that a chance symbol is derived in the special game during the normal gaming state. Furthermore, the main CPU 42 controls the game to a new low-probability-high base state based on the fact that a chance symbol has been derived in the special game when the game is in the low-probability-high base state. That is, the main CPU 42 newly controls the specific advantageous state based on the fact that a chance symbol is derived in the special game when the game is in the specific advantageous state.

Furthermore, even if a chance symbol is derived in a special game, when the probability symbol is in a high probability state, the main CPU 42 does not control to a low probability high base state based on the chance symbol being derived in a special game. . That is, when the main CPU 42 is in a special advantageous state, it does not control to a specific advantageous state based on the chance symbol being derived in the special game. Specifically, even if the stopped symbol information stored in the main RWM 44 in the special symbol end process is a chance symbol, if it is in a special advantageous state (high probability state), the main CPU 42 updates the gaming state information. First, it continues to be controlled in a particularly advantageous state.

Incidentally, if the main CPU 42 wins the falling lottery after the high base count becomes 0 in a special advantageous state and controls the normal gaming state, the stopped symbol information stored in the main RWM 44 is a chance symbol. Sometimes, a high base flag is stored in the main RWM 44 to control the normal gaming state to a specific advantageous state (second specific advantageous state).

Next, the jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing the jackpot game process as a timer interrupt process.

When the main CPU 42 derives the jackpot symbol in the special game, it executes the jackpot game process after the special jackpot game ends. The main CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 42 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

When starting the jackpot game, the main CPU 42 updates the winning-related information based on winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery and stores it in the main RWM 44. Specifically, the main CPU 42 specifies information that can specify whether the ball entry state is a low base state or a high base state when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol derived in the special game. possible information and are stored in the main RWM 44 as winning-related information. As an example, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery when the player is in a low base state and a symbol ZA is derived, the main CPU 42 generates information that can identify that the player is in a low base state and that the symbol ZA is the symbol ZA. It is stored in the main RWM 44 as winning related information. In addition, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery when the base is in a high base state, and a symbol ZA is derived, the main CPU 42 generates information that can identify the high base state and the symbol ZA. It is stored in the main RWM 44 as related information.

In this way, the winning-related information is updated based on the gaming state in the special game before the jackpot game starts. In addition, the winning-related information is updated based on the jackpot symbols derived in the special game.

When the main CPU 42 starts the jackpot game, it stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in an output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the opening control data for the jackpot game, and opens the jackpot opening 18. The main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 to close the big prize opening 18 when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or when the above-mentioned upper limit time has elapsed. This ends the round game. The main CPU 42 repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main CPU 42 starts a round game, it stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in an output buffer. Note that the main CPU 42 does not execute the control to open the big prize opening 18 as an opportunity different from the execution of the jackpot game. That is, the main CPU 42 executes control to open the jackpot 18 only when the jackpot game is executed. For this reason, for example, the main CPU 42 does not execute control to open the big prize opening 18 when a chance symbol is derived in the special game.

Further, in a specific round game, the main CPU 42 controls the specific solenoid SL3 using the operation control data of the specific variable member 21, and displaces the specific variable member 21 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. . At this time, the main CPU 42 controls the specific variable member 21 to operate in either the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern depending on the type of jackpot symbol.

As described above, the main CPU 42 executes control to open the big prize opening 18 only when the jackpot game is executed. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, the game balls are not distributed to the specific path 20b as a trigger different from the execution of the jackpot game, so the specific sensor SE4 does not detect the game balls. Therefore, for example, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game, the specific sensor SE4 will not detect a game ball triggered by the derivation of a chance symbol in the special game.

When the main CPU 42 inputs a detection signal from the specific sensor SE4 in a specific round game, the main CPU 42 stores a specific flag in the main RWM 44 as information that can specify that the game balls have been distributed to the specific path 20b. The main CPU 42 can specify whether or not the game balls have been sorted to the specific path 20b during the jackpot game, depending on whether or not the specific flag is stored in the main RWM 44. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 42 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. The main CPU 42 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the processing performed by the main CPU 42 to shift the gaming state will be explained.
The main CPU 42 updates the game state information and stores it in the main RWM 44 when the probability state and ball entry state are changed. Specifically, when controlling to the low probability state and the low base state, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store low probability low base information as gaming state information. When controlling to the low probability state and the high base state, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store the low probability high base information as gaming state information. When controlling to the high probability state and the high base state, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store high probability high base information as gaming state information.

When the main CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not a specific flag is stored in the main RWM 44. When the specific flag is stored in the main RWM 44, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store the high probability flag as information that allows identification of the high probability state, and erases the specific flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, if the specific flag is not stored in the main RWM 44, the main CPU 42 does not store the high accuracy flag in the main RWM 44. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. When the main CPU 42 starts a jackpot game and a high probability flag is stored in the main RWM 44, the main CPU 42 erases the high probability flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the game to a low probability state during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery after being controlled to a high probability state and a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, the high probability state ends and the jackpot game starts. .

When the main CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za, it causes the main RWM 44 to store a high base flag as information that can identify the high base state. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the high base state. Moreover, when the main CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game, it causes the main RWM 44 to store the number of high bases based on the winning-related information.

Incidentally, when starting a jackpot game and the high base flag is stored in the main RWM 44, the main CPU 42 erases the high base flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the low base state during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery after being controlled to the high base state and a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the high base state ends and the jackpot game starts. .

As described above, when the main CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za, the main CPU 42 sets the special advantageous state and the specific advantageous state (first specific advantageous state) depending on whether or not the main RWM 44 stores a specific flag. (advantageous state). Moreover, when the main CPU 42 starts the jackpot game, it controls the game to a normal game state.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 25 (entered the ball) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal starting sensor SE5. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number. If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. If the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 updates the number of normal reservations by adding one. The main CPU 42 controls the normal hold display section 13f to display information that allows the number of normal holds after the update to be specified.

