JP6943441B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, various lottery is performed in the pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a lottery for determining a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time of a fluctuation game is determined, a lottery for determining a type of jackpot, and the like are performed. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a big hit is drawn by lottery, and the probability of winning the big hit in the lottery may differ depending on the gaming state. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a small hit is drawn by lottery, and when a small hit is won, a small hit game is generated.

JP-A-2015-97881

Today, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems sets one of a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game is generated when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. A setting control means configured to at least enable control, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery, and a small hit game generating means for causing a small hit game when a small hit is won in the small hit lottery. , A special state in which a display means for executing a display effect and a display control means for controlling the display means are provided, and the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times the small hit is won per unit time. It is configured to be controllable, and when a big hit game occurs while being controlled to the special state, the special state is configured to end, and the setting information includes the first setting information. And the second setting information, and the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability when the second setting information is set. The probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery is the same as the probability of winning a small hit in the big hit lottery when the first setting information is set, and the second setting information is set. While it is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery, the probability of deviation when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of deviation when the second setting information is set. When controlled to the special state, the display means may execute a special display effect, and the special display effect is among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state. It is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball reaches a predetermined number, and is controlled to the special state, and during the execution of the fluctuation game, the fluctuation during execution by the display means. may performance symbol game corresponding to the game is executed, during the execution of the special display effect, in association with Rukoto reach is executed by the performance symbol game, and summarized in that the special display effect is completed do.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated when a big hit is won in the big hit lottery. If this is the case, the small hit game generating means for generating the small hit game, the display means for executing the display effect, the display control means for controlling the display means, and one of a plurality of types of effect modes are controlled. It is equipped with an effect mode control means and an operation means that can be operated by the player, and can be controlled to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times the small hit is won per unit time. The display effect that is configured and executed in the special state includes a special display effect, and the special display effect is a target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state. There are a plurality of types of effect modes that are executed when the number of winning prize balls including the above reaches a predetermined number and can be controlled when the special state is controlled, and the effect mode in the special state is an operation of the operating means. On the other hand, the gist is that the change of the effect mode by the operation of the operation means is restricted while the special display effect is being executed even when the special state is controlled. To do .

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the fall lottery. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the look-ahead command. The figure which shows the change of the holding ball. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the playability of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when staying in the mountain mode in the special state, and (b) is the display contents of the effect display device when staying in the sea mode in the special state. A diagram showing an example, (c) is a diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the appearance effect is executed in a special state, and (d) is an effect when the premier background effect is executed in the special state. The figure which shows an example of the display content of a display device. (A) is a diagram showing the production content of the appearance production and the high setting expectation of each production content, and (b) is a diagram showing the production content of the premier background production and the high setting expectation of each production content. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed, and (b) is the display contents of the effect display device when the on-hold small hit notification effect is executed. The figure which shows an example. The figure which shows the effect content of the small hit notification effect in hold and the execution condition of the small hit notification effect in hold in each effect content. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the hold notice effect is executed in a special state. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device in a special state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 14 is supported by a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT as an operation means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as a human voice, sound effects, and music.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the reverse return prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". As described above, the special game (variable game) includes a first special game (first variable game) and a second special game (second variable game). The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery described later.

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. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and an outlier symbol. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is capable of executing the first special game even while the second special game is being executed. It is configured. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the jackpot game is generated (granted). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won (when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery), the big hit game is generated. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the small hit game is generated (granted). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won (when the small hit is won in the small hit lottery), the small hit game is generated.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game ends. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is played. finish. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is played. finish. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game is not ended and the execution of the second special game is continued. .. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the outlier symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the execution of the first special game is continued. NS.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c determines the number of times the execution of the first special game is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d determines the number of times the second special game is held for execution (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit and a normal symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then the ordinary hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. ..

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that notifies the firing intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member, and may be provided separately on different members.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as a display means for executing the display effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. 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 26. For example, the first starting port 26 is continuously provided with a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging the ball from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, three game balls are given as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the first starting port 26, the prize ball is paid out.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. 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 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 27, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, one game ball is given as the prize ball. In this way, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the prize ball is paid out. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter or can enter the second starting port 27, and it is difficult (or entering) the game ball into the second starting port 27. It is possible to operate in the closed state (which cannot be made). The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). In the following description, the opening state of the first variable member 28 indicates that the second starting port 27 is opened, and the closing state of the first variable member 28 means that the second starting port 27 is in the closed state. It may be indicated as "closed". As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a starting port into which the gaming ball can enter. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port having an opening / closing member.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the starting conditions of the first special game are satisfied, the big hit lottery is performed, but the small hit lottery is not performed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, although the big hit lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, the small hit lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the starting conditions of the second special game are satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won, the big hit lottery is performed. A small hit lottery will be held. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the starting conditions of the second special game are satisfied, both the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be performed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hit lottery may be performed when the game ball enters at least the second starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port. As in the case where the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the small hit lottery may be performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 26.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 29. The first prize opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. 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 29. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first large winning opening 29, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In this way, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 29, the prize ball is paid out. Further, the first large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the first large winning opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the first large winning opening 29 is closed. 29 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second major winning opening 31. The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. 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 31. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second large winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In this way, when the game ball enters the second major winning opening 31, the prize ball is paid out. Further, the second large winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 31 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 32 indicates that the second large winning opening 31 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 32 indicates that the second large winning opening 31 is opened. 31 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 33. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the condition for starting the occurrence of the big hit game is satisfied, and the big hit game is generated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located in the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first general winning opening 34 and the second general winning opening 35 are always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34, and a second that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. It is equipped with two general sensors SE7 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the first general winning opening 34 is provided with a series of ball passages that guide the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passages. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, five game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In this way, when the game ball enters the first general prize opening 34, the prize ball is paid out. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, five game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In this way, when the game ball enters the second general prize opening 35, the prize ball is paid out. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are also called ordinary winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 36. In the present embodiment, the ball was not entered into the first starting opening 26, the second starting opening 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. The game ball is discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board 20). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second starting port 27 is located in the passage member 37. The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37. The second large winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37. The third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31 is a member constituting the upper surface of the passage member 37. In the game area 21, the passage member 38 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the passage member 38 and the upper surface of the passage member 37 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area 21, the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 form a flow-down passage 39. In the flow passage 39, the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second winning opening 31. In the flow passage 39, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 27 are guided to the second large winning opening 31. If a game ball enters from the entry port 39a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second start opening 27 or the second major winning opening 31, the ball enters from the entry port 39a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 39.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38a on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position where the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 38a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27. Further, the passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a position where the third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second large winning opening 31.

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 area 21. 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 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 36 and an out port 36 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25). There is a second path R2 leading to. 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 21 to the left and right when the game board 20 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 region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle 16 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 26 and the second start port 27, It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball at 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region R2a, and the second starting port 27 and the first winning opening 29, There is a possibility of entering the second large winning opening 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35. Therefore, the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening 34 are on the first path R1, and the second starting opening 27, the first big winning opening 29, and the second big winning are on the second path R2. It can be said that there are a mouth 31, a gate 33, and a second general winning mouth 35.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, and the second large winning opening are compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the 31, gate 33, or second general winning opening 35. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the first general winning opening 34 as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Is low. In the following description, firing the game ball at a firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 among the firing strengths of the game ball may be referred to as “left-handed”. Further, among the firing intensities of the gaming ball, launching the gaming ball at the firing intensity at which the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down on the second path R2 may be referred to as "right-handed".

In the right side region R2a, the gate 33 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting opening 27, the first winning opening 29, the second major winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. In the right side region R2a, the first large winning opening 29 is arranged on the upstream side of the second starting opening 27, the second large winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. In the right side region R2a, the second starting port 27 is arranged on the upstream side of the second winning opening 31.

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 having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery conducted as an internal lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning a big hit are higher than in the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a big hit (probability of winning a big hit lottery) differs depending on whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state, but which of the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 The probability of becoming a big hit does not differ depending on whether or not the ball enters the ball. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a small hit (the probability of winning a small hit lottery) does not differ depending on whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-variable shortened state and a variable shortened state as game states in which at least the second special game has different fluctuation times among the first special game and the second special game. The variable shortening state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or is likely to be shorter) than the non-variable shortened state. Note that "at least the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not mean that the fluctuation time of the second special game is always short, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. In some cases, it may be longer, and it is intended that the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the fluctuation shortening state and the non-variation shortening state. ). Moreover, when it is in the fluctuation shortening state, it may be said that the fluctuation shortening function is operating. In addition, when it is in the non-variable shortening state, it may be said that the variable shortening function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state is at least 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a miss. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state may not exceed a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute) only in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the fluctuation shortening state does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled to the fluctuation shortening state and a small hit is set to the non-variation shortening state. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled and a small hit.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-open extension state and an open extension state as game states in which the opening times of the first variable member 28 are different when a normal hit game occurs. The open extension state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer than that in the non-opening extension state when a normal hit game occurs. In the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state. That is, the open extension state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as the opening / closing member than the non-open extension state. In the present embodiment, the non-open extension state corresponds to the first open / closed state, and the open extension state corresponds to the second open / close state. Then, it can be seen that the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be controlled in the non-open extension state and the open extension state is a gaming machine configured to be controlled in the open / closed state. Incidentally, as a method of changing the opening time of the first variable member 28 when the normal hit game occurs, a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game, or a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game, There are methods such as different opening times when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game. In addition, when it is in the open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is operating. In addition, when it is in the non-open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In addition, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the winning probabilities of the ordinary winning lottery are different may be controllable. For example, a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state can be controlled as a game state, and the normal hit high probability state is a probability of winning a normal hit in a normal hit lottery as compared with a normal hit low probability state. May be in a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured to be controlled to a normal hit high probability state when it is controlled to the open extension state, and to be controlled to a normal hit low probability state when it is controlled to the non-open extension state.

Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be controlled as a game state, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. Note that "the fluctuation time of a normal game tends to be short" does not mean that the fluctuation time of a normal game is always short, and that the fluctuation time of a normal game may be short or long. It is intended that the average time of fluctuation time of a normal game is shortened.

The gaming states controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extension state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extension state", and "open extension state". There are "high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, open extension state" and "high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, non-open extension state". In the following explanation, the "game state controlled to the low probability state, the non-variable time shortened state, and the non-open extended state" is controlled to the "normally low probability state", the "low probability state, the variable time shortened state, and the open extended state". The "game state to be played" may be referred to as a "specific low probability state". Further, in the following explanation, "a game state controlled by a high probability state, a fluctuation time shortening state, and an open extension state" is changed to a "specific high probability state", a "high probability state, a fluctuation time shortening state, and a non-open extension state". The "controlled gaming state" may be referred to as a "special state". The special state in this embodiment is also referred to as a small hit RUSH state or a small hit RUSH state.

Next, the setting changing function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that any one of a plurality of set values (setting information) can be set. The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined in the set value in the present embodiment, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery can be set by setting any of a plurality of set values. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a total of six stages from the set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6", and the advantage is high. As described above, there are a plurality of set values, and the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game is different. In the present embodiment, some or all of the set values "1" to "5" excluding the set value "6" having the highest degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game among the set values "1" to "6" are set. Some or all of the set values that correspond to the first set information and have a higher degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game than the set values that correspond to the first set information correspond to the second set information. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, among the set values "1" to "6", a predetermined set value (hereinafter referred to as the first set value) and a set value having a higher advantage than the predetermined set value (hereinafter referred to as the first set value). , (Shown as the second set value) and two types of set values may be taken up and explained. In the first set value and the second set value, the first set value corresponds to the first setting information, and the second set value corresponds to the second setting information.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is operated in the on state. When is started, the setting change mode is set. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified, and the set value set internally is set to "1"-> "2"-> ...-> "5" for each operation of the RAM clear switch 40e. → "6" → "1" → ... can be changed to loop. Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is being operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, various backed up information is initialized when the setting change mode is set. Incidentally, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is set. In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated, the internally set setting value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, it is backed up. Various information is reset and restored.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, a third jackpot symbol, and a fourth jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot, the third jackpot symbol is defined as the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot symbol is defined as the fourth jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is the "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is the "second jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is the "third jackpot game", and the fourth jackpot is The jackpot game based on is called the "fourth jackpot game".

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the first large winning opening 29 is the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is entered, or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Will be released until is established. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is defined for each jackpot. Specifically, for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, "7 times" is set as the number of round games. Further, in the third big hit and the fourth big hit, "10 times" is set as the number of round games.

For each jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is defined. Specifically, for the first jackpot to the fourth jackpot, it is stipulated that the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set to a specific high accuracy state. Specifically, it is stipulated that the first jackpot and the third jackpot are in an open extension state up to the end of 50 special games after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, it is stipulated that the second big hit and the fourth big hit are controlled to the open extension state up to the upper limit from the end of the big hit game to the end of 100 special games. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the jackpot game is completed. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot game occurs until the fall lottery performed as an internal lottery is won or before the fall lottery is won. Until it is done, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the fall lottery is won, the high probability state ends and the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the low probability state. The fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is different from the big hit lottery. In addition, the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is different from the small hit lottery.

After the end of the 1st jackpot game or the 3rd jackpot game, if 50 special games are completed without the jackpot game occurring, or if the player has already won the fall lottery and is controlled to a low probability state, It is usually controlled to a low probability state. On the other hand, when 50 special games are completed without the big hit game occurring after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, the case where the game is continuously controlled to a high probability state without winning the fall lottery. Is controlled to a special state. Similarly, after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, if 100 special games are completed without the big hit game occurring, if the player has already won the fall lottery and is controlled to a low probability state. Is usually controlled to a low probability state. On the other hand, when 100 special games are completed without the big hit game occurring after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, the case where the game is continuously controlled to a high probability state without winning the fall lottery. Is controlled to a special state.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed without causing the jackpot game is predetermined while being controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is completed and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. Until the number of times (50 times or 100 times) is reached, the open extension state is controlled. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed without causing the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times (the number of times the special game is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is completed and then continuously controlled to the high probability state and the jackpot game is not generated. After reaching 50 times or 100 times), it is controlled to the non-open extension state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of variable games executed without the jackpot game occurring is a predetermined number of times while being controlled to the stochastic fluctuation state and then continuously controlled to the stochastic fluctuation state. Until it reaches, it is controlled to the second open / closed state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of variable games executed without the jackpot game being generated reaches a predetermined number of times while being controlled to the probability fluctuation state and then continuously controlled to the probability fluctuation state. After that, it is controlled to the first open / closed state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is finished, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state, and then is continuously controlled to a high probability state without winning the fall lottery, and the variable game is executed without the jackpot game occurring. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times), the high probability state is continuously controlled and the special state is controlled. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of variable games executed without causing the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times while being controlled to the stochastic fluctuation state after the jackpot game is completed and then continuously controlled to the stochastic fluctuation state. When it reaches, it is continuously controlled to the probability fluctuation state and is controlled to the special state. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times that becomes the predetermined number of times includes at least 50 times corresponding to the first number of times and 100 times corresponding to the second number of times more than the first number of times.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be controlled to a special state when it is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a high probability state, it is not necessarily controlled to a special state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state during at least a part of the time when it is controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state).

