JP6154301B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that a start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal start condition such as the passing of a game ball to an operation gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied. The thing which an opening-and-closing member will be in an open state when it hits a common figure is disclosed. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such gaming machines, for example, even if the opening / closing means of the start winning opening is in an open state, there is a tendency that attention is paid to whether or not a game ball wins at the starting winning opening in the same way. There is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide novel gameplay and to improve the interest in games. It is to provide a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first start detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance, and a second start detection unit that detects the game ball that has entered the second entrance. A first winning lottery when the first start detecting means detects a game ball, and a second winning lottery when the second start detecting means detects a game ball. A lottery means, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when winning a small hit in the lottery by the first hit lottery means, and a specific area through which a game ball can pass by the grant of the small hit game and specific detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball in, if you win the jackpot in the lottery by the first per drawing unit, and the specific detection means to grant a large per game when detecting game balls large a per game application means, the third ball entrance port A third start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered, a second per lottering means for performing a third per lot when the third start detecting means detects a game ball, and the second per lottering means. A normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game in the case of winning a normal hit in the lottery, a movable member that operates so that the second entrance is opened in the normal hit game, Effect execution means for executing the control, the effect execution means for controlling the effect execution means based on the result of the lottery by the second winning lottery means, and a state control means for controlling the gaming state, The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and in the first winning lottery in the first gaming state, a specific jackpot can be won, Specific jackpot After the big hit game based on winning, the game is controlled to the second gaming state. In the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, a normal winning can be won, and in the first gaming state, the normal winning game is possible. In the normal winning game based on winning, the movable member operates so that the second entrance is opened, and in the second winning lottery in the first gaming state, the small hit and the big hit Can be won, and after the jackpot game based on winning a specific jackpot, it is controlled to the second gaming state, and can be passed by granting a jackpot game based on winning the jackpot When the game ball passes through the specific area and is detected by the specific detection means, the game is controlled to the second game state after the big hit game based on the detection, and the second game state. In the third winning lottery in the skill state, the probability of winning in the normal winning is higher than in the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, and is based on the winning in the second gaming state. In a normal winning game, the movable member is operated so that the second entrance is in an open state, and the second gaming state is executed based on a lottery result by the first winning lottery means. The game may be terminated on the condition that the number of executions of the game has reached the specified number of times. The specified number of times includes a first specified number of times and a second specified number of times that is larger than the first specified number of times. In the second winning lottery, the winning game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area that has been won by the small winning game and has been allowed to pass by giving the small winning game, and is detected by the specific detecting means. End When the game state is later controlled to the second gaming state, the probability that the prescribed number of times in the second gaming state is the second prescribed number of times is determined by winning a specific big win in the first winning lottery in the first gaming state. In the case of being controlled to the second gaming state after the end of the big hit game based on the fact that, the gist is that the prescribed number of times in the second gaming state is higher than the probability that the second prescribed number is the second prescribed number of times .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first start detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance, and a second start detection unit that detects the game ball that has entered the second entrance. A first winning lottery when the first start detecting means detects a game ball, and a second winning lottery when the second start detecting means detects a game ball. A lottery means, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when winning a small hit in the lottery by the first hit lottery means, and a specific area through which a game ball can pass by the grant of the small hit game Specific detection means for detecting the passing of a game ball in the game, and a big hit game grant that gives a big hit game when a big win is won in the lottery by the first winning lottery means, and when the specific detection means detects a game ball Means and third entrance A third start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered, a second per lottering means for performing a third per lot when the third start detecting means detects a game ball, and the second per lottering means. A normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game in the case of winning a normal hit in the lottery, a movable member that operates so that the second entrance is opened in the normal hit game, Effect execution means for executing the control, the effect execution means for controlling the effect execution means based on the result of the lottery by the second winning lottery means, and a state control means for controlling the gaming state, The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and in the first winning lottery in the first gaming state, a specific jackpot can be won, Specific jackpot After the big hit game based on winning, the game is controlled to the second gaming state. In the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, a normal winning can be won, and in the first gaming state, the normal winning game is possible. In the normal winning game based on winning, the movable member operates so that the second entrance is opened, and in the second winning lottery in the first gaming state, the small hit and the big hit Can be won, and after the jackpot game based on winning a specific jackpot, it is controlled to the second gaming state, and can be passed by granting a jackpot game based on winning the jackpot When the game ball passes through the specific area and is detected by the specific detection means, the game is controlled to the second game state after the big hit game based on the detection, and the second game state. In the third winning lottery in the skill state, the probability of winning in the normal winning is higher than in the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, and is based on the winning in the second gaming state. In the normal hit game, the movable member is operated so that the second entrance is in an open state, the second winning lottery wins the small hit, and the identification that is allowed to pass by giving the small hit game The expected value of the number of winning balls in the jackpot game based on the game balls passing through the area and detected by the specific detection means was won in the first jackpot in the first gaming state. The main point is that it is higher than the expected number of winning balls in the jackpot game.

The gaming machine includes a display unit capable of displaying an image, and includes a part or all of a special symbol variation game executed based on a lottery result by the first per lottery unit, and the second per lottery. A part or all of the normal symbol variation game to be executed based on the result of the lottery by the means is configured to be executable simultaneously, and the display means includes a first display area, a second display area, and the A third display area sandwiched between the first display area and the second display area is included, and the first display area is executed when the first start detection means detects the game ball. An image showing the first special symbol variation game on which is held and an image showing the second special symbol variation game on which execution is suspended when the second start detection means detects the game ball can be displayed. In the second display area An image showing a normal symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the third start detection unit detects a game ball can be displayed, and the third display area is a display indicating the start of the special symbol variation game An effect, a display effect indicating the start of the normal symbol variation game, a display effect indicating that the special symbol variation game and the normal symbol variation game are being executed at the same time, and an expectation level that is a hit in the special symbol variation game being executed Or the display effect which shows the expectation degree which becomes a win in the normal symbol fluctuation | variation game in execution may be comprised so that execution is possible .

The game machine includes a movable body and a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, and is executed based on a lottery result by the first winning lottery means, and the second game The normal symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means is configured to be executable, and the operation pattern of the movable member used in the movable symbol effect in the special symbol variation game and the normal symbol variation game The movement pattern of the movable body used in the movable body presentation in the competition conflicts, so that the same movable body is used simultaneously in the movable body presentation in the special symbol variation game and the movable body presentation in the normal symbol variation game. In this case, either one may be prioritized .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, novel game property can be provided and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. Sectional drawing which shows a starting port unit. The front view which shows a 1st movable body and a 2nd movable body. The front view which shows a 2nd movable body. The front view which shows a 2nd movable body. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the specification of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the content of the usual pattern. The figure which shows the winning probability of reach determination. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a display area and an effect production. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the timing which a usual game display area moves. The flowchart which shows the flow of a movement process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a movement process. The front view which shows a 1st movable body and a 2nd movable body. The front view which shows a 1st movable body and a 2nd movable body.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 as a first special symbol display means having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 as second special symbol display means having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (special symbol variation game) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) is performed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit, and a lost symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, as the display effect, a special decorative design variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of special decorative designs are variably displayed in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment).

  In a predetermined display area (special drawing display area) of the effect display device 13, a plurality of types of special decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed for each column. In the present embodiment, eight types of numeric symbols are set as the special decorative symbols. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the special decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Is done. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the special decoration symbols of all the rows that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, it is possible to recognize the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a special decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. In addition, when the special decoration symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are predetermined symbol combinations, it is possible to recognize the small hits to which the small hit game is given from the symbol combinations. The symbol combination that can recognize this small hit becomes a small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) by a special decorative symbol. When the small hit symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game after the end of the variable game. Note that there are cases where the symbol combination of big hits and the symbol combination of small hits are collectively shown as a winning symbol combination (hit display result). On the other hand, when the special decoration symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same type and are a symbol combination other than the small hit symbol combination, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination (outage display result) of the special ornament symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the special decorative symbols in each column on the effect display device 13 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the first change game or the second change game is started. It has come to be. When the variable game is started (when the special decorative symbols in each column start variable display), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13) Special decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the special figure reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the special figure reach state, the special decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are stopped and displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the special decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this special symbol reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the special ornament symbol.

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination based on the special decorative symbols corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 and a symbol combination by a special decoration symbol that is displayed on the effect display device 13 are associated with each other. When is finished, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the special ornament symbol is correspondingly stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination (special decoration symbol) is also stopped on the effect display device 13 Is displayed. Further, when the small hit symbol (special symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the combination of small hit symbols (special decoration symbol) is also displayed on the effect display device 13. Is stopped. In addition, when the off symbol (special symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination (special ornament symbol) is also stopped on the effect display device 13. Is displayed. In addition, the symbol combination of the special decoration symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a plurality of special decoration symbols for one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning opening 14 is arranged as a first entrance where a game ball can always enter. In addition, a first start switch SW1 is provided as a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14. When the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  Further, below the effect display device 13 and below the first start winning prize opening 14, an opening / closing door (normal electric accessory) 15 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is provided. A second start winning opening 16 is provided as a provided second entrance. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close door 15 being closed. In a state where the open / close door 15 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 15 is opened and opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the open / close door 15 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  The open / close door 15 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second start winning opening 16 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 16 to the game board YB. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically and is configured so as to be able to receive the game ball flowing down the game board YB and guide it to the second start winning opening 16.

  In addition, a second start switch SW2 is provided as a second start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16. When the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout conditions are established.

  The first large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of the first large winning opening solenoid SOL2 is provided in the lower right of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the first starting winning opening 14). A winning device 18 is provided. When the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened, the first big prize opening 19 provided in the first big prize winning device 18 is opened, and a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning device 18. It becomes. The first grand prize winning device 18 is formed with a special prize winning area 18a in which a game ball can roll, and the game balls entered from the first big prize winning opening 19 flow into the special prize winning area 18a. It is like that.

  In the special winning area 18a, a bonus winning port 20 is provided as a bonus winning means that allows a game ball to enter. The special prize opening 20 is provided with a special opening / closing door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. In a state where the special opening / closing door 21 is closed, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the special opening / closing door 21 is opened for a predetermined opening time once or a plurality of times. In a state in which the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a state in which it is possible to enter a ball (a state in which a ball is allowed to enter). Further, the special winning area 18a is provided with a discharge port 22 through which a game ball that does not enter the privilege winning port 20 enters. The game balls that have entered the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22 are discharged outside the special winning area 18a, more specifically, from the pachinko gaming machine.

  In addition, the first grand prize device 18 is provided with a first count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special prize area 18a through the first grand prize port 19. The first count switch SW3 of the first grand prize winning device 18 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19, thereby satisfying a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls. In addition, a privilege winning switch SW4 is provided as a privilege winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the privilege winning opening 20. When the bonus game switch SW4 detects a game ball that has entered the bonus game port 20, a bonus (special game state) grant condition is established, and after the small hit game ends, it is decided to grant a jackpot game. . In addition, a discharge switch SW5 for detecting a game ball discharged from the special winning area 18a through the bonus winning port 20 and the discharging port 22 is provided. By detecting the game ball discharged by the discharge switch SW5, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is discharged from the special winning area 18a.

  The first count switch SW3 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize area 18a. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected prior to the discharge switch SW5 and the special prize switch SW4. Further, the special prize switch SW4 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize opening 20. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected before the discharge switch SW5. Further, the discharge switch SW5 is disposed in a passage communicating with the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22. In other words, after the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball, the game ball can be detected.