Next, the main CPU 42 obtains the random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that it is possible to specify that the random number information is for a normal game and to specify the storage order of the random number information. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the normal game in the main RWM 44, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 42 will be explained.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative judgment when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being executed. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. If the execution conditions for the normal game are met, the main CPU 42 determines whether the normal pending number is greater than 0 or not. If the normal pending number is 0, the normal symbol start process is ended.

If the normal pending number is greater than 0, the main CPU 42 performs processing to execute the normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the normal hold display section 13f to display information that allows the number of normal holds after the update to be specified. Next, the main CPU 42 obtains the first stored random number information from the main RWM 44 among the random number information for the normal game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery (normal win determination) to determine whether or not the winning result is a normal win. Note that the main CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current ball entry state (either low base state or high base state), and determines whether or not a normal winning has been won. The normal winning probability in the high base state is higher than the normal winning probability in the low base state. In other words, when you are in a high base state, you are more likely to win a normal win than when you are in a low base state. Therefore, the high base state is more advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than the low base state. Thus, a high base state is advantageous over a low base state.

In the case of winning a normal winning, the main CPU 42 determines the normal winning symbol to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game, and then ends the normal symbol starting process. If the winning is not won, the main CPU 42 determines the winning symbol to be fixed and displayed in the regular game and the fluctuation time of the regular game, and then ends the regular symbol starting process. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal game when the base is high is shorter than the variation time of the normal game when the base is low. Therefore, in the high base state, the number of normal lottery operations executed per unit time tends to be greater than in the low base state. As a result, in the high base state, the number of winnings per unit time tends to be greater than in the low base state. Therefore, the high base state is more advantageous in entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than the low base state. When the normal symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 42 executes the normal game by a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 42 starts the normal game and sets the normal symbols so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are fixed and displayed when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. Controls the display section 13e.

Next, the normal winning game processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be explained.
The normal winning game process is a process for awarding a normal winning game. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing normal winning game processing as timer interrupt processing.

When the main CPU 42 derives the normal winning symbols in the normal game, it executes the normal winning game process after the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning game process, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 when in the high base state so that the second starting port 16 is opened in the same manner as in the high base state. Moreover, when the main CPU 42 is in the low base state, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second starting port 16 is opened in the same manner as in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the opening mode in the high base state is longer in total time during which the second starting port 16 is opened in one normal winning game compared to the opening mode in the low base state. Therefore, when the second starting port 16 is opened in the open state in the high base state, the second starting port 16 is opened in the open state in the low base state. 2. It is easy to enter the game ball into the starting port 16. That is, in the high base state, the degree of advantage in entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 is higher than in the low base state.

As described above, the high base state is more advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than the low base state. That is, the specific advantageous state and the special advantageous state are more advantageous in entering the game ball into the second starting port 16 than in the normal game state.

Next, according to FIG. 13, an example will be given of the transition of the gaming state from when a chance symbol is derived in a special game during a specific advantageous state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment until a new specific advantageous state is given. I will explain.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), when a chance symbol of symbol ZC is derived in the first special game at time T02 during the normal gaming state, the second Shift to a specific advantageous state. Furthermore, if a chance symbol of symbol Zb is derived in the second special game at time T05 during the second specific advantageous state that has been transferred, the second special game will be played from that point until 60 new special games are executed. 2 Transition to a specific advantageous state. Thereafter, if the special game ends the upper limit number of times without winning the jackpot lottery and without deriving a chance symbol, the game shifts to the normal game state at time T08.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game during the normal gaming state, the second specific advantageous state is generated, and when in the second specific advantageous state, the second specific advantageous state is generated. When a chance symbol is derived in a special game, a second specific advantageous state is newly generated. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the special game in the second specific advantageous state to which a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is shifted to when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game. It is greater than the upper limit of the number of special games in the second specific advantageous state. That is, in this embodiment, the case where the chance symbols are derived in the second special game is more advantageous than the case where the chance symbols are derived in the first special game. In the present embodiment, even if the jackpot lottery is not won during the second specific advantageous state to which the chance symbol is derived in the first special game, the chance symbol is derived in the second special game. In this case, the period during which the second specific advantageous state is controlled will be extended.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), if a jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in the first special game in the low base state and the game ball does not pass through the specific passage 20b during the jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends At time T01, a transition is made to a first specific advantageous state in which the upper limit is until the special game is executed 40 times. Then, if a chance symbol of symbol Zb is derived in the second special game at time T03 during the first specific advantageous state that has been shifted, the upper limit is the number of times from that time until 60 new special games are executed. 2 Transition to a specific advantageous state. Thereafter, if the special game ends the upper limit number of times without winning the jackpot lottery and without deriving a chance symbol, the game shifts to the normal game state at time T07.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game during the first specific advantageous state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game, the second specific advantageous state occurs. In the present embodiment, in both the first special game and the second special game, the upper limit of the number of times of the special game in the second specific advantageous state to which the transition occurs after the chance symbol is derived is the jackpot based on the symbol ZB in the low base state. This is greater than the upper limit of the number of times the special game can be played during the first specific advantageous state that is to be played after the jackpot game when the player wins and the game ball does not pass through the specific path 20b. That is, in this embodiment, regarding the upper limit number of special games during a specific advantageous state, the case where the second specific advantageous state occurs is more advantageous than the case where the first specific advantageous state occurs. In this embodiment, even if the jackpot lottery is not won during the first specific advantageous state, if a chance symbol is derived in the special game, the specific advantageous state is controlled to be the second specific advantageous state. The period of favorable control will be extended.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), regardless of the state of ball entry when winning the jackpot, if the player wins a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za and the game ball passes through the specific path 20b during the jackpot game, the jackpot is won. After the end of the game, a transition is made to a special advantageous state at time T01. If the player wins the falling lottery at time T04 during the special advantageous state, the state shifts to the specific advantageous state from the time when the special game in which the falling lottery was won is started. Then, when a chance symbol of symbol Zb is derived at time T06, a transition is made to a second specific advantageous state in which the upper limit is until 60 new special games are executed. After that, if the special game ends 60 times without winning the jackpot lottery and without deriving a chance symbol, the game shifts to the normal game state at time T09.

