JP6026388B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that outputs an external signal related to a gaming state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, when a big hit is made, the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state, and a predetermined gaming state different from the normal gaming state is generated after the big hit gaming state is finished. (For example, activation of the open extension function). Moreover, among such pachinko gaming machines, there is one that outputs an external signal related to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine to an external device (for example, Patent Document 1). The external signal includes, for example, a specific external signal that is output during a big hit gaming state and a predetermined gaming state. And, if a big hit is made while inputting a specific external signal, the external device notifies that the big hit is continuous without ending the predetermined gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished. There is something to do.

JP 2010-125195 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the output of a specific external signal is stopped when the predetermined gaming state ends. For this reason, the external device does not recognize that, for example, even if the big hit is made after the predetermined gaming state ends and the specific period elapses, the big hit is continuously made. Therefore, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, even if it is a big hit after the end of a predetermined gaming state until the specific period elapses, it can not be recognized as a big hit continuously, There was a possibility that the interest of the player who is interested in continuing the big hit would be reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is a big hit between the end of a predetermined gaming state and the elapse of a specific period. In such a case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the interest of a player by allowing an external device to recognize that it has been a big hit.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-described problem executes a symbol variation game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and when a jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is over In the gaming machine that controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to the second gaming state among the first gaming state and the second gaming state different from the first gaming state. Controllable gaming state control means, information output means for outputting state information relating to the gaming state to the outside of the machine, and information output control means for controlling the information output means to output the state information, The information output control means, when a predetermined condition is established, continuously outputs the state information from the second gaming state or from the end of the second gaming state. It is possible to control the output of specific state information to be stopped when a specific period has elapsed since the end of the second gaming state, and at least one symbol variation game can be executed during the specific period However, the gist is that it is a period in which the jackpot gaming state can be started when the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a game control unit that acquires game information used to execute the symbol variation game and stores the game information in a storage unit; and a storage control unit that stores the game information Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game based on the game information being stored, and the game stored in the storage means when the second gaming state ends during the specific period It may be a period in which all the symbol variation games based on the information can be executed.

  About the gaming machine, the starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port different from the first starting port, and triggered by a game ball entering the first starting port, While acquiring game information used to execute the first symbol variation game among the symbol variation games and storing it in the storage means as the first game information, on the occasion of entering the game ball into the second starting port, Based on the storage control means for acquiring game information used to execute the second symbol variation game among the symbol variation games and storing the game information as second game information in the storage means, and the game information stored in the storage means And a game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game, wherein the second symbol variation game is set to have a higher advantage for the player than the first symbol variation game. Cage, wherein the game control means may be executed in priority to the first symbol variation game based a second symbol variation game based on the second game information to the first game information.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the second gaming state is a gaming state in which the entrance rate of game balls to the second starting port is improved to a higher entrance rate compared to the first gaming state, and the specific period May be a period until all the second symbol variation games based on the second game information stored in the storage means when the second gaming state is ended.

  The gaming machine further includes a holding determination unit that determines whether or not the second game information is stored in the storage unit, and the second gaming state is determined by a game ball to the second starting port. A game state in which the entrance rate is improved to a higher entrance rate compared to the first game state, and the specific period is from the end of the second game state until a negative determination is made by the hold determination unit It may be a period.

  With respect to the gaming machine, a special winning opening, triggered by a small hit determining means for determining whether or not a small hit is made when a ball enters the starting opening, and an affirmative determination in the small hit determining means A small hit control means for controlling a small hit gaming state that allows a game ball to enter the special winning area in the special winning opening, and a specific area set in the special winning area as a game ball. Jackpot control means that can be controlled to the jackpot gaming state triggered by the passing of, when the gaming state control means to control to the second gaming state, after the jackpot gaming state ends The second game state can be controlled on condition that the number of times of execution of the executed symbol variation game has reached a specific number of times, and the big hit control means passes the specific region When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the game state control means is controlled to a big hit gaming state having a higher advantage compared to the first gaming state, and the gaming state control means includes the second gaming state. When the specified number of symbol variation game in the gaming state is executed and the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the special winning opening is opened in the small hit gaming state based on the determination result The second gaming state may be ended on condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the game.

  According to the present invention, when a big hit is made between the end of a predetermined gaming state and the elapse of a specific period, the external device can recognize that the big hit has been made continuously, so that the player's interest Can be suppressed.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of special symbol fluctuation pattern. The timing chart which shows the flow of control concerning a fluctuation time shortening state. The timing chart which shows the flow of control concerning a fluctuation time shortening state. The timing chart which shows the flow of control concerning a fluctuation time shortening state. The timing chart which shows the flow of control concerning a fluctuation time shortening state. The timing chart which shows the flow of control which outputs an external signal. The timing chart which shows the flow of control which outputs an external signal. The timing chart which shows the flow of control which outputs an external signal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is installed on a game island (not shown), which is an installation facility for pachinko gaming machines in a game arcade. On the gaming island, a gaming information notification device YH is disposed above the pachinko gaming machine. On the gaming island, a gaming system is configured including a pachinko gaming machine and a gaming information notification device YH.

  The gaming information notification device YH is provided with a light emitting unit La capable of performing a light emitting effect based on various external signals output from the pachinko gaming machine to the outside. In addition, the game information notification device YH is provided with a game information display area HR that can execute a display effect for displaying information related to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine based on various external signals. In addition, the game information notification device YH includes a CPU that controls the light emission mode of the light emitting unit La and the display mode in the game information display area HR, and a storage memory that stores game information related to the game state of the pachinko gaming machine. Yes. In addition, the gaming information notification device YH is provided with one or a plurality of input terminals that can input various external signals output from the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a game board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 and a second special symbol display device 12 each composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of special symbols is performed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (whether to be described later) whether or not the game is a hit. In addition, the hit determination of this embodiment can also be grasped as a win lottery for determining whether or not a win. Further, the hit determination of the present embodiment includes a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not a big hit and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) as to whether or not a small hit. In the symbol variation game of the first special symbol display device 11, the first special symbol is used among the special symbols, while in the symbol variation game of the second special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol is used among the special symbols. It is done. In the following description, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11 is referred to as “first special symbol variation game”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “second special symbol display game”. This is shown as "Variation game". In the following description, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game”.

  The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 display special symbols by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the first special symbol display device 11, the first special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the first special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol is confirmed simultaneously with the end of the first special symbol variation game. Stopped display. Similarly, on the second special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol change display is started simultaneously with the start of the second special symbol change game, and the second special symbol is displayed simultaneously with the end of the second special symbol change game. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, “simultaneous” in this specification is intended to include not only complete simultaneous but also a state in which there is a slight time difference that makes the player unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize (substantially simultaneous state). doing. In addition, the “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “determined stop display” is a state in which the symbols are confirmed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbols are confirmed and stopped at the end of the symbol variation game.

  In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination. Special symbols are categorized into jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (big hit display results), jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (small hit display results), and detachable symbols that can recognize slippage (missing display results). Is done. In the following description, the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be collectively shown as a hit symbol (hit display result). Thus, in this embodiment, the 1st special symbol display device 11 and the 2nd special symbol display device 12 function as a game execution means which performs a symbol change game. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation game corresponds to the first symbol variation game, and the second special symbol variation game corresponds to the second symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 do not execute the special symbol variation game in parallel. That is, in the present embodiment, only one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game is executed.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, a display effect is performed as a game effect related to the special symbol variation game. Specifically, in the effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment) and a symbol combination is displayed (derived). Is done. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol is referred to as “decoration symbol variation game”. The decorative design is an effect design used for diversifying display effects.

  In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination exclusively displayed on the effect display device 13.

  In each symbol row of the effect display device 13, when the decorative symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (for example, the vertical scroll direction). The effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13 are the same. In addition, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the small winning symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 become a predetermined symbol combination.

  Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol based on the ornament symbol is a symbol combination that is not the same in all rows of ornament symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13, and is a symbol combination other than the small hit symbol symbol combination based on the ornament symbol. ing.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 13. Is displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, where “↓” indicates a change). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily stopped among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the effect display device 13 of the present embodiment, reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  Below the effect display device 13 on the game board YB, a first start winning opening 14 having a first entrance where a game ball can always enter is disposed. Further, a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered from the first entrance port is provided in the back of the first start prize opening 14. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game can be established by detecting the game ball that has entered from the first entrance by the first start sensor SE1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered from the first entrance is detected by the first start sensor SE1, whereby the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. To establish.