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the end condition of the special state is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the special state ends when the end condition of the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state in the present embodiment includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game occurs after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the special state ends when a big hit game occurs while the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the special state.

In addition, the end condition of the special state in the present embodiment includes an end condition that is satisfied when the fall lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state and then wins a fall lottery, the special state ends and is normally controlled to a low probability state. That is, when the fall lottery is won in the special state, the high probability state ends and is controlled to the low probability state, and the fluctuation shortening state ends and is controlled to the non-variation shortening state. As described above, the end condition of the special state in the present embodiment includes an end condition that is satisfied when the lottery result of a predetermined lottery becomes a specific result.

Next, the small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 31. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies 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. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in the "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening the second big winning opening 31 for 1.2 seconds". It becomes. As described above, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time when it is easy to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 31.

As described above, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 29 is opened to allow the ball to enter the first big winning opening 29, while in the small hit game, the second big winning opening is allowed. When the 31 is opened, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. As described above, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening opened when the small hit game is generated is different from the large winning opening opened when the big hit game is generated. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 29 corresponds to a special ball-entry means in which a game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of a big hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 31 corresponds to a special ball entry means in which a game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game.

In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. There is a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a directing game). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. The production pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The production game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the effect symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the effect symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" is indicated as the "left symbol", the "second column" is indicated as the "middle column", and the "second symbol" is referred to as the "second symbol". The "middle symbol" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is indicated as the "right symbol". In the present embodiment, as a general rule, in each column, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game (production design game) is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during the execution of the special symbol variation game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the effect symbols of the other row, such as [112] and [426]. Further, when the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" or [426] in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. Incidentally, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is partly or wholly in common with the outlier symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to the small hit symbol combination and the out-of-order symbol combination is derived in the production game, it is difficult to identify which of the small hit and the out-of-symbol is out of the production symbol. On the other hand, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the out-of-order symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to easily identify from the effect symbol whether it is a small hit or a miss. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stop display, such as "sway fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach production (simply also referred to as reach) may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column) is displayed. ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. For example, the reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed after the start of the normal reach production. Then, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect in this embodiment is executed during the execution of the special game.

Here, based on FIGS. 4A and 4B, the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. In addition, in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery are shown in unit fractions.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the big hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1/319" when the probability is low. .7 ", which is" about 1 / 318.1 "in a high probability state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the big hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1" when the probability is low. / 318.1 ", which is" about 1 / 316.6 "in a high probability state. In this way, in either the low probability state or the high probability state, the second set value is set as the set value for the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set as the set value. It is lower than the winning probability of the big hit lottery when there is. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery when the second setting information is set. Is also low. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state and the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the high probability state are determined depending on which set value is set. different.

When the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1 / 1.4". Similarly, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1 / 1.4". As described above, the winning probability of the small hit lottery is the same regardless of whether the first set value or the second set value is set as the set value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the first setting information is set is small in the small hit lottery when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning.

When the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the fall lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1 / 585.1". Similarly, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the fall lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "about 1 / 585.1". As described above, the winning probability of the fall lottery is the same regardless of whether the first set value or the second set value is set as the set value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall lottery when the first setting information is set (the probability that the lottery result becomes a specific result) is the probability of falling when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning the lottery.

If the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not win the big hit lottery and does not win the small hit lottery, it will be a loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery and the small hit is not won in the small hit lottery, it is a loss. Therefore, the probability of deviation when the first set value is set as the set value does not win the big hit lottery when the first set value is set as the set value, and does not win the small hit lottery. It becomes a probability. Similarly, the probability of deviation when the second set value is set as the set value does not win the big hit lottery when the second set value is set as the set value, and wins the small hit lottery. It becomes a probability of not doing. As described above, the winning probability of the small hit lottery is the same when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set. Then, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set as the set value is lower than the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the second set value is set as the set value, and the jackpot lottery is won. There is a high probability that it will not be done. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of deviation when the first set value is set as the set value is higher than the probability of deviation when the second set value is set as the set value. Is also expensive. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of deviation when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of deviation when the second setting information is set.

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 board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state. By performing the operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state in this way, the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up (internally retains) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the various information that is retained when the power supply is started. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 has a backup function, while the sub board 41 does not have a backup function.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. Further, the main board 40 includes a setting device 40d, a RAM clear switch 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, only the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value are used in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, while in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. Both the common jackpot judgment value and the high-probability jackpot judgment value are used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a fall determination value used for the fall lottery. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not to perform the reach production. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can identify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is the effect content of finally deriving the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol after the reach effect. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the effect content in which the small hit symbol is finally derived by the effect symbol without going through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. It should be noted that the small hit variation pattern may include a variation pattern associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is associated with the effect content of finally deriving the out-of-order symbol combination through the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-reach symbol by the effect symbol without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-line symbol combination through the reach effect.

The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the fluctuation is shortened. The fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the fluctuation shortening state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortening state are partially or completely different. The fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state is shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state. There are many). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation shortening state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation shortening state are defined. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the non-variable shortened state is realized by determining the variable pattern from the variable pattern table in which one or a plurality of variable patterns that can be determined in the non-variable shortened state are defined. Will be done.

Further, the fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a fluctuation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , There is. The fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game are partially or completely different. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game may be a big hit, but may not be a small hit. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have a small hit variation pattern for the first special game.

As described above, the fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state, a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state, and a non-variation shortening. There are a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the state and a jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state and a small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the fluctuation shortened state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the first special game in the fluctuation shortened state. .. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach for the second special game in the fluctuation shortened state. ..

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate a random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

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 are connected to the main board 40. .. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. The first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to the main substrate 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The setting device 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the transition to the setting control mode. The setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed, and a setting confirmation mode in which the internally set setting value cannot be set but the setting value can be specified. And there is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The RAM clear switch 40e is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f is configured to be able to notify the set value set internally.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the lottery table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at the predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 that functions as the display means, so that the function as the display control means for controlling the display means is realized. An operation button BT is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the operation button BT is operated via the port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power supply switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

When the main control CPU 40a is started by the startup process at the start of power supply, the power-on process is first performed. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, it is determined whether or not the setting control mode is shifted to and whether or not the main control RAM 40c is initialized according to the operating state of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear process. In the main RAM clear process, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the main RAM clear processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40d is operated in the on state. If it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can specify the set setting value from the setting value stored in the setting value flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. The setting value that can be specified from the setting value command at this time is the setting value when the power supply is cut off, and is the setting value that has been backed up. Further, after storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as an initial command) instructing the activation by initialization in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read setting value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value every time the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on, by setting the set value from "1" → "2" → ... → "5" → "6" → "1" → ... And so on, change to loop and update the setting value stored in the setting value flag. Further, in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. Further, in the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time. Store in. Further, in the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change mode and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer and ends the power-on process.

If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal, and if it is normal, performs a process of recovering based on the backed up various information. When the process of restoring based on the various backed up information is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs the control information (hereinafter referred to as a restoration command) for instructing the restoration based on the various backed up information, and the restoration (hereinafter referred to as a restoration command). The control information (hereinafter referred to as the status specification command) that specifies the control status (corresponding to when the power supply is cut off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the various backed up information is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. When the main RAM clear processing is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. Then, when it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time. Store in. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation mode and also ends the setting confirmation control process. When the setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

In this way, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a has the main RAM clear process and the setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing in the power-on processing and changes the setting. No control processing is performed. Further, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. .. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process in the power-on process and performs a setting confirmation control process. Do not do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to set the set value in the power-on process, so that any setting information of the plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game is set. A function as a setting control means configured to at least enable control is realized.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, the first). (Indicated as input judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, 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 referred to as the first hold determination). If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the 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 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. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. 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 are a hit lottery random number used for a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery, a fall lottery random number used for a fall lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and a directing lottery (reach). It is a production lottery random number used for lottery). After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process when the pre-reading command generation process is completed. The look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input (hereinafter, the second). (Indicated as input judgment). 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.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. 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 board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, and has a special symbol. End the input process. 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. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of a special game (variable game). After that, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process when the pre-reading command generation process is completed.

Here, the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, a look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the look-ahead commands generated in the look-ahead command generation process are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC12. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is a case where the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot judgment value and the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling judgment value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6). Is generated in. In the look-ahead command SC3, the value of the hit lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value, the value of the fall lottery random number is a value that matches the fall judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value matches the value. In the look-ahead command SC4, the value of the hit lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value, the value of the fall lottery random number is a value that matches the fall judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value does not match the value. In the look-ahead command SC5, the value of the hit lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value, the value of the fall lottery random number does not match the fall judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value matches the value. In the look-ahead command SC6, the value of the hit lottery random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the value of the fall lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value does not match the value.

In the look-ahead command SC7, the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value matches the value. In addition, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" here means the pre-reading command generation processing in the first special symbol input processing and the pre-reading command generation in the second special symbol input processing. It depends on the process. In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" means that the winning lottery random number values are the common jackpot judgment value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination. It means that neither the value nor the small hit judgment value is matched. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, "when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values" means that the winning lottery random number values are the common jackpot judgment value and high accuracy. It means that it does not match any of the jackpot judgment values. In the present embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, but the small hit lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. Therefore, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, it is not determined whether the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value, and the look-ahead command SC11 and the look-ahead command SC12, which will be described later, are not generated.

In the look-ahead command SC8, the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value does not match the value. In the look-ahead command SC9, the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value matches the value. In the look-ahead command SC10, the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the winning judgment values, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling judgment value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is the effect determination. Generated when the value does not match the value.

The look-ahead command SC11 and the look-ahead command SC12 can be generated only in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process. The look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value and the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The look-ahead command SC12 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value and the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling determination value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a is the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the fall lottery random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is "3", the main control CPU 40a is the first special game. Generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can be specified to correspond to the above and can be specified that the first special hold number is "3".

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a sets the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the fall lottery random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on this and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, the control related to the generation of the look-ahead command in the look-ahead command generation process will be described. In the following description, the "acquired random number" means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and is a look-ahead in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means a random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Further, the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value used in the look-ahead command generation process are jackpot determination values according to the set value that can be specified from the set value flag.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 or a look-ahead command SC2 when the acquired value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value. Specifically, when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC1. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC2.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead command SC3 to the look-ahead command SC6 when the value of the acquired hit lottery random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 or a look-ahead command SC4 when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC3. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC4. Further, when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5 or a look-ahead command SC6. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC5. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC6.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead command SC7 to the look-ahead command SC10 when the acquired hit lottery random number values do not match all the hit determination values. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a has a look-ahead command SC7 to when the acquired hit lottery random number value does not match either the common jackpot determination value or the high-accuracy jackpot determination value. Look-ahead command Generates a look-ahead command that is classified as one of SC10. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a pre-reads when the acquired hit lottery random number value does not match any of the common big hit judgment value, the high-accuracy big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value. Generates a look-ahead command that is classified into any of commands SC7 to look-ahead command SC10.

When the acquired winning lottery random number values do not match all the winning determination values, the main control CPU 40a is classified into the look-ahead command SC7 or the look-ahead command SC8 when the acquired fall lottery random number values match the fall determination values. Generate a look-ahead command. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC7. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC8. If the acquired hit lottery random numbers do not match all the hit determination values, the main control CPU 40a classifies the acquired fall lottery random numbers into the look-ahead command SC9 or the look-ahead command SC10 if the values do not match the fall determination values. Generate a look-ahead command to be done. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC9. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC10.

In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC11 or a look-ahead command SC12 when the value of the acquired hit lottery random number matches the small hit determination value. .. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC11 when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired fall lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC12.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state. When the hit game is in progress or the big hit game is waiting to occur, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the hit game is not in progress and the big hit game is not in the waiting state, the main control CPU 40a makes the first execution determination. In the first execution determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed. Then, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. In the second execution determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs the first hold determination. In the first hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first hold determination that the number of first special holds is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a makes a second execution determination.

When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs the second hold determination. In the second hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special holds stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second hold determination that the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
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. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, 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 reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. 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. Then, the main control CPU 40a is information that can specify whether the game state is a low probability state or a high probability state among the information that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). To determine whether it is in a high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process.

In the fall lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery based on the value of the fall lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall determination value match, and performs the fall lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the fall lottery is won when the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall judgment value match, and when the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall judgment value do not match, the fall lottery is not won (winning). Did not). Then, when the fall lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a ends the fall lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. On the other hand, when the fall lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the probability state flag and updates the probability state flag. As a result, the high-probability state ends and the low-probability state is controlled. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the fall lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process to perform a fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, and functions as a predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery (function as a fall lottery means for performing a fall lottery). Is realized.

In the big hit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read 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 the big hit determination value corresponding to the set value that can be specified from the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value in the high probability state, while performing the jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value in the low probability state. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and performs the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won (wins the jackpot) when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot judgment value match, and the jackpot lottery is won when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot judgment value do not match. It is assumed that the player has not won (has not won). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the out-of-game game process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the jackpot lottery process to perform the jackpot lottery, and the function as the jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery is realized.

In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines either the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. Further, in the jackpot game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a uses the information stored in the main control RAM 40c that can specify the game state, which is the non-variable shortened state or the variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as the shortened state flag). Refer to). Then, in the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, in the jackpot game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the fluctuation shortening state if it is in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. .. After determining the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern in the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process, and determines the control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of identifying the determined special symbol and the determination. Control information that can identify fluctuation patterns (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation pattern commands) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the out-of-game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol. Further, in the out-of-game processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control CPU 40a is assumed to have won the production lottery when the value of the production lottery random number and the production judgment value match, and has not won the production lottery when the value of the production lottery random number and the production judgment value do not match (winning). It was not). Based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with a missed reach when the effect lottery is won, while the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern when the effect lottery is not won. None Determines the variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state for the first special game. Determining the variation pattern with out-of-reach. On the other hand, in the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the first special game is in the non-variable shortened state. Determine the out-of-reach-free variation pattern for use. Further, in the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state, and when the effect lottery is won, the outlier for the first special game in the variation shortening state. Determine the variation pattern with reach. On the other hand, in the out-of-game processing in the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state. Determine the variation pattern without out-of-reach. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. .. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the out-of-game processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the out-of-game game processing, and the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command in which the determined variation pattern can be specified. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, 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 reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. 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. Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and determines whether or not it is in the high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process. In the fall lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the fall lottery process in the first special symbol start process described above. Then, when the fall lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs the big hit lottery process.

In the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, when the jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot lottery process and executes the jackpot game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the small hit lottery process.