Note that the specific advantageous state that transitions to the time T04 when winning the falling lottery is a specific advantageous state that has an upper limit from the transition to the special advantageous state until the special game is executed a specific number of times (10,000 times). Therefore, in this embodiment, even if you win the falling lottery and move to a specific advantageous state, until the next jackpot occurs or a chance symbol is derived in a special game, Certain advantageous conditions continue. Also, if a chance symbol is derived during a specific advantageous state, a special game will be executed a specified number of times (any of 50, 60, 75, 100, and 200) less than the specified number of times. Shifts to a second specific advantageous state where the upper limit is until Therefore, in the case of transitioning to the second specific advantageous state, the specific advantageous state may end without winning the jackpot lottery and without deriving the chance symbol. In other words, in this embodiment, even if the special advantageous state is controlled and the falling lottery is won, the specific advantageous state will remain until the chance symbol is derived and until the next jackpot occurs. Continuation is guaranteed. Therefore, in a specific advantageous state that shifts after winning the fall lottery, a game feature is created in which the player aims to win the jackpot lottery before the chance symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, even if a chance symbol is derived during a specific advantageous state that transitions after winning a falling lottery, in a newly generated second specific advantageous state, the upper limit number of special advantageous symbols corresponding to the chance symbol is Until the game is executed, the chance of winning the jackpot lottery will continue in the high base state.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, a chance variation effect executed by the effect display device EH when a chance symbol is derived in the special game will be specifically explained.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a specific advantageous state, a chance variation performance is executed on the performance display device EH. The chance variation performance is a performance that can specify that a chance symbol has been derived in a special game. The chance variation performance is executed during execution of a special game in which chance symbols are derived. Further, the chance variation performance is executed both when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game and when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game. The chance variation performance corresponds to a specific performance. In addition, even when a chance symbol is derived in a special game in the normal gaming state, the chance variation performance may be executed in the same performance mode as when in a specific advantageous state, or in a different production mode from when in a specific advantageous state. A chance variation effect may be executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 14, a description will be given of a chance variation performance that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game.
As shown in FIG. 14(a), in the image display area of the effect display device EH, the effect symbols are fixed and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when a special game in which chance symbols are derived is started, a performance game is started, and the performance symbols that have been fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14(c), when the chance variation performance is started, the performance symbols are displayed in a reduced size at the upper right of the image display area, and the chance image CZ moves from the top of the image display area toward the center. Displayed scrolling. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14(d), the chance image CZ is stopped and displayed in the center of the image display area. The chance image CZ is an image imitating the character string "SUPERRUSH", and is an image suggesting that a specific advantageous state will occur. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14(e), the number of times image KZ is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the effect symbols that are non-jackpot symbol combinations are stopped and displayed at the upper right of the image display area of the effect display device EH. Ru. Note that the number of times image KZ in this case is an image that suggests the upper limit number of times of the special game in a specific advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived in the first special game. As mentioned above, the upper limit of the number of times the special game with a specific advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived in the first special game is 50 times, so the number of times image KZ displayed at this time is "50 times". The image imitates the character string. When the number of times image KZ is displayed and the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, the chance variation performance is ended. In this way, when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game, the chance variation effect is executed in the special game in which the chance symbol is derived, in addition to the chance symbol being derived in the first special game. , it becomes possible to specify that a specific advantageous state will occur up to a maximum of 50 special games have been executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a description will be given of a chance variation performance that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game.
As shown in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d), the chance variation performance that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is not performed until the chance image CZ is stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH. , is executed in the same manner as the chance variation effect in the first special game. As shown in FIG. 15(e), the number of times image KZ is also displayed in the chance variation effect in the second special game, and the number of times image KZ displayed at this time is an image imitating the character string "60 times". be. In other words, the chance fluctuation performance that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game and the chance fluctuation performance that is performed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game are the same as those in which the chance image CZ stops. Although the effect mode is the same until the chance image CZ is displayed, the display content of the number of times image KZ that is displayed after the chance image CZ stops is different. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the chance variation effect that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game and the chance variation effect that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game are different. , it can be said that some of the presentation modes are the same presentation mode. Note that the number of times image KZ displayed at this time is an image that suggests the minimum number of times of the upper limit number of times of the special game in a special advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived in the second special game. As a result, the chance fluctuation performance executed in the second special game is a performance that can specify that a specific advantageous state will occur until the special game is executed at least 60 times (the first special number of times). becomes.

In addition, when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, no matter which symbol among the symbols Zb to Ze is derived, a frequency image imitating the character string "60 times" in the chance variation effect is used. KZ is displayed. In this embodiment, when the symbols Zc to Ze are derived, after the number of times image KZ is displayed, the additional effect is executed during the execution of the chance variation effect.

Here, the additional effect will be explained with reference to FIG. 15(f).
During execution of the chance variation effect in the second special game, an additional effect may be executed after the number of times image KZ is displayed on the effect display device EH. The additional production is a production that can specify that a specific advantageous state will occur until the special game is executed more than 60 times, and the symbols Zc to Ze are derived in the second special game. Executed when In addition, in the first special game, the upper limit of the number of special games with a specific advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived is set to only one of 50 times, so the chance fluctuation effect in the first special game In this case, the additional effect will not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 15(f), when the additional effect is executed, an additional image KZE imitating the character string "EXTRA" is displayed on the effect display device EH so as to cover the number of times image KZ. The additional image KZE is an image that suggests that the upper limit number of times the special game can be executed in a specific advantageous state caused by the derivation of a chance symbol is more than 60 times.