  In the game board YB, below the first start winning opening 14, there is a second ball opening having a second ball opening provided with an opening / closing door 15 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). A start winning opening 16 is provided. The open / close door 15 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second entrance gate of the second start winning opening 16 and a game ball cannot enter or enter the second entrance entrance of the second start winning entrance 16. It can be operated in a closed state where the ball is impossible. The open / close door 15 is always controlled to be in a closed state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the door 15 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. Further, a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance port is provided in the back of the second start prize opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be satisfied by detecting the game ball that has entered from the second entrance by the second start sensor SE2. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered from the second entrance is detected by the second start sensor SE2, whereby a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) can be paid out. To establish. The first start winning port 14 of the present embodiment functions as a first start port, and the second start winning port 16 functions as a second start port.

  In the game board YB, on the lower right side of the effect display device 13, a first grand prize device 18 provided with a first grand prize port door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a first grand prize port solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). Is arranged. In the first grand prize winning device 18, when the first grand prize winning door 17 opens, the first grand prize winning port 19 provided in the first grand prize winning device 18 is opened and into the first grand prize winning device 18. It is possible to enter the game balls. The first grand prize winning device 18 is formed with a special prize winning area 18a in which a game ball can roll, and game balls entered from the first big prize winning opening 19 flow into the special prize winning area 18a ( Enter).

  In the special winning area 18a, a specific passage area 18b and a general passage area 18c are formed in parallel as branch flow paths. Each passing area 18b, 18c is formed so that a game ball that has flowed into the special winning area 18a can pass therethrough. Inside the first grand prize winning device 18, there are arranged sorting blades 20 for distributing the game balls flowing into the special winning area 18a into the specific passing area 18b and the general passing area 18c. The distribution blade 20 is in an open state in which the game ball that has flowed into the special winning area 18a easily flows into the specific passing area 18b or the game ball that has flowed into the special winning area 18a by the operation of the distribution solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 4). Is controlled to any one of the closed states in which it is difficult to flow into the specific passage region 18b. The general passing area 18c is formed so that a game ball that flows into the special winning area 18a and does not pass through the specific passing area 18b flows. The game balls that have passed through the specific passing area 18b and the general passing area 18c are discharged to the outside of the special winning area 18a, more specifically, from the pachinko gaming machine. The specific passing area 18b of the present embodiment is a specific area set as the special winning area 18a.

  Further, the first grand prize device 18 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the special prize area 18a through the first grand prize port 19. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered from the first grand prize opening 19 is detected by the first count sensor SE3, whereby a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are established. To do. Further, the first grand prize winning device 18 is provided with a specific passage sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific passage region 18b. In the special winning area 18a, a discharge sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball discharged from the special winning area 18a via the specific passing area 18b or the general passing area 18c is disposed.

  In the game board YB, a second grand prize device having a second grand prize port door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a second grand prize port solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 4) below the first grand prize device 18. 22 is disposed. In the second grand prize-winning device 22, when the second grand prize-winning door 21 opens, the second grand prize-winning port 23 provided in the second grand prize-winning device 22 is opened, and the second grand prize-winning device 22 is opened. Game balls can be entered. Further, the second grand prize device 22 is provided with a second count sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize port 23. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered from the second large winning opening 23 is detected by the second count sensor SE6, whereby a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are established. To do.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a first hold display device 24 and a second hold display device 25 each constituted by a plurality of light emitting units. The first hold display device 24 displays the number of the first special symbol variation game that is on hold that the start condition is satisfied but is not yet executed. Further, the second hold display device 25 displays the number of held second special symbol variation games that have been established but have not been executed yet. In the following description, the number of the first special symbol variation game being held is indicated as “first hold number”, and the number of the second special symbol variation game being held is indicated as “second hold number”.

  The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 26 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In the normal symbol display device 26, a symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from the special symbol is varied. In the following description, the symbol variation game played on the normal symbol display device is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of internal determination (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. Note that the normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not the hit is normal. In the normal symbol display device 26, the normal symbol change display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol change game. In the normal symbol display device 26, the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game.

  In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result). When the normal winning symbol is displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In the normal hit game, the open / close door 15 is controlled to be in the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second entrance hole of the second start winning opening 16. For this reason, during the normal winning game, the player can obtain a chance that the start condition of the second special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball can be easily established.

  A first operation gate 27a is disposed above the first start winning opening 14 in the game board YB, and a second operation gate 27b is disposed to the right of the effect display device 13 in the game board YB. Has been. In the following description, the first operation gate 27a and the second operation gate 27b may be collectively referred to as “operation gate 27”. The first operation gate 27a and the second operation gate 27b are each provided with a gate sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a passed (entered) game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established by detecting the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 27 by the gate sensor SE7.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired on the game board YB and the game ball flows down on the left side of the effect display device 13, a part of the game ball is a first start winning opening 14 or a second start prize. An obstacle member such as a game nail capable of changing the flow-down mode of the game ball, the first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the mouth 16 and the first operation gate 27a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired on the game board YB and the game ball flows down to the right side of the effect display device 13, a part of the game ball is the second start winning opening 16 or the first large Obstacle members such as game nails, the second start winning port 16 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the winning device 18, the second big winning device 22, and the second operation gate 27b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the right side of the effect display device 13, the game ball is not easily guided to the first start winning opening 14 and the first operation gate 27a.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”). The variable function is a function that causes a variable state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to a state where the variable state has not occurred (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”). Further, in the variable state, the probability that the normal hit determination is positive (ordinary hit probability) is higher than that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, the opening time of the open / close door 15 based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination is longer than that in the non-variable state. As compared with the non-variable short state, the variable speed state is a state where the second start winning opening 16 enters the second ball entrance into the second ball entrance rate, and the ball entrance rate is improved to increase the ball entrance rate per unit time. . Also, in the variable state, the variation time of the special symbol variation game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state, and in particular, the variation time of the special symbol variation game in which the outlier display result is confirmed and stopped is shortened. There is a case. In the present embodiment, the non-changing state becomes the first gaming state, and the changing state becomes the second gaming state different from the first gaming state.

Next, the winning in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when an affirmative determination is made in the hit determination, one hit is determined from a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment) and a hit game based on the determined hit is given. Which of the three types of winning is determined is specified by the type of special symbol (winning symbol) determined when an affirmative determination is made in the winning determination. The hit game of the present embodiment includes a big hit game based on the big hit symbol and a small hit game based on the small hit symbol. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified based on the type of special symbol determined as a jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. Further, in the present embodiment, the type of the small hit game is specified based on the type of the special symbol determined as the small hit symbol (that is, the type of the small hit) when an affirmative determination is made in the small hit determination.

  The small hit game is started after the end of the special symbol change game for the small hit in which the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the small hit game, first, an opening effect indicating the start of the small hit game is performed at a predetermined small hit game opening time. In the small hit game, the first big prize opening 19 (first big prize opening door 17) is opened a predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment). In the small hit game, the first grand prize opening door 17 includes a first end condition in which the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 19 and a second end condition in which a predetermined time elapses. It is released until any termination condition is satisfied. The small hit game is terminated when one of the termination conditions is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first grand prize opening 19 functions as a special prize opening.

  In the big hit game, after the big special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped, or after the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is started in the small hit game, a game ball is placed in the specific passing area 18b. A ball is entered and triggered by the detection of a game ball by the specific passage sensor SE4. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed at a predetermined jackpot game opening time. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 23 (second grand prize opening door 21) is opened is performed a predetermined number of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. During one round game, the second grand prize opening 23 is either one of a first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to be entered, or a second end condition for which the round specified time elapses. It is released until is established. In round games, round effects are performed. In the big hit game, when all the round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. The big hit game is terminated when the ending effect ends.

Here, the types of winning games in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the special symbol classified as the special symbol ZA becomes the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the special symbol classified as the special symbol ZB. It becomes the small hit symbol of the first special symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the special symbol classified as the special symbol Za becomes the big hit symbol of the second special symbol, and the special symbol classified as the special symbol Zb is the small hit symbol of the second special symbol. It becomes. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the big hit symbol classified as the special symbol ZA and the special symbol Za is shown as 15R big hit A1, and the small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol ZB is the first small hit A2. The small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol Zb is indicated as a second small hit A3.

  In the jackpot game based on the 15R jackpot A1, “15 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds, and a variable state is generated after the jackpot game ends. The change state after the end of the jackpot game based on the 15R jackpot A1 is from the end of the jackpot game until the end of the special symbol variation game of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the specified number It will occur until the next jackpot game is awarded before the end of the special symbol variation game. In the big hit game based on 15R big hit A1, “25 seconds” is set as the round specified time, and “10 seconds” is set as the opening time.

