JP6502467B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a high probability state is provided on the condition that a gaming ball is detected in a specific detection means (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a plurality of hits including a probability variation per pattern in which a gaming ball can be detected in a specific area sensor, and a non probability variation per pattern in which a gaming ball is more difficult to detect in a specific area sensor than the probability variation per pattern. Is equipped.

JP, 2014-42582, A

  By the way, in the gaming machine of patent document 1, although it becomes difficult to detect the game ball in the specific area sensor when it becomes a non-probability variation pattern hit, there is a slight possibility that the game ball is detected in the specific area sensor . That is, it could not be said that the high probability state was not given even if it became the non-probable variation pattern hit. Therefore, it is difficult to perform the rendering according to the situation such as whether or not the high probability state is given, and temporarily, the situation such as whether or not the high probability state is given does not mix with the presentation to be performed. There was a risk of reducing the interest in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems grants a big hit game when winning a big hit, and in the big hit game, the big winning game is performed in a gaming machine that performs a round game that allows entry of a gaming ball to a big winning opening. A first state for allocating gaming balls entered into the mouth to non-specific areas, and a sorting means capable of operating in a second state for allocating to specific areas, and a detection for detecting gaming balls passing through the specific areas Means, state providing means for providing a high probability state where the jackpot probability is high probability on the condition that the game ball is detected by the detection means, and mode control means for controlling the effect mode And the big hit includes a first big hit and a second big hit where the game ball is difficult to detect in the detection means compared to the first big hit, and in the first big hit, the detection hand The situation in which the game ball is detected in the game is the normal situation, while the situation in which the game ball is not detected in the detection means is the special situation, and the situation in which the game ball is not detected in the detection means in the second big hit is the normal situation On the other hand, the situation in which the game ball is detected in the detection means is a special situation, and the mode control means is the first situation after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit in the normal situation in the first big hit. In the normal situation in the second jackpot, the second demonstration mode is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the second jackpot, and in the special situation in the second jackpot, the second jackpot is controlled. After the end of the big hit game based on the 2 big hit is to control to the first effect mode, the big hit based on the first big hit In the bonus game and the big hit game based on the second big hit, at least one specific round game in which the distribution means is controlled based on an operation pattern in which the distribution means can operate in the second state In the specific round game in the big hit game based on the first big hit, the sorting means operates in such a manner that the gaming ball entered in the big winning opening can be distributed to the specific area, In the specific round game in the big hit game based on the second big hit, compared to the specific round game in the big hit game based on the first big hit, it is difficult to distribute the game ball entered in the big winning opening to the specific area And is provided with an output processing means for performing processing for outputting a signal to the outside of the aircraft, and in the special situation in the second jackpot, When a predetermined time has passed since the end of a certain round game, there are no gaming balls that have not been discharged outside the specific area and the non-specific area, and the specific area and the non-specific area The processing for outputting a signal differs depending on whether there is a game ball that has not been discharged out of the area, and in a special situation in the second jackpot, a predetermined time after the specific round game is over When there is no gaming ball that has not been discharged out of the specific area and the non-specific area when it has elapsed, while the signal is in the output state before the predetermined time has elapsed, the predetermined After the time has passed, if the signal is in a non-output state and there are gaming balls that have not been discharged outside the specific area and the non-specific area, the signal will be output before the predetermined time has elapsed. Output status and Rutotomoni, even if the signal after the predetermined time has elapsed is summarized in that as the output state.

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

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows a discharge passage and the privilege provision opening. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit. (A) And (b) is an explanatory view showing operation timing of the 2nd opening and closing device and a distribution device. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the output mode of the signal in a big hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit, and the relationship of production mode. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution timing of alerting | reporting production in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the kind of big hit in 3rd Embodiment, and the change pattern which can be determined after the end of a big hit game.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle HD which is operated by a player when the gaming ball is fired to the gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having an image display section GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a display unit of a liquid crystal display type. In the effect display device 11, various display effects based on images are performed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect. The decoration lamp La is disposed in a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as an audio output unit that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs audio effects.

  The game board YB is provided with a plurality of ball entrances through which game balls can enter. The ball entrance includes a first start opening 12, a second start opening 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15.

  The first starting opening 12 is a ball entry port for entering the game ball when establishing the starting condition of the first special symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol in the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the first starting opening 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is opened so as to allow the game ball to enter at all times. A sensor (a first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the entered game ball is disposed at the back of the first start opening 12.

  The second starting port 13 is a ball entry port for entering a game ball when establishing a starting condition of a second special symbol variation game performed by varying a second special symbol in the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the second start opening 13 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second starting opening 13 can enter the game ball by opening the normal opening / closing device (normal electric combination) 16 when the predetermined condition is satisfied (normal symbol winning time), or It becomes easy to ball. On the other hand, the second starting opening 13 can not or can not enter the gaming ball normally when the opening and closing device 16 is in the closed state. In the present embodiment, the normal opening / closing device 16 is a door-like member that operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator for operating the normal opening / closing device 16 in the present embodiment is the common electric part actuator A1 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (a second start sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the entered game ball is disposed at the back of the second start port 13.

  The first large winning opening 14 is a ball entrance for letting the game ball enter when the payout condition for winning balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 14 is located to the right of the effect display device 11. In the big hit game provided when the first big winning opening 14 is won in the big hit, the entry of the game ball is permitted by the first open / close device 17 being in the open state. On the other hand, the first big winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball can not be entered by the first opening / closing device 17 being in the closed state. The first opening / closing device 17 is a blade-like member that operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator for operating the first opening and closing device 17 in the present embodiment is a first big winning actuator A2 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (a first count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the entered game ball is disposed at the back of the first big winning opening 14. Further, a discharge passage (not shown) for discharging the game ball entered in the first big winning hole 14 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed at the back of the first big winning hole 14. And, in this discharge passage, a sensor (a first count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball passing through the discharge passage, that is, a game ball entering the first big winning opening 14 is disposed. There is.

  The second big winning opening 15 is a ball entrance for letting the game ball enter when the payout condition for winning balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 15 is located on the lower left side of the second starting opening 13 (rightward of the first starting opening 12). In the big hit game awarded when the second big winning opening 15 is won in the big hit, the entry of the game ball is permitted by the second open / close device 18 being in the open state. On the other hand, the second big winning opening 15 is closed so that the game ball can not be entered by closing the second opening / closing device 18. The second opening / closing device 18 is a door-like member that operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator for operating the second opening and closing device 18 in the present embodiment is a second big winning actuator A3 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a discharge passage 19 is formed in the back of the second big winning opening 15 for discharging the gaming ball having entered the second big winning opening 15 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The discharge passage 19 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the discharge passage, that is, a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15. Further, the discharge passage 19 is formed to branch into a first discharge passage 19a and a second discharge passage 19b downstream of the second count sensor SE4. The game ball having entered the second big winning opening 15 is branched into the first discharge passage 19a and the second discharge passage 19 in the branch portion 20 branched into the first discharge passage 19a and the second discharge passage 19b in the discharge passage 19. A distribution device 21 as distribution means for distributing to the passage 19b is disposed.