Note that from the added image KZE, it is not possible to specify which of 75, 100, and 200 the upper limit number of times a special game in a specific advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived is 75 times, 100 times, and 200 times. In other words, when an additional effect is executed, it is possible to specify that a specific advantageous state will occur until the special game is executed more than 60 times. It is not possible to determine the maximum number of times. Therefore, by executing the additional effect, the player can determine which of 75, 100, and 200 times the upper limit of the special game with a specific advantageous state that occurs after the chance symbol is derived is 75 times, 100 times, and 200 times. The game performance that can be expected is realized.

In this way, in the present embodiment, the chance variation effect that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game includes a chance variation effect that occurs after the chance variation effect is executed and before an additional effect is executed. There is a predetermined period of time until 60 times (first special number of times), which is the upper limit number of times of special games in a specific advantageous state, is suggested. During this period, the chance variation performance is executed in the same performance mode whether the additional performance is executed or the additional performance is not executed. Thereby, in the chance variation effect, it is configured such that it is difficult to specify whether or not the additional effect will be executed until the number of times image KZ is displayed.

Note that, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a special advantageous state, a specific advantageous state does not occur. In the present embodiment, in a special game in which a chance symbol is derived in a special advantageous state, a chance variation performance is not executed, and a performance symbol that is a non-jackpot symbol combination is derived. That is, in this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a special advantageous state, it is configured such that it is difficult to specify that a chance symbol will be derived. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect display device EH is in a special advantageous state, if the player wins the fall lottery before the 10,000th special game is executed, the timing of the fall (Fig. At time point T04) shown in 13, an effect that can specify that the player has won the falling lottery is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when controlled to a special advantageous state after the end of a jackpot game, the current gaming state is The configuration is such that it is impossible to determine whether the player is in a special advantageous state or a specific advantageous state after winning a lottery. When the chance symbol is derived in the special game when the player is in a specific advantageous state, a chance variation effect is executed to confirm that the current gaming state is in the specific advantageous state and that the chance symbol is derived in the special game. It is configured such that it can be specified that the has been derived.

Next, the chance variation effect control process performed by the sub CPU 51 will be explained.
The sub CPU 51 determines whether a variation start command that can specify the variation pattern HP07 in which the chance variation effect is executed is input. If a fluctuation start command that can specify the fluctuation pattern HP07 is not input, the sub CPU 51 ends the chance fluctuation effect control process. When a variation start command that can specify the variation pattern HP07 is input, the sub CPU 51 specifies the input special symbol command. When a special symbol command that can specify symbols Zc to Ze is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to execute a chance variation performance and further to execute an additional performance during the execution of the chance variation performance. On the other hand, when a special symbol command that can specify symbols ZC and Zb is input, the sub CPU 51 executes a chance variation effect and further controls the effect display device EH so as not to execute an additional effect while the chance variation effect is being executed. do.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) Even if a specific advantageous state occurs after the end of a jackpot game and the jackpot lottery is not won during the specific advantageous state, if a chance symbol is derived in a special game, the specific advantageous state will be renewed. be caused. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect to win the jackpot lottery in the newly generated specific advantageous state, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(2) The advantageous state is a state in which the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is more likely to be executed than in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is at least a probability-variable jackpot. included. The probability variable jackpot is a special advantageous state in which the advantageous state that can occur after the end of the jackpot game is a special advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high, so during the advantageous state, the player wins the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol. However, by hitting a probability variable jackpot, it is possible to expect that a special advantageous state will occur.

(3) If you win the jackpot lottery in the first special game and it is a non-probable jackpot, the first specific advantageous state will occur after the jackpot game ends. In the first specific advantageous state, even if the jackpot lottery is not won, if a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, the second specific advantageous state is generated. Therefore, even if you do not win the jackpot lottery in the first specific advantageous state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game, if a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, you will be able to win the second special advantageous state in the second special advantageous state. By winning the jackpot lottery of symbols and achieving a probability-variable jackpot, it is possible to expect that a special advantageous state will occur.

(4) The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol is executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 16, and the specific advantageous state is such that the game ball enters the second starting port 16 compared to the normal state. This is a time-saving state in which it is easy to enter the ball. Therefore, by generating a specific advantageous state, it is possible to expect that the game ball will enter the second starting port 16, and also by winning the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol and achieving a probability-variable jackpot. , it is possible to expect that a special advantageous state will occur. Therefore, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

(5) Chance symbols are derived in the first special game or the second special game and a second specific advantageous state occurs than in the case where a non-probable variable jackpot occurs in the first special game and the first specific advantageous state occurs. In this case, the number of special games that can be executed in a particular advantageous state is greater. Therefore, in the case where a chance symbol is derived in the first special game or the second special game and the second specific advantageous state occurs, it becomes a non-probable jackpot in the first special game and the first specific advantageous state occurs. It is possible to increase the expectation of winning a jackpot lottery in a specific advantageous state, and to improve interest in the game.

(6) In the low base state, in the first special game, non-probable variable jackpots are determined at a higher determination rate than probability variable jackpots. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation that a special advantageous condition will occur by winning a probability variable jackpot in the jackpot drawing of the second special game that is executed during a specific advantageous condition, and it is possible to improve interest in the game. .