  In addition, in the small hit game based on the first small hit A2 and the small hit game based on the second small hit A3, “1.7 seconds” is set as a specified time for the first big winning opening 19 to be opened. In addition, in the small hit game based on the first small hit A2 and the small hit game based on the second small hit A3, “8 seconds” is set as the opening time when the small hit is made in the non-variable short state. At the same time, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time when a small hit is made during the variable state. Next, the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 during the small hit game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the big hit game that is given when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 during the small hit game according to the type of the small hit. Is different. In the following description, the big hit game given when the first big winning opening 19 is opened in the small hit game based on the first small hit A2 and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE4, the first big hit game It shows. Further, in the following description, the big hit game given when the first big winning opening 19 is opened in the small hit game based on the second small hit A3 and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE4, Shown as jackpot game.

  In the first big hit game, “1 time” is set as the specified number of rounds, and “0.04 seconds” is set as the specified round time. In the second big hit game, “15 times” is set as the specified number of rounds, and “25 seconds” is set as the specified round time. In the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 is an unchangeable state, no change state is generated after the first big hit game and the second big hit game are finished. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the game state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 is a variable state, the variable state is generated after the first big hit game and the second big hit game are finished. The variable state after the end of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is from the end of each jackpot game until the end of the special symbol variation game of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Or, it occurs until the next jackpot game is given before the end of a specific number of special symbol variation games.

  As described above, when the game state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 is the variable state, the variable state is generated after the first big hit game or the second big hit game is finished. On the other hand, in the non-changing state, the changing state is not generated after the first big hit game or the second big hit game is finished. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE4 is the variable state, a big hit game having a higher advantage than the non-variable state is given. The Rukoto. In addition, the second jackpot game has a larger number of prescribed rounds than the first jackpot game and has a longer round prescribed time, so the jackpot game has a higher advantage than the first jackpot game. It becomes. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the first jackpot A2, which is a jackpot determined in the first special symbol variation game, and the second jackpot game is determined in the second special symbol variation game. It is a big hit game based on the second small hit A3 which is a small hit. For this reason, the second special symbol variation game is set to have a higher advantage for the player than the first special symbol variation game from the viewpoint that the second big hit game is more easily determined than the first special symbol variation game. It becomes a special symbol variation game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to execution of various game effects based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters). In addition, an external terminal board 40 that outputs various external signals corresponding to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the effect control board 31, and the external terminal board 40 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d, and the main control CPU 30a has a main control. A ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected. The main control CPU 30a includes a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a specific passage sensor SE4, a discharge sensor SE5, a second count sensor SE6, and a gate sensor. SE7 is connected. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, a first hold display device 24, a second hold display device 25, and a normal symbol display device 26. It is connected. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a sorting solenoid SOL3, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL4.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing processing relating to games in the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of special symbol variation patterns. The special symbol variation pattern indicates a pattern serving as a base for a game effect (display effect or the like) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the special symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment, the variation time (effect time) from when the variation display of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game during the variation time Can be identified.

  In the special symbol variation pattern of the present embodiment, a big hit variation pattern that specifies a big hit effect, a small hit variation pattern that specifies a small hit effect, an outlier reach variation pattern that specifies a outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect are specified. There is a deviation variation pattern. Further, the deviation variation patterns include a variation variation pattern for the variable state determined during the variable state and a loss variation pattern for the non-variable state determined during the non-variable state. The special symbol variation pattern for the variable state is set to have a shorter variation time than the special symbol variation pattern for the non-variable state.

  The jackpot effect is a display effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the jackpot symbol combination through the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The small hit effect is a display effect that is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol variation game. The outlier reach effect is a display effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combinations that are out of reach through the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The outlier effect is a display effect that is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without passing the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The reach effect is a display effect that is performed in the decorative symbol variation game after the reach symbol combination is formed and until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, there are five types of special symbol variation patterns. The special symbol variation pattern HP1 is an off-variable variation pattern for the non-variable state, and a normal variation with a variation time of 10 seconds is set. The special symbol variation pattern HP2 is a variation variation pattern for the variation state, and a shortening variation with a variation time of 5 seconds is set. The special symbol variation pattern HP3 is an outlier reach variation pattern, and an outlier reach variation with a variation time of 20 seconds is set. The special symbol variation pattern HP4 is a small hit variation pattern, and a small hit variation with a variation time of 10 seconds is set. The special symbol fluctuation pattern HP5 is a big hit fluctuation pattern, and a big hit fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 20 seconds is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. The normal symbol variation pattern indicates a pattern serving as a base of a game effect (display effect or the like) from when the normal symbol variation display is started until the normal symbol is fixed and stopped. In the normal symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the variation time (effect time) from when the normal symbol variation display is started until the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. The normal symbol variation pattern of the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern for the variable state determined during the variable state and a normal symbol variation pattern for the non-variable state determined during the non-variable state. There is. The normal symbol variation pattern for the variable state is set to have a shorter variation time than the normal symbol variation pattern for the non-variable state.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a hit determination value used in the hit determination. The hit determination value includes a big hit determination value used for big hit determination and a small hit determination value used for small hit determination. The small hit determination value includes a small hit determination value for the first special symbol variation game and a small hit determination value for the second special symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the number of small hit determination values for the second special symbol variation game is larger than the number of small hit determination values for the first special symbol variation game. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit determination. The number of normal hit determination values when the variable state is generated is larger than the number of normal hit determination values when the variable state is not generated. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag that can specify the occurrence of the variable state. In the present embodiment, the main operation flag is set to “1” as a value that can specify the occurrence of the variable state, and “0” as the value that can specify that the variable state is not generated. Is set.

  The random number generation circuit 30d generates various hardware random numbers. In the present embodiment, the various hardware random numbers include a hit determination random number, a normal hit determination random number, and the like. The hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit determination and the small hit determination. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes software random number generation processing in which various software random number values are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the various software random numbers include special symbol distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and the like. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit or small hit). The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. . An effect display device 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a executes a software random number generation process in which various software random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing processing relating to execution of game effects and the like, and various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the external terminal board 40 will be described.
The external terminal board 40 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. The external terminal board 40 in this embodiment is provided with a predetermined number of output terminals that output external signals instructed by the main control CPU 30a to the outside of the machine by wiring connection with input terminals of the external device. . In the present embodiment, the output terminal has two output terminals, a first output terminal GT1 and a second output terminal GT2.

  In the present embodiment, the external terminal board 40 outputs from the first output terminal GT1 a first state signal that is an external signal output during the big hit game or the variable speed state. In the present embodiment, the first state signal may be exceptionally extended and output even after the end of the variable state. Further, the external terminal board 40 outputs a second state signal, which is an external signal output during the big hit game, from the second output terminal GT2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the external signal output from the external terminal board 40 is state information related to the gaming state, and the first state signal is specific state information. The external terminal board 40 functions as information output means for outputting an external signal to the outside of the machine.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
Whether or not the main control CPU 30a has entered a game ball from the first entrance port of the first start winning opening 14 and has input a first detection signal output from the first start sensor SE1 that has detected the game ball. The first entry determination is performed. When the determination result of the first entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). The first hold determination is performed. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (first hold number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates the value. And memorize it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 24 to display the updated first hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number and the reach determination random number from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify the acquired random number values as the order in which the various random number values are stored and the random number value corresponding to the first special symbol variation game. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  When the random number values are stored in the main control RAM 30c, when the determination result of the first entry determination is negative, or when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a The second entry determination is made as to whether or not a game ball has entered from the second entrance of the 2 start winning opening 16 and a second detection signal output from the second start sensor SE2 that has detected the game ball has been input. Do. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the determination result of the second entry determination is negative. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has a second holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c that is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Whether or not the second hold is determined. When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (second hold number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (second hold number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the value Update and memorize. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 25 so as to display the updated second hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number and the reach determination random number from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the various random number values obtained are the order in which the various random number values are stored and the random number value corresponding to the second special symbol variation game. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the random number value corresponding to the first special symbol variation game is the first game information used for executing the first special symbol variation game, and corresponds to the second special symbol variation game. The value of the random number to be used becomes the second game information used for executing the second special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as storage control means for storing a random number value corresponding to the first special symbol variation game and a random value corresponding to the second special symbol variation game in the main control RAM 30c as a storage means. Function.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game being held is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is during a winning game (a big winning game and a small winning game), during the execution of a special symbol changing game, during a symbol display period described later, or during a specific prize winning period described later. judge. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game that is on hold is not in the winning game, during the execution of the special symbol variation game, during the symbol display period, or during the specific winning validity period. It is determined that it has been established. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the pending special symbol variation game is not satisfied, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special symbol variation game being held is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the second hold number from the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the second hold number is greater than zero. Determine the number of holds.

