JP2020178835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest.SOLUTION: A main control CPU executes processing for outputting a right shooting signal to a base outer part when controlled to a first high-probability state. When a special game that has won a fall lottery is a special game that derives a losing pattern, the main control CPU ends the output of the right shooting signal when starting the special game that has won the fall lottery. In the meanwhile, when the special game that has won the fall lottery is a special game that derives a winning pattern, the main control CPU continues the output of the right shooting signal even after the special game that has won the falling lottery is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, various notifications have been made in pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines. Then, among such game machines, there is one that improves the interest of the player by notifying the player of the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended (for example, Patent Document 1). .. In the game machine of Patent Document 1, the player is notified of the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended by notifying the appropriate firing intensity of the game ball. In addition, in some conventional game machines, information that can identify that launching a game ball into a predetermined game area is recommended is output to an external device outside the machine, so that the game ball can be played in the external device. There is also one that executes notification of the game area where firing is recommended.

JP-A-2009-240339

However, in the conventional game machine, it is expected that the player's interest will be improved by further devising the notification regarding the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes a game board and a game ball in a game machine in which a special game is given after the special display result is derived in a variable game when the result of the winning lottery is a special result. A special ball-entry means that can take an open state in which a ball can be played and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, a winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery, an output means capable of outputting predetermined information to the outside of the machine, and a game state. The game board is provided with a state control means capable of controlling the above, and a first area and a second area are defined as areas in which the launched game ball flows down. A variable game that is arranged in the second region and operates in the open state in the special game, and the state control means is a target for satisfying the end condition after the special game is completed. The game state can be controlled to the specific game state until the start of the game, and the specific game state flows down the first area when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the second area. It is a game state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the game ball is fired so as to cause the game, and the output means outputs specific information to the outside of the machine when controlled to the specific game state. When the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is not the variable game for which the special display result is derived, the specific information is output at a predetermined timing in the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is a variable game for deriving the special display result, the specific information is also after the predetermined timing in the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. The gist is to continue the output of.

Regarding the game machine, the special result is a result indicating that the winning lottery has been won, and the predetermined timing may be the start of the variable game for which the ending condition is satisfied.

Regarding the game machine, when the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is a variable game for deriving the first special display result among the special display results, the output means is the variable for which the end condition is satisfied. While the output of the specific information is terminated with the end of the special game given after the end of the game, the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied derives the second special display result among the special display results. In the case of a variable game, the output of the specific information may be continued even after the end of the special game given after the end of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied.

Regarding the game machine, in the specific game state, the state control means controls the game state from the specific game state to the normal game state with the start of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. In the normal gaming state, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the first region, the player is compared with the case where the game ball is launched so as to flow down the second region. It may be a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

The game machine is provided with a game control means for controlling the variable game, and the variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game, and the game control means is the first variable game. And the second variable game can be controlled to be executed at the same time, and the output means can satisfy the end condition of any one of the first variable game and the second variable game. When the game is a variable game and the special display result is not derived, the output of the specific information may be terminated even while the other variable game is being executed.

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

Front view showing a pachinko machine. (A) is a front view showing a game board, and (b) is a front view showing an information display device. (A) to (g) are explanatory views which show the display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display part. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of big hit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a game state and a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the holding ball in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode of the game state after a big hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode of the game state after a big hit game. A timing chart showing a right-handed display display mode and a right-handed signal output mode when the special game won in the fall lottery is a variable game that is out of the game. A timing chart showing a right-handed display display mode and a right-handed signal output mode when the special game won in the fall lottery is a variable game in which a small hit is made. A timing chart showing a display mode of right-handed display and a right-handed signal output mode when the special game won in the fall lottery is a variable game in which a big hit is made.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is installed on a gaming island (not shown), which is an installation facility for the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a game hall. On the game island, a game information notification device 100 is arranged above the pachinko game machine 10. The game information notification device 100 is an external device installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. A gaming system is configured on the gaming island, including a pachinko gaming machine and a gaming information notification device 100.

The game information notification device 100 includes a game information display unit 101 capable of executing an effect of displaying information about the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter, referred to as “external display effect”) based on various external signals. Further, the game information notification device 100 emits, blinks, and turns off a light emitting body (not shown) based on various external signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the outside of the machine (hereinafter, referred to as "external light emitting effect"). ) An external lamp 102 for an external device capable of executing a light emitting effect is provided. In addition, the game information notification device 100 includes a CPU that controls the display mode of the game information display unit 101 and the light emission mode of the external lamp 102, and a storage memory that stores game information related to the pachinko game machine 10. Further, the game information notification device 100 includes one or a plurality of input terminals capable of inputting various external signals output from the pachinko game machine 10.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a gaming board YB on which a gaming ball can flow down. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when the game ball is launched into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp LA can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as "voice effect") that outputs sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying information.
As shown in FIG. 2B, the information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b correspond to the game execution means, respectively. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery described later). In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the following description, the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be collectively referred to as a "hit symbol". In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is given after the end of the special game. Then, in the present embodiment, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the predetermined internal lottery, the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game. In the present embodiment, both the big hit and the small hit correspond to the special result, and the big hit display result and the small hit display result both correspond to the special display result. Further, in the present embodiment, both the big hit game and the small hit game correspond to the special game.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b is composed of a plurality of (for example, eight) light emitting units, and the special symbol can be displayed by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the plurality of light emitting units. is there. For example, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b display the out-of-order symbols by lighting all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b (FIG. 3A). Further, each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b displays a jackpot symbol by lighting a part of the light emitting units among all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b (FIG. 3 (b). ) ~ FIG. 3 (d)). At this time, the combination of the light emitting units lit by the special symbol display units 13a and 13b differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol to be displayed. Further, each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b displays a small hit symbol by lighting a part of the light emitting units among all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b (FIG. 3 (FIG. 3). e)). At this time, the combination of the light emitting units lit in each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b is different from the combination of the light emitting units lit when displaying the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the special game is interrupted, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b turn on all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b (FIG. 3 (f)). In other words, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the special game is interrupted constitutes the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the out-of-order symbol is displayed. It is the same as the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit. That is, each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b displays the special symbol in the same display mode as when the special game is stopped when the special game is interrupted. Then, when the special game is being executed, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b blink all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b (FIG. 3 (g)).

As shown in FIG. 2A, the information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number". The information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed".

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 15 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15. The first variable member 16 that can operate is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated as "the second starting port 15 is opened", and the closing state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated by "second". The starting port 15 is closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 17 as a special ball entry means that is open in the gaming area YBa. The first large winning opening 17 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the game balls enter the first large prize opening 17.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 17 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 17. A second variable member 18 that can operate is provided. In other words, the first large winning opening 17 can take an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter by the operation of the second variable member 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the second variable member 18. The second variable member 18 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened. 17 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 19 as a special ball entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second large winning opening 19 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the second large prize opening 19.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 19 (allowable state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 19 (regulated state). A third variable member 20 that can operate is provided. In other words, the second big winning opening 19 can take an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter by the operation of the third variable member 20. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the third variable member 20. The third variable member 20 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened. 19 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 22 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 22 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is always open so that the game ball can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 22. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is waiting to occur, the triggering start condition of the jackpot game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and the jackpot game is generated. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 23a and a second general winning opening 23b as general winning openings opened in the gaming area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 23a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. Further, the second general winning opening 23b is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 23b is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 23b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 24 that is open to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the ball was not entered into the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the first general winning opening 23a, and the second general winning opening 23b. The game ball is discharged from the out port 24 to the outside of the machine (outside of the game area YBa).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 25 and a second passage member 26. The first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 are located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. A second starting port 15 is provided in the first passage member 25. The first variable member 16 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 25. Further, the first passage member 25 is provided with a second large winning opening 19. The third variable member 20 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 25. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 26 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 26 and the upper surface of the first passage member 25 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the flow-down passage 27 is formed by the first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26. In the flow passage 27, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the second winning opening 19. In the flow passage 27, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 15 are guided to the second major winning opening 19. If a game ball enters from the entry port 27a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 27 and does not enter either the second start opening 15 or the second major winning opening 19, the ball enters from the entry port 27a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 27b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 27.