(7) If you get a guaranteed variable jackpot and win the lottery after the special advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game and before the 10,000th special game is played, the upper limit is until the 10,000th special game is played. A particular advantageous state is generated as follows. In this case, the specific advantageous state will essentially continue until the next jackpot occurs or until a chance symbol is derived in a special game, so if you win the falling lottery, you will be in a low probability state. Even if the player is in a particular advantageous state, the next jackpot can be expected to occur, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

(8) If a chance symbol is derived in a special game during a specific advantageous state that occurs after winning a falling lottery, the specified number of times less than 10,000 times (50 times, 60 times, 75 times, 100 times, A new specific advantageous state is generated with an upper limit until the special game (200 and 200 times) is executed. Therefore, when the player wins the falling lottery and a specific advantageous state occurs, the player can expect the next jackpot to occur before the chance symbols are derived in the special game. In addition, even if a chance symbol is derived before the next jackpot occurs in a special game during a specific advantageous state, the special game will not be executed until the specified number of times in the newly generated specific advantageous state. , it is possible to make the player expect to win the next jackpot, and it is possible to increase interest in the game.

(9) When a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, a specific advantageous state is generated with an upper limit of until the special game is executed the first specified number of times (60 times) or the second specified number of times (75 times). It is possible to draw attention to whether or not a specific advantageous state occurs, with the upper limit being until the special game (100 times, 100 times, or 200 times) is executed. If a specific advantageous state occurs whose upper limit is until the second specified number of special games are played, a specific advantageous state whose upper limit is until the first specified number of special games are played occurs. It is possible to make the player expect to win the jackpot lottery in a particular advantageous state more than when the player is in a certain advantageous state. Therefore, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

(10) When a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, the rate at which a specific advantageous state occurs (25%) is increased until the first specified number of special games are executed. The percentage (75%) of a specific advantageous state occurring is higher, with the upper limit being until the special game is executed the second specified number of times, which is greater than the first specified number of times. Therefore, when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game and a specific advantageous state is generated, the expectation of winning a jackpot lottery in the specific advantageous state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) In both the first special game and the second special game, when a chance symbol is derived, a specific advantageous state is generated in which the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is likely to be executed. Therefore, in both the first special game and the second special game, attention can be drawn to whether or not a chance symbol is derived. Then, after the specific advantageous state occurs, the player is made to expect even more that he will win the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol, in which the benefits given to him are more advantageous than in the case of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol. This can improve the player's interest in playing games.

(12) Since the probability of a chance symbol being derived is different when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed, the special game being executed is the first special game. Depending on whether the game is a special game or a second special game, expectations for the occurrence of a specific advantageous state can be varied, and interest in the game can be improved.

(13) When the second special game is executed, there is a higher probability that a chance symbol will be derived and a specific advantageous state will occur than when the first special game is executed. This can make the player even more excited about the execution of the second special game, and can improve interest in the game.

(14) The case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the second special game is better than the case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the first special game. There are a large number of special games that can be played. Therefore, the case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the second special game is better than the case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the first special game. The expectation of winning the jackpot lottery can be increased, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

(15) When a chance symbol is derived in the second special game when the upper limit is a specific advantageous state until 50 special games are executed, which is caused by the derivation of a chance symbol in the first special game. If the special game is played more than 50 times, a new special advantageous state is created that has an upper limit until the special game is executed more than 50 times. Therefore, when the player is in a particular advantageous state caused by the chance symbols being derived in the first special game, it is possible to expect that the chance symbols will be derived in the second special game. When a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, the period of the specific advantageous state is extended, so the expectation of winning the jackpot in the specific advantageous state can be further increased, and the interest in the game is increased. can be improved.

(16) During the period from when the special advantageous state occurs until the 10,000th special game is executed, even if you win the falling lottery, there will be no production that allows you to identify that you have won the falling lottery. Since it is not executed, it is difficult to recognize whether it is a special advantageous state or a specific advantageous state until the chance variation effect is executed. Therefore, when a special advantageous state occurs, the player can expect to be in a special advantageous state until the chance variation performance is executed even if the player wins the falling lottery. When the chance variation effect is executed, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the chance symbol has been derived in the special game, and to make it easier to recognize that the chance symbol has been derived in the special game, and to win the jackpot lottery in the newly generated specific advantageous state. This can increase expectations and improve interest in the game.

(17) If a chance fluctuation effect is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game, the player must be informed that a specific advantageous state will occur up to a maximum of 50 times until the special game is executed. can be made to understand. In addition, if a chance fluctuation effect is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, a specific advantageous state will occur whose upper limit is until the special game is executed at least 60 times (the first special number of times). The player can be made aware of what will happen. Furthermore, by executing the additional effect during the execution of the chance variation effect, the player is made to expect that a specific advantageous state will occur with an upper limit until the special game is executed more than 60 times. This can improve the player's interest in playing games.

(18) The chance variation effect that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game is executed regardless of whether an additional effect is executed or an additional effect is not executed. The same effect mode is executed for a predetermined period from when the additional effect is displayed until the 60th time is displayed. Therefore, even after 60 times have been displayed in a predetermined period, an additional effect will occur, and a specific advantageous state will occur whose upper limit is until the special game is executed more than 60 times. The player can be made to expect this, and the interest in the game can be increased.

(19) The chance fluctuation performance that is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game and the chance fluctuation performance that is performed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game are limited to some of the performances. The mode is the same production mode. Therefore, regardless of whether the special game to be executed is the first special game or the second special game, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the performance to be executed in the situation where the chance symbol is derived, and the game You can improve your interest in.

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

- In this embodiment, the chance lottery does not need to be executed in the process of executing the second special game in the special symbol start process. The chance lottery may be executed only in the process of executing the first special game in the special symbol start process. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that chance symbols can be derived in the first special game, but chance symbols cannot be derived in the second special game.

- In this embodiment, the chance lottery does not need to be executed in the process of executing the first special game in the special symbol start process. The chance lottery may be executed only in the process of executing the second special game in the special symbol start process. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that chance symbols can be derived in the second special game, but chance symbols cannot be derived in the first special game.