  The sorting apparatus 21 is configured to be capable of taking a first state in which gaming balls are distributed to the first discharge passage 19a and a second state in which gaming balls are distributed to the second discharge passage 19b. The distribution device 21 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). An actuator for operating the distribution device 21 in the present embodiment is a distribution actuator A4 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the sorting apparatus 21 is always in the first state, and is configured to be in the second state in a jackpot game described later.

  The first discharge passage 19a is provided with a discharge sensor SE5 for detecting game balls passing through the first discharge passage 19a, that is, game balls discharged from the first discharge passage 19a. Further, in the second discharge passage 19b, a specific detection sensor SE6 as a detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the second discharge passage 19b is disposed.

  In addition, an operating gate 22 is disposed on the game board YB. In the present embodiment, the actuation gate 22 is located to the right of the effect display device 11. In the operation gate 22, a gate opening 22a is opened which is always open so as to allow the game ball to enter. In the gate opening 22a, a sensor (gate sensor SE7 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball entering a ball (passing) is disposed. The gate opening 22a is an entrance for letting the game ball enter when the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. The normal opening and closing device 16 of the second starting opening 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 22, and after the normal symbol is hit in the normal symbol variation game. , Operate from the closed state to the open state.

  The game board YB is also provided with a first special symbol display device 23, a second special symbol display device 24, a first hold display device 25, a second hold display device 26, and a normal symbol display device 27. . These display devices are located at a portion of the game board YB that can be viewed by the player when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11.

  The first special symbol display device 23 performs a first special symbol variation game, and a special symbol according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the first special symbol variation game. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the first special symbol variation game is satisfied with the entrance of the ball. In addition, when the starting condition is satisfied, the first special symbol variation game is played on the first special symbol display device 23 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and it is derived in the first special symbol variation game The symbol variation game for deriving the result according to the special symbol is played also in the effect display device 11 using the decorative symbol.

  The second special symbol display device 24 performs a second special symbol variation game, and a special symbol according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the second special symbol variation game. When the game ball enters the second starting opening 13 and is detected, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game is satisfied with the entrance of the ball. In addition, when the starting condition is satisfied, the second special symbol variation game is played on the second special symbol display device 24 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and it is derived in the second special symbol variation game The symbol variation game for deriving the result according to the special symbol is played also in the effect display device 11 using the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. Further, in the following description, a symbol variation game using a decorative symbol performed by the effect display device 11 may be indicated as a “decorative symbol variation game”.

  The first hold display device 25 displays the number of first special symbol variation games pending for execution (first start hold number). The second hold display device 26 displays the number of second special symbol variation games pending for execution (second start hold number). The normal symbol display device 27 performs an ordinary symbol variation game using an ordinary symbol, and in the ordinary symbol variation game, an ordinary symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived in the ordinary symbol fluctuation game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a function of probability fluctuation (hereinafter, referred to as “probability fluctuation”) is provided. The probability changing function is a function capable of giving a probability changing state (probability fluctuation state) in which the winning probability of the big hit is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability after the end of the big hit game. That is, the probability variation state corresponds to a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is high. The probability change state can be an advantageous playing state for the player because a big hit is likely to occur. In the following description, a state in which a positive change state is not given may be referred to as a “non-positive change state”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the ball entering rate improvement function is provided. The ball filling rate improving function is a function capable of providing a ball filling rate improving state in which the ball filling rate of gaming balls per unit time to the second starting opening 13 is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "power support state" and "high base state". In addition, in the following description, the state to which the ball-incident rate improvement state is not provided may be shown as a "non-ball-filling rate improvement state". The non-entering rate improvement state is the so-called "non-electric support state" and "low base state".

  For example, the ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by combining and executing a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time reduction control in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is made shorter than in the non-entering rate improvement state. The second control is probability fluctuation control of a regular symbol that changes the probability of winning a regular symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the non-incident rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal opening / closing device 16 based on winning of the normal lottery for the normal symbol is made longer than that in the non-entering rate improving state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the control which makes the number of times of opening of the normal opening-closing device 16 based on winning the lottery of the normal symbol increased more than the time of the non ball entering rate improvement state, and the lottery of the normal symbol It is preferable to execute at least one control out of the control of making the one open time of the normal opening / closing device 16 longer based on the winning than in the non-ball-incident rate improvement state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special symbol variation game shorter than in the non-entering rate improving state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "variation time reduction state". In the following description, the gaming state, which is a non-deterministic change state and a non-balloon improvement state, may be indicated as a "normal state".

  Next, the big hit and big hit game in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is identified according to the type of jackpot symbol of the special symbol determined when the jackpot is won. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot is awarded.

  In the big hit game, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed first. After the end of the opening effect, a round game allowing game balls to enter the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 is played a plurality of times with the predetermined number of predetermined rounds as the upper limit. In one round game, the first opening / closing device 17 or the second opening / closing device 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. And, one round game is triggered when either the first end condition that the specified number (eight in the present embodiment) of game balls enter or the second end condition that the specified time elapses is satisfied. End as. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, when the round game of the prescribed number of rounds is ended, an ending effect is performed, and the big hit game is ended. In addition, in the big hit game of this embodiment, the rendering time (opening time) of the opening effect and the rendering time (ending time) of the ending effect are both set to 10 seconds. Hereinafter, the effects to be executed during the big hit game such as the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect may be collectively referred to as “big hit game effects”.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in the present embodiment, the big hit based on the big hit symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit based on the special symbol ZA (hereinafter referred to as the big hit ZA) and the special symbol There is a big hit based on ZB (hereinafter referred to as big hit ZB). In addition, the big hit based on the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is a big hit based on the special symbol Za (hereinafter referred to as a big hit Za) and a big hit based on the special symbol Zb (hereinafter referred to as a big hit Zb). In the drawings, "round" may be indicated as "R" for convenience of explanation.

  The big hit game based on the big hit ZA is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is 12 times. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the first to third round games are round games in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened (the first opening and closing device 17 is opened), and the specified time It is a round game in which 25 seconds are set. Also, the fourth round game is a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened (the second opening and closing device 18 is opened), and in the round game in which 27 seconds are set as the specified time is there. The fifth to twelfth round games are round games in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened, and are 0.04 round seconds set as the specified time.

  The big hit game based on the big hit ZB is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is 12 times. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the first to third round games and the fifth round game are the round games in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened and 25 seconds is set as the specified time. is there. The fourth round game is a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened and 0.04 seconds is set as the specified time. The sixth to twelfth round games are round games in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened and 0.04 seconds is set as the specified time.