The second passage member 26 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 26a at positions facing the first variable member 16 on the lower surface of the second passage member 26. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 27 collides with the first protrusion 26a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. Further, the second passage member 26 has a plurality of second protrusions 26b on the lower surface of the second passage member 26 at positions facing the third variable member 20. When the game ball flowing down the flow passage 27 collides with the second protrusion 26b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming region YBa. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W to the out port 24 and a second route R2 that reaches the out port 24 through the right side of the center frame W. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right side region R2a. That is, the game board YB defines a left side region R1a and a right side region R2a as regions in which the launched game balls flow down. In the present embodiment, the left side region R1a corresponds to the first region, and the right side region R2a corresponds to the second region. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle HD to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball to hit the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first start port 14 and the second start port 15 It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 22, the first general winning opening 23a, and the second general winning opening 23b. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a are arranged on the first path R1, and the second starting port 15 and the first big winning opening are arranged on the second path R2. It can be said that the opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b are arranged. That is, the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, and the second large winning opening 19 are arranged on the same flow path in the game board YB. Then, on the second path R2, the second starting port 15, the first big winning opening 17, the second big winning opening 19, and the gate 22 are the gate 22, the first big winning opening 17, and the second starting opening from the upstream. 15 and the second big winning opening 19 are arranged in this order.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a There is a possibility of entering the ball. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second starting port 15 and the first grand prize are won. There is a possibility of entering the ball into the opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second start opening 15, the first big winning opening 17, and the first are as compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the two major winning openings 19, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 23a as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Low.

In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 is referred to as the first firing strength, and the game ball is fired at the first firing strength. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down on the second path R2 is indicated as the second firing intensity, and launching the game ball at the second firing intensity is "right-handed". May be indicated.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control regarding the opening of the second start port 15 is different. The second open state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 is higher than that in the first open state. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. The second open state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the first open state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, in the second open state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below are performed. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the first open state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the first open state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game longer than that in the first open state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the first open state, and one of the first variable members 16 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than that in the first open state.

In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the first open state is referred to as the first low probability state. Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the second open state is the second low probability state, and the gaming state in the high probability state and the first open state is the first high probability state and the high probability state. The gaming state in the stochastic state and the second open state is referred to as the second high probability state. In the present embodiment, the first low probability state corresponds to the normal gaming state.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. The jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 20 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZA, and 80 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZB. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 40 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZA, 30 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols. It is classified into ZC respectively. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA". Similarly, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is referred to as "big hit ZB", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is referred to as "big hit ZC".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first big winning opening 17 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the first big winning opening 17. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, "10 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for each big hit, the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game is defined. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as the opening mode of the jackpot in one round game regardless of the jackpot. That is, in the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC, the upper limit time of one round game is "25 seconds".

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC are defined as high probability states as the probability states after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when a high probability state is given after the big hit game, the player wins the end result (fall result) until the next big hit game occurs or the high probability state is terminated in the fall lottery. Until then, a high probability state is given. In the following description, winning the end result in the fall lottery is simply referred to as "winning the fall lottery". The details of the fall lottery will be described later.

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, the first open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, until the jackpot end condition in which the next jackpot game occurs is satisfied, or the fall lottery is won and the number of operations The second open state is granted until the fall end condition for ending the special game (100 times in this embodiment) is satisfied. The fall end condition is that the fall lottery is won between the time when the second open state is controlled and the special game of the number of operations ends, and then the special game of the number of operations ends after the control of the second open state. This is established when the player wins the fall lottery after the special game of the number of operations is completed after being controlled to the second open state. That is, the fall end condition is that both the fall lottery is won after being controlled to the second open state and the special game of the number of operations is ended after being controlled to the second open state. It holds at that point.

According to this, if the next big hit game does not occur after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the second open state continues and the special game of the number of operations ends at least until the special game of the number of operations ends. Even after this, the second open state continues until the fall lottery is won. In other words, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, if the next jackpot game does not occur, the second open state will remain until the end of the special game of the number of operations, regardless of whether the high probability state continues or not. In addition to continuing, the second open state continues as long as the high probability state continues even after the special game of the number of operations is completed.

Further, the jackpot ZC is defined as a second open state as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, until the jackpot end condition in which the next jackpot game occurs is satisfied, or the number of operations (100 in this embodiment). The second open state is granted until the end condition is satisfied. The number-of-times end condition is satisfied when the special game of the number of operations ends after being controlled to the second open state regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won.

According to this, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, if the next big hit game does not occur, the second open state continues until the special game of the number of operations ends, and the fall lottery is not won. Even so, the second open state ends with the end of the special game of the number of operations. In other words, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, if the next jackpot game does not occur, the second open state will remain until the end of the special game of the number of operations, regardless of whether the high probability state continues or not. When the special game of the number of operations continues, the second open state ends even when the high probability state continues.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit symbol. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit.

In the small hit game, an open game is performed in which the second large winning opening 19 is opened. That is, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 19. The open game is terminated when the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Then, the small hit game ends with the end of the open game.

In the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.8 seconds x 2 times" is defined as the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the small hit game. Further, in the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between openings. That is, in the small hit of the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds".

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when the small hit is won in the high probability state, after the end of the small hit game. Is also highly probable. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the first open state, the first open state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when a small hit is won in the second open state, the small hit is achieved. It will be in the second open state even after the game is over. Further, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the remaining number of probability changes does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operations does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of rows on the effect display device 12, and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a symbol combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. That is, the production game is executed based on the special game.

In the present embodiment, the production game may be executed based on the first special game or may be executed based on the second special game. In the following description, the production game executed based on the first special game may be referred to as the first production game, while the production game executed based on the second special game may be referred to as the second production game. There is.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 40 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 corresponds to the main control means. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 50 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 50 performs various controls based on the control information input from the main control board 40. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 50 corresponds to the sub-control means. For example, the sub-control board 50 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 12, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA, and the sound effect by the speaker SP. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an external terminal plate 60 on the back side of the machine, which outputs various external signals to the outside of the machine.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include a large hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The main control RAM 40c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 40a. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7. ing. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 13 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 40a and the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control the first actuator A1 to open the second starting port 15. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control the second actuator A2 to open the first large winning opening 17, and also control the third actuator A3 to open the second large winning opening. It is possible to control the opening of 19.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. Further, the sub-control ROM 50b stores a determination value, a table, and the like used for a predetermined lottery. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, audio effect data used for voice effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing. The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and can generate hardware random numbers.

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

Next, the external terminal plate 60 will be described in detail.
The external terminal plate 60 and the main control CPU 40a are connected. The main control board 40 includes a predetermined number of output terminals that output an external signal instructed by the main control CPU 40a to the outside of the machine by being connected to the input terminals of the external device by wiring. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to output an external signal to the outside of the machine via the output terminal of the external terminal plate 60, thereby realizing an output means capable of outputting predetermined information to the outside of the machine. The external signal output in this embodiment will be described in detail later.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the information output process executed as the interrupt process.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, referred to as the first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter). , Shown as the first hold judgment). When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number to update, and controls the information display device 13 to display the updated first special hold number. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers include a hit random number used in the winning lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used in determining the jackpot symbol, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern used in determining the fluctuation pattern, and a fall random number used in the fall lottery.

Further, when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the determination result of the first input determination is negative, and the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as the second input determination). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the second hold determination). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number to update, and controls the information display device 13 to display the updated second special hold number. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, and specially. The symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S1). In the determination in step S1, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) and is not in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, while during the hit game or the occurrence of the big hit game. Negative judgment is made when waiting. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S1: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S1: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed (step S2). When it is determined that the first special game is not being executed (step S2: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S2: NO). Step S3). When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S3: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game (steps S4 to S15). The first special symbol start processing will be described in detail later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that the first special game is being executed (step S2: YES), the first special hold number is not 1 or more (the first special hold number is 0 (zero)). (Step S3: NO), and when the first special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S16). When it is determined that the second special game is not being executed (step S16: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S16: NO). Step S17). When the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S17: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes the second special symbol start processing related to the execution of the second special game (steps S18 to S29). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special game is being executed (step S16: YES), the second special hold number is not 1 or more (the second special hold number is 0 (zero)) (step S17). : NO), and when the second special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S4). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S5). When the main control CPU 40a acquires the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a high probability state (step S6). In the case of a high probability state (step S6: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery (fall determination) (step S7). In the fall lottery, the main control CPU 40a performs the fall lottery based on the value of the fall random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b.