- In this embodiment, the upper limit of the specific advantageous state is until a predetermined number of special games are executed, but it may also be until a predetermined number of special games are started, and It may be until a predetermined number of special games are completed.

- In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times (first predetermined number of times) the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game is the upper limit number of times (first predetermined number of times) that the special game is executed when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game. The number of times may be greater than the upper limit number of times (second predetermined number of times) that the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when the special game is derived. According to this, the case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the first special game is better than the case where a chance symbol is derived and a specific advantageous state occurs in the second special game. , it is possible to increase the expectation of winning a jackpot in a particular advantageous state.

- In this embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za that make it easy for game balls to be distributed to the specific passage 20b is a variable probability jackpot, and the jackpot based on the pattern ZB that is difficult to distribute game balls to the specific channel 20b is a non-probable variable jackpot. It's okay. According to this, when winning the jackpot lottery for the first special symbol, a non-probable variable jackpot is determined at a higher determination rate than a variable probability jackpot, so in the jackpot lottery for the second special symbol executed during a specific advantageous state. It is possible to further increase the expectation that a special advantageous state will occur by winning a probability-variable jackpot.

- In this embodiment, the prescribed number of times does not include the upper limit number of times the special game is executed during a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game, and in the second special game, It may be the upper limit number of times a special game is executed during a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived. The prescribed number of times may include a first prescribed number of times and a second prescribed number of times that is greater than the first prescribed number of times. According to this, when a specific result is derived in the second special game, a specific advantageous state is generated whose upper limit is until the first specified number of special games are executed, or a second specified number of special games are played. It is possible to draw attention to whether or not a specific advantageous state occurs with an upper limit of until the execution of . If a specific advantageous state occurs whose upper limit is until the second specified number of special games are played, a specific advantageous state whose upper limit is until the first specified number of special games are played occurs. It is possible to make the user expect to win the jackpot lottery in a specific advantageous state than when the player is in a particular advantageous state.

- In this embodiment, there are a plurality of chance symbols derived in the second special game, and depending on the type of chance symbol, the special is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game. A specific advantageous state may be generated whose upper limit is until the special game is executed a number of times greater than the upper limit number of games (50 times). Also, depending on the type of chance symbol, the special game is executed the same number of times as the upper limit number of special games (50 times) to be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when the chance symbol is derived in the first special game. A specific advantageous state may be generated with an upper limit of . Furthermore, depending on the type of chance symbol, the special game may be executed a smaller number of times than the upper limit (50 times) of the special game to be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when the chance symbol is derived in the first special game. A specific advantageous state may be caused that has an upper limit of up to .

- In this embodiment, there are a plurality of chance symbols derived in the first special game, and the upper limit number of times the special game can be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs may vary depending on the type of chance symbol.

- In this embodiment, the number of types of chance symbols derived in the second special game may be one type.
- In this embodiment, if the special game is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot lottery in a low probability state and without deriving a chance symbol, a specific advantageous state (so-called ceiling time shortening state) occurs. may be caused to occur. Further, even in such a case, if a chance symbol is derived in a special game during a controlled specific advantageous state, a new specific advantageous state may be generated.

- In this embodiment, there are multiple types of chance symbols derived in the special game, and depending on the type of chance symbol, the upper limit number of times the special game can be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs is greater than the specific number (10,000 times). The number of times may be a small number, or the number of times may be the same as the specific number of times. According to this, even if a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a specific advantageous state that occurs after winning a falling lottery, depending on the type of chance symbol, the next time in a newly generated specific advantageous state. It is possible to expect that a jackpot will occur.

- In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za ends, and when the ball entering state when winning the jackpot is in the high base state, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB ends, the ball enters the high base state The guaranteed minimum number of times the special game can be played is 10,000 times, but is not limited to this and may be less than 10,000 times. Further, at this time, the minimum guaranteed number of times does not have to be the number of times that the player is in an advantageous state until the next jackpot occurs or until a chance symbol is derived in a special game. In this case, the minimum guaranteed number of times may be greater than or less than the upper limit number of times of the special game to be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs when a chance symbol is derived in the special game. good.

- In this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived in a special game during a specific advantageous state, a prescribed number of times may be added to the high base number of times when the chance symbol is derived. For example, when the number of high bases stored in the main RWM 44 in a specific advantageous state is 30, if symbol Zb is derived in a special game, 60 is added to the number of high bases, and symbol Zb is derived. The upper limit of the number of times a special game can be executed in a specific advantageous state after the special game is executed may be set to 90 times.

- In this embodiment, even if a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a specific advantageous state, the chance variation effect may not be executed. That is, even if a chance symbol is derived in a special game in a specific advantageous state, the configuration may be such that it is difficult for the player to recognize that a chance symbol has been derived.

- In this embodiment, the chance variation performance may be executed when a chance symbol is derived in a low probability state in either the first special game or the second special game. For example, when a chance symbol is derived in the first special game, the chance variation performance may not be executed, but when a chance symbol is derived in the second special game, the chance variation performance may be performed. In this case, the chance variation performance is a performance that can specify that a specific advantageous state will occur until the special game is executed at least 60 times (first special number of times).

- In this embodiment, a false pattern chance variation performance may be executed in a special game in which the game loses in a low probability state. In this case, it is preferable that the chance image CZ is once displayed on the effect display device EH and then erased without being stopped and displayed. Further, in this case, it is preferable to provide a dedicated variation pattern that can perform a chance variation effect of a fake pattern, and to make it possible to determine the variation pattern in a low probability state.