In the jackpot game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the jackpot game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines either the third jackpot symbol or the fourth jackpot symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. Further, in the jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state if it is in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state if it is in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. .. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process, and a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the small hit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a determines the value of the winning lottery random number (value of the winning lottery random number used in the big hit lottery process) that can be specified from the read random number information and the small hit determination stored in the main control ROM 40b. A small hit lottery is performed based on the value. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, and performs the small winning lottery. In the present embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value match, it is assumed that the small hit lottery is won (winning the small hit), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value do not match. It is assumed that the small hit lottery was not won (not won). Then, when the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process. On the other hand, if the small hit lottery is not won, that is, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery and the small hit is not won in the small hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process. Execute out-of-game processing. In the present embodiment, the small hit lottery is performed by the main control CPU 40a performing the small hit lottery process, and the function as the small hit lottery means for performing the small hit lottery is realized.

In the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol. Further, in the small hit game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small hit game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-variable shortened state if it is in the non-variable shortened state. On the other hand, in the small hit game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state in the fluctuation shortening state. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. .. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game process, and the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Store the pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the out-of-game game processing in the first special symbol start processing described above. However, in the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state for the second special game. Determining the variation pattern with out-of-reach. On the other hand, in the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variable shortened state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the second special game is in the non-variable shortened state. Determine the out-of-reach-free variation pattern for use. Further, in the out-of-game game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state, and when the effect lottery is won, the outlier for the second special game in the variation shortening state. Determine the variation pattern with reach. On the other hand, in the out-of-game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation shortening state. Determine the variation pattern without out-of-reach. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) in the fluctuation shortening state and in the non-variation shortening state. .. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the out-of-game processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the out-of-game game processing, and the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command in which the determined variation pattern can be specified. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is referred to as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is referred to as the second variation. It may be referred to as a pattern command. The first fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the second special game.

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 panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. 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. Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a displays the running first special game. It is forcibly terminated, and the misaligned symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Similarly, when the first special game becomes a big hit and the first special symbol display unit 22a displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines the second special game being executed. Is forcibly terminated, and the misaligned symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. Further, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 40a sets the jackpot game in the waiting state for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and controls information that can identify the waiting state for the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the occurrence waiting command). (Show) is stored in the output buffer. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game corresponds to the state in which the condition device is operating and the continuous accessory device is not operating. Further, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game corresponds to the 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.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (3 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the first start port 26. Possible control information (hereinafter referred to as the first prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (1 ball in the present embodiment) of game balls is paid out. When the payout of the game ball is controlled by the input of the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2, the main control CPU 40a identifies that the prize ball is paid out when the ball enters the second start port 27. Possible control information (hereinafter referred to as the second prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer.

When the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the first large winning opening 29. The identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as the third prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the second large winning opening 31. The identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as the 4th prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer.

When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (5 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the first general winning opening 34. The identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as the fifth prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (5 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the second general winning opening 35. The identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as the 6th prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur, the main control CPU 40a executes the big hit process and causes the big hit game to occur. In the present embodiment, causing a big hit game triggered by the input of the detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 corresponds to operating the accessory continuous operation device.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control to generate the specified type of big hit game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after winning the jackpot, the jackpot game occurs. It should be noted that causing a big hit game is equivalent to giving a big hit game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 is opened according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. And end the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs the small hit process after the special game of the small hit is completed. After the end of the small hit special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a starts the control to generate the small hit game after the end of the special game of the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a causes a small hit game by executing the small hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after winning a small hit, a small hit game occurs. It should be noted that causing a small hit game is equivalent to giving a small hit game. When the small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit generation command) indicating that the small hit game is generated in the output buffer.

When a small hit game is generated in the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second large winning opening 31 for up to 0.6 seconds, and then closes. , The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second winning opening 31 is opened up to 1.2 seconds. After the small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. 3 Controls the actuator A3 and ends the small hit process. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit processing after winning the small hit lottery and the special game of the small hit is completed, so that the function as a small hit game generating means for generating the small hit game is provided. It will be realized.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, the information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as an extension state flag). As described above, the information that can identify the game state includes the shortened state flag. In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the variation shortening state are used. Although the information that can identify which of the non-variable shortened states is separated from the information, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and which of the fluctuation shortening state and the non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

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. When a value that can identify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the low probability state in the output buffer. 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. When a value that can specify the high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the high probability state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-open extension state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the open extension state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the open extension state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-variable shortened state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-variable shortened state in the shortened state flag. When a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling to the fluctuation shortening state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the fluctuation shortening state in the shortening state flag. When a value that can specify the variation shortening state is set in the shortening state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information that can identify the variation shortening state in the output buffer.

After the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify a high probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, so that the fluctuation shortening state can be specified. Value is set in the shortened state flag. Further, after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that controls 50 times as a predetermined number of times to the open extension state. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game and after the end of the fourth big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as a predetermined number of times in the main control RAM 40c as the extended remaining number of times information.

When the extended remaining number information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extended remaining number information and updates the extended remaining number information every time the special game ends. Further, when the extension remaining number information after the update reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. Further, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and a value capable of specifying a low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a can specify the non-variation shortened state. Value is set in the shortened state flag. In addition, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and the value that can identify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the special number of times after the end of the big hit game is special. This corresponds to the case where the fall lottery is won before the execution of the game is completed, and the value of the probability state flag is rewritten from a value that can specify the high probability state to a value that can specify the low probability state.

On the other hand, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and a value capable of specifying a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a is set in the shortened state flag. Do not update the existing value. In addition, when the extended remaining number information after the update reaches 0 and the value that can specify the high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the special number of times after the end of the big hit game is special. This corresponds to the case where the fall lottery is not won until the execution of the game is completed, and the probability state flag continues to be set to a value that can identify the high probability state. When the extended remaining number information after updating reaches 0, and a value that can specify a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, a value that can specify a high probability state is set in the probability state flag. The extended state flag is set to a value that can specify the non-open extended state, and the shortened state flag is set to a value that can specify the variable shortened state, that is, a special state. When a special state is reached, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can identify the special state (hereinafter, referred to as special state information) in the main control RAM 40c. The special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c until the special state ends.

Further, when the special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and a value capable of specifying a low probability state is set in the probability state flag after the end of the special game, the main control CPU 40a does not change. Set the shortened state flag to a value that can identify the shortened state. When the special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and a value capable of specifying a low probability state is set in the probability state flag after the end of the special game, it is a special state. It corresponds to the case where the value of the probability state flag is rewritten from the value in which the high probability state can be specified to the value in which the low probability state can be specified by winning the fall lottery performed in. As described above, in the present embodiment, if the fall lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

By the way, when the big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state as a probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state as an extension state flag, and a non-variation shortening state. Set each identifiable value in the shortened status flag. Therefore, if the big hit game occurs in the special state, the special state ends and the big hit game occurs. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the special state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Next, a 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 determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a normal hit lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number 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. 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 process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of pending numbers is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. 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. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the main control CPU 40a is configured to be controllable into a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state, the main control CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning a normal hit than a normal hit low probability state in the normal hit high probability state. It is advisable to draw a normal winning lottery so that the price will be higher. When the normal hit is won, 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. For example, in the case of being configured to be controllable in the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main control CPU 40a determines (or) a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state. , It is easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of a normal game). The main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal game by determining the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is defined. This normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main control ROM 40b.

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 is displayed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Controls the display panel 22. 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.
After the end of the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for causing the normal hit game depending on whether it is in the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a generates a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal hit game occurs after winning a normal hit. It should be noted that causing a normal hit game is equivalent to granting a normal hit game. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the open extension state is in the open extension state. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the non-open extension state is in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode in the open extension state has a larger number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game than in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. Moreover, the total time for opening the second starting port 27 is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the open extension state, compared with the case where the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. , It is easy to put the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a when the power supply is started will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a is output in the power-on process by the main control CPU 40a. Wait until various control information is input. The sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an initial command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content of the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, starts by initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the return command, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state specification command, and starts in the backup state. After starting in the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command and updates the information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-set value flag). The sub-set value flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the currently set set value from the sub-set value flag.

Next, the process related to the input of the look-ahead command performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the pre-reading command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the input pre-reading command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies which of the first special game and the second special game the input look-ahead command corresponds to, the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, and the second special game. Separated from the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game, it is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the pre-read command in the sub-control RAM 41c so that the storage order of the pre-read command can be specified according to the number of the first special hold or the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the look-ahead command.

Further, when the first special game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when the first variation pattern command is input in the normal low accuracy state. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not normally control to execute the effect game even if the second variation pattern command is input in the low accuracy state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game by inputting the second variation pattern command in any of the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state. The sub-control CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any of the special state, the specific low accuracy state, and the specific high accuracy state. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the production game based on the second special game when it is in the special state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a normally executes a production game based on the first special game when it is in a low probability state. As described above, if the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state and the special game is being executed, and the effect display device 25 is executing the second special game, the second special game is executed. A production game corresponding to a special game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the game is controlled to a special state, the display means may execute the effect symbol game corresponding to the running variable game while the variable game is being executed.

In controlling the execution of the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the production symbols to be finally derived in the production game based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of the jackpot effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of the small hit effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of the outlier effect symbols. Since the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the out-of-order effect symbol combination including the reach when performing the reach effect in the effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the variation pattern without outlier reach is specified among the outlier variation patterns.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a sets at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 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 command. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 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 33. 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 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is such that the small hit symbol based on the effect symbol is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the display content of the effect display device 25 and the small hit game at the end of the special game of small hit. The display contents of the effect display device 25 inside are the same. Therefore, even if the small hit effect is executed, it is difficult to identify that the small hit game has occurred from the display contents of the effect display device 25.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the game state is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-extension state flag). .. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the variable shortened state and the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as the secondary shortened state flag). .. In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the variation shortening state are used. Although the information that can identify which of the non-variable shortened states is separated from the information, some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and which of the fluctuation shortening state and the non-variation shortening state. The heel may be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information capable of specifying the low probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the high probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a 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 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify that the game is not in the hit game. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a small hit occurrence command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the small hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern specification command after inputting the small hit occurrence command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the hit game is not in progress. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the big hit game is in progress, the small hit game is in progress, or the hit game is not in progress (not in the big hit game, but small). You can identify whether you are playing a hit game). The sub-control CPU 41a 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 41a 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 41c.

Here, based on FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, a small hit is likely to occur even if the ball is not a big hit. Therefore, if the player hits right, the game ball can be inserted into the gate 33 and the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and a prize ball is won. There is a chance to do it. However, since the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-variable shortened state is significantly longer than the variable time of the second special game in the variable shortened state, the small hit game is actually generated. The time it takes for the chance to win the prize ball will also be significantly longer. In the present embodiment, about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting port 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, and finally the second major winning opening 31 Will be released.

When hitting right in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time. .. Further, when hitting to the right, since the game ball does not enter the first starting port 26, the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable shortened state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortened state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortened state. As a result, in the variable shortening state, the number of small hits per unit time tends to be larger than in the non-variable shortening state. Therefore, when the fluctuation is shortened, it is preferable to hit right.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a second starting port 27 is provided on the upstream side of the second large winning opening 31 in the flow passage 39. Then, in the present embodiment, in the open extension state, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 39a enter the second starting port 27, and even if a small hit game occurs, the second big prize is won. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 31. In particular, even if the second starting port 27 is closed, when the second starting port 27 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 due to the first protrusion 38a. Even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 39a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 27 increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the non-open extension state, as compared with the open extension state, among the game balls entered from the entry port 39a, the ball does not enter the second starting port 27. The number of game balls that enter the two major winning openings 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 31 is closed, the ball does not enter the second starting opening 27 because the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 is reduced by the second protrusion 38b. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 31 increases.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10, when controlled to a special state (high probability state, fluctuation shortening state, non-open extension state), the number of small hits per unit time is As the number increases, the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit predetermined time becomes larger than the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state, if the player hits right, even if the big hit game does not occur, the game ball (holding ball) possessed by the small hit game occurs. It is possible to increase. That is, it can be said that the special state is more advantageous than the specific high probability state (high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, open extension state). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when at least controlled in the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, the small hit game is performed at least as compared with the case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in the open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state. High advantage when it occurs. In the present embodiment, when controlled to at least the non-open extension state and the fluctuation shortening state, the number of game balls that can be acquired is larger than the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time, so that the small hit game is performed. It can be said that the advantage when it is generated is high.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is normally controlled to a low probability state (low probability state, non-variation shortening state, non-open extension state), it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. .. However, when the ball is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, even if the player hits the left side, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low probability state (low probability state, fluctuation shortening state, open extension state) or a specific high probability state (high probability state, fluctuation shortening state, open extension state). Is preferably right-handed, so right-handed is expected. However, when controlled to a specific low accuracy state or a specific high accuracy state, even if the player hits right, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued. However, when it is controlled to the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, it is usually controlled to the low accuracy state because the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 by hitting right. Compared to the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the number of balls held when continuing the game is suppressed.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to a special state (high probability state, fluctuation shortening state, non-open extension state), it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. Then, when controlled to a special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time, and there are many opportunities to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the number of small hits won per unit time increases, so that the number of balls held can be increased. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time. Then, in the special state in the present embodiment, the ball is controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state), is controlled to a non-open extension state (first open / close state), and the number of balls held can be increased.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a special state, it can be expected that it will be a big hit, and that the period of being controlled to the special state will be long. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the fall lottery is won while the pachinko machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the special state ends. Therefore, the period during which the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the special state without winning the fall lottery. Can be expected to be longer.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 1500 between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first jackpot game is generated and when the second jackpot game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 700 during the jackpot game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the third big hit game is generated and when the fourth big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 1000 during the big hit game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big hit game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher in the one-time third big-hit game or the fourth big-hit game than in the one-time first big-hit game or the second big-hit game.

Next, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b).
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the open extension state is controlled up to the end of 50 variable games after the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state when the jackpot lottery is won between the end of the first jackpot game or the end of the third jackpot game and the end of the 50 variable games. There is no big hit game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 won the fall lottery even if it did not win the big hit lottery between the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game and the end of the 50 variable games. In this case, when 50 variable games are completed after the end of the first big hit game or after the end of the third big hit game, the special state is not controlled, but is usually controlled to the low accuracy state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot lottery is performed after the end of the first jackpot game or after the end of the third jackpot game until the end of the 50 variable games. If the player does not win and does not win the fall lottery, the special state is controlled when 50 variable games are completed after the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, if the big hit lottery is won, the special state ends and the big hit game occurs. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state and then wins a fall lottery, the special state ends and a big hit game is not generated, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is usually controlled to a low accuracy state. By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game in which the fall lottery is won while the special game in which the big hit lottery is won is executed in the special state, the big hit game is generated although the special state ends. Become.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the open extension state is controlled up to the end of 100 variable games after the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state when the jackpot lottery is won between the end of the second jackpot game or the end of the fourth jackpot game and the end of 100 variable games. There is no big hit game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 won the fall lottery even if it did not win the big hit lottery between the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game and the end of the 100 variable games. In this case, when 100 variable games are completed after the end of the second jackpot game or the end of the fourth jackpot game, the special state is not controlled, but is usually controlled to the low accuracy state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot lottery is performed after the end of the second jackpot game or after the end of the fourth jackpot game until the end of 100 variable games. If the player does not win and does not win the fall lottery, the special state is controlled when 50 variable games are completed after the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game. Further, as in the case of the end of the first big hit game and the end of the third big hit game, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, if the big hit lottery is won, the special state ends and the big hit A game is triggered. Further, as in the case of the end of the first big hit game and the end of the third big hit game, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, if the fall lottery is won, the special state ends and the big hit The game is not generated and is usually controlled to a low accuracy state.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not win the fall lottery and wins the big hit lottery until the end of 50 variable games after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game. If not, it will be controlled to a special state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, the player must not win the fall lottery and win the big hit lottery until the end of 100 variable games. For example, it is controlled to a special state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, the pachinko game machine falls until it is controlled to a special state. The period during which you must continue to win the lottery and not win the jackpot lottery is different. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difficulty of being controlled in a special state differs between after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, the pachinko game machine falls to a special state as compared with the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game. The period during which you must continue to win the lottery and not win the big hit lottery is short. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, the difficulty of being controlled to the special state is lower than after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game (that is, special). Easy to control the state).