  If the determination result of the second hold number determination is negative (second hold number = 0), the main control CPU 30a reads the first hold number from the main control RAM 30c, and is the first hold number greater than zero? A first hold number determination of whether or not is made. If the determination result of the first hold number determination is negative (first hold number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold number determination is affirmative (first hold number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the first hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, Update the value and store it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 24 to display the updated first hold number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the values of the various random numbers stored first among the various random numbers corresponding to the first special symbol variation game stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value. Determine the jackpot symbol for the special symbol. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination corresponding to the first special symbol variation game is affirmative, the special symbol ZA (15R big hit A1) which is a big hit symbol is determined. When determining the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a decision. Note that the small hit determination corresponding to the first special symbol variation game is executed using the small hit determination value for the first special symbol variation game. If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 based on the acquired value of the special symbol distribution random number. As a special design, the small hit design is determined. In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the small hit determination corresponding to the first special symbol variation game is affirmative, the special symbol ZB (first small hit A2) which is the small hit symbol is determined. When determining the small hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. I do. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol as a final symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the dislocation reach variation pattern when the dislocation symbol is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol losing symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped by the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns. When the main operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a determines a shift variation pattern for the variable state. On the other hand, when the main operation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation fluctuation pattern for the non-changeable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the second hold number determination is affirmative (second hold number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and Update the value and store it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 25 so as to display the updated second hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out various random number values stored first among various random number values corresponding to the second special symbol variation game stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. .

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit determination, the small hit determination, and the reach determination in the same manner as the processing when the determination result of the first hold number determination is affirmative, and according to the results of these determinations. The special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12 and the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol variation game are determined. The small hit determination corresponding to the second special symbol variation game is executed using the small hit determination value for the second special symbol variation game. By such selection of the small hit determination value, in the small hit determination corresponding to the second special symbol variation game, the probability that an affirmative determination is made as compared with the small hit determination corresponding to the first special symbol variation game is a high probability. Become. As described above, the second special symbol variation game has a higher probability of being a small hit as compared with the first special symbol variation game, and thus becomes a special symbol variation game set with a high advantage for the player.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination corresponding to the second special symbol variation game is affirmative, the special symbol Za (15R jackpot A1) which is a jackpot symbol is determined. In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the small hit determination corresponding to the second special symbol variation game is affirmative, the special symbol Zb (second small hit A3) which is the small hit symbol is determined.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the process after reading the value of various random numbers among the processes related to the execution of the second special symbol variation game is the value of various random numbers among the processes related to the execution of the first special symbol variation game. Since it is the same as the process after reading, other detailed explanation is omitted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hold determination unit that performs the second hold number determination as a hold determination as to whether or not a random number value corresponding to the second special variation game is stored. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a functions as a small hit determination means for performing a small hit determination.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol variation pattern and the final stop symbol in the special symbol start process, a predetermined control command is given to the effect control CPU 31a in a process different from the special symbol start process. Various processes related to the special symbol variation game, such as output at timing, are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies a special symbol variation pattern and outputs a special symbol variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of decorative symbol variation display. When the determination result of the first hold number determination is affirmative (when the first special symbol variation game is started), the main control CPU 30a starts the first special symbol variation display device so as to start the variation display of the first special symbol. 11 display contents are controlled. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold number determination is affirmative (when the second special symbol variation game is started), the main control CPU 30a executes the second special symbol variation display so that the second special symbol variation display is started. The display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time (effect time) of each special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a displays each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 so as to display the determined final stop symbol at a fixed stop at the end of the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs all the symbols for designating and stopping the symbol combination at the end of the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing, and displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner. Output a stop command. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the random number corresponding to the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are supported by executing various processes including the special symbol start process described above. When both random numbers to be stored are stored, the second special symbol variation game is executed with priority over the first special symbol variation game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the symbol display period in which the final stop symbol is continuously displayed after the final stop symbol is confirmed and stopped. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the symbol display period when a certain period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the setting of the symbol display period was started. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 so as to continue to display the final stop symbol during the symbol display period, and newly executes a special symbol variation game. I won't let you. Therefore, the symbol display period can be grasped as an interval period from the end of the special symbol variation game to the start of the next special symbol variation game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a game control means for executing a special symbol variation game based on the values of various random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of winning game based on the type of special symbol determined as the winning symbol (that is, the winning type). The main control CPU 30a starts controlling the specified winning game after the special symbol variation game is finished, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. The process related to the winning game will be described in detail later.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process based on the main control program. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered (passed) the operating gate 27 and whether or not a normal detection signal output from the gate sensor SE7 that has detected the game ball has been input. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process when the result of the normal entry determination is negative. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has a normal symbol holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine whether there is a normal hold. The number of holdings for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold that the start condition is satisfied but has not yet been executed.

  When the result of the normal hold determination is affirmative (normal symbol hold count <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal symbol hold count, and rewrites the normal symbol hold count. Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d when the normal hold determination is affirmed. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired normal hit determination random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the normal hit determination random number values are stored can be specified. Remember me. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal hold determination is negative (normal symbol hold count = 4), the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the normal symbol hold count exceeding the upper limit and does not perform normal hit determination. The normal symbol input process is terminated without obtaining a random number value.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal hit game or the normal symbol variation game is being executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the held normal symbol variation game is satisfied depending on whether or not the normal winning game or the normal symbol variation game is being executed. When the normal hit game or the normal symbol variation game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the normal game is not being played and the normal symbol variation game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal number of reserved symbols is larger than zero. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process when the determination result of the normal holding number determination is negative.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal holding number determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal symbol holding number, and the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Of these, the value of the normal hit determination random number stored first is read.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the read value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the main operation flag is set to “1” (in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a makes a determination using the normal hit determination value for the variable state. On the other hand, when “0” is set in the main operation flag (in the non-changeable state), the main control CPU 30a makes a determination using the normal hit determination value for the non-changeable state. By selecting the normal hit determination value according to the gaming state, the probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit determination varies with high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol variation pattern that defines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. At this time, when the main operation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol variation pattern for the non-changeable state, while the main operation flag is set to “1”. If so, the normal symbol variation pattern for the variable state is determined. By selecting the normal symbol variation pattern according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened during the variation state.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal symbol variation pattern controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 26 so as to start the normal symbol variation display, and ends the normal symbol start process.

  In a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time set in the normal symbol variation pattern determined in the normal symbol start process. At this time, if the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 26 to confirm and stop the normal hit display. On the other hand, if the normal hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a is not normal. The symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 26 with a fixed stop.

  Further, when a positive determination is made in the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close door 15 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal symbol variation game is finished (after the normal hit symbol is confirmed and stopped). Grant a game. When the main operation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the door 15 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, one time) in the first opening time (in this embodiment, 0.1 second). ) Move open for minutes. On the other hand, when the main operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a opens the door 15 with a second opening time (1.7 seconds in this embodiment) longer than the first opening time. The opening operation is performed for a second number of times (four times in the present embodiment) greater than the first number of times. By controlling the opening operation of the opening / closing door 15 with different operation patterns depending on the game state, the opening time of the opening / closing door 15 becomes longer during the variable state.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

  When the special design designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be displayed on the production display device 13 in a fixed stop manner based on the final stop design designated by the special design designation command. At this time, if the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the jackpot. In addition, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a small hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the small bonus symbol.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 13 to make a fixed stop display based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the special symbol variation pattern designation command. The symbol combination by symbol is determined. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbols.

  In addition, when the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the decoration symbols of all the symbol sequences and controls the display contents of the effect display device 13 so that the decoration symbol variation game is started. To do. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the input special symbol variation pattern designation command, and the ornamental symbol variation game based on the identified effect content is executed. The display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled as described above. Thereafter, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs an all symbol stop command, the symbol combination based on the determined ornament symbol is confirmed and stopped and the ornament symbol variation game is terminated.

Hereinafter, the process related to the winning game in the present embodiment will be described in detail.
First, processing related to the small hit game will be described. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the small hit game based on the type of the special symbol determined as the small hit symbol (that is, the type of the small hit). The main control CPU 30a starts control of the specified small hit game after the end of the special symbol variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. As described above, the main control CPU 30a functions as a small hit control means for giving a small hit game when the positive determination is made in the small hit determination.