- In this embodiment, during a specific advantageous state, the number of high bases may be displayed on the effect display device EH. The high base count may be updated and displayed each time the special game is executed. In addition, in this case, when a chance symbol is derived during a specific advantageous state, the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in the newly generated specific advantageous state is higher than the high base number of times before the chance symbol is derived. If there are many high bases, an effect may be performed to increase the number of high bases displayed on the effect display device EH. On the other hand, if the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in a newly generated specific advantageous state is smaller than the number of high bases before the chance symbol is derived, the high base displayed on the effect display device EH An effect may be performed to reduce the number of times. Also, when a chance symbol is derived during a specific advantageous state, if the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in the newly generated specific advantageous state is greater than the high base number of times before the chance symbol is derived. , the update display of the number of high bases may be temporarily stopped from when the special game is executed after the chance symbols are derived. If the number of high bases in the newly generated specific advantageous state matches the number of high bases before the chance symbol was derived, the updated display of the number of high bases will be resumed from the next time the special game is executed. You may let them.

- In this embodiment, the chance variation performance may be executed in the same performance mode regardless of the type of chance symbol.
- In this embodiment, the chance variation performance may be a performance in which the upper limit number of times a special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs after a chance symbol is derived is unspecified. In this case, it is preferable that the number of times image KZ is not displayed in the chance variation effect.

- In the present embodiment, the chance variation performance may be a performance that can specify a plurality of types of times as the upper limit number of times a special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs after a chance symbol is derived. For example, when a symbol Zb is derived, a number image KZ imitating the character string "60 times" is displayed during a chance fluctuation performance, and when a symbol Zc is derived, a "number of times" image KZ is displayed during a chance fluctuation performance. A number image KZ imitating the character string "75 times" may be displayed. Furthermore, in this case, when the symbol Zd and the symbol Ze are derived, an additional effect is executed, and after the number image KZ is displayed, the additional image KZE is displayed so as to cover the number image KZ. You may also do so.

- In this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived during a special advantageous state, an effect that can specify that the chance symbol has been derived may be executed. In this case, it is preferable to prevent a specific advantageous state from occurring even if a performance that allows it to be specified that a chance symbol has been derived is performed.

- In the present embodiment, the chance variation performance may be a performance that can specify the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs after a chance symbol is derived in the special game. In this case, even if there are multiple types of chance symbols derived in the special game, and the upper limit number of times the special game can be executed in a specific advantageous state that occurs is different depending on the type of chance symbol, the chance variation effect is in progress. It is preferable that the upper limit number of times the special game is executed in a specific advantageous state is displayed. Further, at this time, the additional performance may be executed during the chance variation performance, or the additional performance may not be executed.

- In this embodiment, the chance variation effect may be performed by the decorative lamp LA instead of or in addition to the effect display device EH. Further, the chance variation effect may be executed by the speaker SP instead of or in addition to the effect display device EH.

- In the present embodiment, the chance variation performance may be performed in a period after a chance symbol is derived in a special game in which a player wins a chance lottery in a special game until the next special game is started. In this case, for example, after a chance symbol is derived in a special game in which a chance symbol is derived, a fluctuating interval period is provided between when the chance symbol is derived and the next special game is started, and the chance fluctuating effect is executed during the fluctuating interval period. It is also possible to do so.

- In the present embodiment, the chance variation effect may be executed until the chance variation effect is started, or may be executed from the time the chance variation effect is started until it is ended.

- In this embodiment, when a chance symbol is derived during a special advantageous state, an effect that can specify that a specific advantageous state will not occur may be executed.
- In the present embodiment, if the player wins the falling lottery while being controlled to be in a special advantageous state, an effect may be performed that can identify that the player has won the falling lottery. The main CPU 42 may output to the sub CPU 51 a control command that can specify that the player has won the falling lottery. The sub CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH to perform a fall effect when a control command that can specify that the player has won the fall lottery is input. In addition, in the special game, if the falling lottery is won and the chance lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 may control the performance display device EH to execute the chance variation performance after performing the falling performance. .

- In this embodiment, the high base state is always given after the end of the jackpot game, but there may be times when the high base state is not given depending on the type of jackpot symbol.
・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, there are specifications that control the machine to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is awarded, and specifications that control the machine to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special games are completed. (ST machine). The pachinko game machine 10 of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having any of these specifications. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability state may not be provided depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Moreover, it may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not provide a high probability state.

- In addition to the jackpot lottery (hit lottery), it may also be applied to pachinko gaming machines that perform small win lottery. Generally, when a small win is won in a small winning lottery, the small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and a small winning game is awarded after the special game ends. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, the number of times (frequency) that small winning games are won per unit time or the number of times (frequency) that small winning games are given per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. It may also be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a state in which a small hit (so-called small hit RUSH) is achieved. In a pachinko game machine that performs a small winning lottery, the winning lottery may include a small winning lottery. In other words, in a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small winning lottery, a case where a player does not win a winning lottery is a case where he does not win a jackpot in a jackpot lottery, and a case where he does not win a small winning in a small winning lottery. It's okay. In a pachinko game machine that performs a small winning lottery, the winning lottery does not need to include a small winning lottery. That is, the case of not winning the winning lottery does not include the case of not winning the small winning in the small winning lottery, and may also be the case of not winning the big winning in the jackpot lottery. The period during which the high base state can be controlled after the chance symbol is derived may be a period determined by the number of times the small winning lottery is won (or the number of times the small winning game is awarded).

- In this embodiment, the special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the performance game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of suspension, or may be executed in parallel at the same time.

- In this embodiment, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured from a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be movable.