When the fall lottery is won (step S7: YES), the main control CPU 40a controls to shift the gaming state (step S8). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls to a low probability state. Further, as will be described in detail later, if the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the second open state even after the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations is 0, the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery and becomes a low probability state. It is controlled to the first open state with the control as an opportunity.

When it is not in the high probability state (step S6: NO), when the fall lottery is not won (step S7: NO), and when the control for shifting the gaming state is finished (step S8), the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a. It is specified whether or not a jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot has been won is stored in a predetermined storage area in the control RAM 40c (step S9). When the jackpot flag is not stored (step S9: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery (big hit determination) to determine whether to win the jackpot based on the acquired random number information (step S10). In the following description, the jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "first jackpot lottery". In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the acquired random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using different big hit determination values according to the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in a high probability state so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in a low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform a big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, it is preferable to increase the number of big hit determination values as compared with the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform a big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

When the first big hit lottery is won (step S10: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the big hit flag in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S11). After that, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot variation process (step S12). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is stored (step S9: YES) and when the first big hit lottery is not won (step S10: NO), the main control CPU 40a hits the small hit based on the acquired random number information. A small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed (step S13). In the following description, the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "first small hit lottery". In the small hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a decides whether to win the small hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the acquired random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. judge. The winning random number used in the small hit lottery may be the same random number as the winning random number used in the big hit lottery, or may be a different random number.

When the first small hit lottery is won (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit variation process (step S14). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the small hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the small hit symbol corresponds to determining the type of small hit. Further, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information.

If the first small hit lottery is not won (step S13: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs the loss variation processing (step S15). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a has control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of identifying the determined special symbol in each of the large hit variation processing, the small hit variation processing, and the loss variation processing in the first special symbol start processing. And control information that can identify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern specification command) is stored in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command correspond to the result information that can specify the result of the winning lottery, respectively. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the present embodiment, the first big hit lottery and the first small hit lottery correspond to the first hit lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first special game corresponds to the first variable game executed based on the result of the first lottery.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S18). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S19). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a high probability state (step S20). In the case of a high probability state (step S20: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery (step S21). When the fall lottery is won (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 40a controls to shift the gaming state (step S22). Since the control for performing the fall lottery and the control for shifting the game state are the same as those for the first special symbol start process, the description thereof will be omitted.

When it is not in the high probability state (step S20: NO), when the fall lottery is not won (step S21: NO), and when the control for shifting the gaming state is finished (step S22), the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a. It is specified whether or not the jackpot flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the control RAM 40c (step S23). When the jackpot flag is not stored (step S23: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery (big hit determination) to determine whether to win the jackpot based on the acquired random number information (step S24). In the following description, the big hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "the second big hit lottery". When the second big hit lottery is won (step S24: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the big hit flag in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c (step S25). After that, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot variation process (step S26). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to determining the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is stored (step S23: YES) and when the second big hit lottery is not won (step S24: NO), the main control CPU 40a hits the small hit based on the acquired random number information. A small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed to determine whether or not the player will win (step S27). In the following description, the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is simply referred to as "second small hit lottery". When the second small hit lottery is won (step S27: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit variation process (step S28). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the small hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determining the small hit symbol corresponds to determining the type of small hit. Further, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information.

If the second small hit lottery is not won (step S27: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs the loss variation processing (step S29). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a has a symbol command that can specify the determined special symbol and a variation that can specify the variation pattern in each process of the big hit variation process, the small hit variation process, and the missed variation process in the second special symbol start process. Store the pattern specification command in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the present embodiment, the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery correspond to the second hit lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second special game corresponds to the second variable game executed based on the result of the second winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs various winning lottery in the special symbol start processing, thereby realizing the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a) so that the first special game is started when the first special symbol start process is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (second special symbol display unit 13b) so that the second special game is started when the second special symbol start process is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control means is realized by controlling the main control CPU 40a to execute the special game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can execute the first big hit lottery and the first small hit lottery on the condition that the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 by performing the above processing. Is. Further, the main control CPU 40a can execute the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery on condition that the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 by performing the above processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game to be executed at the same time by performing the above processing.

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of winning the second small hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the first small hit lottery is lower than the probability of winning the first big hit lottery and the probability of not winning either the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is executed, most of them are missed or big hits, and there are few chances of small hits.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the second small hit lottery is higher than the probability of winning the second big hit lottery and the probability of not winning either the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed, most of them are small hits and a small hit game is generated.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 40a erases the jackpot flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c and controls the jackpot game to a state of waiting for occurrence. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a occurrence waiting command) that can identify the occurrence waiting state of the big hit game in the output buffer. The state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game can be generated by passing the game ball through the gate 22. In other words, the state of waiting for the jackpot game to occur is a state in which the jackpot game has not yet occurred and the jackpot game can be generated. That is, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game is a state in which the occurrence of the big hit game is stagnant, and the stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur corresponds to the state of waiting for the big hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the jackpot lottery is not executed in the special symbol start processing when the jackpot flag is stored. Then, while the jackpot flag is stored when the jackpot lottery is won, it is deleted when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins the big hit lottery in any one of the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing, it executes based on the result of the big hit lottery. During the execution of the special game to be played, the jackpot lottery in the other process is controlled not to be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the winning lottery in one of the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a has a winning lottery in the one processing. During the execution of the special game executed based on the result of, the result of the winning lottery in the other process is controlled so as not to be a big hit.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a derives the jackpot symbol in the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a may perform the jackpot symbol regardless of the remaining time of the fluctuation time of the second special game. Control to end the second special game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls so as to derive the off display result in the second special game regardless of the result of the winning lottery related to the second special game. Similarly, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a terminates the first special game and derives the off display result when the first special game is being executed. To control. That is, if the jackpot display result is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a terminates the one special game. Performs specific end control to derive the out-of-order display result. In the present embodiment, the specific end control corresponds to the first control.

In particular, in the present embodiment, in the specific end control, the main control CPU 40a interrupts one special game when the big hit display result is derived in the other special game, and starts the big hit game based on the other special game. Control to end one of the special games at the time. That is, in the specific end control, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game when the big hit display result is derived in the other special game, and the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game ends. Until then, interrupt one of the special games.

On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the second special game and shifts to the first special game if the second special game is being executed. It is controlled so that the second special game is restarted after the small hit game based on the game is completed. Similarly, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the first special game and shifts to the second special game if the first special game is being executed. It is controlled so that the first special game is restarted after the small hit game based on the game is completed. That is, when the small hit display result is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a is the one special game. Is interrupted, and interrupt control is performed to restart one special game after the small hit game based on the other special game is completed. In the present embodiment, the interruption control corresponds to the second control.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a derives the hit display result in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a derives the hit display result. Either specific end control or interruption control is performed according to the type of the derived hit display result. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is specified to end when a hit display result is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. There are times when control is performed and times when interruption control is performed.

Here, the determination mode (determination condition) of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, it determines any variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. To do. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern by any of a plurality of types of determination modes.

For example, the main control CPU 40a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group when it is in the second low probability state and in the second high probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first high accuracy state.