It should be noted that the jackpot lottery when the probability is controlled to be high, whether after the end of the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game or after the end of the second jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game. The winning probabilities are the same. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the predetermined number of times is 50 times when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the high probability state is when the high probability state is controlled. It is the same as the probability of winning the big hit lottery when the predetermined number of times is 100 times. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery when the predetermined number of times is the first number of times is controlled in the probability fluctuation state. It is the same as the probability of winning a big hit in a big hit lottery when the predetermined number of times is the second time.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state and then does not win the big hit lottery, if the fall lottery is won, the special state ends. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, unless the jackpot lottery is continuously unwinned and the fall lottery is not continuously won when the pachinko machine 10 is controlled to the high probability state, the period controlled to the special state is not extended. .. In such a pachinko gaming machine 10, when controlled in a special state, it is expected to win the big hit lottery as long as it wins the fall lottery, but it wins both the fall lottery and the big hit lottery. It can be expected that the number of balls held can be increased by lengthening the period controlled by the special state.

In addition, when the game is controlled to a special state after 50 variable games are executed without winning the fall lottery after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, and the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game. In the case where the game is controlled to a special state after 50 variable games are executed without winning the fall lottery after the end of the above, the probability of winning the fall lottery in the special state is the same. For this reason, after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the number of variable games executed without the jackpot game occurring reaches 50 times and becomes a special state. The probability of winning the fall lottery after being controlled is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and then continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the variable game executed without the big hit game occurring. It is the same as the probability of winning the fall lottery after the number of times reaches 100 and is controlled to a special state. In this way, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability fluctuation state is controlled and then the probability fluctuation state is continuously controlled, and the number of fluctuation games executed without the jackpot game occurring reaches the first number and is special. The probability that the lottery result of a predetermined lottery will be a specific result after being controlled to the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game, and then continuously controlled to the probability fluctuation state, and the jackpot game is generated. It is the same as the probability that the lottery result of a predetermined lottery will be a specific result after the number of variable games executed without any trouble reaches the second number and is controlled to a special state.

Next, based on FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the winning probability of the big hit lottery (probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery) and the winning probability of the fall lottery (the lottery result of the fall lottery becomes a specific result). The relationship between the probability) and the predetermined number of times will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in the present embodiment, the "value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is a unit fraction" in the following description is about "585". .1 ”. Further, in the present embodiment, the first set value is set as the "value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the low probability state is a unit fraction" in the following description. Sometimes it is about "319.7", and when the second set value is set, it is about "318.1". Further, in the present embodiment, the first set value is set as the "value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction" in the following description. Sometimes it is about "318.1", and when the second set value is set, it is about "316.6". Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the "value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery is used as a unit fraction" is about "1.4".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is used as a unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to a high probability state is used as a unit fraction. big. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is used as a unit fraction is the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the low probability state is used as a unit fraction. Greater than. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set as a unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the denominator when the probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery will be a specific result is set as a unit fraction is the probability that the big hit lottery will be a big hit when the probability fluctuation state is controlled. Is larger than the value of the denominator when is a unit fraction. Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the denominator when the probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery will be a specific result is set as a unit fraction is the unit of the probability that the big hit lottery will be a big hit when the probability fluctuation state is not controlled. It is larger than the value of the denominator when it is a fraction.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is controlled to a high probability state regardless of which set value is set as the set value. It is larger than the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when there is a unit fraction is used as a unit fraction. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is controlled to a low probability state regardless of which set value is set as the set value. It is larger than the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when there is a unit fraction is used as a unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, the probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, becomes a specific result is a unit. The value of the denominator when it is a fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the probability of becoming a big hit in the jackpot lottery when it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state is a unit fraction, and it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. It is larger than the value of the denominator when the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when not is set as a unit fraction.

The predetermined number of times "50 times" and "100 times" in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times "50 times" and "100 times" in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is smaller than the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state is set as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times "50 times" and "100 times" in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is smaller than the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the low probability state is set as a unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, becomes a specific result is set as a unit fraction. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability of becoming a big hit in the big hit lottery when the probability fluctuating state is controlled as a unit fraction, and is controlled to the probability fluctuating state. It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when there is no unit fraction is used as a unit fraction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of which set value is set as the set value, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of which set value is set as the set value, the predetermined number of times is the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state as a unit fraction. Smaller than the denominator of the case. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of which set value is set as the set value, the predetermined number of times is a unit fraction of the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the low probability state. Smaller than the denominator of the case. As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, the predetermined number of times is a big hit in the big hit lottery when the probability fluctuation state is controlled. It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability of becoming is a unit fraction. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, the predetermined number of times becomes a big hit in the big hit lottery when the probability fluctuation state is not controlled. It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability is a unit fraction.

Next, the effect executed when the special state is controlled will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the effect mode when it is controlled to a special state. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes that can be controlled when controlled to a special state. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect modes that can be controlled when controlled to a special state include a mountain mode in which various effects with a mountain motif are executed and various effects with a sea motif. There is a sea mode to be executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when controlled to a special state, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the mountain mode is controlled (while staying in the mountain mode), the effect display device 25 displays a background image with a mountain motif. In addition, while staying in the mountain mode, the effect display device 25 executes various effects such as a notice effect with a mountain motif. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the sea mode is controlled (while staying in the sea mode), the effect display device 25 displays a background image with the sea as a motif. In addition, while staying in the sea mode, the effect display device 25 executes various effects such as a notice effect with the sea as a motif.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect mode of staying when controlled to a special state is configured to be changeable by operating the operation button BT. For example, if the operation button BT is operated while staying in the mountain mode even when the control is in a special state, the effect mode during the stay may be switched from the mountain mode to the sea mode. On the other hand, if the operation button BT is operated while staying in the sea mode even when the control is in a special state, the effect mode during the stay may be switched from the sea mode to the mountain mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in the special state can be changed by the operation of the operating means.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is suspended when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the reserved image H is displayed on the effect display device 25. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "1" when controlled to the special state, the hold image H1 among the hold images H1 to H4 classified as the hold image H is It is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "2" when controlled to the special state, the hold images H1 and H2 of the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "3" when controlled to the special state, the hold images H1 to H3 of the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "4" when controlled to the special state, the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25.

The hold image H displayed as the hold image H1 is the hold image H corresponding to the second special game whose execution is held first (first) among the second special games whose execution is held. Further, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is the reserved image H corresponding to the second oldest special game whose execution is suspended among the second special games whose execution is suspended. Similarly, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is the reserved image H corresponding to the third oldest reserved special game among the second special games whose execution is suspended. Further, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is the reserved image H corresponding to the fourth oldest (last) special game whose execution is suspended among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game being executed is completed, the display of the hold image H displayed as the hold image H1 is finished, and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H2 is displayed. It is displayed as the reserved image H1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game being executed is completed, the hold image H displayed as the hold image H3 is displayed as the hold image H2, and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H4 is displayed. H is displayed as the reserved image H3. In this way, the reserved images H displayed as the reserved images H1 to H4 are shifted and displayed according to the execution of the second special game.

When the execution of the first special game is suspended when the special state is controlled, an image similar to the reserved image H is displayed on the effect display device 25 according to the number of the first special reserves. It may be configured. Further, for example, when the execution of the first special game is suspended when the control is performed in a normal low accuracy state which is not a special state, the reserved image H is displayed on the effect display device 25 according to the number of the first special reservations. It may be configured to be displayed in. At this time, even if the execution of the second special game is suspended, the reserved image H may not be displayed on the effect display device 25 according to the number of the second special reservations.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold number image HS1 to which a numerical value capable of specifying the first special hold number is attached. The first hold number image HS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the first special hold number is 0. Further, the first reserved number image HS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 regardless of the gaming state. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the second hold number image HS2 to which a numerical value that can specify the second special hold number is attached. The second reserved number image HS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the second special reserved number is 0. Further, the second reserved number image HS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 regardless of the gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the first special hold number is "2" and the second special hold number is "4", the first hold number image HS1 with "2" and "2" are added. The second reserved number image HS2 with "4" is displayed on the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state includes a prize ball effect related to payout of the prize ball. In the effect display device 25, the prize ball effect is executed when the game ball is controlled to a special state and the game ball enters the second prize opening 31. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the display means, the game ball is moved to the special ball entry means in which the game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game while being controlled to the special state. When the ball enters, the prize ball production related to the payout of the prize ball is executed. When the prize ball effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the acquired number image G10 imitating the character “+10”. The acquired number image G10 is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). Further, even when the acquired number image G10 is already displayed on the effect display device 25, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 and the prize ball is paid out, the effect display device 25 The acquired number image G10 is further displayed. That is, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to display a plurality of acquired number images G10. The acquired number image G10 in the present embodiment corresponds to an image in which the number of prize balls paid out by the game ball entering the second large winning opening 31 can be specified. That is, the character "+10" corresponds to the character information that can identify that 10 game balls have been paid out (given) as prize balls.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state and the game ball enters the second major winning opening 31, the prize ball effect is executed. Therefore, when the prize ball effect is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game ball is moved to the second large winning opening 31 while the small hit game is occurring while the game is controlled to a special state. Can be identified as having entered the ball. Therefore, the prize ball effect in the present embodiment notifies that the game ball has entered the special ball entry means in which the game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game during the occurrence of the small hit game. It can be said that it corresponds to a special ball entry notification effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special entry notification effect is also used as the prize ball effect related to the payout of the prize ball.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to the special state includes the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state. There is an effect of displaying the number of winning prizes, which indicates the number of winning prize balls. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is the game ball to the second large winning opening 31 after being controlled to the special state. It corresponds to the total number of prize balls paid out in the wake of the entry of the ball. In the acquired number display effect, the acquired number image KG including a number indicating the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is executed by. For example, the acquired number image KG including the number and the character "420 acquired" shown in FIG. 9A is the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state. Corresponds to the acquired number image KG indicating that is "420".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state includes an appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the appearance effect is executed every time the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the specific state reaches a multiple of the specific number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, every time the total number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the second major winning opening 31 after being controlled to a special state reaches a multiple of a specific number. In addition, the appearance effect is executed by the effect display device 25. The specific number in the present embodiment is "1000", and the multiples of the specific number are, for example, "1000", "2000", "3000", and the like.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the appearance effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. For example, the predetermined production period in which the appearance effect is executed may be determined by the number of times the special game is executed, the number of times the small hit game is generated, or the time. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the appearance effect is being executed, if the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the execution of the appearance effect ends with the execution of the reach effect. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the appearance effect is completed and the execution of the reach effect is started at the timing when the execution of the reach effect is started during the execution of the appearance effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect ends as the reach is executed in the effect symbol game during the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the appearance effect is executed, an image imitating a character (in FIG. 9 (c), an image imitating a cat) is displayed on the effect display device 25. .. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number, the prize balls are controlled to the special state. A specific notification effect is executed to notify that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the given prize balls has reached a multiple of the specific number. For example, the specific notification effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches "1000" as a multiple of the specific number. In this case, the effect display device 25 displays the specific notification image TH including the characters “1,000 achieved”. By the way, for example, when the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches "2000" as a multiple of the specific number, the specific notification effect is generated. When executed, the effect display device 25 displays the specific notification image TH including the characters "2,000 achieved". The specific notification image TH is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 5 seconds).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the specific notification effect is started, the execution of the appearance effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number, the prize ball is controlled to the special state. After the effect of notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given from the above has reached a multiple of a specific number is executed, the setting suggestion effect is executed.

In addition, there are a plurality of types of production contents in the appearance production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of image imitating the character displayed on the effect display device 25 when the appearance effect is executed differs depending on the effect content of the appearance effect. Specifically, the effect contents of the appearance effect include an effect content in which an image imitating the first character is displayed, an effect content in which an image imitating the second character is displayed, and an image imitating the third character. There is an effect content to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the selection ratio of the effect content of the appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 differs depending on the set value set. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that a set value having a high degree of advantage is set, that is, the degree of expectation for a high setting differs depending on the effect content of the appearance effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the appearance effect is performed with the effect content in which the image imitating the second character or the third character is displayed, rather than the appearance effect being executed with the effect content in which the image imitating the first character is displayed. When it is executed, the production content of the appearance effect is selected so that the high setting expectation is higher. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the appearance effect is executed with the effect content in which the image imitating the third character is displayed, rather than the appearance effect being executed with the effect content in which the image imitating the second character is displayed. In this case, the production content of the appearance effect is selected so that the high setting expectation is higher. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set, the selection ratio of the effect content of the appearance effect is different, and the effect content of the appearance effect is different. High setting expectation differs depending on. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is different between the case where the first setting information is set and the case where the second setting information is set.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state includes a premier background effect as a special display effect. The premier background effect is a display effect different from the appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the premier background effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the total number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the second major winning opening 31 after being controlled to a special state reaches a predetermined number, The premier background effect is executed on the effect display device 25. The predetermined number in this embodiment is a value that is a multiple of "1500" (1500, 3000, 4500, etc.). As described above, the value to be a predetermined number includes any value (for example, 3000) of multiples of the value to be a specific number. That is, the predetermined number in the present embodiment includes any value among multiples of the specific number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is a predetermined number and reaches a multiple of a specific number. In that case, the premier background effect is executed and the appearance effect is executed.

The premier background effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. For example, the predetermined production period in which the premier background effect is executed may be determined by the number of times the special game is executed, the number of times the small hit game is generated, or the time. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the premier background effect is being executed, if the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the execution of the premier background effect ends with the execution of the reach effect. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the premier background effect is completed and the execution of the reach effect is started at the timing when the execution of the reach effect is started during the execution of the premier background effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special display effect ends as the reach is executed in the effect symbol game during the execution of the special display effect.

As shown in FIG. 9D, when the premier background effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image with a space motif. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the premier background effect as the special display effect, a background image (special background image) having a space motif as a background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 as a display means. Will be executed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, the prize balls are given after being controlled to the special state. A predetermined notification effect (notification effect) for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball has reached a predetermined number is executed. For example, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches "1500" as a predetermined number, the predetermined notification effect is executed. , The effect display device 25 displays a predetermined notification image SH including the characters “1,500 achieved”. Incidentally, for example, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches "4500" as a predetermined number, the predetermined notification effect is executed. In this case, the effect display device 25 displays a predetermined notification image SH including the characters “4,500 achieved”. The predetermined notification image SH is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 5 seconds).