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (to the right of the first start winning port 14) and below the first big winning device 18, the opening / closing operation is performed by the operation of the second large winning port solenoid SOL4. A second large winning device 24 having a two large winning opening door 23 is disposed. When the second grand prize opening door 23 performs the opening operation, the second big prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize winning device 24 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second grand prize winning device 24. Become. In addition, a second count switch SW6 that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize device 24 is provided. When the second count switch SW6 of the second grand prize opening 25 detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 25, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is established.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the first big prize opening door 17 is opened according to the kind of the small hit game given, and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. A game ball is allowed to enter the winning device 18. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to enter the game ball into the special prize opening 20 arranged in the special prize area 18a. In addition, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. As described above, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is in an advantageous state for the player. This small hit game is given when a small hit is determined by an internal lottery and the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is stopped and displayed in a variable game.

  Further, when the big hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 23 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the second big prize opening 25 is opened, and the second big prize winning device is opened by the opening. The entry of game balls into 24 is allowed. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. Then, in this big hit game in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened, the big hit is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol (the big hit display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game, or It is given when a game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 in the small hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first hold display device 26 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13 (lower right side of the second start winning opening 23). The first hold display device 26 indicates the number of first variable games that are put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 26 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. The number of first variation games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start suspensions in the first variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first suspended storage number) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a second hold display device 27 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13 (lower right side of the second start winning opening 23). The second hold display device 27 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 27 enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. The number of second variable games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start pending in the second variable game (hereinafter referred to as second retained memory number) is shown.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 28 is disposed at the lower right of the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol change game”) that changes a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general symbols”) and stops and displays one common symbol. May be indicated as “figure game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general figure (display result derived in the general figure game) finally stopped and displayed in the general figure game. If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 28 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  Further, a first operation gate 29 a is disposed below the effect display device 13, and a second operation gate 29 b is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. Hereinafter, the first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b may be collectively referred to as the operation gate 29. The first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b are each provided with a gate switch SW7 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 29 detects the entry of a game ball (passage detection), the start condition for the usual game is established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 15 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal hit and a game is given per ordinary figure, the opening / closing door 15 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In other words, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the door 15, and the player can change the start condition and the prize ball for the second variable game. You can get a chance to get easily.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 are arranged on the game board YB via the start unit UN as an attachment portion. In this starting unit UN, a first starting winning opening 14 is arranged immediately below the first operating gate 29a, and an obstacle such as a game nail is disposed between the first operating gate 29a and the first starting winning opening 14. Does not exist. That is, in the starting unit UN, a linear flow-down passage 14b is formed for the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a to move to the first starting winning opening 14. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is configured to enter the first start winning opening 14. Since there is a route through which the game ball can pass between the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is not necessarily the first start prize. It does not enter the mouth 14. More specifically, a symmetrical passage 14a for discharging game balls to the outside of the start unit UN is formed between the first start winning opening 14 and the first operation gate 29a. The passages 14a are formed slightly diagonally downward toward the outside in the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine. Depending on the inclination angle of the passage 14a, the ease (difficulty) of movement of the game ball when passing through the passage 14a is different. In the present embodiment, since it is inclined downward toward the outside, the game ball is easily discharged to the outside when passing through the passage 14a, and is set to be difficult to jump in from the left-right direction. Yes.

  However, since the distance of the flow-down passage 14b between the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 is short and is formed in a vertical straight line, the route other than the first starting winning opening 14 (that is, the route) The game ball is unlikely to be deflected in the passage 14a), and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 14 with high probability. In addition, game nails are arranged in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 14 on the left and right, and it is extremely difficult to directly enter the first starting winning opening 14 without passing through the first operation gate 29a. It has a simple board configuration.

  Further, the second start winning opening 16 and the open / close door 15 are also arranged on the game board YB via the start unit UN. The starting unit UN is provided with a pair of winning assist inclined surfaces 16a for guiding the game balls flowing down the gaming board YB to the second starting winning opening 16. This winning assist inclined surface 16a is inclined downward toward the second start winning opening 16 (inside). The degree of difficulty of guiding to the second start winning opening 16 can be changed by the inclination angle of the winning assist inclined surface 16a. For example, it is easier to move to the second start winning opening 16 when it is inclined downward inward as compared with the case where it is horizontal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol hold display device 28 a is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13 (lower right of the second start winning opening 23). The normal symbol hold display device 28a indicates the number of the normal game that is put on hold. Specifically, in the normal symbol hold display device 28a, the game ball start condition is satisfied by passing the game ball through the operation gate 29, but the execution condition of the general game is not yet satisfied. It shows the number of ordinary games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended, that is, the so-called stored number of pending suspensions in the ordinary game (hereinafter referred to as ordinary diagram memory).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 is related to the general game, apart from the display effect related to the first variation game or the second variation game (special decoration symbol variation game by a special ornament symbol). A display effect is performed. As a display effect related to the usual game, specifically, a normal decorative pattern variation game in which a plurality of types of normal decorative symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is performed.

  More specifically, a plurality of types of normal decorative symbols are configured to be able to be stopped and displayed for each column. In the present embodiment, three types of character symbols are set as the normal ornament symbols. The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area (normal display region) larger than that of the normal symbol display device 28, and the normal decorative symbol is displayed much larger than that of the normal symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the combination of the normal decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the normal decorative symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, it is possible to recognize the normal hit to which the normal hit game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination which can recognize this normal hit becomes the normal hit symbol combination (ordinary hit display result) based on the normal decorative symbols. When the normal winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a normal winning game after the end of the normal game. On the other hand, when the ordinary decorative symbols in all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a normal deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this normal deviation is a normal symbol combination (usually a deviation display result) based on the normal decoration symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ordinary decorative symbols in each column on the effect display device 13 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the normal game is started. When the normal game starts (when the normal decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13) Ordinary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the normal reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the ordinary reach state, the normal decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the normal decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize the normal figure reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the ordinary decoration symbol.

  In addition, the effect display device 13 stops and displays the symbol combination based on the normal decorative symbols corresponding to the display result of the normal symbol display device 28. More specifically, there is a correspondence between a normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 and a combination of symbols based on a normal ornament symbol stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol is correspondingly stopped and displayed. For example, when the normal winning symbol is stopped on the normal symbol display device 28, the normal winning symbol combination is also stopped on the effect display device 13. In addition, when the unusual symbol display is normally stopped on the normal symbol display device 28, the unusual symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the normal ornament symbol with respect to the ordinary symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one ordinary ornament symbol is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of ordinary ornament symbols for one ordinary symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when a game ball flows through a predetermined first flow down path RY1, a part of the game ball is a first start winning port 14, a second start winning port 16, A game nail capable of changing the flow-down mode of the game ball, an obstacle member such as the effect display device 13, the first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the one operation gate 29a. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the left side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. The first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 16, and the first operation gate 29a are guided.

  Further, when a game ball is launched into the game area on the game board YB by the launching device and the game ball flows through the second flow down path RY2, a part of the game ball is part of the second start winning opening 16 or the first Obstacle members such as game nails arranged on the game board YB, the second start prize opening 16 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the big prize device 18, the second big prize device 24, and the second operation gate 29b. ing. In other words, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 16, the first big prize device 18, the second big prize device 24, and the second operation gate 29b. Note that when the game ball flows in the second flow down path RY2, the first start winning opening 14 and the first operation gate 29a are configured not to be guided.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, when the lottery per normal map is won, the opening time of the open / close door 15 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won tends to be longer than in the non-variable state. . Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is provided until a predetermined variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 15 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given.

Next, the small hit game in this embodiment will be described.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the small hit game starts, an opening time is set. When the opening time ends, the first grand prize opening door 17 of the first big prize winning device 18 opens and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. The first big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the small hit game is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
In the big hit game, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends, or in the small hit game, the game ball enters the special prize opening 20, and the special prize switch SW4 detects the game ball. And started. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 25 of the second big prize winning device 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the second large winning opening 25 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of production movable bodies are provided as movable bodies that perform a predetermined operation in the movable body production.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body is provided at the top of the effect display device 13, and can be operated from the top to the bottom of the effect display device 13. A second movable body 52 that is provided at the lower part of the effect display device 13 and is operable from below to above the effect display device 13 is provided.

  The first movable body 51 is composed of a plurality of (three) long plate-like components, and is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction. For this reason, when the movable body effect is not executed, it is accommodated by being superimposed on an accommodation unit (not shown) provided at the upper part of the effect display device 13. When the first movable body 51 is operated in the movable body effect, the first movable body 51 is slid in a predetermined operation pattern by the first movable body solenoid SOL10 and is expanded from the upper side to the lower side. Operate. Thereby, in the movable body effect, the first movable body 51 is formed in a single plate shape and is arranged in front of the effect display device 13 (player side) so as to cover the display area of the effect display device 13. It is possible to operate.

  On the other hand, the second movable body 52 is configured in a rod shape (that is, a triangular prism) having a triangular cross section. When the movable body effect is not executed, the second movable body 52 is accommodated in an accommodating portion (not shown) provided at the lower part of the effect display device 13. When the second movable body 52 is operated in the movable body effect, the second movable body 52 is operated by the second movable body solenoid SOL20 so as to jump upward from the lower side in a predetermined operation pattern. Thereby, in the movable body effect, the second movable body 52 is arranged in front of the effect display device 13 (player side) and is operable to cover the display area of the effect display device 13. The second movable body 52 is fixed so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis extending in the longitudinal direction. And the 2nd movable body 52 is provided with the 1st surface 52a, the 2nd surface 52b, and the 3rd surface 52c, and it is comprised so that any surface can be displayed by rotating.

  Moreover, the 1st movable body 51 and the 2nd movable body 52 can cooperate. That is, when the first movable body 51 operates in a predetermined operation pattern and covers the display area of the effect display device 13, the second movable body 52 operates in the predetermined operation pattern and the second movable body 52 It operates so that the first surface 52a is displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 can represent a single pattern (character image). In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the 2nd surface 52b of the 2nd movable body 52 expresses a meaningful content (in this embodiment, a character) independently, without cooperating with the 1st movable body 51. It is like that. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6, the third surface 52 c of the second movable body 52 does not cooperate with the first movable body 51, but has meaningful content (in this embodiment, characters and arrows). ).

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
7 to 13 show the specifications. In FIG. 7A, “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. The “small hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. Further, “when the start switch is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start switch SW1 or the second start switch SW2 detects the game ball, and “when the count switch is detected” indicates the first count switch SW3 or The number of payout prize balls when the second count switch SW6 detects a game ball is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the “upper limit number of balls entered in the jackpot game” is that the game balls detected by the second count switch SW6 in one round game during the jackpot game are effective. The upper limit number is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in the small hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the first count switch SW3 are valid during the small hit game. The “opening probability of the special opening / closing door” indicates the probability that the special opening / closing door 21 is opened when the small hit game is awarded.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “opening / closing door opening pattern” includes an opening / closing pattern for specifying the number of times and the time (maximum time) the opening / closing door 15 is open in a normal hit game in the normal state (non-variable state), and the variable state. An open / close pattern for specifying the number of times and the time (maximum time) when the open / close door 15 is opened in the normal hit game is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start switch SW2 in the normal hit game are valid.