  The big hit game based on the big hit Za is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is 16 times. In the big hit game based on the big hit Za, the 1st to 3rd round games, and the 5th to 16th round games, the first big winning opening 14 is opened and 25 seconds is set as the specified time It is a round game. The fourth round game is a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened and 27 seconds is set as the specified time.

  The big hit game based on the big hit Zb is a big hit game in which the number of prescribed rounds is four. In the big hit game based on the big hit Zb, the first to third round games are round games in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened and 25 seconds is set as the specified time. The fourth round game is a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened and 27 seconds is set as the specified time.

  Also, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the fourth round game is accompanied by the start of the round game if the first end condition that the specified number of game balls enter during the round game is not satisfied. The second big winning opening 15 is opened for 0.04 seconds, closed for 2 seconds, and then opened for 24.96 seconds. That is, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, in the fourth round game, when the first end condition is not satisfied, the second big winning opening 15 is opened twice, and the total of two open times is It will be 25 seconds. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, in the fourth round game, when the first end condition is satisfied, the round game ends in an open time shorter than 25 seconds.

  In each jackpot game, an interval time of a predetermined time (two seconds in the present embodiment) is provided after the end of the round game. In the present embodiment, the round effect is continuously performed also in the interval time. In addition, each big hit game, after the end of the big hit game, is given the ball increase rate improvement state with an upper limit until the special symbol variation game of a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) ends It is a big hit game. It should be noted that the addition of the ball entry rate improvement state may be ended when the jackpot is won as a trigger even if the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation has not ended. That is, the addition of the ball entry rate improvement state is ended triggered by the establishment of any of the first operation end condition in which the special symbol variation game with the number of operations ends and the second operation end condition in which the big hit is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a positive change state is provided after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. As described above, the specific detection sensor SE6 is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the second discharge passage 19b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second discharge passage 19 b corresponds to a specific region, and the discharge passage formed behind the first discharge passage 19 a and the first winning opening 14 corresponds to a non-specific region. . That is, in the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 14 is a first large winning opening having no specific area, and the second large winning opening 15 has a specific area. It is a winning opening. In other words, the first large winning opening 14 is a large winning opening in which the entered game ball does not pass through the specific area, and the second large winning opening 15 allows the entered game ball to pass through the specific area It is a big winning opening.

  And in each big hit game, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, that is, in the fourth round game, the distribution device 21 is switched based on a predetermined operation pattern (operation mode) that can be opened. The operation of the minute device 21 is controlled. For this reason, in each jackpot game, the fourth round game is a round game that is a chance to acquire a probability change state. In the present embodiment, the fourth round game in each big hit game corresponds to a specific round game. That is, in the present embodiment, a specific round game is played in both the big hit game awarded when the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the big hit game awarded when the big hit ZB. . The sorting apparatus 21 is controlled based on the same operation pattern in a specific round game, in either of the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the big hit ZB.

Hereinafter, the operation of the distribution device 21 realized by the control of the main control CPU 30a (shown in FIG. 5) described later will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the operation pattern when the operation of the distribution apparatus 21 is controlled in the fourth round game is the second state for 0.04 seconds, and then for 2 seconds for the second state. It is an operation pattern which becomes 1 state and then becomes 2nd state for 26.96 seconds. That is, this is an operation pattern in which the distribution device 21 operates for a total of 29 seconds. In the present embodiment, even if the sorting apparatus 21 is being controlled based on a predetermined operation pattern, the fourth round game is ended and the interval time after the round game has elapsed. The control based on the operation pattern is ended, and operates in the first state. That is, in the middle of control based on the operation pattern, the operation of the distribution device 21 is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the prescribed time of the fourth round game is set to 27 seconds, and the interval time after the round game is 2 seconds. It is set. That is, the time from the start of the fourth round game to the end of the interval time after the round game is 29 seconds at the maximum. Therefore, in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the control based on the predetermined operation pattern ends halfway if the first end condition that the specified number of game balls enter is not satisfied The operation of the distribution device 21 is controlled based on a predetermined operation pattern until the end without being interrupted. Although not shown, even if it is the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, if the first end condition is established, the round game is finished before the specified time has elapsed Therefore, the control of the distribution device 21 based on the predetermined operation pattern is ended halfway.

  As described above, in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for up to 25 seconds (0.04 seconds + 24.96 seconds) . Therefore, when the game is played normally, the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is a big hit where the game ball can easily enter the second big winning opening 15. In the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the sorting apparatus 21 is in the second state for a maximum of 27 seconds (0.04 seconds + 26.96 seconds). For this reason, when playing a game normally, the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is easy to be distributed to the second discharge passage 19b the game ball which entered the second large winning opening 15, is easy to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 A big hit, that is, a big hit to which a probability change state is easily given. Therefore, in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, while the situation where the game ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 is a normal detection situation by the specific detection sensor SE6, the situation where the game ball is not detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 is specified This is a special detection situation by the detection sensor SE6. Hereinafter, the normal detection condition by the specific detection sensor SE6 will be simply referred to as the “normal condition”, and the special detection condition by the specific detection sensor SE6 will be simply as the “special condition”.

  Here, to play a game normally may be rephrased as, for example, aiming at the second big winning opening 15 and launching a game ball, or playing a game according to a game method assumed by a manufacturer of a gaming machine. It may be paraphrased. In addition, to play a game normally may be rephrased as playing a game according to the game method notified in the effect display device 11 or the like, for example, and a game method having the highest expected value of profit obtained by the player It may be paraphrased to play a game in

  That is, to play a game normally means to play a game according to a game method predetermined as a game method for the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. That is, the situation that occurs when a game is normally played is a normal situation, and the situation that is difficult or impossible to occur when a game is normally played is a special situation. However, although the special situation in the present embodiment is an irregular situation which hardly occurs or can not occur when a game is normally played, it is a situation where the game can be normally continued, and so-called The situation is different from the situation where an error has occurred.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the prescribed time of the fourth round game is set to 0.04 seconds, and the interval time after the round game is 2 seconds It is set. That is, the time from the start of the fourth round game to the end of the interval time after the round game is 2.04 seconds at the maximum. Therefore, in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, during the control based on the predetermined motion pattern, more specifically, after the control of the sorting device 21 based on the predetermined motion pattern is started. At 04 seconds, the control of the distribution device 21 based on the predetermined operation pattern is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case of the big hit ZB, the operation of the distribution device 21 is ended in the middle of the control based on the predetermined operation pattern.

  As described above, in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the second big winning opening 15 is opened only for an extremely short time of at most 0.04 seconds. Therefore, the big hit ZB is a big hit where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 15 when playing a game normally. Further, in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the sorting apparatus 21 is in the second state only for an extremely short time of 0.04 seconds at the maximum. Therefore, when the game is played normally in the big hit ZB, even if the game ball enters the second large winning opening 15, it is difficult for the game ball which entered the ball to be distributed to the second discharge passage 19b, and the specific detection sensor It becomes a big hit that is hard to be detected by SE6, that is, a big hit where it is difficult to give a probability change state. Therefore, in the big hit ZB, while the situation where no gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 is a normal situation, the situation where a gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 is a special situation.