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of winning prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is a predetermined number and reaches a multiple of a specific number. In this case, although the predetermined notification image SH is displayed and the predetermined notification effect is executed, the specific notification image TH is not displayed and the predetermined notification effect also serves as the specific notification effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is a predetermined number and reaches a multiple of a specific number. In this case, although the specific notification image TH is not displayed, the predetermined notification image SH is displayed. By displaying the predetermined notification image SH in this way, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is substantially specified. You will be notified that you have reached a multiple of the number. In the present embodiment, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is a predetermined number and reaches a multiple of a specific number. , The predetermined notification image SH may not be displayed, the specific notification image TH may be displayed and the specific notification effect may be executed, and the specific notification effect may also serve as the predetermined notification effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the predetermined notification effect is started, the execution of the premier background effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, the prize balls are given after being controlled to the special state. After the notification effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball has reached a predetermined number among the prize balls that have been won is executed, the special display effect is executed.

In addition, there are a plurality of types of production contents in the premier background production as a special display production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the premier background effect is executed differs depending on the effect content of the premier background effect. Specifically, the production contents of the premier background production include the production content in which the background image with the number of planets is "0" is displayed, the production content in which the background image with the number of planets is "1" is displayed, and the planets. There is an effect content in which a background image in which the number of is "3" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the selection ratio of the effect content of the premier background effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 differs depending on the set value set. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that a highly advantageous setting value is set, that is, the high degree of expectation of setting differs depending on the production content of the premier background effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a background image having a number of planets of "1" or "3" is displayed rather than performing a premier background effect with the effect content in which a background image having a number of planets of "0" is displayed. When the premier background effect is executed with the effect content, the effect content of the premier background effect is selected so that the high setting expectation is higher. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the background image having the number of planets "3" is displayed rather than the premier background effect being executed with the effect content in which the background image having the number of planets "1" is displayed. When the premier background effect is executed with the content, the effect content of the premier background effect is selected so that the high setting expectation is higher. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set, the selection ratio of the effect content of the premier background effect is different, and the premier background effect is produced. High setting expectations differ depending on the content of the production. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect content of the special display effect is different between the case where the first setting information is set and the case where the second setting information is set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the change of the effect mode in the special state is restricted by the operation of the operation button BT during the execution of the premier background effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change of the effect mode by the operation of the operating means is restricted even when the special state is controlled and the special display effect is being executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state includes a special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. There is a big hit notification effect in hold that can be executed in some cases. As described above, in the display effect in the present embodiment, when the display effect is controlled to a special state and there is a variable game that becomes a big hit among the variable games whose execution is suspended. There is a feasible pending jackpot notification effect. In the present embodiment, the pending jackpot notification effect is executed only for the second special game among the first special game and the second special game. In the case of being controlled to a special state, the on-hold big hit notification effect may be executed when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. As described above, in the pending big hit notification effect in the present embodiment, the game ball enters the special ball entry means in which the game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game. It will be executed with that as an opportunity.

The on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed by executing the effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is executed in the normal mode, the acquired number image G10 imitating the character “+10” is displayed on the effect display device 25.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode, the acquired number image G10a imitating the characters “+ victory” is displayed on the effect display device 25. Will be done. The acquired number image G10a is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). In the present embodiment, the time during which the acquired number image G10a is displayed (execution time of the jackpot notification effect in hold) is the same as the time during which the acquired number image G10 is displayed (execution time of the prize ball effect).

By the way, for example, if there is only one special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, but the big hit notification effect in the hold is executed twice, the execution is suspended. There is a risk of misunderstanding that there are two special games that will be big hits among the special games that are being played. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if there is a special game that becomes a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, the pending big hit notification effect for the special game is executed a plurality of times. There is no. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of special games that are big hits existing in the special games whose execution is suspended from being misunderstood. Furthermore, if there is only one special game that will be a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended, the big hit notification effect in the hold will be executed only once. It can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state includes a special game that is a small hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. There is a small hit notification effect in hold that can be executed when there is. As described above, in the display effect in the present embodiment, when there is a variable game that is a small hit among the variable games that are controlled to a special state and whose execution is suspended. There is a small hit notification effect in the hold that can be executed. In the present embodiment, the on-hold small hit notification effect is executed only for the second special game among the first special game and the second special game. In the case of being controlled to a special state, the small hit notification effect in the hold may be executed when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. As described above, in the small hit notification effect in the hold in the present embodiment, the game ball enters the special ball entry means in which the game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game. It will be executed when you do it.

The small hit notification effect in the hold is executed by executing the effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 11B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode, for example, the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters “+ addition” is displayed on the effect display device 25. Will be done. The acquired number image G10b is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). In the present embodiment, the time during which the acquired number image G10b is displayed (execution time of the small hit notification effect in hold) is the same as the time during which the acquired number image G10 is displayed (execution time of the prize ball effect). Further, in the present embodiment, the time for displaying the acquired number image G10b (execution time for the small hit notification effect in the hold) is the same as the time for displaying the acquired number image G10a (execution time for the large hit notification effect in the hold). Is.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of production modes classified as special modes among the production modes of the prize ball production. That is, there are a plurality of types of production modes of the small hit notification effect in the hold.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters "+ addition" is displayed in the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold. There is an effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as a first special mode). Further, in the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold, the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters "+ addition" is displayed (hereinafter, the second special mode). Is shown). In the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold, the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters "+ special" is displayed (hereinafter referred to as the third special mode). Show). In addition, in the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold, the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters of "+ large board behavior" is displayed (hereinafter, the fourth special mode). (Shown as an aspect).

The conditions (execution conditions) that can be executed differ depending on the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold. Specifically, the pending small hit notification effect in the first special mode is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit (in FIG. 12, the next special game is a small hit). Shown) is feasible. The small hit notification effect in the hold in the second special mode is when there are two or more second special games that are small hits in the special game whose execution is held (in FIG. 12, the small hit in the hold). (Indicated as 2 or more). The small hit notification effect in the hold in the third special mode is when there are three or more second special games that are small hits in the special game whose execution is held (in FIG. 12, the small hit in the hold). (Indicated as the number 3 or more). The small hit notification effect in the hold in the fourth special mode is when there are four or more second special games that are small hits in the special game whose execution is held (in FIG. 12, the small hit in the hold). (Indicated as the number 4 of) is feasible. That is, the on-hold small hit notification effect in the fourth special aspect can be executed when all the second special games whose execution is suspended become small hits.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of special games that are small hits existing in the second special game whose execution is suspended is different, the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold may be different. be. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of special games that are small hits among the second special games whose execution is suspended is the first number (for example, 2) in the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold. There are cases where the number of special games that are small hits among the second special games whose execution is suspended is a second number (for example, 4) different from the first number. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is when the number of variable games to be small hits is the first number among the variable games whose execution is suspended, and when the execution is suspended. It differs depending on whether the number of variable games that are small hits among the variable games is a second number different from the first number.

Further, the on-hold small hit notification effect in the first special mode and the on-hold small hit notification effect in the fourth special aspect are executed when the second special game to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made. It corresponds to a possible small hit notification effect in the hold. On the other hand, the on-hold small hit notification effect in the second special aspect and the on-hold small hit notification effect in the third special aspect can be executed even when the second special game to be executed next does not become a small hit. It corresponds to a small hit notification effect in the hold. Therefore, the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit, and a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is not a small hit. It is different from the case of. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is a case where the variable game to be executed next is a small hit and a variation in which the variable game to be executed next is not a small hit. It is different from the case of a game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to a special state starts execution of the target special game for the special game whose execution is suspended. There is a hold notice production as a pre-production that can be executed before it is done. The hold notice effect as the pre-effect corresponds to a display effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is executed only for the second special game among the first special game and the second special game.

The hold notice effect is executed by changing the display mode of the hold image H. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game, which is not the target of the hold notice effect, is displayed in a normal display mode with a white motif. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game, which is the target of the hold notice effect, is displayed in a notice display mode with a color other than white as a motif. The notice display mode in the present embodiment includes a first notice display mode with a blue motif, a second notice display mode with a green motif, and a third notice display mode with a red motif. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a big hit in the order of the first notice display mode <second notice display mode <third notice display mode. Expectations for becoming a pachinko machine will increase.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the hold notice effect is executed while being controlled to a special state, even if the small hit game occurs, the hold notice effect continues during the occurrence of the small hit game. Is executed. For example, in the special state, the execution of the hold notice effect for the second special game to be executed for the third time in the future has been started, and the execution is executed immediately before the second special game to be executed for the third time in the future. Let's assume that the second special game to be executed for the second time in the future is a special game in which a small hit is made. In this case, from the execution of the second special game to be executed for the second time to the occurrence of the small hit game generated after the end of the second special game to be executed for the second time in the future, the third time in the future. The hold notice effect for the second special game to be executed is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in a special state, a specific variable game executed immediately before the variable game to be pre-directed is a variable game in which a small hit is won by a small hit lottery, and If the pre-effect is executed during the execution of the specific variable game, the pre-effect is continuously executed from the execution of the specific variable game to the occurrence of the small hit game that occurs after the end of the specific variable game. Will be done.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed, the notice display mode changes when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. The production mode of the hold notice effect may change. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of notice display mode may be promoted when a gaming ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of a small hit game. For example, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the first notice display mode is executed, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. It may be promoted from the first notice display mode to the second notice display mode or the third notice display mode. Further, for example, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the first notice display mode is executed, the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. In some cases, the first notice display mode may be promoted to the second notice display mode or the third notice display mode. In addition, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the second notice display mode is executed, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. It may be promoted from the second notice display mode to the third notice display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special ball-entry means in which the pre-production is being executed and the ball of the graceful ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small-hit game and the occurrence of the small-hit game. When the game ball enters the ball, the production mode of the pre-production may change.

Here, the control related to the execution of the effect in the special state will be described.
In the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the display of the reserved image H. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the pre-reading command that can be specified to win the fall lottery is stored in the pre-reading command already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-reading commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game and the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether there is any look-ahead command in SC11. Then, when the pre-reading command that can identify winning the fall lottery is stored in the pre-reading command already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pre-reading corresponding to the input second special game. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the hold image H in the normal display mode is displayed according to the second special hold number that can be specified from the command. For example, when the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is "3", the sub-control CPU 41a displays the hold image H in the normal display mode as the hold image H3. The effect display device 25 is controlled in this way.

Further, when the pre-reading command that can identify winning the fall lottery is not stored in the pre-reading commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a is already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not a look-ahead command that can identify winning the big hit lottery is stored in the command. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-reading commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game and the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Determine if there is any look-ahead command. Then, when the pre-reading command that can identify winning the big hit lottery is stored in the pre-reading commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pre-reading corresponding to the input second special game. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the hold image H in the normal display mode is displayed according to the second special hold number that can be specified from the command.

On the other hand, when the pre-reading command that can identify winning the fall lottery is not stored in the pre-reading commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the hold notice effect. .. In the process related to the execution of the hold notice effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is the pre-read command to be executed of the hold notice effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the pre-reading commands SC1, SC2, SC5, SC6, and SC9. If the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is not the pre-reading command for which the hold notice effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a has the number of second special hold that can be specified from the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reserved image H in the normal display mode is displayed accordingly. On the other hand, when the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is the pre-reading command for which the hold notice effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a is selected from a plurality of types of display modes including the normal display mode and the notice display mode. Determine the display mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is an effect display device so that the hold image H of the determined type of the display mode is displayed according to the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game. 25 is controlled. For example, when the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is "3" and the second notice display mode is determined as the type of the display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the hold image H in the second notice display mode is displayed as the hold image H3. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold image H is displayed in the notice display mode, so that the execution of the hold notice effect is started.

In the present embodiment, the type of display mode is determined based on the ratio according to the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the pre-reading commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6, the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is used. The type of display mode is determined at a rate different from that in the case where is the look-ahead command SC9. In the present embodiment, when any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 is used, the ratio of determining the notice display mode is higher than that of the normal display mode as compared with the case where the look-ahead command SC9 is used. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command becomes a big hit, the hold notice is compared with the case where the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is missed. It corresponds to the fact that the production is easy to execute. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the pre-reading commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6, the pre-reading command corresponding to the input second special game is pre-reading. The ratio of determining various notice display modes is different from that of the command SC9. In the present embodiment, the rate at which the expectation that the second special game, which is the target of the hold notice effect, becomes a big hit in the order of the first notice display mode <second notice display mode <third notice display mode is high. Then, various notice display modes are determined according to the input look-ahead command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that when the second variation pattern command is input, the pending image H to be displayed is shifted and displayed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the display of the hold image H displayed as the hold image H1 and displays the effect display device so that the hold image H displayed as the hold image H2 is displayed as the hold image H1. 25 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is an effect display device so that the hold image H displayed as the hold image H3 is displayed as the hold image H2 and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H4 is displayed as the hold image H3. 25 is controlled.

Further, in the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the 4th prize ball command (that is, when the game ball enters the 2nd prize opening 31) during the execution of the hold notice effect, the hold notice effect is displayed. A promotion lottery will be held to decide whether to promote the content of the production. If the hold notice effect that is already being executed is the hold notice effect in which the hold image H of the third notice display mode having the highest expectation of a big hit is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the promotion lottery. When the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect mode of the hold notice effect is promoted. For example, when the hold image H of the first notice display mode is displayed and the hold notice effect is being executed, if the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the hold image H of the first notice display mode. Is changed to the second notice display mode or the third notice display mode to change the effect mode of the hold notice effect. Further, for example, when the hold image H in the second notice display mode is displayed and the hold notice effect is being executed, if the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the hold image H in the second notice display mode. The display mode is changed to the third notice display mode, and the effect mode of the hold notice effect is changed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is the target of the hold notice effect when the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC2, SC5, SC6. It is higher than the case where the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game is the look-ahead command SC9.

Further, in the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fourth prize ball command, the information capable of specifying the number of prize balls to be won including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled in the special state. (Hereinafter referred to as the number of acquisition information) is updated. The acquired number information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and is initialized when the special state ends. In the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fourth prize ball command, 10 is added to the value that can be specified from the acquired number information, and the acquired number information is updated. By the way, the acquired number information is updated only when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the 4th prize ball command among the 1st prize ball command to the 6th prize ball command, and the prize ball commands other than the 4th prize ball command are subordinated. Even if the control CPU 41a inputs, the acquired number information is not updated, and it can be seen that the prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the second major winning opening 31 are the targets of the acquired prize balls.

In the special state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image KG is displayed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image KG including a number indicating the number of acquired prize balls that can be specified from the acquired number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is displayed. For example, when the number of acquired prize balls that can be specified from the acquired number information is "600", the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image KG including the number and characters of "600 acquired" is displayed. To control.