- In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are arranged and various functions are installed; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, functions on one board may be installed as functions on the other board. It's okay. Further, means for controlling the effect display device EH may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to two types of substrates as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 50 may be divided into a general control board that performs overall control regarding presentation, and a display control board that performs control regarding image display.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(a) A gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a symbol variation game in which a jackpot lottery is won, is provided with a jackpot lottery means for executing the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot lottery includes a jackpot lottery of a first special symbol. There are a first jackpot lottery to be executed and a second jackpot lottery to carry out a jackpot lottery of a second special symbol, and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game to be executed based on the result of the first jackpot lottery. and a second symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the second jackpot lottery, and there is an advantageous state in which the second jackpot lottery is more likely to be executed than a predetermined state, and the second symbol variation game is executed based on the result of the second jackpot lottery. There are a specific advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and a special advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the specific advantageous state, and the specific advantageous state is includes a first specific advantageous state and a second specific advantageous state, and the jackpot when winning the first jackpot lottery includes a variable probability jackpot and a non-probable variable jackpot, and winning the second jackpot lottery. In this case, the jackpot includes at least the variable jackpot, the non-probable jackpot is a jackpot in which the advantageous state that can occur after the end of the jackpot game is the first specific advantageous state, and the variable jackpot includes the jackpot game The advantageous condition that can occur after the end of is the jackpot which is the special advantageous condition, the first specific advantageous condition is a condition whose upper limit is until the first number of symbol variation games are executed, and the second The results derived in the second symbol variation game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery include a specific result, and the specific result is derived in the second symbol variation game during the first specific advantageous state. When the specific result is derived in the second symbol variation game, the second specific advantageous state occurs, and the second specific advantageous state that occurs when the specific result is derived in the second symbol variation game is the second specific advantageous state that occurs in the second symbol variation game. A gaming machine characterized by being in a state where the upper limit is until the execution of the game.

(b) A gaming machine to which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a symbol variation game in which a jackpot lottery has been won, comprising a jackpot lottery means for executing the jackpot lottery and a fall lottery means for executing a fall lottery, There is an advantageous state in which the jackpot lottery is more likely to be executed than the other state, and the advantageous state includes a specific advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and a state in which the jackpot lottery is more likely to be executed than the specific advantageous state. There is a special advantageous state in which the probability of winning is high, and the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery includes a variable probability jackpot, and the variable probability jackpot is the special advantageous state until winning the falling lottery. is a continuous jackpot, and if the falling lottery is won after the special advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game and before the symbol variation game is executed a specific number of times, the special advantageous state Instead, it is a jackpot in which the specific advantageous state occurs, and the specific advantageous state is a state whose upper limit is from the occurrence of the special advantageous state until the specific number of symbol fluctuation games are executed, and The results derived in the symbol variation game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery include a specific result, and if the specific result is derived in the symbol variation game during the specific advantageous state, a new A specific advantageous state is generated, and the specific advantageous state is a state whose upper limit is until the symbol variation game is executed a specified number of times, and the specific number of times is a state in which the symbol variation game is executed until the next jackpot occurs or the symbol variation game is executed for the specified number of times. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specified number of times is the number of times the advantageous state is maintained until the specified result is derived, and the specified number of times is smaller than the specified number of times.

10...Pachinko gaming machine 11...Frame body 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 15...First starting port 16...Second starting port 17...Normal variable member 18...Big prize opening 19...Special variable member 20...Passage 20a...Inflow passage 20b...Specific passage 20c...Non-specified passage 20d...Branch section 21...Specific variable member 25...Gate 27...Out port 40...Main control board 41...Microprocessor 42...Main CPU 43...Main ROM 44...Main RWM 45...Random number circuit 50...Sub control board 51...Sub CPU 52...Sub ROM 53... Sub-RWM CZ... Chance image DE... Production device group EH... Production display device GH... Image display unit HD... Firing handle HP1 to HP07... Fluctuation pattern KZ... Number of times image KZE... Additional image LA... Decorative lamp P1... First position P2...Second position R1...Left side area R2...Right side area SE1...First starting sensor SE2...Second starting sensor SE3...Special prize sensor SE4...Specific sensor SE5...Normal starting sensor SL1...Normal solenoid SL2...Special solenoid SL3...Specific Solenoid SP...Speaker Ta01~Ta03...Fluctuating pattern table W...Center frame YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Opening window ZA~ZC, Za~Ze...Design

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a symbol variation game in which you win a jackpot lottery,
Jackpot lottery means for executing the jackpot lottery ;
A falling lottery means for executing a falling lottery,
The jackpot drawing includes a first jackpot drawing in which a jackpot drawing is performed with a first special symbol, and a second jackpot drawing in which a jackpot drawing is performed in a second special symbol,
The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the first jackpot lottery, and a second symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the second jackpot lottery,
There is an advantageous state in which the second jackpot lottery is more likely to be executed than in a predetermined state,
The advantageous states include a specific advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and a special advantageous state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the specific advantageous state,
The jackpot in the case of winning the jackpot lottery includes a certain probability jackpot,
The variable probability jackpot is a jackpot in which the special advantageous state can continue until winning the falling lottery, and from when the special advantageous state occurs after the end of the jackpot game until a specific number of symbol variation games are executed. If you win the falling lottery, it is a jackpot in which the specific advantageous state occurs instead of the special advantageous state, and the specific advantageous state that occurs when you win the falling lottery is the special advantageous state. It is a state whose upper limit is from the time when the state occurs until the specified number of symbol variation games are executed,
The benefits granted when winning the second jackpot lottery are more advantageous than the benefits granted when winning the first jackpot lottery,
The results derived in the first symbol variation game when the jackpot is not won in the first jackpot lottery include a specific result,
The results derived in the second symbol variation game when the jackpot is not won in the second jackpot lottery include the specific result,
When the specific result is derived in the first symbol variation game, the specific advantageous state occurs;
When the specific result is derived in the second symbol variation game, the specific advantageous state occurs;
The probability that the specific result is derived in the first symbol variation game and the probability that the specific result is derived in the second symbol variation game are different probabilities,
When the specific result is derived in the symbol variation game during the specific advantageous state, a new specific advantageous state is generated, and the specific advantageous state has an upper limit until the symbol variation game is executed a specified number of times. is in a state of
A gaming machine characterized in that the prescribed number of times is smaller than the specific number of times .

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