  Specifically, when the type of the small hit game is specified, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a when the special symbol variation game for the small hit ends. . Next, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 19 after the opening time has elapsed. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2 to open the first big prize opening 19 by opening the first big prize opening door 17 when the opening time has elapsed. Then, when any of the end conditions is satisfied, the first big prize opening door 17 is closed to close the first big prize opening 19, and the small hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting solenoid SOL3 to operate the sorting blade 20 based on a predetermined operation pattern after the opening time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the gaming state during the small hit game is the small hit gaming state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a has a predetermined operating time ("2 seconds" in the present embodiment) after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is finished after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is started. The effective number indicating the number of game balls that have flowed into the special prize area 18a but have not yet been discharged is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts from the opening of the first big prize opening 19 until the operation time measured after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 ends. Each time the first count sensor SE3 detects a game ball, the effective number is incremented by 1 and stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the start of the small hit game, the initial value of the effective number is zero. On the other hand, every time the discharge sensor SE5 detects a game ball, that is, every time the game ball is discharged from the special prize area 18a, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the effective number, and the main control RAM 30c. To remember.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a specific winning valid period for validating winning (passing) of the game ball to the specific passing area 18b after the effective number becomes greater than zero after the start of the small hit game. To start. The main control CPU 30a receives a special passing detection signal that is output when the specific passing sensor SE4 detects a game ball passing through the specific passing area 18b during the specific winning effective period. Take control. The processing related to the jackpot game will be described later in detail.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the effective number is zero when the operation time has elapsed after the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is finished. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific winning validity period. In other words, the specific winning effective period is when the effective number becomes greater than zero after the opening of the first big winning opening 19, and when the effective number becomes zero before the operating time elapses, the effective number This is the period from when the value becomes larger than zero until the operation time elapses.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of whether or not the effective number is zero is negative, the main control CPU 30a extends the setting of the specific winning effective period until the effective number becomes zero. In other words, the specific winning effective period is when the effective number becomes greater than zero after the opening of the first big winning opening 19, and when the effective number does not become zero before the operation time elapses, This is a period from when the effective number becomes larger than zero until the effective number becomes zero.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the sorting solenoid SOL3 to open the sorting blade 20 for a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, twice) while the first big winning opening 19 is opened, After the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is finished, the sorting blade 20 is opened for a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the game ball remains in the special prize area 18a after the opening of the first big prize opening 19, the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific passing area 18b. Can do.

  As described above, even if the first count sensor SE3 detects a game ball after the operation time has elapsed after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is ended, the main control CPU 30a counts as an effective number. Do not add one. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the effective number every time the discharge sensor SE5 detects a game ball even after the operation time has elapsed after the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is finished. . From the above, in the present embodiment, the effective number before the operation time elapses indicates the number of undischarged game balls that are present in the special winning area 18a. On the other hand, the effective number after the operation time has elapsed indicates the remaining number until the game balls that have flowed into the special prize area 18a by the operation time are all discharged.

  Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described. When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the type of special symbol determined as the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot). In addition, when the specific pass detection signal is input from the specific pass sensor SE4 during the setting of the specific winning validity period, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the big hit game based on the small hit symbol that has given the small hit game. Is identified. Further, when the type of jackpot game is specified, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the specified jackpot game and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. As described above, the main control CPU 30a functions as a big hit control means that can give a big hit game when the specific pass detection signal is input from the specific pass sensor SE4.

  Specifically, when determining the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 23 during the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4 to open the second big prize opening 23 by opening the second big prize opening door 21 with the start of the round game. Then, when any one of the end conditions is satisfied, the second grand prize opening door 21 is closed to close the second big prize opening 23. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing the execution of the ending effect when the final round game among the specified number of round games is completed. The main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the gaming state during the big hit game is the big hit gaming state.

Next, control of the variable state in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can control the gaming state to a variable state after the big hit game is over. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a gives a jackpot game when the affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a is in a variable state after the jackpot game ends based on the type of special symbol (that is, the type of jackpot). Specify whether or not to cause Further, when the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game by inputting a specific pass signal from the specific pass sensor SE4, the game ball passes through the special symbol type (that is, the type of the small hit) and the specific pass area 18b. Based on the gaming state at the time of playing, it is specified whether or not the variable state is caused after the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “1” when the variable state is caused. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the specific number from the type of jackpot game and causes the main control RAM 30c to store it in the main control RAM 30c when the variable state is caused in the specific number of special symbol variation games. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of operations is zero when the number of operations is updated. When determining that the number of operations is zero, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” and ends the variable state.

Hereinafter, the control for updating the number of operations will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is in a case where a special symbol variation game is executed, and when the special symbol variation game is lost and when the special symbol variation game is a small hit, Subtract the number of actuations in a different manner.

  The main control CPU 30a is a case where a special symbol variation game is executed, and when the special symbol variation game is lost, the special symbol is displayed after the predetermined symbol display period has elapsed after the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, Subtract 1 from the number of actuations.

  FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing a flow of control in the case where the last special symbol variation game is out of the specific number of times. The main control CPU 30a starts the special symbol variation game by controlling the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 at time t1. The main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol of the special symbol when the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed after the special symbol variation game is started. (Time t2). At time t2, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the symbol display period. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the symbol display period when a certain period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the setting of the symbol display period was started (time t3). Then, at time t3, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations and stores it, and determines whether the number of operations is zero. When determining that the number of operations is zero at time t3, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” and ends the variable speed state.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol variation game, and when a small hit is made in the special symbol variation game, the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is started in advance in the small hit game. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the operation count is decremented by one.

  FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when the game ball is not flowed into the special winning area 18a in the case of a small hit in the special symbol variation game of the final number of specific times. The main control CPU 30a performs the same control as in the case of FIG. 6 until the final stop symbol of the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game of the final number of times, and the setting of the symbol display period is started. (Time t11 to time t12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the symbol display period when a certain period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the setting of the symbol display period was started (time t13). At time t13, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command for starting the opening effect of the small hit game to the effect control CPU 31a. When the opening effect of the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big prize opening 19, and operates the sorting blade 20 according to a predetermined operation pattern to open the specific passage area 18b (time t14). ). Further, the main control CPU 30a ends the opening of the first big winning opening 19 by ending any one of the end conditions, ends the small hit game, and starts the operation time (time t15). Thereafter, when the operation time ends, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations, and determines whether or not the number of operations is zero. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of operations is zero at time t16, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” and terminates the variable speed state. In this way, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of operations at the end of the operation time when the game symbol does not flow into the special winning area 18a in the case of a small hit in the special symbol variation game. Therefore, in such a case, a period from when the opening of the first big prize opening is started until the operation time is ended is a predetermined period.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when a game ball flows into the special winning area 18a in the case of a small hit in the last special symbol variation game among the specific number of times. Further, in FIG. 8, all the flows that have flowed into the special prize area 18 a after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 until the operation time elapses after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is finished. The game balls are not discharged from the special winning area 18a by the end of the operation time without passing through the specific passing area 18b.

  The main control CPU 30a performs the same control as in FIG. 7 until the opening effect of the small hit game is finished and the first big winning opening 19 and the specific passing area 18b are opened (time t21 to time t24). When the main control CPU 30a receives the first count signal output from the first count sensor SE3 when the game ball flows into the special winning area 18a through the first big winning opening 19, the main control RAM 30c. 1 is added and stored (time t25). Further, the main control CPU 30a starts to set the specific winning valid period when the valid number becomes greater than zero at time t25. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the opening of the first big winning opening 19 by ending any one of the end conditions, ends the small hit game, and starts the operation time (time t26). . Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a discharge detection signal output from the discharge sensor SE5 when the game ball is discharged from the special winning area 18a, the main control CPU 30a sets the effective number stored in the main control RAM 30c to 1. Subtract and store (time t27). Thereafter, when the operation time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific winning effective period on condition that the effective number when the operation time ends is zero (time t28). Then, at time t28, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations, and determines whether the number of operations is zero. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of operations is zero at time t28, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” and ends the variable speed state. As described above, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of operations at the end of the operation time when the special symbol variation game is a small hit and the effective number at the end of the operation time is zero. . Therefore, in such a case, a period from when the opening of the first big prize opening is started until the operation time is ended is a predetermined period.

  FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when a game ball flows into the special winning area 18a in the case of a small hit in the last special symbol variation game among the specific number of times. In FIG. 9, the game that has flowed into the special prize area 18 a after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 until the operation time elapses after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is ended. It is assumed that not all of the game balls pass through the specific passing area 18b and at least one game ball has not been discharged from the special winning area 18a by the end of the operation time.

  The main control CPU 30a performs the same control as in FIG. 8 until the opening of the first big winning opening 19 is finished, the small hit game is finished, and the operation time is started (time t31 to time t36). After that, when the operation time ends, the main control CPU 30a continues to set the specific winning effective period on condition that the effective number when the operation time ends is not zero (time t37). Thereafter, when a discharge detection signal is input from the discharge sensor SE5, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the effective number stored in the main control RAM 30c and stores it (time t38). In addition, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific winning effective period when the valid number becomes zero at time t38. The main control CPU 30a then subtracts 1 from the number of operations at time t38 and determines whether the number of operations is zero. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of operations is zero at time t38, the main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” and ends the variable speed state. As described above, the main control CPU 30a is in the case of a small hit in the special symbol variation game, and when the effective number is not zero when the operation time is over, the effective number is zero (specific winning) The number of operations is updated when the validity period ends. Therefore, in such a case, a period from when the opening of the first big prize opening is started until when the effective number becomes zero (until the specific winning validity period ends) becomes a predetermined period.