In the present embodiment, in each of the fluctuation pattern groups of the first fluctuation pattern group to the third fluctuation pattern group, some or all of the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group are different. In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group is the first time. Further, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group is the second time. The average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group is the third time. Then, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game becomes longer in the order of the third time <second time <first time. That is, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter in the first high accuracy state than in the other gaming states. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game tends to be shorter in the first high-accuracy state than in the other gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter in the second low probability state or the second high probability state than in the first low probability state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game tends to be shorter in the second low probability state or the second high probability state than in the first low probability state.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first variation pattern group includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined variation time (for example, 10 minutes) is determined as the variation pattern of the second special game, while a predetermined variation. It does not include fluctuation patterns that define fluctuation times shorter than time. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern group and the third fluctuation pattern group include, as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined, while a predetermined fluctuation It does not include a fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time over time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first low accuracy state is set, the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes a predetermined fluctuation time, while the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state. When it is in any of the states, the fluctuation time of the second special game is a fluctuation time less than a predetermined fluctuation time.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a inputs detection signals from the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7. In this case, each sensor is controlled to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor is the second start sensor SE2 <first start sensor SE1 <first general sensor SE6 and second general sensor SE7 <second count. Sensor SE4 <1st count sensor SE3 in that order. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor may be appropriately changed.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes the jackpot process when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the jackpot game to occur. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to generate a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls to end the jackpot game occurrence waiting state and start the jackpot game when the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the jackpot game occurrence waiting state. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined start condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, passing the game ball through the gate 22 corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined start condition.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, it is controlled to the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and then the jackpot game is triggered by the input of the detection signal from the gate sensor SE5. Is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time from the derivation of the jackpot display result to the start of the jackpot game in the special game is a variable time that changes depending on the timing at which the game ball passes through the gate 22. That is, in the present embodiment, the time from the derivation of the jackpot display result to the start of the jackpot game in the special game is an indefinite time.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the round game by controlling the first big winning opening 17 to be opened in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a ends the round game by controlling so as to close the first special winning opening 17 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. When the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes the small hit process. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to cause a small hit game. In the present embodiment, when the special game of small hit is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time from the derivation of the small hit display result to the start of the small hit game in the special game is a fixed time.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second large winning opening 19 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), thereby performing the open game. Let's get started. That is, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls so as to open the second large winning opening 19 of the large winning openings. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) that can identify the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. After that, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the open game by controlling to close the second big winning opening 19. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hit game control means for controlling the hit game is realized by the main control CPU 40a executing the big hit process and the small hit process.
Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

When starting the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is obtained during the big hit game. Further, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a specifies a game state to be controlled after the big hit game is completed according to the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the specified game state with the end of the big hit game.

Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The information that can identify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state is, and which of the first open state and the second open state is the open state. There is an open state flag that can identify.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability command) capable of specifying the low probability state. Store in a buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag and control information capable of specifying the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability command). Is stored in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the first open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter, first open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter, the second open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the command that can specify each game state corresponds to the game state information that can specify the current game state. In the following description, commands that can specify each game state may be collectively referred to as a "game state command".

Further, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the second open state, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the number of operations as the remaining number of times to control the second open state, and also triggers the control to the second open state. The main control RAM 40c stores information that can identify the type of jackpot that has become. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed.

When the remaining number of operation times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a is an opportunity to control the jackpot to the second open state based on the information that can identify the type of jackpot stored in the main control RAM 40c. Identify the type. When the jackpot that triggered the control to the second open state is the jackpot ZB, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether the current probability state is the high probability state. When the current probability state is a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a controls the second open state even after the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations is 0. After that, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first open state when the low probability state is reached. On the other hand, when the jackpot that triggered the control to the second open state is the jackpot ZC, the main control CPU 40a accompanies the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations is 0 regardless of the current probability state. It is controlled to the first open state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the second special game is executed, while subtracts the remaining number of operations when the first special game is executed. It may be controlled not to.

Further, the main control CPU 40a does not change the gaming state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls to the same gaming state before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 40a does not update the number of operations even when a small hit is won.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the state control means capable of controlling the game state is realized by the main control CPU 40a executing the process related to the game state.
Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a sets the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to 1 when the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 and the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to add and update and display the number of normally held items after the update. After that, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is not in the normal hit game and in the normal game, and when the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control RAM 40c The information display device 13 is controlled so that the number of ordinary hold stored in is subtracted by 1 and updated, and the updated number of ordinary hold is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. Whether the main control CPU 40a wins the normal hit based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b in the normal hit determination. To judge. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination in the second open state so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher than in the first open state. When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, in the second open state, the main control CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game (or easily determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game) as compared with the first open state. You may do so.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device is derived so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. When the normal hit game ends, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a causes the normal hit game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second start port 15 in the opening mode defined in the normal symbol (type of normal hit). To do. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the first variable member 16 in the open state in the normal hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may control the first actuator A1 in the second open state so that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer than that in the first open state, or once. The first actuator A1 may be controlled so that the number of times the second starting port 15 is opened in the normal hit game is increased.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described. Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. The information that can identify the game state includes a sub-probability state flag that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, and which of the first open state and the second open state is specified. There is a possible sub-open state flag.

When a low-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag, while when a high-probability command is input, a value capable of specifying a high-probability state is subordinated. Set to the probability state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first open state in the sub-open state flag when the first open command is input, while the sub-control CPU 50a sets the second open state when the second open command is input. Set the identifiable value to the sub-open state flag.

Further, when the operation number command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the operation number that can be specified from the operation number command in the sub-control RAM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of operations. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time a variation pattern designation command for the second special game is input, while the first special When a variation pattern specification command for a game is input, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a symbol command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the symbol command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. Further, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol. Then, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the production game. The sub-control CPU 50a has at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that, for example, an effect such as a jackpot notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. Control one. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a symbol combination based on the effect symbol, triggered by the input of the game end command. The sub-control CPU 50a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern specified when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that a big hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can identify that the jackpot game is not in progress. When the open game command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that a small hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern specification command after inputting the open game command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that the small hit game is not in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the jackpot game, the small hit game, or the hit game is in progress (during the big hit game and the small hit game). (Whether it is none of the above) can be specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to set a value that can identify the occurrence waiting state of the big hit game in the hit state flag when the occurrence waiting command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether or not the jackpot game is in the waiting state by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the occurrence wait effect is executed when the occurrence wait command is input. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 22. Specifically, the waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect that encourages the player to hit right. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the round effect when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect during the open game when the open game command is input.

Here, based on FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, changes in the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described. Here, a change in the holding ball with respect to the game time when the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a by hitting the right side and the big hit game is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 15 in either the first open state or the second open state. Then, in the second special symbol start processing, the small hit is won with a higher probability than the loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15, even if it is not a big hit, it will be a small hit with a high probability. Then, in the present embodiment, by hitting right and launching the game ball into the right side region R2a, the gate 22 can be passed and the ball can be entered into the second starting port 15, so that the small hit game can be played. It is possible to generate a chance to win a prize ball.

Here, in the case of the first low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is compared with the case of each of the game states of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. Becomes longer. Therefore, in the case of the first low probability state, even if the game ball is fired to the right area R2a by hitting right to execute the second special game, the small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is won. It takes longer to get a chance to play. Therefore, in the first low probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first low probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

Further, in the present embodiment, when hitting to the right, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 14. Therefore, when hitting right in the first low probability state, the first special game is not executed and the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes long. Therefore, compared with the case of hitting left in the first low probability state. Therefore, the number of special games played per predetermined unit time is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit left when the first low probability state is reached. In other words, the first low probability state is for the player when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left side region R1a, as compared with when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the right side region R2a. It can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state.

In the case of the second low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Similarly, in the case of the second high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, when the game ball is fired to the right side region R2a by hitting the right and the second special game is executed, the first low accuracy state is executed. Compared to the state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball is shortened. However, in the present embodiment, in the flow passage 27, the second starting port 15 is provided on the upstream side of the second winning opening 19. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second open state (second low probability state, second high probability state), the game ball enters the second starting port 15 as compared with the case of the first open state. Since it is easy to ball, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 27a enter the second start opening 15, and even if a small hit game occurs, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 19. It's hard to do. In particular, even if the second starting port 15 is closed, when the second starting port 15 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 27 due to the first protrusion 26a. Even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 27a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 15 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, a small hit game is generated and the prize ball is generated as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Although the time until the chance to win the prize is shortened, it is actually difficult to put the game ball into the second prize opening 19. Therefore, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. Exceeds. In other words, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

However, in the present embodiment, when hitting right in the second low probability state and when hitting right in the second high probability state, although the first special game is not executed, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15. Since it is easy to make the game easier to play and the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared with the case of hitting left. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit right when the second low probability state and the second high probability state.