  As described above, the big hit ZB is a big hit where it is difficult for the game detection ball to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 as compared with the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. In other words, the jackpot ZB is a jackpot in which it is difficult to give a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game, as compared with the jackpot ZA, Za, Zb. In the present embodiment, the big hit ZA, Za, Zb corresponds to the first big hit, and the big hit ZB corresponds to the second big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the probability change state is given with an upper limit until the special symbol variation game having a predetermined number of probability changes (100 times in the present embodiment) is ended after the end of the big hit game. It is to be noted that the assignment of the probability change state may be ended when the jackpot is won as a trigger even if the number of times of the special symbol variation game of the number of probability changes is not finished. That is, the application of the probability change state is ended triggered by the establishment of either the first probability change termination condition that the special symbol variation game with the probability variation number ends or the second probability change termination condition to win the big hit.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted with various substrates including a main control substrate 30 and a sub control substrate 31.

  The main control board 30 can execute the control operation according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and a main capable of writing and reading necessary data. And a control RAM 30c. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit (not shown). The random number generation circuit generates a hardware random number by updating the value by one each period of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit mounted on the microprocessor. Various sensors SE1 to SE7, various display devices 23 to 27, and various actuators A1 to A4 are connected to the main control substrate 30.

The main control board 30 performs input processing based on the detection signals of the game balls from the various sensors SE1 to SE7.
The main control CPU 30a performs processing of storing the suspension of the special symbol variation game and processing of acquiring various random numbers used for a big hit lottery or the like in the input processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 are input. Here, when the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 30a performs the process related to the first special symbol variation game, while the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. In the case, the processing regarding the second special symbol variation game is performed.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation start process for starting a special symbol variation game based on the hold stored in the input process when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 are input. In the variation start process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be finally displayed in the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Further, in the variation start process, the main control CPU 30a determines (selects) a variation pattern that can identify the variation time of the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and designates the variation pattern (control signal ( The control command is output to the sub control board 31. The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect determined when winning a big hit, and a fluctuation pattern for outing effect determined when a big hit is not won (including a fluctuation pattern with a missed reach). is there.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls in the input process when the detection signals from the count sensors SE3 and SE4 are input. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for giving a probability change state in the input processing when the detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 is input. In addition, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers used for processing for storing the suspension of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol and for the normal winning lottery in the input processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE7 is input. Do the process.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a positive change state is assigned. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the state of improvement in ball entry rate is given.

  The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub control board 31 can execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure, the sub control ROM 31b storing the control program of the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub capable of writing and reading necessary data. And a control RAM 31c.

  The sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 performs control according to the information based on the information transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting the first special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a causes the information for instructing the start of the symbol variation game to the sub control CPU 31a in addition to the control of the display contents of the first special symbol display device 23. Send. The sub control CPU 31a that has received the information controls the display content so that the decorative symbol variation game is played on the effect display device 11. In addition, with the start of the decorative symbol variation game, the sub control CPU 31a performs the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the output mode of the sound of the speaker Sp so as to perform the light emission effect and the voice effect accompanying the decorative symbol change game. Control.

  The sub control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, in the sub control RAM 31 c, a sub probability change flag capable of specifying whether or not a positive change state is given is stored. Further, the sub control RAM 31 c stores a sub operation flag that can specify whether or not the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is assigned.

Next, the big hit game processing performed by the main control CPU 30a to give a big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be awarded based on the jackpot symbol (ie, the type of jackpot) determined when the jackpot is won. Then, after the end of the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the identified big hit game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  When the big hit special symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing start of the round game to the sub control CPU 31a every time the round game is started after the opening effect set time set for each big hit game has elapsed. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls each big winning actuator A2, A3 so that any one of the opening and closing devices of the respective opening and closing devices 17 and 18 is opened according to the opening mode set to each big hit game Thus, the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 is opened to perform a round game.

  Specifically, when performing the fourth round game in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big winning actuator A3 so that the second big winning opening 15 is opened. Further, when performing the fourth round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the distribution actuator A4 so as to operate the distribution device 21 according to a predetermined operation mode. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts processing for outputting a predetermined external signal to the outside of the machine with the start of the fourth round game. In the present embodiment, the predetermined external signal is a signal capable of specifying that the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is being performed, for example, when testing the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like. Test signals used in In the present embodiment, the predetermined external signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an external device when an output terminal (not shown) is connected to the external device outside the machine. In the present embodiment, an output processing means is realized by the main control CPU 30a performing processing for outputting a predetermined external signal to the outside of the apparatus. The process for outputting a predetermined external signal will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big winning actuator A2 so that the first big winning opening 14 is opened when performing a round game other than the fourth round game in the big hit game. After that, the main control CPU 30a is opened in the round game when the first end condition that the specified number of game balls enter or the second end condition that the specified time elapses is satisfied, the big winning opening 14 opened. , 15 are controlled so that each big winning actuator A2, A3 is controlled to end the round game.

  Then, when the final round game is ended, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing execution of ending effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a terminates the big hit game processing when the effect time of the ending effect has passed.

Hereinafter, the control regarding the 4th round game in each big hit game, ie, the round game in which the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened, is explained in detail.
The main control CPU 30a sets a detection effective period in which the input of the detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 is made effective with the start of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. Here, to make the input of the detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 effective is to provide a positive change state after the end of the big hit game based on the input of the detection signal. Then, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 during the setting of the detection valid period, the main control CPU 30a performs control based on the input of the detection signal to give a definite change state after the big hit game is over. Do. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control of giving a positive change state, whereby a state giving unit is realized.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a is operated after the predetermined time has passed since the operation of the distribution apparatus 21 started with the start of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. , End the detection effective period. In the present embodiment, a predetermined time from the end of the operation of the sorting device 21 to the end of the detection effective period is the same time as the interval time after the end of the round game (2 seconds in the present embodiment) It is set. Then, when the detection effective period is not set, the main control CPU 30a invalidates the input of the detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6. Here, to invalidate the input of the detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 means that a definite change state is not given after the end of the big hit game even when the detection signal is input. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the start of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 until the interval time after the end of the round game elapses. If detected, a probability change state is awarded after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 from the start of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened until the start of the next round game or the ending time. If it is, a definite change state is awarded after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined time from the end of the operation of the distribution device 21 to the end of the detection valid period flows into the second discharge passage 19b immediately before the operation of the distribution device 21 ends. The game ball is set to a time sufficient to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. That is, the game ball remaining in the second discharge passage 19b at the end of the operation of the distribution device 21 for a predetermined time from the end of the operation of the distribution device 21 to the end of the detection valid period. The remaining ball processing time for performing processing of giving a probability change state based on the detection by the specific detection sensor SE6.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (information) according to the type of big hit and the detection status of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened, A process is performed to output the generated control command to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Specifically, when the gaming ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the normal condition in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, that is, the main control CPU 30a, the gaming ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 It generates a specific detection command that can specify that it has been detected, and sets it in the output buffer. The command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control CPU 31a in the command output process in the control cycle from the next cycle. That is, the specific detection command is output along with the detection of the gaming ball by the specific detection sensor SE6. Further, the main control CPU 30a is triggered by the end of the detection valid period when the special detection sensor SE6 detects no gaming ball during the special condition in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, that is, the detection valid period. A non-specific detection command capable of specifying that the game ball has not been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 is generated and set in the output buffer. That is, the nonspecific detection command is output as the detection valid period ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a non-specific detection command and sets it in the output buffer when the gaming ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the normal condition in the big hit ZB, that is, during the detection effective period. . Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a specific detection command and sets it in the output buffer, when the special detection sensor SE6 detects a game ball during a special situation in the big hit ZB, that is, during the detection valid period.