  Through the control as described above, the main control CPU 30a determines the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special symbol variation game is executed after the shortage state has occurred after the end of the big hit game. Can be updated. For this reason, the main control RAM 30c can store the number of operations as number-of-times information that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c is zero, so that the number of executions of the special symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game is set to a specific number. It can be recognized whether or not it has been reached. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a gaming state control means.

  The main control CPU 30a determines that the game game ball has passed through the specific passing area 18b when the big winning game is awarded in the special symbol variation game and when the big winning game 19 is opened in the small winning game. When a big hit game is given as an opportunity, the value of the main operation flag and the number of operations is set to “0”.

Next, external information output processing for outputting the first state signal and the second state signal to the outside of the apparatus will be described.
In the external information output process, when the main control CPU 30a is in the non-changeable state (when the first state signal is not output) and starts the big hit game, the first output terminal of the external terminal board 40 The output of the first state signal is started from GT1. Further, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the first state signal with the end of the big hit game when the variable speed state does not occur after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a continuously outputs the first state signal even after the end of the big hit game, when the variable speed state occurs after the big hit game ends. After that, when the variable state ends, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game or the variable state is triggered when a specific period described later has elapsed since the variable state ends. Determine. Details of the specific period will be described later. Then, the main control CPU 30a continuously outputs the first state signal when it is determined that the big hit game or the variable state is in progress at the time when the specific period has elapsed from the end of the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the first state signal when it is determined that it is not in the big hit game and is not in the variable state when the specific period has elapsed from the end of the variable state. Let As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs the first status signal during the big hit game and the variable speed state, from the end of the variable speed state until the specific period elapses. Continue to output.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol variation game can be executed four times after the shortage state ends in the specific period, and the big hit game can be started when the big special symbol variation game is hit for the fourth time The time is set. Specifically, the specific period is “specific period = (from the start of the special symbol variation game until the small hit game ends when the special symbol variation game is a small hit and a small hit game is awarded. (Predetermined time + operation time) × 4 ”. The predetermined time is the longest time required from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of both the special symbol variation game and the small hit game that is awarded when the special symbol variation game is a small hit. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is “20.2 seconds” (= change time of small hit variation (10 seconds) + design display period (0.5 seconds) + opening time per small portion (8 seconds) + first It is the opening time (1.7 seconds) of the big prize opening 19. In the present embodiment, “2 seconds” is set as the operation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, “88.8 seconds” is set as the predetermined period as the specific period.

  In the present embodiment, even when the operation time has expired, the special symbol variation game may not be newly started when the specific winning validity period is set. However, in the present embodiment, the operation time is set to a time sufficient for a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 19 to be discharged from the special prize area 18a while the first big prize opening 19 is opened. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time obtained by adding the predetermined time and the operating time becomes a small hit in the special symbol change game after starting the special symbol change game, and the first big hit in the small hit game based on the small hits. The winning opening 19 is opened, and it is a sufficient time until the big hit game is awarded by the game ball passing through the specific passing area 18b. Also, the sum of the predetermined time and the operating time is a small hit in the special symbol variation game after the start of the special symbol variation game, and the operation time that is started after the small hit game based on the small hit is completed. It is enough time until the special symbol variation game can be started. For this reason, the special period that is four times the total time of the predetermined time and the operating time can be executed four special symbol variation games, and if the fourth special symbol variation game is a big hit It is time to start a big hit game.

  In the external information output process, the main control CPU 30a starts outputting the second state signal from the second output terminal GT2 of the external terminal board 40 when the big hit game is started. Further, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the second state signal with the end of the big hit game. Thus, the main control CPU 30a continues to output the second state signal during the big hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as information output control means for controlling the external terminal board 40 to output an external signal.

Next, the control of the game information notification device YH based on the first state signal and the second state signal will be described.
The CPU of the game information notification device YH inputs various external signals by connecting the input terminals provided in the game information notification device YH to the output terminals GT1 and GT2 of the pachinko gaming machine. When the CPU of the game information notification device YH receives the first state signal from the first output terminal GT1, the CPU starts the light emitting effect of the light emitting unit La. Thereafter, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH stops the input of the first state signal, it ends the light emission effect. Further, as described above, the first state signal is normally output during the big hit game or the variable state. For this reason, the light-emitting effect is a continuous notification effect that notifies that the variable state or the big hit game is continuous without shifting to the non-variable state after the big hit game is given in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, the first state signal is output even during the non-variable state until the specific period has elapsed after the end of the variable state. However, since the game information notification device YH recognizes whether or not it is in the non-variable state by the input of the first state signal, it is actually a case where the pachinko gaming machine is in the non-variable state. In some cases, the continuous notification effect is continued.

  In addition, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH inputs the first state signal, the game information display area HR is given a non-change state after a big hit game is given as a display effect related to the game state. A display effect is displayed that displays the number of consecutive big hits indicating the number of times that the big hit game has been awarded without shifting to the variable state. Specifically, the CPU of the game information notification device YH starts the big hit game when the first state signal is not input, and when the first state signal and the second state signal are input, the number of consecutive big hits is stored in the storage memory. While storing “once”, “once” is displayed as the number of consecutive big hits in the game information display area HR. In addition, the CPU of the game information notification device YH updates by adding 1 to the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory every time the second status signal is input while the first status signal is being input, The updated number of consecutive big hits is displayed in the game information display area HR. Thereafter, when the CPU of the game information notification device YH stops the input of the first state signal, it ends the display effect in the game information display area HR and sets the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory to “0”. Update. For this reason, in the game information display area HR, the number of times of input of the second state signal inputted while the first state signal is continuously inputted can be notified as the number of consecutive big hits. Therefore, the display effect executed in the game information display area HR is a continuous number notification for notifying the number of times that the big hit game is given without shifting to the non-variable state after the big hit game is given in the non-variable state. It becomes directing. In the present embodiment, the first state signal is output even during the non-variable state until the specific period has elapsed after the end of the variable state. However, since the game information notification device YH recognizes whether or not it is in the non-variable state by the input of the first state signal, it is actually a case where the pachinko gaming machine is in the non-variable state. In addition, the continuous number of times notification effect may be continued, and the number of consecutive big hits may be added even if the big hit game is given during the non-changeable state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the continuation notification effect and the continuation frequency notification effect are predetermined game effects based on the first state signal. Moreover, the light emission part La which performs a light emission effect (continuous notification effect), and the game information display area HR which performs a display effect (continuation number notification effect) function as a game effect execution means.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, the control flow in which the main control CPU 30 a outputs the first state signal and the second state signal and the control flow executed by the game information notification device YH for various effects will be described in detail. .

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart in the case where the small hit game and the big hit game are not given before the setting of the specific period after the end of the variable state. The main control CPU 30a starts the special symbol variation game of the last time out of the specific number of times at time t41. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to the variable state and outputs the first state signal at time t41. Further, the CPU of the game information notification device YH causes the light emitting unit La to execute the continuous notification effect at the time t41 and also causes the game information display area HR to execute the continuous number notification effect. At time t41, the storage memory of the game information notification device YH stores “1 time” as the number of consecutive big hits, and the game information display area HR displays “1 time” as the number of continuous big hits. Yes.

  The main control CPU 30a sets the value of the main operation flag to “0” when the special symbol variation game of the final number of specific times ends and the symbol display period ends, and ends the variable state (time t42). ). In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the specific period at the time point t42 when the variable state ends. Then, when the specific period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific period (time t43). Further, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the first state signal at the time when the setting of the specific period is finished (time t43), because it is not in the big hit game and is not in the changing state. Further, the CPU of the game information notification device YH causes the light emitting unit La to end the continuous notification effect when the input of the first state signal is stopped. In addition, when the input of the first state signal is stopped, the CPU of the game information notification device YH ends the continuous number notification effect in the game information display area HR, and calculates the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory. Update to “0 times”. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first state signal is output until the specific period elapses even after the shortening state ends. For this reason, the game information notification device YH executes the continuous notification effect and the continuous frequency notification effect until the specific period elapses even after the shortage state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart in a case where a big win is awarded in the special symbol variation game after the end of the variable state and before the setting of the specific period ends, and a big win game is awarded. The main control CPU 30a performs the same processing as in FIG. 10 until the setting of the specific period starts at time t52. Then, the main control CPU 30a starts execution of the special symbol variation game that is a big hit at time t53. When the special symbol variation game that is a big hit ends and the symbol display period ends, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game and outputs the second state signal (time t54). When the second state signal is input at time t54, the CPU of the game information notification device YH adds 1 to the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory and updates the game information information. It is displayed in the display area HR. Further, when the specific period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific period (time t55). Further, the main control CPU 30a continues to output the first state signal even after the setting of the specific period is completed because the game is a big hit game when the setting of the specific period is completed. After that, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a causes the variable state to occur and stops the output of the second state signal (time t56). Further, the main control CPU 30a continues to output the first state signal since the variable speed state is continued after time t56.