In the case of the first high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a by right-handing and the second special game is executed, it is smaller than that in the first low accuracy state. The time it takes for a winning game to occur and a chance to win a prize ball is shortened. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first open state (first low probability state and first high probability state), when the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but is in the second open state. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, the second major winning opening 19 of the game balls entered from the entry port 27a without entering the second starting port 15 The number of game balls that enter the ball tends to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 19 is closed, the ball does not enter the second starting opening 15 because the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 27 is reduced by the second protrusion 26b. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 19 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high probability state, as compared with the case of the first low probability state, a small hit game is generated until a chance of winning a prize ball occurs. The time is shortened, and it becomes easier to insert the game ball into the second prize opening 19 as compared with the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state. As a result, in the first high accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is launched into the left side region R1a by hitting the left side, the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 19. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit right when in the first high accuracy state. In other words, the first high-accuracy state is for the player when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the right side region R2a, as compared with when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left side region R1a. It can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, if the player hits right, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the small hit game even if the big hit game does not occur. Become. In other words, when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time increases as compared with the case where it is controlled to the first low accuracy state. It is possible to increase the number of spheres. In the present embodiment, the first high accuracy state corresponds to the specific gaming state. In the present embodiment, the first high probability state is a gaming state when it is a high probability state and a first open state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific gaming state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the probability state is high. That is, it can be said that the high probability state includes the specific gaming state.

Next, in the present embodiment, a process for outputting a predetermined external signal to the outside of the machine will be described.
The main control CPU 40a can execute a process for outputting an external signal from each output terminal of the external terminal plate 60. In the following description, executing a process for outputting an external signal may be simply referred to as "outputting an external signal". In the present embodiment, the external terminal plate 60 is used as an input terminal of an external device (for example, a hall computer) installed in, for example, a management room of a game hall, or an external device installed in an island facility or the like via each output terminal. It can be connected to the input terminal of the device (for example, the game information notification device 100).

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is adapted to output an external signal according to the current gaming state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a outputs a specific external signal to the outside of the machine when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state. Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the second low accuracy state and when it is controlled to the second high accuracy state, it is the same as when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state. Outputs an external signal to the outside of the machine. In other words, in the present embodiment, the specific external signal is an external signal output in a situation where it is preferable to strike right. Therefore, the specific external signal can be grasped as an external signal that can identify that it is recommended to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right side region R2a. In the following description, a specific external signal is referred to as a "right-handed signal". In the present embodiment, outputting the right-handed signal can also be grasped as notifying the external device outside the machine that it is recommended to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right-hand region R2a. ..

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may output a right-handed signal even when it is controlled to the first low accuracy state. The control when the right-handed signal is output when the first low accuracy state is controlled will be described in detail later.

Next, the right-handed notification effect that can be executed in the present embodiment will be described. The right-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying that it is recommended to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right side region R2a. The right-handed notification effect corresponds to a specific notification that prompts the game ball to be launched so as to flow down the right-side region R2a. The right-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is executed, for example, in a mode of displaying an image imitating the character string of "right-handed" on the effect display device 12. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a notification means for performing a predetermined notification.

The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to execute a right-handed notification effect according to the current gaming state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the right-handed notification effect when controlled to the first high accuracy state. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the second low accuracy state and when it is controlled to the second high accuracy state, it strikes right as when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the notification effect.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the right-handed notification effect even when it is controlled to the first low accuracy state. The control when the right-handed notification effect is executed when the first low accuracy state is controlled will be described in detail later.

Here, the transition mode of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described together with the output mode of the right-handed signal and the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect.
First, with reference to FIG. 10, a case where the fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game and before the execution of 100 special games will be described. When the jackpot ZA is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls so as not to give the second open state while giving the high probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine in accordance with the control to the first high accuracy state. To start. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a.

After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine in association with the control to the first low accuracy state. To finish. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a. After that, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the first low accuracy state without shifting the game state even when the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times. ..

When the jackpot ZB is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the high probability state and the second open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine as a result of controlling to the second high accuracy state. To start. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a.

After that, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. At this time, since the remaining number of operations is not 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the second low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a in association with the control to the second low accuracy state, while the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine is output. Continue output. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the right-handed notification effect is continued even after the game state command is input from the main control CPU 40a.

After that, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second low probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine in association with the control to the first low accuracy state. To finish. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a.

When the jackpot ZC is won, the main control CPU 40a controls the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c, as in the case of winning the jackpot ZB. Let me. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine as a result of controlling to the second high accuracy state. To start. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a.

After that, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. At this time, since the remaining number of operations is not 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the second low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a in association with the control to the second low accuracy state, while the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine is output. Continue output. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the right-handed notification effect is continued even after the game state command is input from the main control CPU 40a.

After that, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second low probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a game state command capable of specifying the current game state to the sub control CPU 50a and outputs a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine in association with the control to the first low accuracy state. To finish. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect based on the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a transition mode of the game state when the fall lottery is won after the special game is executed 100 times after the end of the big hit game will be described. When the jackpot ZA is won, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a starts outputting a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect.

After that, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times, the main control CPU 40a does not end the high probability state when the fall lottery is not won. That is, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the first high accuracy state without shifting the gaming state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to continue the right-handed notification effect.

After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a ends the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect.

When the jackpot ZB is won, the main control CPU 40a controls the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a starts outputting a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect.

After that, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed reaches 100 times (the number of operations), the main control CPU 40a is in a high probability state when the fall lottery is not won. The second open state is not terminated. That is, the main control CPU 40a continues to control the second high accuracy state without shifting the gaming state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to continue the right-handed notification effect.

After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. Further, at this time, since the fall end condition for winning the fall lottery and ending the special game of the number of operations is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to end the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a ends the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect.

When the jackpot ZC is won, the main control CPU 40a controls the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a starts outputting a right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the right-handed notification effect.

After that, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, when the number of times of the special game executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times (the number of operations), the condition for ending the number of times the special game of the number of operations ends is satisfied, so that the main control CPU 40a is the first. 2 Control so as to end the open state. At this time, since the main control CPU 40a has not won the fall lottery, the high probability state is not terminated. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state from the second high accuracy state to the first high accuracy state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to continue the right-handed notification effect.

After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a ends the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA is a jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZB is a jackpot that is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed. Then, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZC is in the first high-accuracy state on the condition that the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the jackpot and without winning the fall lottery after the jackpot game is completed. It is a controlled jackpot. In other words, the jackpot ZC is a jackpot that may be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game ends.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the first high accuracy state, the game state is controlled to the first low accuracy state when the fall lottery is won. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls to shift the game state when the fall lottery is performed in the special symbol start process and the fall lottery is won. That is, when the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state, the game state is changed from the first high accuracy state to the first low accuracy state at the start of the special game won in the fall lottery. Control to state. Therefore, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high accuracy state after the big hit game when the big hit ZA is won, from the end of the big hit game to the start of the special game won by the fall lottery. During that time, the game state can be controlled to the first high accuracy state. In the present embodiment, winning the fall lottery corresponds to the end condition of the first high accuracy state. That is, in the present embodiment, the special game that wins the fall lottery corresponds to the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, in the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, 20 types of jackpot symbols out of 100 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZA, and 80 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZB. ing. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZA out of 100 types of jackpot symbols, 30 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are classified. The design is classified as a jackpot ZC. Therefore, when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start process, the big hit is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first special symbol start process. , And it is easy to become a big hit that may be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game, and it is difficult to become a big hit that is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, the fall lottery is won before the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is completed. In some cases, it may be controlled to the first low probability state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC is won, even if the jackpot lottery is won before the 100 special games are executed after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is won. The second open state is continued from the end of the game until the 100 special games are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC is won, the first low probability state is not controlled from the end of the jackpot game until at least 100 special games are executed. 2 The game state is either the low probability state or the second high probability state.

Next, in the present embodiment, a specific example of the control flow when the fall lottery is won during the first high accuracy state will be described.
First, referring to FIG. 12, in the case where the fall lottery is won in the second special symbol start process during the first high accuracy state, either the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is selected in the second special symbol start process. The flow of control when the player is not elected will be explained. Here, it is assumed that the first special game, which is in the first high accuracy state, and the second special game, which is a small hit, are being executed. In this case, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the first special game is interrupted and the small hit game is started (time point t1).