  In the present embodiment, two open / close patterns can be selected in each of the variable state and the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the first opening / closing pattern and the second opening / closing pattern can be selected. The first opening / closing pattern is an opening pattern in which the opening / closing door 15 is opened only once for 0.1 second, and the second opening / closing pattern is an opening pattern in which the opening / closing door 15 is opened only once for 5 seconds. In the normal state, when the normal hit occurs, the first opening / closing pattern is selected with a probability of 80%, and the second opening / closing pattern is selected with a probability of 20%. In the variable state, there are a third opening / closing pattern and a fourth opening / closing pattern. The third opening / closing pattern is an opening pattern in which the opening / closing door 15 is opened only once for 1.7 seconds, and the fourth opening / closing pattern is an opening pattern in which the opening / closing door 15 is opened four times every 0.9 seconds. In the case of a normal hit in the variable state, the third opening / closing pattern is selected with a probability of 60%, and the fourth opening / closing pattern is selected with a probability of 40%.

  8 and 11, “symbol” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the ratio of the jackpot game when winning the jackpot determination. This is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 8) and each winning the second floating game (FIG. 11). The “specified number of R” indicates the specified number of rounds. Further, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” indicates how long the change state given after the big hit game is given. “None” indicates that the variable state is not given. Further, “100 times”, “30 times”, and “10 times” indicate that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may vary depending on the gaming state (presence / absence of a change state) at the start of a variable game that is a big hit. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time in which the second big winning opening door 23 is opened in one round game. “ED” indicates the ending time.

  In FIGS. 9 and 12, “symbol” indicates a small hit symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the small hit game, and “ratio” indicates the small hit game when winning the small hit determination. The ratio is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 9) and each winning of the second floating game (FIG. 12). “Number of times of opening” indicates the number of times of opening of the first big winning door 17 in the small hit game. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time during which the first big winning opening door 17 is opened in one small hit game. The “interval time” is the time from when the first big prize opening door 17 is closed until the end of the small hit game. The interval time may be extended depending on the gaming situation described later.

  10 and 13, the contents of the big hit game given when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball in the effective period set during the small hit game is shown for each small hit game. . The “symbol” indicates the type of the small hit game (small hit symbol) that triggered the big hit game. In addition, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” is given the change state given after the end of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4. This is shown for each type of small hit game. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may change depending on the game state (presence / absence of a change state) when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4. “OP” indicates the opening time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4 for each type of the small hit game. The “opening mode of the big prize opening” is the maximum opening time in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened in the round game of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus prize switch SW4. Is shown for each type of small hit game. “ED” indicates the ending time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4 for each kind of the small hit game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The main control board 30 is connected to a payout control board 32 for controlling the payout of game balls (prize balls, etc.). A payout device 33 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control board 32.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first start switch SW1, a second start switch SW2, a first count switch SW3, a special prize switch SW4, a discharge switch SW5, and a second count switch SW6. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a special electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. Further, the first hold display device 26 and the second hold display device 27 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a gate switch SW7, a normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol hold display device 28a, and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1. In addition, a payout control board 32 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the first variation game and the second variation game. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, etc.) from when the symbol (special symbol and special ornament symbol) starts the variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). The pattern used as the base of is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. The variation pattern includes a small hit variation pattern that specifies a small hit effect. In addition, the variation patterns include an outlier variation pattern that specifies an outlier effect without a special figure reach effect and an outlier reach variation pattern that specifies an outlier effect with a special figure reach effect. The jackpot effect is an effect that the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the special figure reach effect. The small hit effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the small symbol combination. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the floating game is finally stopped and displayed without the special figure reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the fluctuating game undergoes a special figure reach effect and finally stops and displays the symbol combinations that are out of place. The special figure reach effect is a combination of jackpot symbols (special decoration symbol) after the reach symbol combination (special ornament symbol) is formed in the first variation game or the second variation game by the ornament symbol of the effect display device 13. ), Or an effect that is performed until an out-of-order symbol combination (special decoration symbol) is derived. In the present embodiment, there are three types of special figure reach effects (special figure reach effects TR1, special figure reach effects TR2, and special figure reach effects TR3).

  In addition, in FIG. 15, the production | presentation content and variation time for every variation pattern in this embodiment are shown. In addition, the presence / absence of special figure reach production and the type of special figure reach production are also shown for each variation pattern. In addition, the presence / absence of a movable body effect and the type of execution are also shown for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of general patterns related to the general game. The normal pattern is a game effect (display) from when the symbol (ordinary symbol and normal ornament symbol) starts to change (the normal game starts) until the symbol stops (the normal game ends). This shows a pattern that is a base of production and the like. In other words, the regular pattern can specify at least the presentation time (variation time) from when the normal symbol starts to be displayed until the normal symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The common figure pattern includes a common figure pattern that specifies a normal hit effect. In addition, the usual pattern includes an off-the-shelf diagram pattern that usually specifies a deviation effect. The normal hit effect is an effect in which the normal game is developed so that the normal symbol combination (ordinary decoration symbol) is finally stopped and displayed after the normal reach effect. The ordinary deviation effect is an effect that the ordinary game is developed so as to stop and display the symbol combination (ordinary decoration symbol) that is finally removed. It should be noted that, in some cases, the off-line effects may be stopped and displayed after the ordinary reach effect. The ordinary reach design is a combination of ordinary symbols (ordinary ornament symbol) after the reach symbol combination (ordinary ornament symbol) is formed in the ordinary game with the ordinary ornament symbol of the effect display device 13, or the ordinary symbol combination. This is an effect performed until a symbol combination (ordinary decorative symbol) is derived. In the present embodiment, there are three types of ordinary figure reach effects (ordinary figure reach effect TR1, ordinary figure reach effect TR2, and ordinary figure reach effect TR3).

  In addition, in FIG. 16, the production | presentation content and the variation time for every common figure pattern in this embodiment are shown. In addition, the presence / absence of a general-purpose reach production and the type of general-purpose reach production are also shown for each general-purpose pattern. In addition, the presence / absence of a movable body effect and the type of execution are also shown for each common pattern.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. 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 indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given.

  Also, in the main control board 30, a random number for hit determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, a random number for normal hit determination, and various random numbers used as random numbers for normal pattern distribution are generated. Is done. Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit game or small hit game). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery. The random number for normal pattern distribution is a random number used when determining a general pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to a first movable body solenoid SOL10 and a second movable body solenoid SOL20.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a outputs a first payout control command for instructing payout of the winning ball to the payout control board 32. When the first payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is smaller than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is performed. When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 26 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second detection signal output when the second start switch SW2 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a outputs a first payout control command for instructing payout of the prize ball to the payout control board 32. When the first payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second hold storage number is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The second reserved memory number determination is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers related to the second variable game, and stores the values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 27 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when neither the big hit game, the small hit game or the symbol variation game is being executed. To do. When the second reserved memory number = 0, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory count = 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the first reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the first game in which the execution is held). The first variation game execution condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 26 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the first variable game (or the second variable game). Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the type of big hit game can be specified. When the final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the type of small hit game can be specified. Therefore, the special symbol designation command is also a hit type designation command for designating the type of hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs the special decoration symbol to be stopped based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern, and outputs an all special symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. The number of small hit determination values used in the small hit determination when executing the first variable game and the small hit determination value used in the small hit determination when executing the second variable game The number of is different. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of the small hit determination when the first variable game is executed is different from the winning probability of the small hit determination when the second variable game is executed. Specifically, when the second variation game is executed, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher than that when the first variation game is executed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the small hit game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and the small hit by the special symbol From the symbols, a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to one variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Then, 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 (when the small hit game is not given), the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the special figure reach effect. As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal state, the winning probability of the special figure reach determination when the first variable game is executed and the winning probability of the special figure reach determination when the second variable game is executed are Is different. Specifically, in the normal state (no change), when the second variation game is executed, the winning probability of the special figure reach determination is higher than that when the first variation game is executed. ing. In the present embodiment, when the second variation game is executed in the normal state, it is always won.

  In the variable state, the winning probability of the special figure reach determination when the first variable game is executed is the same as the winning probability of the special figure reach determination when the second variable game is executed. The winning probabilities differ depending on the number of variable games executed in the variable state.

  When the determination result of the special figure reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the off symbol on the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). Determine as the final stop symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure reach determination is negative (when the special figure reach effect is not executed), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second variable in the case of the second variable game as a second variable game). The final symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 12) is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value. In the variable state, the second deviation fluctuation pattern TP8 having a short fluctuation time is determined with a higher probability than the first deviation fluctuation pattern TP7. On the other hand, in the normal state, the second deviation fluctuation pattern TP8 having a short fluctuation time is determined with a lower probability than the first deviation fluctuation pattern TP7.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game, nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and when the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the second game whose execution is held). The execution condition for the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 27 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  By executing such special symbol start processing, when both the first variation game and the second variation game are put on hold, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variation game. To run. Then, when a big win is won in the second floating game, a big hit game having a substantial number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is more likely to be awarded than in the case of the first floating game. Also, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, it is expected that a prize ball will be obtained when a game ball is given to the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, as compared to the case of the first floating game. A large number of rounds that can be performed is large, and a big hit game with a long time during which the second big prize opening 25 is in an open state is likely to be given. In addition, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher in the second variable game than in the first variable game. Thereby, when the second variation game is executed, it can be expected that more prize balls are acquired than in the first variation game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit determination means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a small hit determination means.

Next, control when the small hit is determined will be described.
When determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of small hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  More specifically, when starting the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to open the special open / close door 21 during the small hit game. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30 a determines the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21. In the present embodiment, one predetermined opening / closing pattern is prepared, and this opening / closing pattern is determined. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a leaves the special opening / closing door 21 in a closed state and does not allow a game ball to enter the privilege winning opening 20.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol, and after an elapse of a predetermined time, sets the opening time according to the gaming state of the symbol variation game selected for the small hit determination. Specifically, the opening time is made different depending on the presence or absence of the variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize winning door 17 after the opening time is over. That is, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening door 17, or until a predetermined time has elapsed. The first grand prize opening door 17 is opened. When the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. Further, when closing the first big prize opening door 17, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a opens and closes the special opening / closing door 21 based on the determined opening / closing pattern after the opening time has elapsed. When the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating opening of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. When closing the special opening / closing door 21, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sends a second payout control command for instructing the payout of the prize ball to the payout control board 32 every time a detection signal for notifying that the game ball has been detected is input from the first count switch SW3. Output. When the second payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a at least until the predetermined operation time elapses after the first grand prize opening door 17 is closed, every time the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball, that is, the first Each time a game ball enters the one big winning device 18, 1 is added to the number in the area indicating the number of game balls existing in the special prize area 18a, and the result is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the start of the small hit game, the initial value of the number in the area is zero. On the other hand, every time the discharge switch SW5 detects a game ball, that is, the main control CPU 30a, that is, every time the game ball is discharged from the first big winning device 18 (the bonus winning port 20 and the discharging port 22), The number in the area is subtracted by 1 and stored in the main control CPU 30a.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a validates the winning of the game ball to the privilege winning opening 20 from the time when the number in the area is not zero after the start of the small hit game, that is, when it becomes 1 or more. Start setting the validity period. In this effective period, when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball and the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal instructing to that effect, the main control CPU 30a decides to give a big hit game, Based on the type of winning symbol, the type of jackpot game to be given is specified. In the present embodiment, when the setting of the effective period is started (when the number in the area becomes 1 or more), even if the number in the area becomes zero, the measurement is performed after the first big prize opening 19 is closed. The valid period is set at least continuously until a predetermined operation time elapses.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number in the area is zero when a predetermined operation time has elapsed after the first big prize opening 19 is closed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the valid period. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a extends the setting of the effective period until the number in the area becomes zero.