In the special state, when the number of winning prize balls that can be specified from the updated number of winning information reaches a multiple of the specific number, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the appearance effect. In the process related to the execution of the appearance effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the specific notification image TH including the multiple of the specific number when the number of acquired prize balls reaches a multiple of the specific number, so that the specific notification effect is executed. Controls the effect display device 25. However, even when the number of winning prize balls reaches a multiple of a specific number, if the multiple of the specific number is a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the specific notification effect, and the predetermined notification effect described later is not executed. Controls to execute.

Further, in the process related to the execution of the appearance effect, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the currently set setting value with reference to the sub-setting value flag, and determines the effect content of the appearance effect at a ratio corresponding to the set value. do. In the present embodiment, the type of image to be displayed in the appearance effect, that is, the appearance effect, is generated in the order of the first character <second character <third character, in that the high setting expectation is higher. The content of the production is decided. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines at a timing after the timing at which the execution of the specific notification effect (when the multiple of the specific number of winning prize balls reached is also a predetermined number, the predetermined notification effect) is started. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the appearance effect of the produced effect content is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the appearance effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. However, during the execution of the appearance effect, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the reach effect, the execution of the appearance effect is terminated and the reach effect is executed.

In the special state, when the number of winning prize balls that can be specified from the updated number of winnings information reaches a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the premier background effect. In the process related to the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a predetermined notification image SH including the predetermined number when the number of acquired prize balls reaches a predetermined number, and displays the effect so that the predetermined notification effect is executed. Control the device 25. Further, in the process related to the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the currently set setting value with reference to the sub-set value flag, and the effect content of the premier background effect is at a ratio corresponding to the set value. To determine. In this embodiment, the number of planets is "0" <the number of planets is "1" <the number of planets is "3", and the high setting expectation is higher in this order. The type of background image to be displayed in, that is, the production content of the premier background effect is determined. Then, at a timing after the timing at which the execution of the predetermined notification effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premier background effect of the determined effect content is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premier background effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. However, during the execution of the premier background effect, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the reach effect, the execution of the premier background effect is terminated and the reach effect is executed.

Further, in the special state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control RAM 41c controls the effect mode based on information that can specify the effect mode in the special state (hereinafter, referred to as effect mode information). For example, when the effect mode information that can specify the mountain mode is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image with the mountain as a motif is displayed. However, during the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image with the universe as a motif is displayed regardless of the effect mode that can be specified from the effect mode information, and the premier background. Let the production be executed.

Further, in the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the detection signal from the operation button BT, the effect mode information may be updated to change the effect mode. Specifically, in the special state and when the premier background effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode information when the detection signal from the operation button BT is input. At this time, when the effect mode information that can specify the mountain mode is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the sea mode to the identifiable effect mode information, and produces the effect from the mountain mode to the sea mode. Change the mode. Similarly, when the effect mode information that can specify the sea mode is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mountain mode to the identifiable effect mode information, and produces the effect from the sea mode to the mountain mode. Change the mode. On the other hand, in the special state and when the premier background effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not update the effect mode information even if the detection signal from the operation button BT is input. In this way, during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode in the special state is restricted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the effect mode information, so that the function as the effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes is provided. It will be realized.

Further, in the special state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the 4th prize ball command (that is, when the game ball enters the 2nd prize opening 31), the sub-control CPU 41a of the game ball to the 2nd prize opening 31 Performs production processing associated with entering the ball. In the effect processing associated with the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the pending big hit notification effect. Then, when the pending jackpot notification effect is not executed in the process related to the execution of the pending jackpot notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the pending small hit notification effect. Further, when the small hit notification effect in hold is not executed in the process related to the execution of the small hit notification effect in hold, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode. When the pending jackpot notification effect is executed in the process related to the execution of the pending jackpot notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the pending small hit notification effect and the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode. No such processing is performed. Similarly, when the small hit notification effect in hold is executed in the process related to the execution of the small hit notification effect in hold, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode.

In the process related to the execution of the on-hold jackpot notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has a pre-reading command among the pre-reading commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, which is one of the pre-reading commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11. Is determined. If any of the look-ahead commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11 is included in the look-ahead commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the hold-in jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, if any of the look-ahead commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11 is not included in the look-ahead commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the look-ahead commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 are included in the look-ahead commands. When the look-ahead commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 are not included in the look-ahead commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the hold-in jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, when the pre-reading commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 are among the pre-reading commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery for the pending jackpot notification effect.

Execution of the big hit notification effect in the hold When the lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the big hit notification effect in the hold. On the other hand, when the execution lottery of the big hit notification effect in the hold is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the acquired number image G10a and execute the prize ball effect in a special mode, and is in the hold. The jackpot notification effect is executed. Further, when the pending jackpot notification effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the executed information that can identify that the pending jackpot notification effect has already been executed in the sub-control RAM 41c. The executed information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c until the execution of the special game targeted for the pending jackpot notification effect is completed. Then, when stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the on-hold jackpot notification effect.

In the process related to the execution of the small hit notification effect in the hold, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is the pre-reading command SC11, Identify which of the SC12s it is. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of pre-reading commands SC11 and SC12 among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the sub-control CPU 41a, the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game is neither the pre-reading commands SC11 or SC12, and the pre-reading command among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game is When the number of SC11 and SC12 is 1 or less, the small hit notification effect in hold is not executed.

Further, when the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the pre-reading commands SC11 and SC12, the sub-control CPU 41a draws an execution lottery for the small hit notification effect in the hold. conduct. Further, when the number of the look-ahead commands SC11 and SC12 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game is 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery for the small hit notification effect in the hold. Execution of the small hit notification effect in the hold When the lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the small hit notification effect in the hold. On the other hand, when the execution lottery of the small hit notification effect in the hold is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the special mode, displays the acquired number image G10b according to the determined special mode, and produces the prize ball in the special mode. Is controlled so that the effect display device 25 is executed, and the small hit notification effect in hold is executed. In the present embodiment, determining the type of the special aspect corresponds to determining the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold.

Hereinafter, determination of the type of the special aspect will be described.
Among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command stored first is either of the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command SC11, When the number of SC12s is 1, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first special mode. Among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command stored first is either of the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command SC11, When the number of SC12s is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the first special mode and the second special mode. Among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command stored first is either of the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command SC11, When the number of SC12s is 3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any of the first special mode to the third special mode. Among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command stored first is either of the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, the look-ahead command SC11, When the number of SC12s is 4, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any of the first special mode to the fourth special mode.

Further, the look-ahead command stored first among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game is neither the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and the look-ahead commands SC11 and SC12 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second special mode. The read-ahead command stored first among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game is neither the look-ahead commands SC11 or SC12, and the number of look-ahead commands SC11 and SC12 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game. When is 3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the second special mode and the third special mode.

In the process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image G10 is displayed and the prize ball effect is executed in the normal mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game when the special state is controlled, the prize ball effect is triggered by the entry. Is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, the prize ball effect may be also used as the on-hold big hit notification effect, or may also be used as the on-hold small hit notification effect.

Here, a case where the hold notice effect is executed will be described based on FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b).
As shown in FIG. 13A, a game ball enters the second starting port 27 during the execution of the second special game, and the execution of the second special game is suspended with the entry, and the second special game is suspended. It is assumed that the number of holds is "1". At this time, the hold notice effect is executed for the second special game whose execution is held, and the hold image H in the first notice display mode (indicated by the vertical stripe pattern in FIG. 13A) is displayed as the hold image H1. Suppose it was done.

Further, it is assumed that the second special game (specific variable game) being executed in FIG. 13A is a special game in which the small hit lottery is won. In this case, when the second special game being executed ends, a small hit game is generated. Even during the small hit game, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is continuously displayed in the notice display mode, and the special game won in the small hit lottery is being executed and after the special game is completed. The hold notice effect is continuously executed during the occurrence of the small hit game. That is, the special game executed immediately before the special game subject to the hold notice effect is a special game in which the small hit lottery is won, and during the execution of the special game executed immediately before the special game. When the hold notice effect is executed, the hold notice effect is continuously executed from the execution of the special game executed immediately before to the occurrence of the small hit game after the end of the special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, every time the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game, the acquired number image G10 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the prize ball is displayed. The production is executed. In addition, when the promotion lottery is won when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the small hit game, the production mode of the hold notice effect changes, and the hold image H1 is used. The display mode of the displayed reserved image H changes from the first notice display mode to the second notice display mode or the third notice display mode (indicated by a horizontal stripe pattern in FIG. 13B).

Next, based on FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d), a case where the premier background effect, the appearance effect, the on-hold big hit notification effect, and the on-hold small hit notification effect are executed in the special state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the number of prize balls won is a multiple of a specific number and reaches a predetermined number of "3000", the effect display device 25 includes "3000". The predetermined notification image SH is displayed, and the predetermined notification effect is executed. At this time, the predetermined notification effect is also used as the specific notification effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the number of winning prize balls reaches "3000", which is a multiple of the specific number, the effect display device 25 is charged with the first character to the third character. An image imitating any of them (in FIG. 14B, an image imitating a bear is shown) is displayed, and the appearance effect is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the appearance effect is executed with the effect content determined at a ratio according to the set set value. Further, when the number of winning prize balls reaches the predetermined number "3000", the background image with the universe as a motif is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the premier background effect is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the premier background effect is executed with the effect content determined at a ratio according to the set set value. Further, when controlled to a special state, the premier background effect and the appearance effect continue on the effect display device 25 regardless of whether the small hit game is occurring or the second special game is being executed. Will be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), for example, when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect is produced. The acquired number image G10a is displayed on the display device 25, and the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed. Further, for example, when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the small hit game, the effect display device 25 displays the acquired number image G10b. Is displayed, and the small hit notification effect in hold is executed. FIG. 14C illustrates the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the acquired number image G10b imitating the characters “+ addition” is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the small hit notification effect in hold is executed. However, in this case, the player can identify that the second special game having two or more small hits exists in the second special game whose execution is suspended.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the reach effect is executed in the effect game during the execution of the premier background effect and the appearance effect, and the execution of the second special game, the execution of the premier background effect ends. , The execution of the appearance production is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the premier background effect and the appearance effect from interfering with the reach effect and making it impossible to fully enjoy the reach effect.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In general, pachinko gaming machines are configured to raise expectations for the occurrence of jackpot games. However, after the jackpot game ends, the number of special games (variable games) executed without the jackpot game occurring while being controlled to the high probability state (probability fluctuation state) and then continuing to be controlled to the high probability state becomes a predetermined number of times. When it reaches, it is configured to be controlled to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time. As a result, it is generally expected that a jackpot game will occur, but in order for the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be controlled to a special state, it must be expected that a jackpot game will not occur. It is possible to provide fun that is different from that of a pachinko machine, and to improve the interest. Further, the end condition of the special state has an end condition that is satisfied when a fall lottery different from the small hit lottery is won (the lottery result of a predetermined lottery becomes a specific result). For this reason, when controlled to a special state, in addition to the lottery result of the small hit lottery, which is a factor that increases the number of balls held, the lottery result of the fall lottery, which triggers the end of the special state, is also noted. It is possible to improve the interest.

(2) The number of special games (variable games) that are controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the end of the jackpot game, are continuously controlled to the high probability state, and are executed without the jackpot game occurring. Is controlled to an open extension state (second open / close state) having a high advantage in opening / closing the first variable member 28 (open / close member) until the number of times reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, even before being controlled to the special state, the game is controlled in the open extension state in which the first variable member 28 has a higher advantage in opening and closing than the non-open extension state (first open / close state). It has the merit of being able to perform the above, and it is possible to improve the interest even until it is controlled to a special state. In addition, when it becomes a special state, it is controlled to the non-open extension state, but since it has the merit of being able to increase the number of balls held, the player is discouraged even if it becomes the non-open effect state. It is possible to improve the interest without having to.

(3) The opening of the big prize is different depending on whether the small hit game is generated or the big hit game is generated. Therefore, if a big hit game occurs, it can be identified that the big hit game is caused by the big winning opening (first big winning opening 29) that is opened, and the number of balls held by the small hit game is increasing. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is not. On the other hand, in a special state, the frequency of opening the large winning opening (second large winning opening 31) that is opened when a small hit game occurs increases, so that the number of small hits won per unit time increases. It becomes easier for the player to realize that the number is increasing, and it becomes easier for the player to recognize the playability in a special state, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

(4) The value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery (the probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery becomes a specific result), which is a predetermined lottery, is used as a unit fraction, is controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state). It is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery (probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery) is used as a unit fraction. Further, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is set as a unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is set as a unit fraction. Is also big. Therefore, when the special state is controlled, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the big hit lottery before the special state is completed by winning the fall lottery. As a result, it is possible to increase the motivation to play the game and improve the interest.

Further, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is used as a unit fraction. In addition, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled in the high probability state is used as a unit fraction, and the jackpot lottery when not controlled in the high probability state. It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of is taken as a unit fraction. Therefore, after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state, the number of special games (variable games) executed without the jackpot game occurring while being continuously controlled to the high probability state is a predetermined number of times. Can be shown to be easy to reach (easy to control to a special state). As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation that the special state will be controlled immediately after the end of the big hit game even if the special state is not controlled. That is, it is possible to improve the interest while increasing the motivation to play the game.

(5) In general, pachinko gaming machines are configured to raise expectations for the occurrence of jackpot games. However, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of special games (variable games) executed without the jackpot game occurring while being controlled to the high probability state (probability fluctuation state) and then continuing to be controlled to the high probability state is reduced to a predetermined number. When it reaches, it is configured to be controlled to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small hits won per unit time. As a result, it is generally expected that a jackpot game will occur, but in order for the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be controlled to a special state, it must be expected that a jackpot game will not occur. It is possible to provide fun that is different from that of a pachinko machine, and to improve the interest. Further, the number of times that becomes the predetermined number of times includes at least the number of times corresponding to the first number of times (for example, 50 times) and the number of times corresponding to the second number of times (for example, 100 times). Therefore, after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then continues to be controlled to the high probability state, and when the number of special games executed without the jackpot game occurring reaches the first number, the special state is set. In some cases, it is controlled, and even if the first number of times is reached, it is not controlled in the special state, and in some cases, it is controlled in the special state when the second number of times is reached. As a result, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the high probability state and then continues to be controlled to the high probability state, and how many special games are executed without the big hit game being generated to be controlled to the special state. It can be noticed, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest as compared with the case where the number of times to be a predetermined number is uniquely determined.