After that, when the small hit game is completed, the first special game is restarted, a new second special symbol start process is performed, and the second special game is started (time point t2). Here, from the premise, it is assumed that the fall lottery in the second special symbol start processing is won, and neither the big hit lottery nor the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is won. In this case, the high probability state ends at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won. That is, at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won, the gaming state shifts from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a ends the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won. After that, when the first special game ends, a new first special symbol start process is performed, and the first special game is started (time point t3). Further, when the second special game ends, a new second special symbol start process is performed, and the second special game is started (time point t4).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is a special game in which the special game won in the fall lottery is missed when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state, the special game won in the fall lottery. The output of the right-handed signal ends at the start of the game. In the present embodiment, the start time of the special game won in the fall lottery corresponds to a predetermined timing in the special game won in the fall lottery. Further, the main control CPU 40a is executing the first special game when the second special game won in the fall lottery is the second special game when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state. Even if it ends the output of the right-handed signal.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is a special game in which the special game won in the fall lottery is missed when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state, the special game won in the fall lottery. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the right-handed notification effect ends at the start. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a can identify whether the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game based on the symbol command, the variation pattern designation command, and the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a. is there. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the effect display device 12 based on the symbol command, the variation pattern designation command, and the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is executing the first special game when the second special game won in the fall lottery is a second special game when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state. However, the right-handed notification effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, when the fall lottery is won in the second special symbol start process during the first high accuracy state, and the small hit lottery is won in the second special symbol start process. The flow of control will be described. Here, it is assumed that the first special game, which is in the first high accuracy state, and the second special game, which is a small hit, are being executed. In this case, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the first special game is interrupted and the small hit game is started (time point t11).

After that, when the small hit game is completed, the first special game is restarted, a new second special symbol start process is performed, and the second special game is started (time point t12). Here, from the premise, it is assumed that the fall lottery in the second special symbol start processing is won and the small hit is won in the second special symbol start processing. In this case, the high probability state ends at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won. That is, at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won, the gaming state shifts from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal without ending the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine at the start of the second special game that has won the fall lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to continue the right-handed notification effect without ending the right-handed notification effect at the start of the second special game that has won the fall lottery. After that, when the first special game ends, a new first special symbol start process is performed, and the first special game is started (time point t13). Then, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the first special game is interrupted and the small hit game is started (time point t14). After that, when the small hit game is completed, the first special game is restarted, a new second special symbol start process is performed, and the second special game is started (time point t15). At this time, when the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine, triggered by the end of the small hit game. Further, when the small hit game is completed, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the right-handed notification effect triggered by the end of the small hit game.

In this way, when the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery in the first high accuracy state and the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game in which a small hit is obtained, after the start of the special game won in the fall lottery. Also continues to output the right-handed signal, and ends the output of the right-handed signal when the small hit game given thereafter ends. In this embodiment, the small hit symbol corresponds to the first special display result.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is on the right even after the start of the special game won in the fall lottery when the special game won in the fall lottery is a small hit when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the striking notification effect is continued and the right-handed notification effect is terminated when the small hit game given thereafter is completed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game in which the special game won in the fall lottery is a small hit, based on the symbol command, the variation pattern designation command, and the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a. Is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, control when the fall lottery is won in the second special symbol start process during the first high accuracy state and the big hit lottery is won in the second special symbol start process. The flow of is explained. Here, it is assumed that the first special game, which is in the first high accuracy state, and the second special game, which is a small hit, are being executed. In this case, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game, the first special game is interrupted and the small hit game is started (time point t21).

After that, when the small hit game is completed, the first special game is restarted, a new second special symbol start process is performed, and the second special game is started (time point t22). Here, from the premise, it is assumed that the fall lottery in the second special symbol start processing is won and the big hit is won in the second special symbol start processing. In this case, the high probability state ends at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won. That is, at the start of the second special game in which the fall lottery is won, the gaming state shifts from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal without ending the output of the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine at the start of the second special game that has won the fall lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to continue the right-handed notification effect without ending the right-handed notification effect at the start of the second special game that has won the fall lottery. After that, when the first special game ends, a new first special symbol start process is performed, and the first special game is started (time point t23). Then, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, the first special game is interrupted and the jackpot game is controlled to wait for occurrence (time point t24).

After that, when the jackpot game is started, in the first special game that has been interrupted, the missing symbol is derived regardless of the result of the first special symbol start processing (time point t25). That is, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a executes the first special game when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game. At the same time as interrupting, the interrupted first special game is terminated with the start of the jackpot game as an opportunity to derive the out-of-order symbol. Then, when the jackpot game is completed, a new first special symbol start process and a new second special symbol start process are performed, and the first special game and the second special game are started (time point t26). At this time, when the big hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state according to the type of big hit. Here, it is assumed that the control is performed in the second high accuracy state. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a continues to output the right-handed signal to the outside of the machine even after the jackpot game is completed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the right-handed notification effect is continued even after the jackpot game is completed.

In this way, when the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery in the first high accuracy state and the special game won in the fall lottery is a big hit, even after the start of the special game won in the fall lottery. The output of the right-handed signal is continued, and the output of the right-handed signal is continued even after the end of the jackpot game given thereafter. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the second special display result.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a hits right even after the start of the special game won in the fall lottery when the special game won in the fall lottery is a big hit when the fall lottery is won in the first high accuracy state. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the notification effect is continued and the right-handed notification effect is continued even after the end of the jackpot game given thereafter. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a can identify whether the special game won in the fall lottery is a big hit based on the symbol command, the variation pattern designation command, and the game state command input from the main control CPU 40a. is there.

Further, as described above, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the timing at which the first special game being executed ends is the second. It differs between when the big hit symbol is derived and when the small hit symbol is derived in the special game. Specifically, when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the execution of the first special game is interrupted, and the execution of the first special game is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It ends after being done. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the execution of the first special game is interrupted, and the jackpot game ends with the start of the jackpot game. Although detailed description is omitted, the timing at which the second special game ends when the hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game is described. This is the same as when the winning symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the timing at which one special game is terminated. Depends on the type of winning symbol derived in the other variable game.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) If the fall lottery is won during the first high accuracy state, and if the special game that wins the fall lottery is a special game that derives a winning symbol, the right-handed notification effect is continued even during the execution of the special game. By doing so, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball to the right side region R2a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 17 or the second large winning opening 19 in the winning game given after the end of the special game.

(2) In addition, when the fall lottery is won during the first high accuracy state, if the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game for deriving a winning symbol, a right-handed signal is transmitted even during the execution of the special game. Continue output. Therefore, for example, in an external device to which a right-handed signal is input, it is possible to execute an effect of prompting the launch of the game ball to the right-hand region R2a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 17 or the second large winning opening 19 in the winning game given after the end of the special game.

(3) When the special game that wins the fall lottery is a special game that derives a missed symbol, the right-handed notification effect ends at the start of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being unnecessarily launched into the right side region R2a.

(4) Further, when the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game for deriving a missed symbol, the output of the right-handed signal is terminated at the start of the special game, so that the right side of the external device input the right-handed signal It is also possible to suppress the execution of the effect of prompting the launch of the game ball into the region R2a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being unnecessarily launched into the right side region R2a.

(5) When the special game that wins the fall lottery is a special game that derives a small hit symbol, the right-handed notification effect is terminated when the small hit game ends, while the special game that wins the fall lottery is a big hit. When it is a special game in which a symbol is derived, the right-handed notification effect is continued even after the jackpot game is over. According to this, the right-handed notification effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation of the game.

(6) When the special game won in the fall lottery is a special game in which a small hit symbol is derived, the output of the right-handed signal is terminated at the end of the small hit game, while the special game won in the fall lottery. When the game is a special game for deriving a jackpot symbol, the output of the right-handed signal is continued even after the jackpot game is completed. According to this, even in an external device to which a right-handed signal is input, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect according to the situation of the game.

(7) The first low probability state is advantageous for the player when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region R1a, as compared with when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side region R2a. It is in a gaming state. On the other hand, in the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side region R2a, the game is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region R1a. It is in a state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give the pleasure of hitting the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a according to the game state.

(8) When either one of the first special game and the second special game is a special game in which the fall lottery is won, the right-handed notification effect can be ended even while the other special game is being executed. Therefore, the right-handed notification effect can be ended at a more appropriate timing.

(9) Further, when one of the first special game and the second special game is a special game in which the fall lottery is won, a right-handed signal is output even while the other special game is being executed. Therefore, even in an external device that has input a right-handed signal, the right-handed notification effect can be ended at a more appropriate timing.