  Thus, the main control CPU 30a generates a common specific detection command in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a common nonspecific detection command in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30 a performs control to generate a control command, an information generation unit that generates information is realized.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal from the specific detection sensor SE6 during the detection valid period, when ending the big hit game, it is indicated as a value indicating that the main probability variation flag is provided with the probability variation state While setting “1”, the main control RAM 30 c stores a predetermined number of probability variations (100 in the present embodiment). At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a positive variation command indicating that a positive variation state is given, and sets it in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the number of definite variations stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when the number of definite variations becomes zero, the number of definite variations becomes zero At the end of the special symbol variation game, “0” is set as a value indicating that no definite change state is assigned to the main probability change flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main probability variation flag and the probability variation number. In addition, when the main probability variation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30 a generates a non-probability variation command indicating that a probability variation state is not given, and sets it in the output buffer.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give an improvement in the ball pitch rate, based on the big hit symbol of the special symbol (ie, the type of the big hit). Note that, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the ball entry rate improvement state is to be provided regardless of which big hit. The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the main operation flag as a value indicating that the ball expansion state improvement state is applied, and adds a predetermined number of times of operation (this operation) In the embodiment, the main control RAM 30 c stores 100 times). Further, at this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an operation command indicating that the ball entering state is in an improved state, and sets the operation command in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when the number of operations becomes 0, the number of operations becomes 0 At the end of the special symbol variation game, “0” is set as a value indicating that the ball entry state improvement state is not given to the main operation flag. When a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets "0" to the main operation flag and the number of operations. In addition, when the main control flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a generates a non-operation command indicating that the ball entry state improvement state is not given, and sets it in the output buffer.

  Here, when a big hit game based on the big hit ZB is given, the opening mode (the operation mode of the second opening and closing device 18) of the second big winning opening 15 in the fourth round game and the operation mode of the sorting device 21, And the output aspect of a predetermined | prescribed external signal is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the fourth round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening of the second large winning opening 15 along with the start of the round game, and the sorting apparatus 21 is in the second state. It is controlled to be (time t0). The main control CPU 30a also starts processing for outputting a predetermined external signal as the round game starts. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the second large winning opening 15 to be closed as the specified time (0.04 seconds) for the round game has passed, and the sorting apparatus 21 is set to the first state. Control to do so (time t1).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that the gaming ball has not entered the second large winning opening 15 in the fourth round game. That is, in the fourth round game, it is assumed that the main control CPU 30a does not input a detection signal from the second count sensor SE4. The main control CPU 30a ends the process for outputting a predetermined external signal (at time t2) as the interval time (two seconds) after the round game has elapsed. In such a case, no gaming ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, the detection condition of the specific detection sensor SE6 in the big hit ZB is a normal condition.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the game ball enters the second large winning opening 15 in the fourth round game, and all of the game balls that entered the ball have passed the interval time after the round game It is assumed that the air is discharged from the discharge passage 19 before time t1 (time t3). Here, the main control CPU 30a is the gaming ball of which the total of the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge sensor SE5 and the number of gaming balls detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 is detected by the second count sensor SE4. When the number matches, it can be grasped that all the game balls having entered the second big winning opening 15 are discharged from the discharge passage 19. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a predetermined external signal as the interval time after the round game has elapsed, as in the case where the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 15 End the process (point t2). In such a case, it may or may not be detected when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, as the detection condition of the specific detection sensor SE6 in the big hit ZB, the normal situation and the special situation There are times when

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, the gaming ball enters the second large winning opening 15 in the fourth round game, and at least one of the entering game balls is an interval time after the round game. It is assumed that the discharge passage 19 has not been discharged before the passage of. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the last gaming ball has been ejected from the ejection passage 19, that is, the number of gaming balls detected by the ejection sensor SE5 and the number of gaming balls detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. The process for outputting a predetermined external signal is ended in accordance with the fact that the total of the two matches the number of gaming balls detected by the second count sensor SE4 (time t4). That is, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for outputting a predetermined external signal beyond the elapsed time (time t2) of the interval time after the round game. In such a case, it may or may not be detected when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, as the detection condition of the specific detection sensor SE6 in the big hit ZB, the normal situation and the special situation There are times when

  According to the above processing, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, when the specific detection sensor SE6 detects the game ball after the interval time after the round game has elapsed since the start of the fourth round game. As compared with the normal situation in the big hit ZB, the time for which the process for outputting the predetermined external signal is continued is longer.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a positive change command from the main control CPU 30a, the secondary control CPU 31a sets "1" as a value indicating that a positive change state is assigned to the secondary probability change flag of the secondary control RAM 31c. Further, when the non-probability change command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a sets “0” as a value indicating that a positive change state is not given to the secondary probability change flag.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a sets "1" as a value indicating that the ball entry state improvement state is given to the sub-operation flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a non-operation command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a sets "0" as a value indicating that the ball entry state improvement state is not given to the sub-operation flag.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability change state is given by referring to the above-mentioned sub probability change flag, and the ball convergence rate improvement state is given by referring to the sub operation flag. It can be specified whether or not it has been done.

Hereinafter, the effect mode in the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes. Background images different from each other are associated with each effect mode as the background image displayed on the back of the decorative design in the effect display device 11. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the effect mode can also be grasped as a game effect (display effect) that displays different background images for each effect mode. Further, in each effect mode, the execution mode of the game effect is different for each effect mode.