  FIG. 12 shows a small hit in the special symbol fluctuation game after the end of the variable state and the end of the setting of the specific period, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area 18b in the small hit game, and the big hit game is given It is a timing chart in the case of being performed. The main control CPU 30a performs the same processing as in FIG. 10 until the setting of the specific period starts at time t62. Then, the main control CPU 30a starts execution of the special symbol variation game that is a small hit at time t63. The main control CPU 30a starts the small hit game when the special symbol variation game that is a small hit ends and the symbol display period ends (time t64). When the game ball passes through the specific passing area 18b in the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game and starts outputting the second state signal (time point t65). When the second state signal is input at time t65, the CPU of the game information notification device YH adds 1 to the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory and updates the game information information. It is displayed in the display area HR. When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the second state signal (time t66). Then, when the specific period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the specific period (time t67). Further, the main control CPU 30a stops the output of the first state signal because it is not in the big hit game and is not in the changing state when the setting of the specific period is completed. Further, the CPU of the game information notification device YH causes the light emitting unit La to end the continuous notification effect when the input of the first state signal is stopped. In addition, when the input of the first state signal is stopped, the CPU of the game information notification device YH ends the continuous number notification effect in the game information display area HR, and calculates the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory. Update to “0 times”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first state signal is output until the specific period elapses even after the shortening state ends. For this reason, even if the game information notification device YH is a big hit before the specific period elapses even after the shortage state ends, the game information notification device YH counts the number of consecutive big hits stored in the storage memory. 1 is added and updated, and the updated number of consecutive big hits is displayed in the game information display area HR. In addition, the main control CPU 30a receives the big hit game while the specific period is set, so that when the special period is set, the main control CPU 30a is in the first state Continue to output the signal.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the configuration as described above, the first state signal is output from the end of the variable state until the specific period elapses even when the variable state is ended. . For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, for example, when an external device such as the game information notification device YH is a big hit between the end of the variable state and the elapse of a specific period. Can be recognized as consecutive jackpots. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a big hit is made between the end of the variable state and the specific period elapses, the external device can recognize that the big hit has been made continuously. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (2) According to the above configuration, the second special symbol variation game having a higher advantage for the player than the first special symbol variation game is preferentially executed. For this reason, the player can expect that the big hits are continued by the second special symbol variation game having a high advantage during the specific period.

  (3) In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a small hit is made in the special symbol variation game, the number of operations is subtracted when a predetermined period elapses after the first big winning opening 19 is opened. According to such a configuration, in a special symbol variation game started during the variable speed state, the game ball that is a small hit and controlled to the small hit game state, and has entered the first big winning opening 19 passes the specific passing area 18b. In the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state by passing, it is possible to suppress that the changing state ends before the game ball passes through the specific passing area 18b. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 19 is opened in addition to the case where the game is a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state after the specified time period elapses after the shortened state ends. When the game ball passes through the specific passing area 18b and is controlled to the big hit gaming state after the predetermined period elapses, the external device can recognize that the big hit is continuous. Thereby, in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, it can suppress that a player's interest falls.

  (4) In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific period is a predetermined period (88.8 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the process of setting the specific period each time the variable state ends, as compared with the case where the specific period is a variable period. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the burden on the control of the pachinko gaming machine.

  (5) In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific period is four times the total time of the predetermined time and the operation time. According to such a configuration, the main control CPU 30a can output the first state signal for a time sufficient for the four special symbol variation games to end after the variable speed state ends. For this reason, when a big hit is made in the four special symbol variation games after the shortage state ends, the external device can recognize that the big hits are continuous.

  (6) According to the gaming system of the present embodiment, the first state signal is output from the end of the variable state until the specific period elapses. For this reason, the game information notification device YH can execute the continuation notification effect and the continuation number notification effect until the specific period elapses even after the shortage state has ended. For this reason, in the gaming system of the present embodiment, the continuation notification effect and the continuation frequency notification effect are difficult to end, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above gaming system, another external device may be used instead of or in addition to the gaming information notification device YH. For example, an external device such as a hall computer may be used. In such a case, when the first status signal is input, the hall computer, for example, causes a speaker or the like to execute an effect that informs the number of consecutive big hits or the number of consecutive big hits. May be. In this case, the speaker functions as game effect execution means. A plurality of external devices may be combined.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs the first state signal instead of extending the output of the first state signal from the end of the change state to the start of the setting of the specific period until the end of the setting of the specific period. A signal dedicated to a specific period may be output. In addition, the main control CPU 30a may output a signal dedicated to the big hit game and a signal dedicated to the variable speed state in combination instead of the first status signal. In such a case, a dedicated signal during the variable state may be extended, or a dedicated signal for a specific period may be output. Further, the main control CPU 30a may output only the first state signal without outputting the second state signal. In this example, since the game state according to the output external signal can be recognized by the external device, the effect according to the game state can be executed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  -The specific period may be a variable period. For example, if the specific winning validity period is set at the end of the operating time, the main control CPU 30a extends the specific period by the time from the end of the operating time to the end of the specific winning effective period. Also good. In such a case, four special symbol variation games can be reliably executed during the specific period.

  -The specific period may be a period from when the variable state ends to when a negative determination is made in the second hold number determination. In such a case, the first state signal is output from the end of the variable state until the negative determination is made in the second hold number determination. For this reason, when a big hit is made in the second special symbol variation game executed from the end of the variable speed state until the negative determination is made in the second hold number determination, the big hits are continued in the external device. Can be recognized. Further, since the rate of game balls entering the second start winning opening 16 is improved during the variable state, random numbers corresponding to the second special symbol variation game are easier to store than during the non-variable state. For this reason, after the player is controlled to the variable state, the player has been controlled to the variable state for the second special symbol variation game that is continuously executed without being negatively determined in the second holding number determination. It can be recognized that this is a special symbol variation game related to. Therefore, in this example, if the player wins the second special symbol variation game that the player recognizes as a special symbol variation game related to being controlled to the variable state, the big hit is continuously made to the external device. It can be recognized that the player is interested, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing. In addition, in this example, until the negative determination is made in the second hold number determination, it is a case where the second special symbol variation game is a big hit in the second special symbol variation game after the variable speed state ends. However, it is possible to make the external device recognize that the big hits are continuous. Thus, the specific period can execute at least one special symbol variation game among the second special symbol variation games continuously executed without being negatively determined in the second hold number determination, It may be a period in which the big hit game can be started in the special symbol variation game.

  The specific period may be a period from the end of the variable state until the end of all the second special symbol variation games that are held when the variable state ends. In such a case, the first state signal is output from the end of the variable state until the end of all the second special symbol variation games held when the variable state ends. Is done. Further, the specific period may be a period up to a time during which the big hit game can occur in the second special symbol variation game of the last time among the second special symbol variation games held when the variable state ends. . In this example, when a big hit is made in the second special symbol variation game held when the variable state ends, the external device can recognize that the big hit is continuous. Further, since the rate of game balls entering the second start winning opening 16 is improved during the variable state, random numbers corresponding to the second special symbol variation game are easier to store than during the non-variable state. For this reason, the player tends to recognize that the second special symbol variation game held when the variation state ends is a game that is strongly related to the variation state. Therefore, in this example, if the player wins the big special symbol variation game that the player recognizes as the symbol variation game based on the variable state, the external device can recognize that the big succession is continuous. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player. That is, during the specified period, at least one second special symbol variation game can be executed among the second special symbol variation games held when the variable state ends, and the special symbol variation game is a big hit. As long as it is a period in which the jackpot game can be started.

  The specific period may be a period from the end of the variable state to the end of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game held when the variable state ends. In such a case, if the big symbol wins in the special symbol variation game held when the shortage state ends, the external device can be made to recognize that the big hits are continuous. Furthermore, the specific period may be a period up to a time during which the big hit game can occur in the last special symbol variation game among the special symbol variation games held when the variable state ends. In this example, the player's interest is not recognized as a consecutive big hit even though it was a big hit in the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game held during the variable state. It can suppress that it falls. That is, during the specific period, at least one special symbol variation game can be executed among the special symbol variation games held when the shortage state ends, and the special symbol variation game becomes a big hit in the special symbol variation game. Any period that can be started is acceptable.

The main control CPU 30a may execute a lottery to determine one of a plurality of periods having different lengths, and set the period determined by the lottery as a specific period.
The main control CPU 30a is executed during the non-specific period in the non-variable state, such as displaying a special background image on the effect display device 13 during the specific period in the non-variable state and during the variable state. A specific effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be executed. In this example, the player can recognize that the big hits are continuous during execution of the specific performance mode. Further, the main control CPU 30a may execute the specific effect modes in different effect modes during the specific period in the non-variable state and during the variable state.