(10) Since the effect display device 12 can execute the right-handed notification effect by being controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a, the right-handed notification effect can be appropriately executed while suppressing an increase in the load on the main control CPU 40a. ..

(11) If a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the winning symbol is derived in the other special game. If one of the special games is not terminated as a condition, there is a risk that the result of one of the special games and the current game situation will not match. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since one special game is terminated on the condition that the winning symbol is derived in the other special game, the result of one special game and the current game situation do not match. It can be suppressed. Further, if one of the special games is terminated when the winning symbol is derived in the other special game, the next special game may be started before the winning game is started. In this case, even though it is decided that the winning game will be started after that, the next special game will be started, so that the special game will be wasted and the player's interest will be reduced. There is a risk that it will end up. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the winning symbol is derived in the other special game, one special game is ended at the start of the winning game, so that the next special game is played before the winning game is started. Can be suppressed from being started, and the deterioration of the player's interest can be suppressed.

(12) If a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, one of the winning symbols is derived in the other special game. The special game is interrupted, and then one of the special games is ended when the winning game is started. According to this, it is possible to prevent the next special game from being started between the time when the winning symbol is derived and the time when the winning game is started in the other special game.

(13) When the special game is interrupted, the special symbol is displayed in the same display mode as when the special game is stopped, so that it is easy to recognize that the special game is not being executed.

(14) When a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the winning symbol is derived in the other special game and a big hit game occurs. One of the special games is interrupted from the time when the state is controlled to the waiting state until the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game ends and the big hit game is started. According to this, regardless of the timing when the jackpot game's occurrence waiting state ends and the jackpot game is started, the next special game is started before the jackpot game is started, so that the special game is started. It can be suppressed from being wasted.

(15) When a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the timing of ending one special game according to the type of the winning symbol. Can be different. According to this, it is possible to appropriately control one special game as compared with the case where one special game is uniformly ended at the same timing. As a result, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

(16) If a jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, one of the special games ends when the jackpot game is started. Because it can be done, the jackpot game can be enjoyed without worrying about the result of one special game.

(17) In the present embodiment, since the big hit game is started on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 22 in the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur, from the time when the big hit symbol is derived until the big hit game is started. The time is indefinite. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one special game, one special game can be ended when the jackpot game is started. You can enjoy the jackpot game without worrying about the result of the special game.

(18) If a small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, one special game is terminated after the small hit game is completed. Therefore, after the small hit game is completed, the result of one of the special games can be noticed and entertained.

(19) In the present embodiment, since the time from the derivation of the small hit symbol to the start of the small hit game is constant, the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one special game. When this is done, it is possible to easily recognize the timing at which the small hit game is started and the timing at which one of the special games ends after the small hit game is completed.

(20) When a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, control is performed to end one of the special games, and one of them. There are times when the special game is interrupted and the control is performed to restart the game after the winning game is completed. According to this, since it is possible to perform appropriate control for one of the special games as compared with the case where any of the controls is uniformly performed, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player, and the player. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

(21) In particular, when a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it differs depending on the type of the derived winning symbol. Since control can be performed, appropriate control can be performed according to the type of the derived winning symbol.

(22) When the big hit game is given, the situation of the game may change significantly before and after the hit game as compared with the case where the small hit game is given. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if a jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, one special game is terminated. Take control. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the result of the special game from becoming inconsistent with the current game situation by ending the special game started before the big hit game starts after the end of the big hit game. .. On the other hand, if a small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, one special game is interrupted and the small hit game is played. Controls to restart after the end. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by continuing the special game started before the small hit game is started even after the small hit game is finished. As described above, in the present embodiment, appropriate control can be performed depending on whether the derived hit symbol is a large hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

(23) Further, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the jackpot is not won in the special symbol start processing during the execution of the special game for deriving the jackpot symbol. According to this, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the jackpot symbol is derived in the one special game in the first place. Since there is no such thing, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player even when the control for terminating one of the special games is performed.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The content of the right-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the right-handed notification effect may be executed by another effect executing means in place of or in addition to the effect display device 12. For example, the right-handed notification effect may be a light emission effect executed by a predetermined light emitting means, or may be a voice effect executed by a predetermined voice output means.

-The right-handed notification effect may be executed with any of a plurality of types of effect contents. In this case, the content of the right-handed notification effect may differ depending on the situation of the game. For example, the effect content of the right-handed notification effect may differ depending on the game state, or may differ depending on whether the special game is being executed or the hit game is being executed.

-The sub-control CPU 50a may be capable of controlling to execute a left-handed notification effect for prompting the game ball to be launched so as to flow down the left-side region R1a, in addition to the right-handed notification effect.

The right-handed notification effect may be executed under the control of the main control CPU 40a. For example, it may be executed by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light emitting means controlled by the main control CPU 40a. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a right-handed notification effect controlled by the main control CPU 40a in addition to the right-handed notification effect controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a.

-Multiple types of right-handed signals may be provided. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may output different right-handed signals depending on the game situation. For example, the main control CPU 40a may output different right-handed signals depending on the game state, or output different right-handed signals when the special game is being executed and when the hit game is being executed. You may. Further, the main control CPU 40a may output a plurality of types of right-handed signals at the same time.

-The start timing of the right-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be started when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, it may be started at the start of the waiting state for the jackpot game, or it may be started during the opening time in the jackpot game. It may be started at the start of a round game in a jackpot game. Further, the start timing of the output of the right-handed signal may be changed in the same manner.

-The end timing of the right-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a is executing when at least one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed when shifting from the first high accuracy state to the first low accuracy state. The right-handed notification effect may be controlled to continue until the special game ends. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to end the right-handed notification effect at a predetermined timing in the special game in which the fall lottery is won, instead of the start of the special game in which the fall lottery is won. In this case, the predetermined timing may be during the execution of the special game that won the fall lottery, or at the end of the special game that won the fall lottery. Further, the end timing of the output of the right-handed signal may be changed in the same manner.

-The end timing of the right-handed notification effect may differ depending on whether the special game won in the fall lottery is the first special game or the second special game. Further, the end timing of the output of the right-handed signal may be changed in the same manner.

-The end timing of the right-handed notification effect may be the same depending on whether the special game that wins the fall lottery is a special game that derives a small hit symbol or a special game that derives a big hit symbol. .. The end timing of the right-handed notification effect may be the same depending on whether the special game that wins the fall lottery is a special game that derives a winning symbol or a special game that derives a missing symbol. Further, the end timing of the output of the right-handed signal may be changed in the same manner.

-The start timing of the right-handed notification effect and the start timing of the right-handed signal output may be different. Further, the end timing of the right-handed notification effect and the end timing of the output of the right-handed signal may be different.

-The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit constituting each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the special game is interrupted may be appropriately changed. For example, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit constituting each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the special game is interrupted may be the same as the light emitting mode when the special game is being executed. That is, each of the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may display the special symbol in the same display mode as when the special game is being executed when the special game is interrupted. According to this, when a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it is recognized that one of the special games is not stopped. It can be made easier. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to recognize which special game of the one special game and the other special game is used as the result of the winning game. Further, for example, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the special game is interrupted is the light emitting mode when the special game is being executed and the jackpot symbol is displayed. It may be a dedicated light emitting mode that is different from any of the light emitting mode of the above, the light emitting mode when the small hit symbol is displayed, and the light emitting mode when the outlier symbol is displayed. According to this, when a winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it is neither the execution nor the stop of one special game. It can be made easier to recognize. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that one special game is not being executed, and a winning game is given based on the result of either one special game or the other special game. It is possible to make it easier to recognize. Further, when the special game is interrupted, all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be turned off. That is, in the light emitting mode of the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b when the special game is interrupted, all the light emitting units constituting the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are turned off. May include.

-The control when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game may be appropriately changed. For example, when the main control CPU 40a derives a jackpot symbol in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. Sometimes one of the special games may be terminated. Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a derives the jackpot symbol in the other special game. Occasionally, one of the special games may be interrupted and restarted when the jackpot game is over.

-When a jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a controls according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol. It may be different.

-The control when a small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game may be appropriately changed. For example, when the main control CPU 40a derives a small hit symbol in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game. One of the special games may be terminated when it is played.