  The effect mode of the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode indicating that a non-entering rate improvement state is not provided, and a plurality of special effect modes indicating that a ball entry rate improvement state is provided. The special effect mode of the present embodiment includes a first special effect mode and a second special effect mode. In the present embodiment, the first special effect mode corresponds to a first effect mode, and the second special effect mode corresponds to a second effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, setting a predetermined value in the effect mode flag provided in the sub control RAM 31 c corresponds to controlling the effect mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, setting “1” to the effect mode flag corresponds to controlling to the normal effect mode, and setting “2” to the effect mode flag to the first special effect mode It corresponds to controlling, and setting "3" to the effect mode flag corresponds to controlling to the second special effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the value set in the effect mode flag to change the background image to be displayed and to change the execution mode of the game effect.

  Hereinafter, control performed by the sub control CPU 31a in relation to the effect mode will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a performs control related to the rendering mode, whereby mode control means for controlling the rendering mode is realized.

The sub control CPU 31a sets the effect mode flag to "1" in the normal state (the non-probability state and the non-entering rate improving state), and controls the normal effect mode.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the sub-control CPU 31a wins the big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode after the end of the big hit game based on various commands input from the main control CPU 30 a. Hereinafter, control of the effect mode in the case of winning a big hit will be described in detail for each detection situation of the gaming ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in various big hits.

  The sub-control CPU 31a receives a specific detection command from the main control CPU 30a when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 under normal conditions in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. Then, the sub control CPU 31a sets the effect mode flag to "2" based on the input specific detection command, and controls the first special effect mode. On the other hand, in the special condition in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, that is, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the sub control CPU 31a receives the non-specific detection command from the main control CPU 30a. Then, the sub control CPU 31a sets "3" to the effect mode flag based on the input non-specific detection command, and controls the second special effect mode.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a receives a non-specific detection command from the main control CPU 30a when the gaming ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 under normal conditions in the big hit ZB. Then, the sub control CPU 31a sets "3" to the effect mode flag based on the input non-specific detection command, and controls the second special effect mode. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a receives a specific detection command from the main control CPU 30a when a special situation in the big hit ZB, that is, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Then, the sub control CPU 31a sets the effect mode flag to "2" based on the input specific detection command, and controls the first special effect mode.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first special effect mode in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and controls the second special effect mode in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the second special effect mode as in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the first special effect mode as in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a special situation occurs in the big hit ZB, it is controlled to the same first special effect mode as the effect mode controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. For this reason, it is possible to control to the effect mode according to the situation without providing the effect mode dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZB, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZB is the situation where the gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6, and the definite change state is after the big hit game is over like the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb It is a situation to be granted. Then, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, it is controlled to the same production mode as the first special effect mode controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. Therefore, it is possible to control the effect mode according to the situation as to whether or not the probability change state is provided without providing the effect mode dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZB, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) In order to generate a common specific detection command as a control command in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB, to increase the types of control commands generated by the main control CPU 30a Can be controlled to the same effect mode.

  (4) A big hit game provided when the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and a big hit game given when the big hit ZB, the sorting apparatus 21 in the fourth round game Is in the second state, it can be expected that the game ball is distributed to the second discharge passage 19b and detected by the specific detection sensor SE6.

  (5) In the special situation in the big hit ZB, when the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 after the interval time after the round game has passed since the start of the fourth round game, the big hit ZB As compared with the normal situation in, the time for which the process for outputting the predetermined external signal is continued is longer. According to this, in the case of the big hit ZB, the external device that inputs a predetermined external signal can determine from the output time of the predetermined external signal whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the external device outside the machine determine whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 without increasing the type of the signal to be output.

  (6) When a special situation occurs in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is controlled to the same second special effect mode as the production mode controlled in the case of the normal situation in the big hit ZB. For this reason, without providing the effect mode dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is possible to control to the effect mode according to the situation, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (7) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is a situation where no gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 and a definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game as in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. It is a situation that can not be Then, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is controlled to the same production mode as the second special effect mode controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. For this reason, without providing the effect mode dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is possible to control to the effect mode according to the situation whether or not the definite change state is provided, it is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (8) The type of control command generated by the main control CPU 30a is increased to generate a common nonspecific detection command as a control command in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB It can control to the same production mode without.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration as the embodiment described above and the same control content are assigned the same reference numerals, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to start the round effect based on the input of the round command instructing the start of the round game.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment notifies the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the input of the control command from the main control CPU 30 a during the big hit game. Control the effect display device 11 so as to execute. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the effect of the effect aspect according to the control command generated by the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11, whereby the effect control means is realized. Hereinafter, control for causing notification effect will be described in detail for each detection situation of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in various big hits. In the drawing, "interval" is indicated as "INT" for the convenience of description.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the sub control CPU 31a is in the normal condition in the big hit ZA, that is, when the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the main control CPU 30a performs the specific detection command. Is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the specific detection command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the first informing effect informing that the probability change state is given. In the present embodiment, the first informing effect is an effect in which an image imitating the characters of “probable change!” Is displayed.

  As described above, since the specific detection command is output along with the detection of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6, the fourth round game is a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened. It is output during the interval time after the end of the middle round or the fourth round game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a inputs a specific detection command during execution of the round effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first notification effect is executed during the fourth round game or during the interval time after the fourth round game is over. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the first notification effect while continuing the round effect. That is, in the effect display device 11, the first informing effect is executed so as to overlap with the round effect being executed as viewed from the player. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command instructing start of the next (fifth) round game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the first notification effect.

  Although not shown, the sub control CPU 31a displays the effect to execute the first notification effect when the specific detection command is input in the same manner as in the big hit ZA even in the normal situation in the big hits Za and Zb. Control the device 11; Then, in the normal situation in the big hit Za, the sub control CPU 31a ends the first informing effect when it inputs a round command instructing the start of the next (fifth) round game in the same manner as the normal situation in the big hit ZA. The effect display device 11 is controlled to do so. On the other hand, in the normal situation in the big hit Zb, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the first notification effect when an ending command instructing start of ending effect is input.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the case of the special situation in the big hit ZA, that is, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, from the main control CPU 30a A nonspecific detection command is input. Then, when the non-specific detection command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute a second notification effect that notifies that a definite change state is not given. In the present embodiment, the second notification effect is an effect in which an image imitating the characters “Sorry ...” is displayed.

  As described above, since the nonspecific detection command is output with the end of the detection effective period, in the big hit ZA, after the end of the fourth round game which is the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened. Output when the interval time of Further, at the end of the interval time after the end of the fourth round game in the big hit ZA, a round command instructing the start of the next (fifth) round game is output. Therefore, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, when the interval time after the end of the fourth round game ends, the sub control CPU 31a executes the round effect based on the input of the round command and also performs the nonspecific detection command. The effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the second notification effect on the basis of the input of. That is, in the effect display device 11, the second notification effect is executed so as to overlap the round effect as seen from the player. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command instructing start of the next (sixth) round game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the second notification effect.