  The main control CPU 30a may continue the first state signal based on the fact that the big hit game is given when the big hit game is given while the specific period is set. In such a case, the setting of the specific period may be ended when the big hit game is awarded. In this other example, the main control CPU 30a does not have to determine whether or not the big hit game or the variable state is in effect when the setting of the specific period ends.

  The main control CPU 30a has a predetermined period after the opening of the first big prize opening 19 is started only when a small hit is made in the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times (for example, the final time). On the condition that it has elapsed, the number of operation times may be subtracted by one.

  The main control CPU 30a may appropriately change the timing for subtracting the number of operations. For example, the main control CPU 30a may subtract the number of operations at the start of the special symbol variation game. In such a case, the period during which the variable state occurs, such as by delaying the timing for subtracting the number of operations, on the condition that it is a small hit in the last special symbol variation game among the specific number of times May be extended.

  The main control CPU 30a may make the timing for subtracting the number of actuations different from the timing for determining whether or not the number of actuations is zero. For example, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the number of operations when the final stop symbol is displayed as a final stop symbol in the special symbol variation game when the special symbol variation game is a small hit, and the small bonus game and the specific prize are valid. It may be determined whether the number of actuations is zero when the period ends. In such a case, it is possible to change the timing of the end of the variable state without changing the timing of subtracting the number of actuations in the case of loss and the case of small hit.

  The main control CPU 30a may change the control method for setting the specific winning validity period. For example, only during the small hit game may be set as the specific winning effective period, or after the small hit game is ended, a predetermined winning period may be set as the predetermined winning effective period.

  The main control CPU 30a may make the timing for ending the setting of the specific winning effective period different from the timing for subtracting the number of operations. For example, the number of operations may be subtracted during the specific winning effective period, or the operating number may be subtracted after a predetermined period has elapsed after the specific winning effective period ends.

  The content of the control in the variable speed state may be changed as appropriate as long as it is within a configuration that improves the rate of entry of game balls into the second start winning opening 16 per unit time. For example, in the variable speed state, the expected value of the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is small, the probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit determination is high, and the opening / closing door 15 in the case of positive determination in the normal hit determination Of the controls such as the opening time becoming longer, at least one control may be executed.

  The main control CPU 30a may determine the special symbol variation pattern without depending on whether or not the variable state has occurred. For example, the main control CPU 30a may determine the same special symbol variation pattern in the variable state and the non-variable state.

  The main control CPU 30a may determine the special symbol variation pattern based on at least one of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, when the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is larger than a predetermined number, the expected value of the variation time of the special symbol variation game compared to the case where the total value is equal to or less than the predetermined number The special symbol variation pattern may be determined so that becomes smaller.

  -The winning allocation in the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be changed as appropriate. For example, when winning in the first special symbol variation game, it may be determined with a high probability that the advantage is higher than in the case of winning in the second special symbol variation game, You may determine with the same probability.

  -The game state that occurs after the winning game ends may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the main control CPU 30a is a small hit in a special symbol variation game and a big hit game is given by passing a specific passing area 18b in a small hit game based on the small hit, the main control CPU 30a is specified. Even if the gaming state when passing through the passage area 18b is the non-changeable state, the changed state may occur. In such a case, the main control CPU 30a may cause the variable state to occur over a specific number of times (for example, 50 times) of the special symbol variation game. In addition, the number of times the variable state is generated may be different between the case where the game state when the big hit is the non-variable state and the case where the game state is the variable state, or may be the same. In this example, even if it is a small hit during a specific period, and even if it is a big hit based on the small hit, because the variable state occurs after the big hit game ends, the setting of the specific period has ended Thereafter, the first state signal can be continuously output.

・ The type of winning game may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may further provide a hit with a different number of prescribed rounds and a prescribed round time.
The main control CPU 30a may execute the first special symbol variation game in preference to the second special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a may execute in the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied regardless of whether the game is the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol variation game is provided with two types of special symbol variation games, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. In this case, the first start winning opening 14 may be omitted.

  The main control CPU 30a may distribute the big hit and the small hit according to the value of the special symbol distribution random number. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a hit, and if a positive determination is made in the hit determination, it determines a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol according to the value of the special symbol distribution random number. Also good.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command capable of specifying the hit type instead of the special symbol designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special symbol cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each winning type, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the winning type based on a special symbol variation pattern designation command.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to give the 1st big hit game and the 2nd big hit game based on the small hit game. That is, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine other than a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine. In this case, the specific passing area 18b in the first big winning opening 19 may be omitted, and the first big winning device 18 may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the number of output terminals may be changed as appropriate. Further, the output terminal and the information to be output do not have to correspond one-to-one. For example, information may be output as a combination of external signals output from a plurality of output terminals.

  The presentation control board 31 may be a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the presentation display device 13 may be provided separately from the presentation control board 31. In addition, the configuration of the control board may be changed as appropriate, for example, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are made the same base.

-The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special symbols.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The specific period is preferably a predetermined period.

  (B) The specific state information includes state information that can identify one of the jackpot gaming state and the second gaming state, and state information that can identify the second gaming state. It is preferable that it is at least one.

  (C) In a gaming system comprising a gaming machine and an external device connected to the gaming machine, the gaming machine is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The game system according to claim 1, wherein the external device includes a game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect based on the input specific state information.

  HR: Game information display area (game effect execution means), La: Light emission part (game effect execution means), YH: Game information notification device (external device), 11: First special symbol display device (game execution means), 12 ... 2nd special symbol display device (game execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning port (starting port, 1st starting port), 16 ... 2nd start winning port (starting port, 2nd starting port), 18a ... Special Winning area, 18b ... specific passing area (specific area), 19 ... first big winning opening (special winning opening), 30a ... main control CPU (game state control means, information output control means, storage control means, game control means) Hold determination means, small hit control means, big hit control means), 30c ... main control RAM (number of times storage means), 40 ... external terminal board (information output means).

Claims (6)

A game machine that executes a symbol variation game triggered by a game ball entering the starting port, and controls a gaming state after the completion of the symbol variation game to a jackpot gaming state when deriving a jackpot display result in the symbol variation game In
A gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state to the second gaming state out of the first gaming state and the second gaming state different from the first gaming state;
Information output means for outputting state information relating to the gaming state to the outside of the machine;
Information output control means for controlling the information output means to output the state information,
The information output control means, when a predetermined condition is established, among the state information, the specific state information continuously output from the second gaming state or from the end of the second gaming state Can be controlled to stop when a specific period has elapsed since the end of the second gaming state,
The specific period is a period during which at least one symbol variation game can be executed and when the big hit display result is derived in the symbol variation game, the big hit gaming state can be started. . Storage control means for acquiring game information used for execution of the symbol variation game and storing it in a storage means, triggered by a game ball entering the start opening,
Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game based on the game information stored in the storage means;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific period is a period in which all the symbol variation games based on the game information stored in the storage unit can be executed when the second gaming state is ended. The start port includes a first start port and a second start port different from the first start port,
The game information used for the execution of the first symbol variation game among the symbol variation games is acquired in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, and stored in the storage means as the first game information, Storage control for acquiring game information used to execute the second symbol variation game among the symbol variation games and storing the game information in the storage means as second game information when the game ball enters the second start opening Means,
Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game based on the game information stored in the storage means;
The second symbol variation game is set to have a higher advantage for the player than the first symbol variation game,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the game control means causes the second symbol variation game based on the second game information to be executed in preference to the first symbol variation game based on the first game information. Machine. The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the entrance rate of game balls to the second starting port is improved to a higher entrance rate compared to the first gaming state,
The specific period is a period until all the second symbol variation games based on the second game information stored in the storage means when the second gaming state is ended are ended. Item 4. The gaming machine according to Item 3. A holding determination unit for determining whether or not the second game information is stored in the storage unit;
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the entrance rate of game balls to the second starting port is improved to a higher entrance rate compared to the first gaming state,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific period is a period from when the second gaming state ends to when a negative determination is made by the hold determination unit. Small hit determination means for determining whether or not a small hit is triggered by entering the starting opening,
The small winning game state is controlled to allow a game ball to enter the special winning area in the special winning opening by opening the special winning opening in response to a positive determination in the small winning determining means. A hit control means;
Jackpot control means capable of controlling to a jackpot gaming state triggered by the passing of a game ball through the specific area set as the special winning area,
When the gaming state control means controls to the second gaming state, the second gaming state is provided on the condition that the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit gaming state has reached a specific number. Can be controlled to end,
When the gaming state when passing through the specific area is the second gaming state, the jackpot control means controls the jackpot gaming state having a higher advantage than when the gaming state is the first gaming state. And
The gaming state control means is a case where the specified number of symbol variation games in the second gaming state are executed, and when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the gaming state control means 6. The second gaming state is terminated on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since the opening of the special prize opening is started in the winning gaming state. 6. Gaming machine.