-When the winning symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 40a responds to the gaming state when the winning symbol is derived. The control may be different.

-If a winning symbol is derived in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a is either the first special game or the second special game. The control may be different depending on whether the winning symbol is derived in the special game of.

-The sub-control CPU 50a may have different production games to be executed according to the game state. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the production game based on the second special game while executing the production game based on the first special game when in the first low probability state. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the production game based on the second special game, provided that the second special game is a special game for deriving the jackpot symbol. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first high accuracy state, the second low accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the production game based on the second special game, while the production based on the first special game. You may control not to run the game. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the production game based on the first special game, provided that the first special game is a special game for deriving the jackpot symbol.

-The type of variation pattern that can be determined in each game state may be changed as appropriate.
The main control CPU 40a may control the current gaming state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) on condition that the jackpot game is controlled to the occurrence waiting state. That is, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled to end the first high accuracy state on condition that the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game.

-When the main control CPU 40a wins one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a executes the other big hit lottery even during the execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery. On the other hand, it may be controlled so as not to win the other big hit lottery. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins one of the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a wins the other big hit lottery even during the execution of the special game based on the result of the one big hit lottery. On the other hand, when the other big hit lottery is won, the result of the other big hit lottery may be controlled to be rewritten as non-winning.

-The small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol and the outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol may be the same symbol combination or may be different symbol combinations. Further, the small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol and the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol may be the same symbol combination or may be different symbol combinations. However, it is preferable that the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol and the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol are different symbol combinations.

The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute a prize ball number display effect that displays the acquired number of prize balls. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the prize ball number display effect, for example, in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game in the prize ball number display effect. ..

The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute a round number display effect that displays the number of round games. At this time, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by adding up one or a predetermined small hit game as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game. May be good. That is, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of round games each time one round game is completed in the big hit game and each time one or a predetermined small hit game is completed. It may be displayed.

-The sub-control CPU 50a so as to execute the prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the prize ball has been acquired in association with the entry of the game ball into the large prize opening (first large winning opening 17 and second large winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17, and the prize ball when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the production content of the prize ball acquisition effect differs depending on the case where the prize ball is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17 and when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed in either one of the cases of acquisition and the case where the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed in the other case.

The main control CPU 40a may be controlled so as to start the big hit game without controlling the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
-The mode of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case where the main control CPU 40a is in a predetermined game state, the main control CPU 40a selects a variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group different according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed. You may decide. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the type of jackpot even when the game is controlled to the same gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. Further, the main control CPU 40a makes it possible to determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group in any gaming state, while determining the fluctuation pattern by different determination ratios. It may be. That is, when the main control CPU 40a is in the first high probability state, the main control CPU 40a wins a small hit per unit time by determining the fluctuation pattern of the special game in a determination mode different from that in the first low probability state. It suffices if the number of times to do is increased.

The main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern groups included in the different fluctuation pattern groups depending on whether it is in the second low probability state or the second high probability state. ..

-The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening opened in the big hit game, the maximum number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, and the like may be changed as appropriate. Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in all the round games of each big hit game. In this case, the first prize opening 17 may be omitted. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big prize opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game. In this case, the effect during the big hit game and the effect during the small hit game may be executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize whether the big hit or the small hit is won, so that it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing whether the big hit or the small hit is won.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot ZC may not be provided, or may be provided with a jackpot different from any of the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot ZC. For example, a jackpot controlled to the first low probability state may be provided after the jackpot game is completed. The jackpot controlled to the first low probability state after the end of the jackpot game may be included in only one of the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol, or both. May be included in. Further, it is not necessary to have a jackpot that is controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed. That is, when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it may be controlled to the first high probability state.

-The number of times to be set as the number of operations may be different depending on the type of jackpot. That is, for a plurality of types of jackpots, regardless of which jackpot is won, the second high accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, while different operation times are set according to the type of jackpots won. As a result, the timing at which the number of operations ends and the first high accuracy state is controlled may be different.

-For some or all of the big hits, when the big hit is won, it may be controlled to a different gaming state according to the gaming state at the time of winning.
-The first special symbol does not have to include the small hit symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 40a does not have to execute the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing.

-There may be multiple types of small hits. In this case, the main control CPU 40a determines different types of small hits when the small hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when the small hit is won in the second special symbol start process. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, it may be determined which type of small hit is to be obtained by a lottery using a predetermined random number.

-In the small hit game, an opening time and an ending time may be provided.
-It may be embodied in a game machine (so-called ST machine) that controls a high probability state after the end of the big hit game until a special game with a predetermined probability variation number is executed. In this case, the special game with the probability change number may be a variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. That is, in the special game of the probability variation number, the timing of ending the right-handed notification effect and the timing of ending the output of the right-handed signal may be different depending on the type of the derived special symbol.

-After the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called probabilistic machine until the next time) that controls to a high probability state until the next big hit game is given. In this case, it is preferable to provide a jackpot controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game is completed. Further, in this case, the second low probability state may be set as the specific game state, and the special game of the number of operations may be set as the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. That is, in the special game of the number of operations, the timing of ending the right-handed notification effect and the timing of ending the output of the right-handed signal may be different depending on the type of the derived special symbol.

-The output terminal of the external terminal plate 60 may be connected to the input terminal of an external device such as a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall or the like. Then, in an external device such as a hall computer, it is preferable to display information that can identify the gaming area in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is recommended to launch the gaming ball, based on the input external signal. According to this, since the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be appropriately transmitted to an external device such as a hall computer, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is used for a person who confirms the external device such as a hall computer. It is possible to appropriately recognize the situation of the game.

-The position where various members are arranged on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate.
-In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls the SP may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

R1a ... left side area (first area), R2a ... right side area (second area), YB ... game board, 12 ... effect display device (notification means), 13 ... information display device, 13a ... first special symbol display unit ( Game execution means), 13b ... 2nd special symbol display unit (game execution means), 17 ... 1st big winning opening (special entry means), 19 ... 2nd big winning opening (special entry means), 40 ... main Control board (main control means), 40a ... Main control CPU (winning lottery means, state control means, game control means, output means, hit game control means), 50 ... sub control board (sub control means).

Claims (5)

If the result of the winning lottery is a special result, in the game machine to which the special game is given after the special display result is derived in the variable game.
Game board and
Special ball entry means that can take an open state where the game ball can enter and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter,
The winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery,
An output means that can output predetermined information to the outside of the machine,
Equipped with a state control means capable of controlling the game state,
In the game board, a first area and a second area are defined as areas in which the launched game ball flows down.
The special ball-entry means is arranged in the second region and operates in the open state in the special game.
The state control means can control the game state to the specific game state from the end of the special game to the start of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied.
The specific gaming state is advantageous for the player when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the second region, as compared with the case where the game ball is launched so as to flow down the first region. It is a game state
The output means
When controlled to the specific gaming state, specific information is output to the outside of the machine.
When the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is not the variable game for which the special display result is derived, the output of the specific information is terminated at a predetermined timing in the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied, while the output of the specific information is terminated.
When the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is a variable game for deriving the special display result, the output of the specific information is continued even after the predetermined timing in the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. A game machine featuring. The special result is a result indicating that the winner was won in the winning lottery.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined timing is the start of a variable game for which the end condition is satisfied. The output means
When the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is a variable game for deriving the first special display result among the special display results, the special game given after the end of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is given. While the output of the specific information is terminated with the termination of
When the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is a variable game for deriving the second special display result among the special display results, the special game given after the end of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied is given. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output of the specific information is continued even after the end of the above. In the specific game state, the state control means controls the game state from the specific game state to the normal game state with the start of the variable game for which the end condition is satisfied.
The normal gaming state is advantageous for the player when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the first region, as compared with the case where the game ball is launched so as to flow down the second region. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is in a gaming state. A game control means for controlling the variable game is provided.
The variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game.
The game control means can control the first variable game and the second variable game to be executed at the same time.
The output means is a variable game in which one of the first variable game and the second variable game is a variable game for which the end condition is satisfied, and the special display result is not derived. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the output of the specific information is terminated even while the other variable game is being executed.