(6) Probability of winning a big hit lottery when the predetermined number of times is the first number (for example, 50 times) while being controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) (winning a big hit in the big hit lottery) The probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same when the predetermined number of times is the second number (for example, 100 times) when the probability is controlled to be high. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then continues to be controlled to the high probability state, and the special game (variable game) is executed a predetermined number of times without the big hit game being generated and controlled to the special state. In the situation, regardless of whether the predetermined number of times is the first number or the second number, the probability that the jackpot game will occur before being controlled to the special state is the same, so that the special state is controlled by the difference in the predetermined number of times. Expectations are different. As a result, it becomes easy to understand the high and low degree of expectation controlled by the special state, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

(7) The probability of winning a fall lottery after a special state occurs when the predetermined number of times is the first number (for example, 50 times) (probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery becomes a specific result) and the predetermined number of times. Is the same as the probability of winning the fall lottery after becoming a special state when the number of times is the second time (for example, 100 times). Therefore, after being controlled to the special state, the probability of winning the fall lottery and satisfying the end condition of the special state is that the predetermined number of times before being controlled to the special state is either the first number or the second number. But it will be the same. As a result, if the predetermined number of times is controlled to the special state regardless of whether the predetermined number of times is the first time or the second number of times, the special state can be enjoyed in the same manner and the interest can be improved.

(8) Regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the second set value (second setting information) is set, the small hit is won by the small hit lottery. Since the probability of playing is the same, there is no difference in the frequency at which the small hit game occurs in the special state regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set. However, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set (the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery) is lower than the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the second set value is set. Therefore, when the first set value is set among the first set value and the second set value, it is difficult to win the big hit in the big hit lottery, and there is an advantage that the special state can be easily continued. For this reason, it is considered disadvantageous that the first set value that is difficult to win the big hit is set, but the first set value is set because there is an advantage that the special state can be easily continued. You can reduce anxiety about things and improve your interests. On the other hand, since the probability of deviation when the second set value is set is lower than the probability of deviation when the first set value is set, the first of the first set value and the second set value 2 When the set value is set, the frequency of loss is reduced, and there is an advantage that a situation in which even a small hit game is not generated is unlikely to occur. As a result, it is possible to reduce anxiety about the setting of the second set value, which makes it difficult for the special state to continue, and to improve the interest.

(9) If the fall lottery is won (when the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a specific result), the special state will end, so pay attention to the lottery result of the fall lottery to improve the interest. Can be done. Further, regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the second set value (second setting information) is set, the winning probability of the fall lottery is the same. Therefore, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the probability of winning the fall lottery and ending the special state is the same. In this way, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the sense of danger that the special state will end by winning the fall lottery does not change, so the fall lottery is won. You can enjoy the game without worrying about the relationship between the probability and the set value. As described above, while paying attention to the lottery result of the fall lottery to improve the interest, the game can be enjoyed effectively without worrying about the relationship between the winning probability of the fall lottery and the set value. It can be improved.

(10) Regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the winning probability of the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery (probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery becomes a specific result) is determined. The value of the denominator when the unit fraction is used is larger than the value of the denominator when the probability of winning the jackpot lottery when controlled in the high probability state (probability fluctuation state) is set as the unit fraction. Further, regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the second set value (second setting information) is set, the winning probability of the fall lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is set as a unit fraction. The value of the denominator is larger than the value of the denominator when the probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the high probability state is not controlled (the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery) is used as a unit fraction. Therefore, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, if the special state is controlled, before the fall lottery is won and the special state ends, It is possible to raise expectations for winning the big hit lottery. As a result, it is possible to increase the motivation to play the game and improve the interest.

(11) Regardless of which of the first set value (first setting information) and the second set value (second setting information) is set, the predetermined number of times is the predetermined lottery of the fall lottery. It is smaller than the denominator when the winning probability (probability that the lottery result of the fall lottery becomes a specific result) is used as a unit fraction. In addition, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the predetermined number of times is the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the high probability state is controlled (in the big hit lottery). It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability of becoming a big hit) is set as a unit fraction, and is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is set as a unit fraction. Therefore, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the high probability state is continued after being controlled to the high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to make it appear that the number of special games executed without causing a big hit game is likely to reach a predetermined number, that is, it is easy to be controlled to a special state. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation that the special state will be controlled immediately after the end of the big hit game even if the special state is not controlled. That is, it is possible to improve the interest while increasing the motivation to play the game.

(12) Since the premier background effect (special display effect) is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number. If the premier background effect is executed, it can be recognized that the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number. Then, in addition to the joy that the number of prize balls won including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reached a predetermined number, the premier background production was executed. It is possible to give the player the joy of the game and improve the interest.

(13) The expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than when one big hit game occurs. In a general pachinko machine, the expected value for the increase in the number of balls held is often the highest when the jackpot game is occurring. Therefore, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held from the start of the special state to the end of the special state should be higher than the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held when one big hit game occurs. Therefore, it is possible to create a novel playability that is desired rather than causing a big hit game to be controlled in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(14) When the reach effect is executed in the effect game (when the reach is executed in the effect symbol game), it is conceivable that the degree of attention to the reach effect is improved. However, if the premier background effect (special display effect) is continuously executed in such a situation, the premier background effect interferes with the reach effect, and it is annoying that the premier background effect is executed. There is a possibility that it will make you feel and reduce your interest. Therefore, during the execution of the premier background production, the premier background production is terminated as the reach production is executed in the production game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the entertainment from being lowered by the execution of the premier background production.

(15) When the effect mode is configured to be changeable when controlled to a special state, and when the effect mode is configured to be changeable during the execution of the premier background effect (special display effect), the effect mode is changed. If the execution of the premier background effect is stopped due to the change, there is a risk that the player who is pleased with the execution of the premier background effect will be less interested. On the other hand, even if the production mode is changed, even if the premier background production is configured to continue to be executed, the change in the production mode may interfere with the premier background production and reduce the interest. .. Therefore, during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode by the operation of the operation button BT (operation means) is restricted. In this way, by restricting the change of the production mode during the execution of the premier background production, it is possible to suppress the improvement of the interest.

(16) After the predetermined notification effect (notification effect) for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number is executed. , The premier background effect as a special display effect is executed. As a result, the opportunity for the premier background production to be executed is that "the number of prize balls won, including the target prize balls, among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number". It becomes easier to understand, and it is possible to increase the motivation for the premier background production to be performed again and to improve the interest. In addition, by executing the predetermined notification effect, the satisfaction that the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached the predetermined number is increased, and the interest is raised. It can be improved.

(17) Every time the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number, the set value (setting information) is suggested. The appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, if the appearance effect is executed, it can be recognized that the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of a specific number. The fun of guessing the set value is provided, and the interest can be improved.

(18) When the reach effect is executed in the effect game (when the reach is executed in the effect symbol game), it is conceivable that the degree of attention to the reach effect is improved. However, if the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) is continuously executed in such a situation, the appearance effect interferes with the reach effect and makes the appearance effect feel annoying. , May reduce the interest. Therefore, during the execution of the appearance production, the appearance production is terminated as the reach production is executed in the production game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by the execution of the appearance effect.

(19) Set after the specific notification effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of the specific number is executed. The appearance production as a suggestion production is executed. As a result, the opportunity for the appearance effect to be executed is "the number of prize balls won, including the target prize ball, among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of a specific number". It becomes easier to understand, and it is possible to increase the motivation for the appearance production to be executed again and to improve the interest. In addition, by executing the specific notification effect, the satisfaction that the number of prize balls acquired including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of the specific number is increased. It is possible to improve the interest.

(20) Apart from the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) that is executed every time the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number. , When the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, the premier background effect as a special display effect is executed. As a result, if the premier background effect is executed, it can be recognized that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number. Then, in addition to the joy that the number of prize balls won including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reached a predetermined number, the premier background production was executed. It is possible to give the player the joy of the game and improve the interest. In this way, by executing the premier background effect separately from the appearance effect, the effect is executed in the premier background effect while providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value (setting information) set in the appearance effect. It can give joy to what has been done and improve the interest.

(21) The predetermined number includes any value among multiples of the specific number. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the premier background effect (special display effect) is executed in addition to the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect). For this reason, a scene is created in which the enjoyment of executing the appearance effect and the enjoyment of executing the premier background effect can be enjoyed together, and the interest can be effectively improved.

(22) Depending on whether the set setting value (setting information) is the first setting value (first setting information) or the second setting value (second setting information), the effect content of the premier background effect Since the determination ratio (selection ratio) is different, it is possible to infer the set value from the production content of the premier background production. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the enjoyment of guessing the setting value estimated from the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) and the setting value estimated from the premier background effect.

In particular, when the number of prize balls acquired, including the target prize ball, among the prize balls given after being controlled in a special state is a multiple of a specific number and reaches a predetermined number, an appearance effect is produced. Since both the and premier background effects are executed, a plurality of elements for estimating the set value are provided to the player together. As a result, we are delighted that the number of prize balls won, including the target prize balls, among the prize balls given after being controlled to a special state is a multiple of a specific number and has reached a predetermined number. It can be further enhanced and the interest can be improved.

(23) In a special state, a special game (hereinafter referred to as a specific special game) executed immediately before the special game (variable game) subject to the hold notice effect (pre-effect) is selected by a small hit lottery. It is assumed that the special game is a small hit and the hold notice effect is executed during the execution of the specific special game. In this case, the hold notice effect is continuously executed from the execution of the specific special game to the occurrence of the small hit game generated after the end of the specific special game. In a special state, the number of small hits won can be increased to increase the number of balls held, so there are frequent opportunities for small hit games to occur, but each time a small hit game occurs, a hold notice is produced. If the execution of is interrupted, the original enjoyment of the hold notice effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of special games may be impaired, and the interest may be reduced. However, as described above, the hold notice effect is continuously executed from the execution of the specific special game to the occurrence of the small hit game generated after the end of the specific special game. Even in a situation where small hit games occur frequently in the state, the execution of the hold notice effect is continuously executed without interruption. As a result, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest while suppressing the original enjoyment of the hold notice production from being impaired, and to improve the interest.

(24) If a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) during the occurrence of a small hit game, the effect mode of the hold notice effect (pre-effect) may change. Therefore, after the hold notice effect is executed in the special state, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 when the small hit game occurs, and further, the second large It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not the production mode of the hold notice effect changes when the game ball enters the winning opening 31.

(25) When a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) during the occurrence of the small hit game, the prize ball production is executed, and the second large prize is awarded during the occurrence of the small hit game. A special ball entry notification effect is executed to notify that the game ball has entered the mouth 31. As a result, the line of sight of the player paying attention to the entry of the game ball into the second major winning opening 31 shifts to the second major winning opening 31 instead of the effect display device 25 (display means), thereby moving to the effect display device 25. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to various effects to be executed.

In addition, since the special ball entry notification effect is also used as the prize ball effect, the number of times the effect is executed is reduced as compared with the case where the two effects are executed separately, and the effect is controllable without complication. It is easy to improve the interest by reducing the burden and making it easier for the player to understand.

(26) In a special state where the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times a small hit is won, the number of balls held may increase, but it may be uninteresting. Therefore, when the special game is controlled to a special state and there is a special game that becomes a big hit in the special game (variable game) whose execution is suspended, during the occurrence of the small hit game. When the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), the big hit notification effect in the hold is executed. As a result, the number of balls held is not limited to simply entering the game ball into the second major winning opening 31 to acquire the prize ball, but the game ball can be entered into the second major winning opening 31. Therefore, it is possible to give attention to the execution of the on-hold jackpot notification effect that can identify the existence of a special game that becomes a jackpot among the special games whose execution is on hold. As a result, it is possible to suppress the mannerism of the game in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(27) By executing the production mode of the prize ball effect, which is executed when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), in a special mode different from the normal mode, it is on hold. The jackpot notification effect is configured to be executed. In a special state, the frequent entry of the game ball into the second prize opening 31 may reduce the interest in executing the prize ball effect. However, by making the production mode of the prize ball production a special mode so that the jackpot notification effect in the hold is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the execution of the prize ball effect. , It is possible to raise the degree of attention to the prize ball production and improve the interest.

(28) In a special state where the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times a small hit is won, the number of balls held may increase, but it may be uninteresting. Therefore, when the game is controlled to a special state and there is a special game that is a small hit in the special game (variable game) whose execution is suspended, the small hit game is occurring. When the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), the small hit notification effect in the hold is executed. As a result, the number of balls held is not limited to simply entering the game ball into the second major winning opening 31 to acquire the prize ball, but the game ball can be entered into the second major winning opening 31. So, it is possible to give the pleasure of paying attention to the execution of the on-hold small hit notification effect that can identify that there is a special game that becomes a small hit among the special games whose execution is on hold. .. As a result, it is possible to suppress the mannerism of the game in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(29) In the case where the second special game (variable game) to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made, and the case where the second special game to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is not made. The mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold may be different. That is, when the small hit games are continuous (when the small hits are continuous), the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is different from the case where the small hit games are not continuous. For this reason, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold and to improve the interest. Further, when it is possible to specify that the small hit games are continuous from the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold, it is effective because it is possible to specify that an opportunity to continuously win the prize balls occurs in the special state. It is possible to improve the interest.

(30) Among the second special games (variable games) whose execution is suspended, the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold may differ depending on the number of special games that are small hits. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold and to improve the interest.

(31) By executing the production mode of the prize ball effect, which is executed when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), in a special mode different from the normal mode, it is on hold. It is configured so that the small hit notification effect is executed. In a special state, the frequent entry of the game ball into the second prize opening 31 may reduce the interest in executing the prize ball effect. However, by setting the effect mode of the prize ball effect to be a special mode so that the small hit notification effect in the hold is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the execution of the prize ball effect. At the same time, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to the prize ball production and improve the interest.

(32) In a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times a small hit is won, a small hit game frequently occurs. In such a special state, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect (for example,) is triggered by the fact that the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 in which the game ball is allowed to enter in the small hit game. , The big hit notification effect in the hold, the small hit notification effect in the hold, the change of the effect mode of the hold notice effect, the prize ball effect, etc.) are executed. As a result, in a special state, by creating a scene in which attention is paid to whether or not the production is executed when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31, the game is simply entered into the second large winning opening 31. Not only can the ball be inserted to increase the number of balls held, but the degree of attention to the entry of the game ball into the second prize opening 31 can be increased to improve the interest.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The number of prize balls won may include other prize balls in addition to the prize balls paid out when the ball enters the second major winning opening 31. For example, the number of prize balls won may include the prize balls paid out when the game ball enters the first large prize opening 29. In addition, the number of prize balls won may include the prize balls paid out when the game ball enters the first starting port 26. The number of prize balls won may include the prize balls paid out when the game ball enters the second starting port 27. The number of prize balls won may include the prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the first general prize opening 34. The number of prize balls won may include the prize balls paid out when the game ball enters the second general prize opening 35.

-The average number of balls to be held may be changed between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Further, when the first big hit game is generated and when the second big hit game is generated, the average number of balls to be held may be changed. For example, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held during the period from the start of the special state to the end of the special state may be lower than the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held in one big hit game. That is, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held may be higher in one big hit game than from the start of the special state to the end of the special state.