  In addition, even if the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball after the predetermined operation time has elapsed after the first grand prize opening door 17 is closed, the main control CPU 30a counts the number in the area. Do not add one. On the other hand, each time the discharge switch SW5 detects a game ball, the main control CPU 30a counts the number in the area even after a predetermined operating time has elapsed since the first big prize opening door 17 was closed. Subtract 1 from.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a closes the first big prize opening door 17, ends the setting of the valid period, and then ends the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the small hit symbol that triggered the small hit game when the bonus ball SW SW4 detects the game ball in the valid period set during the small hit game. Based on the jackpot game type. Then, the main control CPU 30a grants the specified big hit game after a predetermined time has elapsed since the small hit game ends. As a result, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the second big prize opening door 23. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a grants a big hit game when the game ball detected by the first count switch SW3 is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4 during the effective period. It comes to decide.

Next, the control when the big hit is determined will be described.
Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a controls the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol (hit symbol). To start. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a is identified on the basis of the final stop symbol (small hit symbol) after the small hit game is ended, when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects the game ball in the valid period of the small hit game. Start control of different types of jackpot games.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening door 23 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big prize opening door 23 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. .

  Then, when the second grand prize winning door 23 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When opening the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. When closing the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. Also, the main control CPU 30a sends a third payout control command to the payout control board 32 to instruct the payout of the winning ball every time a detection signal for notifying that the game ball has been detected is input from the second count switch SW6. Output. When the third payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the stopped big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game). Is identified. Note that, when the big hit game that is given is given when the game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a becomes the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Based on the type of the special symbol (final stop symbol) (that is, the type of the small hit game), it is specified whether or not to give the variable state.

  When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times the variable state is given based on the gaming state (whether or not the variable state is present) and the type of jackpot game at the time of winning the big hit determination, and sets the value in the main operation number flag To do. In the case where the granted big hit game is given in response to a game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a detects the gaming ball by the bonus winning switch SW4. Based on the game state (presence / absence of variable state) and the type of the small hit game, the number of times the variable state is given is specified, and the value is set in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first count switch SW3 serves as a ball entry detection unit. Further, the special prize switch SW4 serves as a special prize detection unit. The discharge switch SW5 serves as a discharge detection unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 29. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate switch SW7 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the operation gate 29 is passed), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps is less than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). The memory number determination is performed. When the determination result of the memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the general-purpose reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the usual game and stores the predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. The acquired random number value is stored in the area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the usual game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to identify the number of reserved general-purpose memories based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the normal game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the normal symbol hold display device 28a to display the updated number of stored general-purpose maps when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the number of stored general-purpose maps is changed. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated number of reserved drawings for normal use. Then, the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a confirms that the normal game is not being played and that the normal hit game is not being played. When the normal game is being played or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal symbol start process is terminated without starting the general game. When the normal game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a specifies the general-purpose reserved memory number and determines whether or not the general-purpose reserved memory number is greater than “0”. In the case where the number of stored general-purpose codes is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored customary drawings> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. In the present embodiment, neither the normal winning game nor the normal game is being executed, and there is a general game in which the general-purpose hold memory number is> 0 (that is, execution is suspended). Time), the execution condition of the usual game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the random values related to the general game (used for the general game), the random value related to the general game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order (normal hit determination random number, And the regular pattern distribution random number value). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest random number value that is related to the usual game and that is not yet used to execute the usual game is obtained. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified number of reserved general symbols, and changes the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 28a so as to represent the number of reserved general symbols. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the general-purpose reserved storage information such as the updated number of reserved general-purpose maps.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. And when it is in the variable state, the winning probability of the normal hit determination is higher than that in the normal state.

  When the normal hit determination is won, the main control CPU 30 a determines the normal symbol hit symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal pattern that at least specifies the fluctuation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of hit normal patterns. The hit common figure pattern is determined when the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the variable state (entrance rate improvement state) is not applied, and when the variable state is applied, is determined. It is categorized as a common figure pattern for the variable state. In the present embodiment, three types of patterns having different variation times (effect times) and effect contents are provided as normal patterns for the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 16, specifically, as a hitting normal figure pattern for a normal state, a first hitting normal figure pattern FP1 of 28400 ms and a fluctuation time of 31700 ms which is longer than the fluctuation time of the first perched figure normal pattern FP1. A second per-usual pattern FP2 is provided. In addition, as a normal hit pattern for the normal state, a third hit normal pattern FP3 of 48700 ms, which is longer than the variation time of the second normal pay pattern FP2, is provided. On the other hand, there is only one type of hit common figure pattern for the variable speed state in this embodiment, and the variation time thereof is longer than any of the fluctuation times of the first per common figure pattern FP1 to the third per common figure pattern FP3. It is the 4th per common figure pattern FP4 in which a short time (520 ms) is set.

  The main control CPU 30a determines the fourth general pattern FP4 when the variable state is assigned, and determines the random number for normal pattern distribution when the variable state is not assigned. Based on the value, one of the first general pattern FP1 to the third general pattern FP3 is determined. It should be noted that the normal pattern selection rate is set such that the greater the variation time, the higher the expected degree of jackpot. Therefore, among the first general pattern FP1 to the third general pattern FP3, the third general pattern FP3 has the highest selection rate, the second general pattern FP2 is next high, and the third general pattern FP3 Selectivity is the lowest.

  On the other hand, when it is out of the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal pattern from a plurality of types of out-of-order normal patterns. The off-normal map pattern is determined when the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the variable state (entrance rate improvement state) is not applied, and the normal state pattern is determined when the variable state is applied. It is categorized as an ordinary map pattern. In the present embodiment, the off-normal map pattern for the normal state is provided with four types of patterns having different variation times (effect times) and effect contents.

  As shown in FIG. 16, specifically, a first offset normal pattern FP5 of 268000 ms is provided as the normal offset pattern for the normal state. In addition, as an off-normal map pattern for the normal state, a second off-normal map pattern FP6 of 30200 ms that is longer than the variation time of the first off-normal map pattern FP5 is provided. In addition, as an off-normal map pattern for the normal state, a third off-normal map pattern FP7 of 47100 ms that is longer than the variation time of the second off-normal map pattern FP6 is provided. In addition, as an off-normal map pattern for the normal state, a fourth off-normal map pattern FP8 of 8000 ms shorter than any variation time of the first off-normal map pattern FP5 to the third off-normal map pattern FP7 is provided. .

  On the other hand, there is one type of outlier normal pattern for the variable state in the present embodiment, and the variation time thereof is longer than any variation time of the first outlier normal pattern FP5 to the fourth outlier normal pattern FP8. The fifth normal pattern FP9 is set with a short time (520 ms). The main control CPU 30a determines the fifth normal pattern FP9 when the variable state is assigned, and determines the normal pattern distribution random number when the variable state is not assigned. Based on this value, one of the first off-normal figure pattern FP5 to the fourth off-normal figure pattern FP8 is determined. It should be noted that the normal pattern selection rate is set such that the greater the variation time, the higher the expected degree of jackpot. Accordingly, among the first off-set normal pattern FP5 to the fourth off-set normal figure pattern FP8, the fourth off-set normal figure pattern FP8 has the highest selection rate, next the first off-set normal figure pattern FP5 is high, and the second The selection rate of the off-normal map pattern FP6 is the third highest, and the selection rate of the first off-normal map pattern FP5 is the lowest.

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach reach effects FR1 to FR3 are executed for the first normal map pattern FP1 to the third normal map pattern FP3, and the first off-normal map pattern FP5 to the third off-normal map pattern FP8, respectively. It is comprised so that. The first ordinary figure pattern FP1 and the first off-normal figure pattern FP5 are configured so that the corresponding ordinary figure reach effect FR1 is executed. It is a content. Similarly, the second normal figure pattern FP2 and the second off-normal figure pattern FP6 are the same except that the corresponding ordinary figure reach effect FR2 is executed and the final stop display result is obtained. The contents are directed. In addition, the third normal figure pattern FP3 and the third off-normal figure pattern FP8 are such that the corresponding common figure reach effect FR3 is executed, and the same effects except for the result of the final stop display. It is a content. On the other hand, in the fourth off-normal pattern FP8, the fifth off-normal pattern FP9, and the fourth per-normal pattern FP4, the normal reach effect is not executed. That is, when the usual game is executed based on the fourth winning common pattern FP4, the normal winning symbol is immediately displayed.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the usual figure pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the usual figure game. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a general pattern pattern designation command for designating a normal pattern and instructing the start of normal symbol variation display. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the usual game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a normal symbol designating command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the determined general symbol pattern. The display content of 28 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all normal symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the normal ornament symbols based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol pattern.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal game pattern.
When the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a determines that the last stop symbol (ordinary symbol) from the third open / close pattern and the fourth open / close pattern in the variable state when the variable state is assigned. The open / close pattern is determined based on the type. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open and close the opening / closing door 15 based on the determined opening / closing pattern. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the final stop symbol (ordinary symbol) from the first open / close pattern and the second open / close pattern in the normal state when the variable game state is not given when the normal game is finished. Based on the above, an open / close pattern is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open and close the opening / closing door 15 based on the determined opening / closing pattern.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to be closed when the upper limit number of game balls have entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to close when the upper limit number of game balls have entered. As described above, the main control CPU 30a serves as a normal hit determination means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a normal hit game granting unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a normal symbol variation pattern determining means. The operation gate 29 serves as a normal starting means. Further, the gate switch SW7 serves as a normal start detection means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as the entrance rate improvement state giving means.

  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 a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the final stop design (special design) designated by the special design designating command, creates a symbol combination based on the special decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the production display device 13. decide. That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the special decoration symbol. In addition, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a small hit symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the special ornament symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol (special symbol), or when the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the extraordinary symbol symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol (special symbol) and the deviation reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the missing reach by the special decorative symbol.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so as to execute a game effect relating to the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when all special symbol stop commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the symbol combination based on the determined special decoration symbol.

  In addition, when a jackpot symbol (special symbol) is designated as the final stop symbol, whether or not a variable state is given and the number of times of granting are specified based on the specified type of jackpot game. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In addition, when a small hit symbol (special symbol) is designated as the final stop symbol, and a big hit game is given in response to the game ball entering the bonus winning port 20 during the small hit game, the production control The CPU 31a specifies whether or not the variable state is given based on the specified type of the small hit game, and the number of times of grant when it is given. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the small hit game in the value of the sub-operation number flag. When a small hit game is awarded, or when the value of the secondary action count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the altered state is given is deleted from the subsidiary altered flag.

  In addition, for example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a normal symbol designation command, the symbol based on the normal decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop symbol (ordinary symbol) designated by the normal symbol designation command. Determine the combination. That is, when the final stop symbol (ordinary symbol) designated by the ordinary symbol designating command is a normal hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a normal symbol combination based on the normal ornament symbol. In addition, when the final stop symbol (ordinary symbol) designated by the normal symbol designation command is an unusual symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines an unusual symbol combination based on the normal ornament symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute a game effect related to the usual game based on the usual figure pattern designated by the ordinary figure pattern designation command when the ordinary figure pattern designation command is inputted. To do. Thereafter, when the all-normal symbol stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the regular game and displays the determined symbol combination.