  Although not shown, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the second notification effect even when the non-specific detection command is input even in the special situation in the big hit Za, Zb. The sub-control CPU 31a, in the big hit Za, similarly to the big hit ZA, inputs a round command instructing the start of the next (fifth) round game at the end of the interval time after the end of the fourth round game. Therefore, in the special situation in the big hit Za, when the interval time after the end of the fourth round game ends, the sub control CPU 31a executes the round effect based on the input of the round command, and also performs the nonspecific detection command. The effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the second notification effect on the basis of the input of. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command instructing start of the next (sixth) round game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the second notification effect.

  On the other hand, at the big hit Zb, the sub control CPU 31a inputs an ending command instructing execution of ending effect at the end of the interval time after the end of the fourth round game. Therefore, in the special situation in the big hit Zb, when the interval time after the end of the fourth round game ends, the sub control CPU 31a executes the ending effect based on the input of the ending command, and also performs the nonspecific detection command. The effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the second notification effect on the basis of the input of. That is, in the effect display device 11, the second notification effect is executed so as to overlap with the ending effect as seen from the player. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the second notification effect when the effect time of the ending effect passes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the sub control CPU 31a is in the normal condition in the big hit ZB, that is, when the game detection ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the main control CPU 30a A nonspecific detection command is input. Then, when the non-specific detection command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the second notification effect. Then, in the case of the normal condition in the big hit ZB, when the interval time after the end of the fourth round game ends, the sub control CPU 31a executes the round effect based on the input of the round command and performs the nonspecific detection command. The effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the second notification effect based on the input. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command instructing start of the next (sixth) round game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the second notification effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, the sub control CPU 31a is specified from the main control CPU 30a in the special situation in the big hit ZB, that is, when the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Detection command is input. Then, when the sub detection control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the first notification effect. As described above, since the sub control CPU 31a inputs the specific detection command during execution of the round effect, the effect display device 11 performs the first notification effect while continuing the round effect. Control. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command instructing start of the next (fifth) round game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the first notification effect.

  As described above, in the effect display device 11, the first notification effect is executed in the normal condition in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, while the second notification effect is executed in the normal condition in the big hit ZB. Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the second notification effect is executed in the effect display device 11. Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, the first display effect is executed in the effect display device 11.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (4) and (5) described above.
(9) When a special situation occurs in the big hit ZB, the same first notification effect as the notification effect performed when the normal situation is reached in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is executed. Therefore, without providing a notification effect dedicated to a special situation in the big hit ZB, it is possible to execute a notification effect according to the situation according to the situation, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZB is the situation where the gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6, and like the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the definite change state is after the end of the big hit game It is a situation to be granted. Then, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, the same notification effect as the first notification effect performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is executed. For this reason, without providing a notification effect dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZB, it is possible to execute a notification effect according to the situation as to whether or not a probability change state is provided, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

  (11) Increase the types of control commands generated by the main control CPU 30a to generate a common specific detection command as a control command in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB The same notification effect can be executed.

  (12) In the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, that is, whether or not a definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game It is a round game that is easily noticed by players. Then, the first informing effect is executed in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively improve the player's interest in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened.

  (13) When a special situation occurs in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the same second notification effect as the notification effect performed when the normal situation is reached in the big hit ZB is executed. Therefore, without providing a notification effect dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is possible to execute notification effect of the effect mode according to the situation, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (14) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is a situation where no gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6 and a definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game as in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. It is a situation that can not be Then, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the same notification effect as the second notification effect performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZB is performed. Therefore, without providing the notification effect dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, it is possible to execute the notification effect according to the situation whether or not the probability change state is provided, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (15) In order to generate a common nonspecific detection command as a control command in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB, the type of control command generated by the main control CPU 30a is increased The same notification effect can be performed without the

Third Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described.
As described above, in the change start process, the main control CPU 30a determines a change pattern that can specify the change time of the special symbol change game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Specifically, in the fluctuation start process, the main control CPU 30a selects the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern determination among various random numbers acquired in the input process when the detection signal from each of the start sensors SE1, SE2 is input; The fluctuation pattern is determined based on a judgment value predetermined for each fluctuation pattern. At this time, the variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 30a is determined for each detection condition of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in various big hits. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a has different variation patterns in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the big hit game between the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB. Can be determined. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, in the case of the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, "the variation pattern belonging to the first group" about the variation pattern that can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the big hit game end Show. On the other hand, in the case of the normal condition in the big hit ZB, the change pattern which can be determined by the change start process regarding the special symbol change game after the end of the big hit game is shown as "the change pattern belonging to the second group". In the present embodiment, "belonging to a predetermined group" means that it can be determined under a predetermined situation, and is classified in advance into different storage areas in the sub control ROM 31b. It does not identify. That is, the determination value may be determined so that each variation pattern can be determined under a predetermined situation.

  In addition, about the 1st group and the 2nd group, there may be a change pattern which belongs to both groups. That is, at least a part of the variation patterns may be different between the variation patterns belonging to the first group and the variation patterns belonging to the second group, and there may be variation patterns belonging to both. That is, the variation patterns that can be determined by the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game should be at least partially different between the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB .

  Further, in a special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among variation patterns belonging to the second group in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the big hit game is over. In other words, the group to which the variation pattern which can be determined by the variation start process related to the special symbol variation game after the big hit game ends is the same in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB.

  Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns belonging to the first group in the variation start process regarding the special symbol variation game after the big hit game is over. In other words, the group to which the variation pattern which can be determined by the variation start process related to the special symbol variation game after the big hit game ends is the same in the special situation in the big hit ZB and the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined as the variation patterns of the special symbol variation game after the big hit game end based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, or the big hit ZB are the first group and the second group And can be classified. The fluctuation patterns classified into the first group can be determined when the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is reached, and can be determined when the special situation in the big hit ZB. The fluctuation patterns classified into the second group can be determined when the normal situation in the big hit ZB is reached, and can be determined when the normal situations in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a is a special symbol of the number of definite variations and the number of operations before or after winning the jackpot, or after the jackpot is finished, in the normal situation and the special situation in various jackpots and situations other than the above. When the fluctuation game is over, different fluctuation patterns can be determined in the fluctuation start process. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the fluctuation start process when it is a situation other than the above-described situation will be referred to as “a fluctuation pattern belonging to a normal group”. Note that at least a part of the variation patterns belonging to each group may be different between the normal group, the first group, and the second group, and the same variation pattern may belong to a plurality of groups .

Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 30a to determine the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that a definite change state is given to the main probability change flag at the end of the big hit game in a normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. The main operation flag is set to a value indicating that the ball entry state improvement state is given. Also, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a that the definite change state is given to the main probability change flag along with the end of the big hit game as in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb While showing the value which shows, it sets the value which shows that the ball entry rate improvement state is granted to the main operation flag. Here, setting a value to each flag can be understood as generating information. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates common information with the end of the big hit game in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB.