-The big hit notification effect in the hold does not have to be shared with the prize ball effect. For example, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is configured so that the sound related to the on-hold jackpot notification effect is output from the speaker 18, the prize ball effect is executed on the effect display device 25, and the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed on the speaker 18. It may be configured to be. Similarly, the small hit notification effect in the hold does not have to be shared with the prize ball effect. For example, the small hit notification effect in hold is configured so that the sound related to the small hit notification effect in hold is output from the speaker 18, the prize ball effect is executed by the effect display device 25, and the small hit notification in hold is notified by the speaker 18. It may be configured so that the effect is executed.

-The on-hold jackpot notification effect may be executed during the jackpot game that was triggered by winning the jackpot lottery in a special state. For example, the on-hold jackpot notification effect may be executed when the game ball enters the first jackpot 29 during the occurrence of the jackpot game. In the case of such a configuration, although the special state ends by winning the big hit lottery in the special state, the special state ends because the pending big hit notification effect can be executed during the big hit game. It is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player for what he has done.

-The small hit notification effect in the hold is based on the premise that the second special game (variable game) to be executed next is a special game in which the small hit is a small hit. The production mode may be different depending on the number of special games to be played. In the above-mentioned implementation hoof, if the second special game to be executed next does not become a small hit, the hold-in small hit notification effect may not be executed.

-The production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is that the second special game (variable game) to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made, and the second special game to be executed next is a small hit. It does not have to be different from the case of a special game that does not have to be. In addition, the mode of producing the small hit notification effect in the hold does not have to be different depending on the number of special games that are small hits among the second special games whose execution is suspended. That is, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold is when the number of variable games to be small hits is the first among the variable games whose execution is suspended, and among the variable games whose execution is suspended. It may be the same as when the number of variable games to be a small hit is the second number.

-The production mode of the small hit notification effect in the hold may be configured so that the number of special games that are small hits among the second special games (variable games) whose execution is suspended can be specified. good. For example, in the above embodiment, the on-hold small hit notification effect in the first special aspect may be configured to be feasible when the second special game to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made. In addition, the small hit notification effect in the hold in the second special mode is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit, and is small in the special game whose execution is suspended. It may be configured to be executable when there are two winning second special games. Further, the small hit notification effect in the hold in the third special mode is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit, and is small in the special game whose execution is suspended. It may be configured to be executable when there are three winning second special games. The small hit notification effect in the hold in the fourth special mode is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit, and the small hit is included in the special game whose execution is suspended. It may be configured to be executable when there are four second special games.

The premier background effect does not have to be an effect executed by displaying the background image on the effect display device 25. For example, the premier background effect is produced by displaying an image different from the background image on the effect display device 25. May be executed. Further, the appearance effect does not have to be an effect executed by displaying an image imitating a character.

-Even if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the premier background effect, the premier background effect may be continuously executed without ending the execution of the premier background effect. Similarly, even if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the appearance effect, the appearance effect may be continuously executed without ending the execution of the appearance effect.

-Even during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode is not restricted, and the effect mode may be changed. Further, during the execution of the appearance effect, the change of the effect mode may be restricted as in the execution of the premier background effect in the above embodiment.

-The selection ratio of the premier background effect does not have to be different depending on the set value. That is, it is not necessary to configure the set value so that it can be inferred from the effect content of the premier background effect. That is, the premier background effect does not have to be an effect that suggests a set value. In addition, the selection ratio of the effect content of the appearance effect does not have to be different depending on the set value. That is, it is not necessary to configure the set value so that it can be inferred from the effect content of the appearance effect. The appearance effect does not have to be an effect that suggests a set value.

-The execution start of the hold notice effect does not have to be the timing at which the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command, that is, the timing at which the execution of the second special game is suspended. For example, when the execution of the hold notice effect has not been started, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the sub-control CPU 41a in the sub-control RAM 41c when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. It may be configured so that the execution of the hold notice effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended can be determined by referring to the read-ahead command. In the case of such a configuration, even if the hold notice effect is not executed, if the game ball is inserted into the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game in the special state, the execution is already performed. It is possible to expect that the execution of the hold notice effect for the second special game (variable game) that is held is started, and to improve the interest.

-Even in a gaming state that is not a special state (for example, a normal low probability state), the hold notice effect may be configured to be executable. For example, in the normal low probability state, the hold notice effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended may be configured to be executable. Further, for example, in the specific low accuracy state and the specific high accuracy state, the hold notice effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended may be configured to be executable.

-When the hold notice effect is executed even when the game is controlled to a special state, the hold notice effect is produced even if the game ball is not inserted into the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. It may be configured so that the production mode of the hold notice effect can be changed at a predetermined timing during execution of the second special game executed before the second special game which is the target of. Further, even when the game ball is controlled to a special state and the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect mode of the hold notice effect does not change. You may.

-If a big hit game is generated by winning a big hit lottery in a special state, after the big hit game is completed, it is not controlled to a game state other than the special state (for example, a specific high accuracy state), but is controlled to a special state. It may be configured as follows. In this way, after the special state is started, even if the big hit game occurs, it may be configured to be continuously controlled to the special state before and after the big hit game. Then, even if the big hit game occurs in the special state, the number of prize balls won at the special time may not be initialized. At this time, the number of prize balls acquired at the special time may include a part or all of the prize balls acquired when the big hit game is generated. For example, the number of prize balls acquired at the special time at this time may be configured to include the game balls paid out when the ball enters the first big prize opening 29 during the occurrence of the big hit game. That is, the number of prize balls won at the special time is paid out not only when the ball is entered into the second large winning opening 31 but also when the ball is entered into the first large winning opening 29, for example. The prize balls that have been awarded may be included.

-It may be configured to be controllable into a non-open extension state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a gaming state controlled by a low probability state. Then, in the non-open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the gaming state controlled to the low probability state, right-handed hitting is recommended, and the number of small hits won per unit time increases to increase the number of balls held. It may be configured so that it can be done.

-In the first special symbol start processing, as in the second special symbol start processing, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery is configured to be performed, and the small hit lottery is performed. If the game is won, the small hit game may be generated after the small hit symbol is derived in the first special game. At this time, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process and the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process may be different. For example, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process may be higher than the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process. That is, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start processing is used as a unit fraction is the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing is used as a unit fraction. May be smaller than.

-During the execution of the first special game, if the second special game becomes a small hit and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b, the running first special game is forcibly terminated. The first special symbol display unit 22a may be configured so that the misaligned symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the first special game is configured to be a small hit, the first special game becomes a small hit during the execution of the second special game, and the small hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. When the fixed stop display is displayed, the second special game being executed may be forcibly terminated, and the misaligned symbol may be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b so that the fixed stop is displayed.

-For example, 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, the jackpot symbol is interrupted, and after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot symbol is interrupted. Execution of one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Similarly, 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, the one special game is interrupted and the small hit game ends. Later, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed.

-If a missed symbol is derived in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the missed symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one special game is derived. May be configured to end. In addition, if an outlier symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is completed. After the lapse of the fluctuation interval of, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-If the first special game is a big hit when controlled to any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, the second special game is being executed. The execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including characters (character information) such as "a big chance is occurring" is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the case of the above configuration, it is preferable to control as described below. For example, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified by the first fluctuation pattern specification command while being controlled in any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, the sub-control CPU 41a has a predetermined jackpot. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the notification effect is executed. At this time, when the production game based on the second special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the production game. Further, even when a predetermined jackpot notification effect is executed on the effect display device 25, the first hold number image HS1 and the second hold number image HS2 are configured to continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25. You may.

Similarly, if the second special game becomes a big hit when it is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, the execution of the production game based on the first special game is stopped even while the first special game is being executed. , The effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command when the control is normally performed in the low accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a predetermined jackpot notification effect. As such, the effect display device 25 is controlled. At this time, when the production game based on the first special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the production game. Further, even when a predetermined jackpot notification effect is executed on the effect display device 25, the first hold number image HS1 and the second hold number image HS2 are configured to continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25. You may.

-In the variable time shortened state, only the variable time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened) as compared with the non-variable shortened state. It may be configured as follows. At this time, for example, when the fluctuation time is shortened, the fluctuation time of the first special game may be longer (or more likely to be longer) than when it is in the non-variation shortened state. ..

-After the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot game may be generated without having to enter the game ball into the gate 33. That is, it may be configured so as not to be controlled in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game. Further, after the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33, as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. You may.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is configured to occur when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the state of waiting for the jackpot game to occur, but the game ball is inserted into a ball entrance different from the gate 33. It may be configured so that a big hit game is generated when the ball enters the ball. The entrance other than the gate 33 may be an entrance where the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball is entered, or a special game or a special game if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied. It may be an entrance where the starting conditions of a game such as a normal game are not satisfied.

-In the right region R2a, the gate 33 is located downstream of some or all of the second starting opening 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. It may be arranged. For example, the gate 33 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second starting opening 27, or may be arranged on the downstream side of the second general winning opening 35. In addition, in the right area R2a, the first large winning opening 29 is arranged on the downstream side of a part or all of the second starting opening 27, the second large winning opening 31 and the second general winning opening 35. You may. Further, the second big winning opening 31 opened when the small hit game occurs may be arranged on the upstream side of the first big winning opening 29 opened when the big hit game occurs. Further, the first large winning opening 29 may be arranged in the passage member 37. For example, the first large winning opening 29, the second starting opening 27, and the second large winning opening 31 may be arranged in this order. The game ball entered from 39a may be arranged so as to be guided.

-The large winning opening opened when the big hit game occurs and the large winning opening opened when the small hit game occurs may be the same. The number of grand prize openings may be one. In addition, when a big hit game based on some types of big hits occurs, the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game occurs may be opened. Similarly, when a small hit game based on some types of small hits occurs, the large winning opening that is opened when the big hit game occurs may be opened.

-When controlled in any of a special state, a specific low accuracy state, and a specific high accuracy state, the production game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the control is usually performed in a low accuracy state, the production game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when the production game based on the first special game and the production game based on the second special game are executed, each production game may be executed separately in different display areas of the production display device 25. , Each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

The number of game balls consumed in the above embodiment (the number of game balls fired) is the number of game balls fired into the game area 21, and can be said to be the number of effective balls. Further, the number of game balls paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls paid out as prize balls, and can be said to be the number of prize balls. The number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls are entered into the winning openings, and for example, the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls paid out when the balls are entered into the general winning openings 34 and 35. It may be.

-Even if it is controlled to a low probability state, it may be configured so that a fall lottery is performed. Incidentally, even if the fall lottery is not won when the probability is controlled to be low, the probability may be continuously controlled to be low.

-It is not necessary to configure the set value (setting information) to be changeable. In the case of such a configuration, for example, the winning probability of the big hit lottery when either the first set value or the second set value in the above embodiment is set may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, it was possible to change the winning probability of the big hit lottery by changing the set value, but it is not limited to the winning probability of the big hit lottery, and for example, the determination rate of the type of big hit is changed. This may be configured to change the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

-The winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the above embodiment may be changed. For example, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to a high probability state is set as a unit fraction. You may. In addition, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is set as a unit fraction. You may. In addition, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state is set as a unit fraction. You may. In addition, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction is the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is set as a unit fraction. You may. Further, for example, the winning probability of the fall lottery when controlled to a special state may be different depending on whether the predetermined number of times is 50 times or 100 times. Further, the winning probability of the fall lottery may be different before and after being controlled to the special state.

-If a game ball enters the second prize-winning opening 31 when it is not in a special state, the prize-ball effect may not be executed (execution of the prize-ball effect is restricted). Similarly, if a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 when it is not in a special state, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is not executed (the execution of the on-hold big hit notification effect is restricted). good. In addition, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 when it is not in a special state, the small hit notification effect in the hold is not executed (the execution of the small hit notification effect in the hold is restricted). May be good.

-The number of times to be a predetermined number does not have to be a plurality, and may be one. Further, the number of times to be a predetermined number does not have to include a multiple of a specific number. As described above, the predetermined number may be changed. Similarly, a specific number may be changed. For example, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state is set as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is set as a unit fraction. In addition, the predetermined number of times may be the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is used as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state is set as a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the high probability state is not controlled is used as a unit fraction.

-The predetermined number of times may be different depending on at least one of the type of big hit and the gaming state at the time of the big hit. In addition, under the situation where at least one of the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of jackpot is different, the predetermined number of times may be configured to be different without fail, and the predetermined number of times may be different or the same. It may be configured as in some cases.

-In the above embodiment, it may be controlled to a special state after the end of the big hit game. For example, the type of jackpot may include a jackpot that is defined to be controlled to a special state after the end of the jackpot game. When the game is controlled to a special state after the jackpot game is completed, even if the player wins the fall lottery, the special state is continuously controlled without becoming a low probability state until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the special state ends when the player wins the fall lottery.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls the high probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the high probability state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls the pachinko game machine to a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. In addition, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game, and a specific round. There is a specification that causes a game. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V probabilistic machine having any specification.

-It may be configured so that it may be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, or it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. For example, the types of jackpots include jackpots that are defined to control the end of the jackpot game to a high probability state and jackpots that are defined to control the jackpot game to a low probability state. May be good.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as the sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control 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 board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The number of times that the predetermined number of times is reached includes at least the first number of times and the second number of times that is larger than the first number of times.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port, 29 ... 1st Grand prize opening, 31 ... Second big winning opening, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

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In a gaming machine where a jackpot game occurs when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery
A setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.
Small hit lottery means to perform small hit lottery,
When a small hit is won in the small hit lottery, the small hit game generating means for generating the small hit game and the small hit game generating means
Display means to execute display effect and
A display control means for controlling the display means is provided.
It is configured to be controllable to a special state where the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times the small hit is won per unit time.
If a big hit game occurs while being controlled to the special state, the special state is configured to end.
The setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information.
The probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the second setting information is set. Is the same as
The probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when the first setting information is set is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when the second setting information is set. The probability of deviation when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of deviation when the second setting information is set.
When controlled to the special state, the display means may execute a special display effect.
The special display effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number.
While the variable game is being executed even when the special state is controlled, the display means may execute an effect symbol game corresponding to the executing variable game.
Wherein during execution of the special display effect, in association with Rukoto reach it is executed by the performance symbol game, gaming machine, wherein the special display effect is completed. In a gaming machine where a jackpot game occurs when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery
A setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.
Small hit lottery means to perform small hit lottery,
When a small hit is won in the small hit lottery, the small hit game generating means for generating the small hit game and the small hit game generating means
Display means to execute display effect and
A display control means for controlling the display means and
A production mode control means for controlling one of a plurality of production modes, and
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is configured to be controllable to a special state where the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of times the small hit is won per unit time.
If a big hit game occurs while being controlled to the special state, the special state is configured to end.
The setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information.
The probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the second setting information is set. Is the same as
The probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when the first setting information is set is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery when the second setting information is set. The probability of deviation when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of deviation when the second setting information is set.
When controlled to the special state, the display means may execute a special display effect.
The special display effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number.
There are multiple types of effect modes that can be controlled when controlled to the special state.
The effect mode in the special state is configured to be changeable by the operation of the operation means, while the operation of the operation means is performed while the special display effect is being executed even when the special state is controlled. A gaming machine characterized in that changes in the production mode are restricted .

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