As described above, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means. Further, the effect display device 13 serves as an effect execution means.
Next, display modes in the effect display device 13 of the present embodiment will be described in detail, such as the display mode of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, and the display mode of the ordinary reserved memory number.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the upper part of the display area of the effect display device 13, a variable game display area 100 in which a display effect related to the first variable game and a display effect related to the second variable game are executed. Is arranged. That is, in the variable game display area 100, a special decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of special decorative symbols are variably displayed in three columns and a display effect related thereto are executed. If the first variation game is being executed, the special decorative symbol variation game related to the first variation game is executed, and if the second variation game is being executed, the second variation game is executed. The special decorative design variation game is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the lower right part of the display area of the effect display device 13, a general game display area 101 in which a display effect related to the general game is executed is arranged. That is, in the normal game display area 101, a normal decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal decorative symbols are variably displayed in three columns and a display effect related thereto are executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2, in the display area of the effect display device 13, in the lower left part, the display mode of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, and the information display means for displaying the universal reserved memory number A hold display area 102 is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the left side of the hold display area 102, a special figure hold area 103 for displaying the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is arranged. Is provided with a general map reservation area 104 for displaying the general map storage number. In the center of the hold display area 102, an execution display area 105 for indicating the presence of the first or second variation game being executed and the normal game being executed is arranged.

  First, the special figure holding area 103 of the holding display area 102 will be described. In the special figure reservation area 103, circular display areas H1 to H4 for the first reserved storage number are provided corresponding to the upper limit number (that is, four) of the first reserved storage number. A predetermined first special figure hold display image is displayed one by one in each of the display areas H1 to H4 corresponding to the first hold storage number (indicated by hatching in the figure). . The player can recognize the first reserved memory number by counting the number of predetermined first special figure hold display images. In FIG. 18A, the first reserved storage number is “2”.

  The special figure holding area 103 is provided with circular display areas H5 to H8 for the second reserved memory number, which are more than the display areas H1 to H4 for the first reserved memory number, respectively. The area is configured to be narrow. The display areas H5 to H8 for the second reserved memory number are arranged in the display areas H1 to H4 for the first reserved memory number, respectively. In addition, a predetermined second special figure hold display image is displayed one by one in each of the display areas H5 to H8 corresponding to the second hold storage number (shown in black in the figure). . The first special figure reservation display image related to the first reserved storage number and the second special figure reservation display image related to the second reserved storage number have different display modes (colors, patterns, etc.). The player can recognize the second reserved memory number by counting the number of predetermined second special figure hold display images. In FIG. 18A, the second reserved storage number is “3”.

  Next, the area on the right side of the hold display area 102 (the general map hold area 104) will be described. In the general-purpose reserved area 104, diamond-shaped display areas H9 to H12 for the general-purpose reserved memory number are provided corresponding to the upper limit number (ie, four) of the general-purpose reserved memory number. A predetermined general map hold display image is displayed in each of the display areas H9 to H12 corresponding to the number of general map hold memories (indicated by hatching in the figure). The player can recognize the number of stored general map hold by counting the number of general map hold display images. Note that FIG. 18A shows the case where the number of reserved drawings is “1”.

  Next, the central area of the hold display area 102 will be described. In the central area of the hold display area 102, there are overlapped execution display areas 105 that are parts of the special figure hold area 103 and the general map hold area 104. A circular execution display area 105 is provided in the central area of the hold display area 102. In the execution display area 105, the right half corresponds to the presence / absence of the normal game, and the left half corresponds to the presence / absence of the first variation game (or the second variation game). Then, in the right half of the execution display area 105, a general-purpose execution display image (indicated by hatching in the figure) indicating the execution of the normal-game is displayed, indicating that the normal-game is being played. In addition, a special-figure execution display image (shown in black in the figure) indicating the execution of the first or second variation game is displayed on the left half of the execution display area 105, whereby the first variation game is displayed. Or it shows that it is in the 2nd fluctuation game.

In the present embodiment, various effect effects are executed in the execution display area 105 at a predetermined timing. This will be described in detail below.
First, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the ordinary game and the first variation game (or the second variation game) are simultaneously executed, a simultaneous execution effect is performed. When the simultaneous execution effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a causes the character image MG1 of “W” to be lit in the center of the execution display area 105. The character image is displayed across an area indicating the normal game being executed and an area indicating the variable game being executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18B, a general game start effect is performed at the start of the general game. When the general game start effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a displays the normal game display in which the lower right part of the display area of the effect display device 13 in the display area of the effect display device 13 is displayed, that is, the normal decorative pattern variation game is displayed. An arrow YS1 pointing to the area 101 (right direction) is displayed. Thereafter, an execution display image for a normal map showing the execution of the normal game is displayed in the right half of the execution display area 105. At the start of the general game, the number of the general map hold memory is decremented by 1. Therefore, among the general map hold display images displayed in the general map display area 104, the general map hold display image located at the right end. Is erased.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18C, at the start of the first variation game or the second variation game, a variation game start effect is performed. When the variable game start effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a in the execution display area 105 displays the upper part of the display area of the effect display device 13, that is, the variable game display area 100 (in which the special decorative pattern variable game is displayed). An arrow YS2 pointing up) is displayed. Thereafter, a special-purpose execution display image indicating the execution of the first variation game or the second variation game is displayed in the left half of the execution display area 105. Note that at the start of the variable game, the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number corresponding to the variable game to be executed is decremented by 1, so that the variable to be executed displayed in the special figure display area 102 is executed. Of the special figure hold display image corresponding to the game, the special figure hold display image located at the right end is deleted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), when the normal hit expectation of the running normal game is high, or when the big hit expectation of the first variable game (or second variable game) is high, the expectation Degree production is executed. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines execution of the expectation effect when a variation pattern with a special figure reach effect is designated or when a general pattern pattern with a normal figure reach effect is designated, It is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, before the special figure reach effect or the ordinary figure reach effect is executed). When the expectation degree effect is executed, for example, a character image MG2 of “chance” is displayed. In addition, the display color of a character image is set based on the expectation degree of the special figure reach effect or the general figure reach effect to be performed. Specifically, when a special figure reach effect or ordinary reach effect with a high expectation level is executed, it is easily displayed in red, and when the expectation level is low, it is easily displayed in blue.

  In this way, by viewing the display contents in the execution display area 105, it is possible to grasp the presence / absence of execution of the special figure reach effect or the ordinary figure reach effect and the jackpot reliability. On the other hand, since it is impossible to grasp the reliability of the normal game or the floating game, it is necessary to make the player pay attention to the outcome of both games when running simultaneously. Can do.

Next, an effect aspect of the movable body effect will be described. In the present embodiment, three types of movable body effects from the first movable body effect to the third movable body effect are configured to be executable.
First, the first movable body effect will be described. The first movable body effect is configured to be executed during the first variation game (or the second variation game) based on the third big hit variation pattern TP3 or the third outlier reach variation pattern TP6. That is, when the third big hit variation pattern TP3 or the third outlier reach variation pattern TP6 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first movable body effect at a predetermined timing from the start of the variation game. In the first movable body effect, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 are executed. Since it is executed in the first variation game (or the second variation game) based on the third big hit variation pattern TP3 or the third off-reach variation variation pattern TP6, the first movable body effect is an effect with a high degree of jackpot reliability. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the execution of the first movable body effect is started, the first movable body 51 expands downward from the upper part of the effect display device 13 and covers the display area of the effect display device 13. At the same time, the second movable body 52 protrudes upward from the lower part of the effect display device 13 to cover the display area of the effect display device 13. At this time, the second movable body 52 operates to display the first surface 52a on the player side. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 cooperate to represent a single character image.

  Next, the second movable body effect will be described. The second movable body effect is configured to be executed during a normal game based on the third normal map pattern FP3 or the third off-normal map pattern FP7. In other words, when the third winning common figure pattern FP3 or the third off-normal figure pattern FP7 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the second movable object effect at a predetermined timing from the start of the usual figure game. Yes. In the second movable body effect, only the second movable body 52 is executed. Since the game is executed in a general game based on the third normal map pattern FP3 or the third off-normal map pattern FP7, the second movable body effect is an effect with high normal hit reliability.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the execution of the second movable body effect is started, the second movable body 52 jumps upward from the lower part of the effect display device 13 and covers the lower display area of the effect display device 13. At this time, the second movable body 52 operates to display the second surface 52b on the player side. On the second surface 52b of the second movable body 52, a character image or the like indicating that there is a high possibility of hitting the normal map is displayed.

  Next, the third movable body effect will be described. The third movable body effect is configured so as to be executed during the usual game based on the first per ordinary figure pattern FP1 to the third per ordinary figure pattern FP3. That is, when the first perpetual pattern FP1 to the third perpetual pattern FP3 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the third movable body effect at a predetermined timing from the start of the ordinary game. Yes. In the third movable body effect, only the second movable body 52 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the execution of the third movable body effect is started, the second movable body 52 jumps upward from the lower part of the effect display device 13 and covers the lower display area of the effect display device 13. At this time, the second movable body 52 operates to display the third surface 52c on the player side. On the third surface 52c of the second movable body 52, the direction in which the game ball is fired and arrows and characters that prompt the game ball to be fired in the launch direction are displayed. Specifically, the first big prize opening 19 is opened so that the game ball reaches the vicinity of the first big prize opening 19 when the small hit game is started and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. A third movable body effect is executed from a predetermined time before, and a right-hand strike is instructed as the direction of game ball firing. Note that the execution timing of the second movable body effect and the third movable body effect is determined in advance so that the execution periods do not overlap.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed, at least a part of the normal game display area 101 when the movable body effect is not executed is covered. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the movable object effect, the effect control CPU 31a changes the size of the normal game display area 101, and the normal game display area 101 is changed by the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52. It is designed to move to an uncovered position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, during the movable body effect, the normal game display in which the size of the area is changed on the right side of the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 in operation. An area 101 is arranged. Note that the moved general game display area 101 may be referred to as a movable body effect display area 101a.

Here, when the movable body effect is executed, the timing at which the general game display area 101 moves will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 19A, in principle, the general game display area 101 moves at the start of the movable body effect, and the normal game display area 101 returns to the original position (initial position) at the end of the movable body effect. It comes to return. However, if the movable body effect (particularly the first movable body effect) overlaps with the stop display period during which the normal symbols in the ordinary game are stopped (the period during which all the normal decorative symbols are stopped), the stop display is performed. The normal game display area 101 is prevented from moving during the period.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the movable body effect starts during the stop display period, the effect control CPU 31a displays the normal game display area when the stop display period starts. 101 is moved. Thereby, even if the movable body effect is started during the stop display period, the normal game display area 101 is moved in advance, so that it is not covered, and the normal game is displayed during the stop display period. The display area 101 does not move.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the movable body effect ends during the stop display period, the effect control CPU 31a displays the moved normal game display even if the movable body effect ends. In the area 101, the normal decorative design is kept stopped. Then, when the stop display period ends, the effect control CPU 31a moves the general game display area 101 to the original position. Thereby, the usual game display area 101 does not move during the stop display period.

  The stop display period is a period from the timing at which all normal symbol stop commands are output until a predetermined stop time (interval time) elapses. In addition, the timing at which the stop display period starts can be specified by the usual pattern. Moreover, the period during which the movable body effect is executed can be specified based on the usual pattern and the variation pattern.

Hereinafter, based on FIG.20 and FIG.21, the movement process at the time of moving the general game display area 101 is demonstrated. The movement process is executed every predetermined period.
The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S10).

  When the determination result is affirmative (when the variation pattern is designated), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a movable body effect based on the designated variation pattern (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is negative (when it is determined that there is no movable body effect based on the specified variation pattern), the movement process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is affirmative (when it is determined that the movable body effect based on the specified variation pattern is executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the normal game is being executed. Is determined (step S12). When the determination result of step S12 is negative (when it is determined that the execution is not in progress), the effect control CPU 31a ends the process as it is. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative (when it is determined that the normal game is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the execution period of the movable object effect based on the specified variation pattern. The stop display period during which the normal decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is specified based on the normal pattern indicating the effect time of the currently executed normal game (step S13).

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the specified movable body effect execution period overlaps the specified normal decoration symbol stop display period (step S14). When this determination result is negative (when there is no overlap), the effect control CPU 31a moves the general game display area 101 during the movable body effect, and restores the normal game display area 101 when the movable object effect ends. Is determined (step S15).

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S14 is affirmative (when it is determined that there is an overlap), the effect control CPU 31a moves the general game display area 101 during the movable object effect or during the stop display period, and moves the movable object. A movement mode is determined in which the normal game display area 101 is returned to the original state when neither the production nor the stop display period is in effect (step S16).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S10 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a general pattern pattern designation command has been input (step S17). If this determination result is negative, the movement process ends. If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a movable object effect based on the designated ordinary pattern (step S18). When this determination result is negative (when it is determined that there is no movable body effect based on the specified general pattern pattern), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed (step S19). . When this determination result is negative (when it is determined not to be in execution), the effect control CPU 31a ends the movement process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S19 is affirmative (when it is determined that the variable game is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the movable object effect is executed in the variable game being executed. A determination is made based on a variation pattern that identifies the variation game being executed (step S20). When this determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the movement process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S20 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies a stop display period in which the normal decorative symbols are stopped and displayed based on the designated ordinary pattern, and is movable in the running variation game. The execution period of the body effect is specified (step S21). Then, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S14.

  When the determination result in step S18 is affirmative (when it is determined that there is a movable body effect based on the specified general pattern pattern), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed. (Step S22). When this determination result is negative (when it is determined that it is not in execution), the effect control CPU 31a specifies a stop display period during which the normal decorative symbols are stopped and displayed based on the designated normal pattern, The execution period of the movable body effect is specified based on the designated normal pattern (step S23). Then, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S14.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (when it is determined that the variable game is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the movable object effect is executed in the variable game being executed. Determination is made (step S24). When the determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the stop display period during which the normal decorative symbols are stopped and the execution period of the movable object effect in the normal game based on the specified normal pattern. While specifying, the execution period of the movable body effect in the variation game in execution is specified (step S25).

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the specified execution period of each movable body effect overlaps the stop display period of the normal decorative design (step S26). When this determination result is negative (when there is no overlap), the effect control CPU 31a executes the process of step S15. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (when it is determined that there is an overlap), the effect control CPU 31a executes the process of step S16.

When the movement process ends, the effect control CPU 31a controls the normal game display area 101 to move or return to the original initial position based on the determined movement mode.
In this embodiment, the first variation game or the second variation game and the ordinary game are configured to be executed simultaneously. For this reason, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect may overlap, or the first movable body effect and the third movable body effect may overlap. In this case, since any movable body effect uses the second movable body 52, it becomes a problem how to operate the second movable body 52. Hereinafter, how to operate will be described.

  When the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect overlap, the effect control CPU 31a preferentially executes the movable body effect that has been previously executed. For example, when the first movable body effect is executed prior to the second movable body effect, the first movable body effect is preferentially executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 cooperate to display one character image, but the second movable body effect is not executed. Further, when the second movable body effect is executed prior to the first movable body effect, the second movable body effect is preferentially executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the second movable body effect is executed. In the first movable body effect, only the first movable body 51 operates. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 22, when the first movable body effect is started, the first movable body 51 executes the first movable body effect, and the second movable body 52 performs the second movable body effect. Will be executed.

  Next, when the first movable body effect and the third movable body effect overlap, the effect control CPU 31a preferentially executes the third movable body effect that suggests the gaming method. For example, even when the first movable body effect is executed before the third movable body effect, the third movable body effect is preferentially executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, during the period when the third movable body effect is not executed, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 cooperate to display one character image. When the third movable body effect is started, the second movable body 52 preferentially executes the third movable body effect as shown in FIG. In this case, the 1st movable body 51 will perform a 1st movable body effect continuously.

  Even when the third movable body effect is executed prior to the first movable body effect, the third movable body effect is preferentially executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the third movable body effect is executed. In the first movable body effect, only the first movable body 51 operates, and as shown in FIG. 23, the first movable body 51 executes the first movable body effect and the second movable body. The body 52 will execute the third movable body effect. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a movable body control means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the second variable game has a higher small hit probability than the first variable game, the chance to receive a big hit game triggered by the game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 It has a gameability that a small hit game that gives a bonus is easy to be given. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to the usual game as to whether or not a normal hit game that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 is given. Since the game effect related to the general game has a novel game performance that is executed in the general game display area 101 of the effect display device 13 in all the normal symbol variation games, the second start prize opening 16 It is possible to make the player more interested in whether or not a normal hit game that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the game is given.

  Further, in the ordinary game, the production time varies depending on the expectation level for the normal game, so that the player's expectation degree for the ordinary game can be increased according to the production time of the ordinary game. On the other hand, since the performance time of all ordinary games is not lengthened, it is possible to add sharpness and prevent the production from being delayed. Thereby, even if it is a case where a game effect is performed in all the usual game, the variation of a game effect can be increased and the interest with respect to the game effect concerning a usual game can be improved more.

  (2) In the normal state, the special game reach effect is more easily executed in the second variable game, which is likely to be a small hit, than in the first variable game. Thereby, the interest of the game in the second variable game can be improved. On the other hand, since it is likely to be a small hit, even if the probability that the special figure reach effect is performed is increased, the expectation for the special figure reach effect is not lowered. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to a regular game that may be given a normal hit game that facilitates the execution of the second variable game.

  (3) The shortest fluctuation time of the second fluctuation game in the normal state (that is, the fluctuation time based on the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern TP4) is the shortest fluctuation time of the first fluctuation game (based on the second deviation fluctuation pattern TP8). Variation time) and the shortest variation time of the second variation game in the variation state (variation time based on the second deviation variation pattern TP8). Since the special figure reach effect is always executed in the second fluctuation game, the fluctuation time based on the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern TP4 is the shortest fluctuation time. For this reason, in the normal state, when the second variation game having a high expectation is executed, a game effect having a longer production time (variation time) than that of the first variation game must be executed. It is possible to entertain the second variation game more. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to a regular game that may be given a normal hit game that facilitates the execution of the second variable game. Further, in the short-change state (entrance rate improved state) in which the second variable game is easy to be executed, the second variable game is easy to be executed because it is shorter than the shortest change time of the second variable game in the normal state. It is possible to speed up the digestion of the variable game and improve the game efficiency.

  (4) The game ball that has passed through the operation gate 29 enters the first start winning opening 14. For this reason, the start condition for the usual game and the start condition for the first variable game can both be satisfied. For this reason, when the first variation game is executed, it is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility that the usual game is also executed, and the usual game can be noted.

  (5) The shortest variation time of the normal game in the normal state (variation time based on the fourth off-line pattern FP8) is shorter than the shortest variation time of the first symbol variation game (the variation time based on the second off-line variation pattern TP8). Is also set longer. Therefore, in a normal state, when a normal game that is a chance to win a normal hit game that makes it easy to obtain an opportunity to execute a second variable game with high expectation is executed, it is compared with the first variable game. Thus, it is possible to always execute a game production with a long production time. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to the usual game.

  (6) It is possible to put a game ball into the bonus winning port 20 in the second floating game with a higher probability than to enter a gaming ball into the bonus winning port 20 in the first floating game. . In addition, it is more probable that a game ball is inserted into the bonus winning opening 20 in the second variable game than the acquisition in which the big hit game is awarded in the first variable game or the second variable game. For this reason, since the player expects to be a small hit in the second variable game, the player can pay more attention to the usual game.

  (7) The first operation gate 29a, the first operation gate 29a, and the first operation gate 29a, the first operation gate 29a, the first operation gate 29a, the first operation gate 29a, the first operation gate 29a, 1 start winning opening 14 is arranged. Thereby, there is a high possibility that both the general symbol game and the first variable game are executed, and it is possible to draw attention to the general game together with the first variable game.

  (8) The first operation gate 29a so that the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a enters the first start winning opening 14 with a higher probability than the game ball that does not pass through the operation gate 29; A first start winning opening 14 is arranged. Thereby, there is a high possibility that both the normal game and the first variation game will be executed, and it is possible to draw attention to the normal symbol variation game together with the first symbol variation game.

  (9) Special display execution display image (special variation information) indicating that a variation game (first variation game or second variation game) is being executed in one execution display region 105 (overlapping region) Both of the execution display images for normal maps (ordinary variation information) indicating that the general game is being executed are displayed. For this reason, the player can grasp the execution status of the floating game and the usual game at the same time by viewing one execution display area 105, and which game is being executed or is being executed together. You can clearly see that it is (or is not being implemented). Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to understand which game should be noted, and when both are being executed, the player can be made to pay attention to a favorite game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the execution display area 105, a game effect indicating the start of a variable game (change game start effect, see FIG. 18C) and a game effect indicating the start of a normal game (normal game start effect, FIG. b) can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to clearly recognize the start time of the floating game and the usual game, and to pay attention to any game from the start time. In addition, since a game effect (simultaneous execution effect, see FIG. 18 (a)) indicating that simultaneous execution is being performed, that effect can be easily recognized.

  Also, a special figure holding area 103 (special information display area) in which the first holding memory number and the second holding memory number (special holding information) are displayed, and a general figure holding memory number (ordinary holding information) are displayed. This is a part of the holding area 104 (ordinary information display area). Then, in the overlapping execution display area 105, a general-purpose execution display image and a special-purpose execution display image are displayed. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the execution display image for special drawing and the execution display image for special drawing, and at the same time, can visually recognize the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the general figure reserved memory number. Become. For this reason, it is also possible to recognize hold information such as the type of game that is being held, so even if the game being watched is released, You can easily figure out if you should pay attention to the game.

In addition, since the execution display area 105 and the special-purpose execution display image are displayed in the execution display area 105, space saving in the display area can be achieved.
(10) As shown in FIG. 18 (d), in the execution display area 105, an expected effect for notifying the expectation that the running game is a big hit or the expectation that the running normal game is a normal hit. Configured to be executable. Thereby, it is possible to focus attention on the execution display area 105, and when it is notified that the degree of expectation is high, attention can be paid to the game being executed. In addition, the expectation degree effect is executed with the same effect contents in any of the variable game and the usual game. For this reason, it can be made impossible to recognize which expectation level is informed from the variation game and the usual game from the production contents of the expectation level effect. For this reason, when the change game and the usual game are executed at the same time, it is possible to give an expectation to any game.

  (11) In the execution display area 105, the special-purpose execution display image and the general-purpose execution display image are displayed in an identifiable manner. Specifically, the display position is divided into left and right, and the display color and pattern are made different. For this reason, it can be easily recognized which game is being executed.

  (12) In the special figure reservation area 103, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are displayed in an identifiable manner. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize what type of variable game is put on hold.

  (13) The special game display area 100 and the general game display area 101 are individually provided in different areas. Even in this case, it is possible to easily recognize which game is being executed by looking at the hold display area 102. That is, it is possible to entertain more about the game effects related to the games that are of interest among the games that are being executed while looking at the hold display area 102. Moreover, since the game effect is executed for each type of game, it is possible to entertain each game effect. Further, since the game effect relating to the variable game and the game effect relating to the usual game are executed in different display areas, it is difficult to confuse which game it is.

  (14) The normal game is configured so that a plurality of types of presentation times can be set according to the expectation level for a normal hit, and the general game display area 101 has a normal pattern in all normal games. Based on this, the game effect related to the usual game is executed. That is, the game effects are executed for all the usual games, and the game effects have different effect times for each game. Therefore, by viewing the game effect (general game start effect) informing the start time of the usual game in the hold display area 102, the game effect relating to the usual game can be enjoyed from the start.

  (15) When the movable body effect is executed at least, the effect display device 13 causes the normal game display area 101 to execute a game effect related to the general game in the predetermined movable object effect display area 101a. . When the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 cover the display area of the effect display device 13 in the movable body effect, the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 operate so as not to cover the display area 101a for the movable body effect. Thereby, even when the normal game and the movable body effect are executed at the same time, the movable region effect display area 101a is not obstructed by the operations of the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52. , The game effects related to the usual game can be visually recognized. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the game effects related to the usual game.

  (16) The effect display device 13 is in a stop display period in which the normal symbol as a display result is stopped and displayed in the normal game, and in an operation period in which the first movable body 51 and the second movable body 52 operate in the movable body effect. If there are overlapping periods, a game effect related to the normal symbol variation game is executed in the display area 101a for the movable object effect during the stop display period. In the stop display period, it is not necessary to move the game effects related to the normal symbol variation game. For this reason, it is not misunderstood that the normal symbol is variably displayed in spite of the stop display period.

  (17) Since the variable game and the ordinary game are configured to be executed simultaneously, and there is a possibility that the movable body effect may be executed, the motion pattern of the movable body used in the movable body effect in the variable game The motion pattern of the movable body used in the movable body effect in the usual game may conflict. The case where the operation patterns compete with each other means, for example, a case where the movable bodies to be operated are the same and are operated at the same time. In addition, when the operation patterns conflict, for example, the movable body to be operated is different, and the execution period based on the operation pattern of one movable body and the execution period based on the operation pattern of another movable body And the operation range based on the operation pattern of one movable body overlaps the operation range based on the operation pattern of another movable body in the overlap execution period. In other words, it refers to the case where the movable bodies collide with each other or the case where one movable body is operated with different operation patterns. In the present embodiment, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect (or the third movable body effect) are executed in duplicate, so that the second movable body used in the first movable body effect in the variable game. The motion pattern of the body 52 and the motion pattern of the second movable body 52 used in the second movable body effect (or the third movable body effect) in the usual game compete. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a gives priority to the execution of either one. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable body from competing and not operating, or preventing the production from being performed.

  (18) When the motion pattern of the movable body competes, the effect control CPU 31a preferentially executes the movable body effect executed first among the movable body effect in the variable game and the movable body effect in the usual game. Let Since the movable body effect executed first is preferentially executed, the movable body effect is not ended halfway, and the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  (19) The movable body effect includes a third movable body effect as a method instruction effect that uses the second movable body 52 to instruct a game ball firing method advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit game, the third movable body effect that indicates the opening timing of the first big winning opening 19 and also indicates the firing direction of the game ball is included. When the operation pattern of the movable body competes and the third movable body effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes the third movable body effect with the highest priority. That is, when the execution period of the first movable body effect and the execution period of the third movable body effect overlap, the effect control CPU 31a preferentially executes the third movable body effect. Even if the first movable body effect is executed first, when the third movable body effect is started, the third movable body effect is preferentially executed. By executing the third movable body effect with the highest priority, it is possible to fire the game ball by a firing method advantageous to the player. Thereby, even if the operation patterns of the movable body compete, there is no disadvantage to the player.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the small hit game may be terminated and the big hit game may be started when a game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of normal symbol variation patterns for the normal state may be provided. Further, in the normal hit game, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing door 15 may be arbitrarily changed, and a plurality of opening / closing patterns may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, during the validity period, it has been decided to give a jackpot game when the game ball is detected in the bonus winning switch SW4, but a special gaming state advantageous to a player other than the jackpot game, For example, it may be determined to give a probability variation state that improves the winning probability of the jackpot determination.

  In the above embodiment, game balls are allowed to enter the first big prize device 18 during the small hit game, but game balls are allowed to enter the first big prize device 18 during the big hit game. You may do it. In other words, during the big hit game, it is possible to detect the game ball by the bonus winning switch SW4 and give an opportunity to give the special game state.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the specification of a pachinko machine arbitrarily. For example, the big hit probability, the small hit probability, the number of payout balls, the upper limit number of balls entered, the probability of opening the special door 21 may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special opening / closing door 21 is opened in the small hit game, but it may be opened. Further, the special opening / closing door 21 may not be provided. Further, in the small hit game, it may be configured such that a game ball is always inserted into the privilege winning opening 20.

-In the said embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21 may be provided with two or more, and an opening / closing pattern may be changed arbitrarily.
In the above embodiment, the length of the operation time may be set arbitrarily. Further, the operation time may not be provided.

  In the effective period of the above embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4, it is determined that a big hit game (special game state) is to be granted. As an example of this, during the validity period, it is determined whether or not a special game state is to be granted when a game ball is detected in the bonus winning switch SW4, and the special game state is limited only when this determination result is affirmative. May be determined.

The present embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
In the above embodiment, the big hit determination is executed when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. However, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be executed simultaneously by changing the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. . If the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the big hit determination may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 is arranged immediately below the first operating gate 29a so that the game balls that have passed through the first operating gate 29a pass the first start winning opening 14 with high probability. However, the arrangement of the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 may be arbitrarily changed. As a result, it may be difficult for the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a to enter the first start winning opening 14.

In the above embodiment, the first grand prize device 18 and the second grand prize device 24 are provided. However, if the privilege prize opening 20 is provided, they may be combined into one.
In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 19, it may be detected by the special prize switch SW4.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the validity period of the bonus pay switch SW4 from when the number in the area becomes greater than zero, and continues to set at least until the operation time ends. However, when the number in the area becomes zero, the setting of the valid period may be once ended. That is, the valid period may be set only when the number in the area is not zero. In this case, when the number in the area becomes larger than zero, the valid period is set again.

  In the above embodiment, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, the time during which the first big prize opening door 17 is open during the small hit game is longer than in the case of the first floating game. Then, it may be easy to make the game ball enter the first grand prize opening 19.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the number of times of the change state given after the end of the big hit game (number of times of change).
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 13 executes the symbol variation game using the decorative symbols, but it may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the second variation game is preferentially executed, but the variation game may be executed in the order of winning.
In the above embodiment, the variation game is executed for each start winning opening, but the same variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the number and type of jackpot games (for example, the specified number of rounds, the release mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the number of types and contents of the small hit game (for example, the opening mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout prize balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the range of various components in the game board YB may be changed.
In the above embodiment, in addition to the effect control board 31, an overall control board or a relay board may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 may be a single board.
-In the said embodiment, you may provide the function in each control board in another control board.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the probability change state which changes the winning probability of jackpot determination can be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is the reduction of the fluctuation time of the regular game, the improvement of the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure, the increase of the total opening time of the open / close door 15, and the reduction of the fluctuation time of the variable game by a special symbol. It is sufficient that at least one of them is included.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is shortened in the variation time of the special figure variation game, in particular, the variation time of the special figure variation game in which the outlier display result is stopped and displayed as compared with the non-variable state. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved storage. In this case, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, various game effects may be performed by a speaker, a decoration lamp, a movable body, or a combination thereof, instead of or in addition to the effect display device 13.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the execution timing, effect aspect (contents), etc. of a game effect.
In the above embodiment, the opening / closing pattern in the normal hit game may be one type. Further, it is not necessary to make the difference between the variable state and the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the normal game display area 101 may change the display mode such as the shape, size, and position of the normal game according to the expectation of the normal game to be executed. For example, when the movable body effect is not executed and the game effect related to the high expectation general game is executed, the game effect related to the normal game is executed in the display area for the high expectation time. To. On the other hand, when the movable body effect is not executed and the game effect related to the low expectation general game is executed, the game effect related to the normal game may be executed in the normal display area. Good. By causing the game effect to be executed in the display area for the high expectation level when the expectation level is high, it is possible to make the player recognize that the expectation level is high and attract more attention. In addition, by changing the shape or the like, it becomes easy to distinguish the display area for high expectation time from the normal display area.

  In the above embodiment, the inclination angle of the passage 14a may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the passage 14a may not be provided. Similarly, the inclination angle of the winning assist inclined surface 16a may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the winning assist auxiliary inclined surface 16a may not be provided.

In the small hit game of the above embodiment, after the first big winning opening 19 is opened, an effective period for validating the winning of the game ball to the bonus winning opening 20 may be set.
In the above embodiment, when the game balls in the special prize area 18a are not discharged within a specified time after the game balls enter the first big prize device 18 (when the number in the area does not become zero) ) Error control such as error notification may be performed. In addition, the jackpot game is determined by validating the winning of the game ball to the bonus winning opening 20 only during a specific period of the effective period, while the winning of the gaming ball at the bonus winning opening 20 is determined outside the specific period. May be determined so that the big hit game is not determined. Further, when invalidating, error control such as error notification may be performed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, in the normal state, the entrance rate improvement state giving means for giving an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance probability of the game ball to the second entrance as compared to the normal state; The shortest variation time of the normal symbol variation game may be set longer than the shortest variation time of the first symbol variation game.

  (B) In the gaming machine, the special prize area includes a special prize restricting unit that regulates a game ball entering the special prize winning unit with a predetermined probability, and the special prize winning unit includes the special prize winning unit. The bonus winning means in the first symbol variation game obtained by multiplying the probability of canceling the game ball entry restriction to the game by the probability that the small hit determination means determines that it is a small hit in the first symbol variation game The winning probability is set to be lower than the probability that the jackpot determining means determines that it is a jackpot in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game. In the second symbol variation game obtained by multiplying the probability that the game ball entry restriction to the winning means is canceled by the probability that the small hit determination means determines that it is a small hit in the second symbol variation game. The prize winning probability for the bonus winning means may be set higher than the probability that the jackpot determining means determines that the jackpot determining means is a jackpot in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game. .

  (C) In the gaming machine, the normal starting means is set so that a probability that a game ball that has passed through the normal starting means enters a ball is higher than a probability that the game ball does not enter the first entrance. In addition, the first entrance may be arranged.

  (D) In the above gaming machine, the normal ball so that a game ball that has passed through the normal starting means enters the first ball inlet with a higher probability than a game ball that does not pass through the normal starting means. The starting means and the first entrance may be arranged.

  (E) a first special symbol display means for displaying a first symbol variation game for variably displaying the first special symbol; a second special symbol display means for displaying a second symbol variation game for variably displaying the second special symbol; The first start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the first entrance, the second start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the second entrance, and the first start detection means. When the start condition of the first symbol variation game that can be established when the game ball is detected is satisfied, it is possible to determine whether or not the first symbol variation game is a win and the second symbol variation game. When the start condition of the second symbol variation game that can be established when the start detection means detects the game ball is satisfied, it is possible to determine whether or not the second symbol variation game is a hit. Judgment means and judgment of said small hit judgment means If the result is affirmative, a winning game granting means for granting a winning game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning area, and a bonus ball to be placed in the special prize winning means arranged in the special winning area Provided at the second entrance, a bonus winning detection means for detecting, a special game granting means capable of giving a special game state advantageous to a player when the bonus winning detection means detects a game ball. Open / close means that can take a predetermined closed state and an open state different from the closed state, and a normal hit determination means that determines whether or not a normal symbol variation game for variably displaying a normal symbol is a normal hit If the determination result of the normal hit determination means is affirmative, the opening / closing means is controlled from the closed state to the open state to improve the probability of entering the game ball into the second entrance. Giving per game And a normal symbol variation pattern determining means for determining a normal symbol variation pattern for specifying a variation time of the normal symbol variation game based on the determination result of the normal hit determining means, and the normal symbol variation pattern determining means. Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the normal symbol variation game based on the normal symbol variation pattern, and the hit determination means is a second symbol variation game rather than the first symbol variation game. The normal symbol variation pattern includes a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns with different rendering times according to the expected degree of normal hit. In all normal symbol variation games, the game effects related to the normal symbol variation game are executed based on the normal symbol variation pattern. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (D) The gaming machine includes a normal start detection unit that detects a game ball passing through the normal start unit, and the normal hit determination unit is established when the normal start detection unit detects the game ball. When the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied, it is configured to determine whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit, and the normal starting means and the first entrance are It is arranged on the game board via a mounting portion in which a flow-down passage connected from the normal starting means to the first ball entrance is formed. In the mounting portion, the first ball is inserted in the middle of the flow-down passage. A discharge passage for discharging the game ball is connected to a place other than the mouth, and the discharge passage is provided with an inclined surface for changing the difficulty of discharging the game ball to a place other than the first entrance. You may be allowed to.

(E) In the above gaming machine, the second entrance and the opening / closing means are disposed on the game board via the mounting portion, and a second game ball flowing down the gaming area is placed on the mounting portion. There may be provided an inclined surface for changing the degree of difficulty to be guided to the entrance.
(F) first special symbol display means for displaying the first symbol variation game for variably displaying the first special symbol; and second special symbol display means for displaying the second symbol variation game for variably displaying the second special symbol; The first start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the first entrance, the second start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the second entrance, and the first start detection means. When the start condition of the first symbol variation game that can be established when the game ball is detected is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and the second start detection means A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit when a starting condition of the second symbol variation game that can be established when the game ball is detected is established; The starting condition for the 1-variable game is established In this case, it can be determined whether or not the first symbol variation game is a small hit, and if the start condition of the second symbol variation game is satisfied, is the second symbol variation game a small hit? Small hit determination means that can determine whether or not, and if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game grant that grants a small hit game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning area Means, a bonus winning detection means for detecting a game ball entering the bonus winning means arranged in the special winning area, a case where the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and the bonus winning detection means When a game ball is detected, a big hit game granting means that can give a big hit game advantageous to the player, and a predetermined closed state and the closed state are provided at the second entrance. Open that can be open Means, a normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game for variably displaying the normal symbol is a normal hit, and when the determination result of the normal hit determination means is affirmative, the state of the opening / closing means Is controlled from the closed state to the open state, and a normal hit game giving means for giving a normal hit game for improving the probability of entering the game ball into the second entrance, and the determination result of the normal hit determination means Based on the normal symbol variation pattern determining means for determining the normal symbol variation pattern for specifying the presentation time of the normal symbol variation game based on the normal symbol variation pattern determined by the normal symbol variation pattern determining means, the normal symbol variation pattern Effect control means for causing the game execution effect related to the game to be executed by the effect execution means, and the small hit determination means is more than the second symbol change game than the first symbol change game. It is determined that the moving game has a small probability with a high probability, and the normal symbol variation pattern includes a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns with different presentation times according to the expectation level for the normal hit. The control means causes a game effect related to the normal symbol variation game to be executed based on the normal symbol variation pattern in all the normal symbol variation games.

  YB ... Game board, HD ... Launch handle, SOL1 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, SOL2 ... First big prize opening solenoid, SOL3 ... Special electric combination solenoid, SOL4 ... Second big prize opening solenoid, SOL10 ... First movable body Solenoid, SOL20 ... second movable body solenoid, SW1 ... first start switch, SW2 ... second start switch, SW3 ... first count switch, SW4 ... privilege prize switch, SW5 ... discharge switch, SW6 ... second count switch , SW7, gate switch, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 13 ... production display device, 14 ... first start winning port, 15 ... open / close door, 16 ... second start winning port , 17 ... 1st grand prize opening door, 18 ... 1st grand prize winning device, 18a ... Special prize winning area, 19 ... 1st grand prize winning entrance, 20 ... Special prize winning slot, 2 ... special opening / closing door, 22 ... discharge port, 23 ... second grand prize opening door, 24 ... second big prize winning device, 25 ... second big winning prize opening, 26 ... first hold display device, 27 ... second hold display device 28 ... Normal symbol display device, 29 ... Operating gate, 29a ... First operating gate, 29b ... Second operating gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main Control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 32 ... Delivery control board, 33 ... Delivery device, 51 ... First movable body, 52 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2nd movable body, 100 ... Fluctuation game display area, 101 ... Normal game display area, 102 ... Hold display area, 103 ... Special figure hold area, 104 ... General map hold area, 105 ... Execution display area.

Claims (4)

First start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first entrance;
A second start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance,
First winning lottery means for performing a first winning lottery when the first start detecting means detects a gaming ball, and performing a second winning lottery when the second starting detecting means detects a gaming ball When,
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when winning a small hit in the lottery by the first hit lottery means ;
Specific detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a specific area in which the game ball can pass through the provision of the small hit game ;
If you win the jackpot in the lottery by the first per drawing unit, and a large per game providing means to grant a large per game when the specific detection unit detects a game ball,
A third start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the third entrance;
A second winning lottery means for making a third winning lottery when the third start detecting means detects a game ball;
In the lottery by the second lottery means, a normal per game granting means for granting a normal per game when winning a normal hit,
In the normal hit game, a movable member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state;
Production execution means for performing production,
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means based on the result of the lottery by the second per lottery means and executing a predetermined effect ;
A state control means for controlling the gaming state,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
In the first lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a specific jackpot, and after the jackpot game based on winning the particular jackpot is controlled to the second gaming state,
In the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a normal winning. In the normal winning game based on winning in the first gaming state, the second entrance is opened. The movable member operates so as to be in a state,
In the second winning lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a small hit and a big hit, and after the big hit game based on winning a specific big hit, it is controlled to the second gaming state, When the game ball passes through the specific area that is allowed to pass by giving a small hit game based on winning a small hit, and is detected by the specific detection means, after the big hit game based on the detection ends Controlled to the second gaming state,
In the third game lottery in the second gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal game is higher than in the third game lottery in the first game state, and in the second game state, the game is won in the normal game. In the normal hit game based on the above, the movable member operates so that the second entrance is in an open state,
The second gaming state may be terminated on the condition that the number of executions of the special symbol variation game to be executed based on the result of the lottery by the first per lottery means has reached a predetermined number. Includes a first specified number of times and a second specified number of times larger than the first specified number of times,
After the end of the big hit game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area that has been won by the small hit in the second lottery and passed through the grant of the small hit game, and is detected by the specific detection means In the case of being controlled to the second gaming state, the probability that the prescribed number of times of the second gaming state is the second prescribed number of times is
In the case where the second gaming state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on winning the specific big hit in the first winning lottery in the first gaming state, the specified number of times in the second gaming state is the first number. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that it is higher than the probability of being the prescribed number of times . First start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first entrance;
A second start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance,
First winning lottery means for performing a first winning lottery when the first start detecting means detects a gaming ball, and performing a second winning lottery when the second starting detecting means detects a gaming ball When,
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when winning a small hit in the lottery by the first hit lottery means;
Specific detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a specific area in which the game ball can pass through the provision of the small hit game;
A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won in the lottery by the first winning lottery means, and when the specific detection means detects a game ball;
A third start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the third entrance;
A second winning lottery means for making a third winning lottery when the third start detecting means detects a game ball;
In the lottery by the second lottery means, a normal per game granting means for granting a normal per game when winning a normal hit,
In the normal hit game, a movable member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state;
Production execution means for performing production,
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means based on the result of the lottery by the second per lottery means and executing a predetermined effect;
A state control means for controlling the gaming state,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
In the first lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a specific jackpot, and after the jackpot game based on winning the particular jackpot is controlled to the second gaming state,
In the third winning lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a normal winning. In the normal winning game based on winning in the first gaming state, the second entrance is opened. The movable member operates so as to be in a state,
In the second winning lottery in the first gaming state, it is possible to win a small hit and a big win, and after the big hit game based on winning a specific big win is controlled to the second gaming state, When the game ball passes through the specific area that is allowed to pass by giving a small hit game based on winning a small hit, and is detected by the specific detection means, after the big hit game based on the detection ends Controlled to the second gaming state,
In the third game lottery in the second gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal game is higher than in the third game lottery in the first game state, and in the second game state, the game is won in the normal game. In the normal hit game based on the above, the movable member operates so that the second entrance is in an open state,
In the second winning lottery, the winning ball of the big hit game based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area that has been passed through the granting of the small winning game and has been detected by the specific detecting means. The expected value of the number obtained is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is higher than an expected value of the number of winning balls in a jackpot game based on winning a specific jackpot in the first winning lottery in the first gaming state . Provided with a display means capable of a display effect for displaying an image,
Part or all of the special symbol variation game executed based on the result of the lottery by the first lottery means, and part or all of the normal symbol variation game executed based on the result of the lottery by the second lottery means Are configured to be executed simultaneously,
The display means includes a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area sandwiched between the first display area and the second display area,
In the first display area,
Executed when the first start detection means detects the game ball and the image showing the first special symbol variation game suspended to be executed, and when the second start detection means detects the game ball. And an image showing the second special symbol variation game put on hold can be displayed,
In the second display area,
An image showing a normal symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the third start detection unit detects a game ball can be displayed;
The third display area is
A display effect indicating the start of a special symbol variation game,
A display effect indicating the start of a normal symbol variation game,
A display effect indicating that the special symbol variation game and the normal symbol variation game are being executed simultaneously;
The display effect which shows the expectation degree which becomes a win in the special symbol variation game in execution, or the display effect which shows the expectation degree which becomes a win in the normal symbol variation game in execution is comprised so that execution is possible. Game machines. A movable body,
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body,
The special symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the lottery by the first lottery means and the normal symbol variation game that is executed based on the result of the lottery by the second lottery means are configured to be executable. ,
Movable in the special symbol variation game by competing the motion pattern of the movable body used in the movable design in the special symbol variation game and the motion pattern of the movable body used in the movable design in the normal symbol variation game The body effect and the movable object effect in the normal symbol variation game, when the same movable body is used at the same time, either one is given priority . Gaming machine .