  In the present embodiment, both the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state are not provided except the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines that both the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state are given based on the values of the main probability change flag and the main operation flag, thereby making the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. It can identify that it became a special situation in the normal condition or the big hit ZB.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a can identify that the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb or the special situation in the big hit ZB has become, in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the big hit game end, A fluctuation pattern is determined from among fluctuation patterns belonging to one group. That is, based on the values of the main probability variation flag and the main operation flag, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern that can be determined in the variation start process related to the special symbol variation game after the big hit game is over.

  Further, in the normal situation in the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the ball entry improvement state is given to the main operation flag with the end of the big hit game in the normal situation in the big hit ZB, Do not set a value indicating that the flag is given a positive change state. Further, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the main control CPU 30a is provided with an improvement in the ball entry rate to the main operation flag along with the end of the big hit game like the normal situation in the big hit ZB. While setting the value indicating that the main probability change flag is set, the main probability change flag does not set the value indicating that the positive change state is given. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates common information with the end of the big hit game in the normal situation in the big hit ZB and the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb.

  In the present embodiment, except for the normal situation in the big hit ZB and the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the positive change state is not given, and the state of improvement in the ball entering rate is not given. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a determines that the probability change state is not given and the ball entry percentage improvement state is given based on the values of the main probability change flag and the main operation flag, and thus the big hit It can be identified that a normal situation in ZB or a special situation in big hit ZA, Za, Zb has been reached.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a can identify that the normal situation in the big hit ZB or the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb has become, in the variation start process for the special symbol change game after the end of the big hit game, The fluctuation pattern is determined from among the fluctuation patterns belonging to the two groups.

  Also, in this embodiment, before winning the big hit, or when the special symbol variation game of the number of definite variations and the number of operations is finished after the big hit game is over, both of the probability variation state and the ball filling rate improving state are given. There will be no normal condition. Then, when the main control CPU 30a can identify that it is in the normal state based on the values of the main probability change flag and the main operation flag, in the change start process, the change pattern is determined from the change patterns of the normal group. Do.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (4) and (5) described above.
(16) The variation patterns that can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game are in the special situation in the big hit ZB and in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb It is the same. Therefore, the special symbol variation game can be executed based on the variation pattern according to the situation without providing a variation pattern dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZB, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  (17) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZB is the situation where the gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6, and like the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the definite change state is after the end of the big hit game It is a situation to be granted. And the variation pattern that can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game is the same in the special situation in the big hit ZB and in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb It is. Therefore, the special symbol variation game can be executed based on the variation pattern according to the situation whether or not the definite variation state is given, without providing the variation pattern dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZB, and the game I can improve the interest.

  (18) A common value is set to the main probability change flag and the main operation flag in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB. Therefore, without increasing the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, it is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern according to the situation in the fluctuation start process regarding the special symbol fluctuation game after the big hit game is over.

  (19) The variation patterns that can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game are the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB It is the same. Therefore, the special symbol variation game can be executed based on the variation pattern according to the situation without providing a variation pattern dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (20) In particular, the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb is a situation where no gaming ball is detected in the specific detection sensor SE6, and a definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game as in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. It is a situation that can not be And the variation pattern that can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the big hit game end is the same in the case of the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB It is. Therefore, the special symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern according to the situation whether or not the positive variation state is given without providing the variation pattern dedicated to the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (21) A common value is set to the main probability change flag and the main operation flag in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and in the normal situation in the big hit ZB. Therefore, without increasing the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, it is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern according to the situation in the fluctuation start process regarding the special symbol fluctuation game after the big hit game is over.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
The control relating to the rendering mode in the first embodiment, the control relating to the notification rendering in the second embodiment, and the control for determining the variation pattern in the variation start process in the third embodiment may be arbitrarily combined. For example, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, as in the normal situation in the big hit ZB, to control the second special effect mode, in the variation start process after the end of the big hit game, out of the variation pattern of the second group While determining the fluctuation pattern, the first notification effect different from the second notification effect performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZB may be performed. Also, for example, in the special situation in the big hit ZB, as well as the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, while performing the first notification effect, control to the first special effect mode, in the variation start processing after the big hit game end The variation pattern may be determined from among the variation patterns of the first group.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may generate different information in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a may generate different information in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB. Here, different information includes, in addition to completely different information, information which is different only in part. Further, the information generated in each embodiment may be information configured by a combination of a plurality of information, for example, the first information indicating the type of the big hit and the game ball detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 It may be information configured as a combination of second information indicating whether or not it has been done. In this case, the information which is different only in part is, for example, the information (first information) indicating the type of the big hit, the information (second information whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 ) May be the same information. In each embodiment, the information as to whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 corresponds to information for controlling the effect mode or the informing effect.

  In the first embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a sets the value of the effect mode flag at a predetermined timing, for example, at the end of the big hit game, when the specific detection command or the non-specific detection command is input. Good.

  -With regard to a plurality of effect modes in the first embodiment, the background image in the big hit game or the execution mode of the game effect is made different, instead of or in addition to the background image after the end of the big hit game or the execution mode of the game effect It is also good. For example, with regard to the background image displayed in the round effect after the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the normal situation in the big hit ZB are different Good.

  In the plurality of effect modes in the first embodiment, the background image displayed in part or all of the effect modes may be the same image. In this case, each effect mode can be distinguished by the execution mode of the game effect to be executed. In addition, with regard to a plurality of types of effect modes, the execution mode of the game effect to be executed in a part or all of the effect modes may be the same. In this case, each effect mode can be distinguished by the displayed background image. In addition, the names of some or all of the effect modes, the type of music to be output, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the like may be made different among the plurality of effect modes. In this case, the execution mode of the background image and the game effect may be the same for each effect mode. That is, at least a part of the effects performed in the effect mode may be different in each effect mode.

  In the second embodiment, each notification effect may be an effect performed in a predetermined effect time. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute informing effect during a predetermined effect time after the specific detection command or the non-specific detection command is input.

  In the second embodiment, the effect mode of each notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the notification effect, an effect by the output of the sound from the speaker Sp may be performed. In this case, the speaker Sp corresponds to the effect executing means. Further, as the notification effect, an effect by the light emission of the decoration lamp La may be executed. In this case, the decoration lamp La corresponds to the effect executing means.

  In the second embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a specific detection command or a non-specific detection command, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute notification effect at a predetermined timing, for example, at the start of the ending time.

In the second embodiment, when the notification effect is performed, the round effect or the ending effect may be canceled.
In the second embodiment, the second notification effect may not be performed. In this case, while the first notification effect corresponds to the effect of the first effect mode, the round effect or ending effect executed without the first notification effect corresponds to the effect of the second effect mode.

  In the second embodiment, the first notification effect may be performed only during the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened. That is, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a specific detection command during an interval time after the end of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, or during the next round game, etc. You do not have to run it.

  In each embodiment, the contents of the jackpot game effect can be set arbitrarily. For example, the sub control CPU 31a identifies the type (big hit type) of the big hit symbol of the special symbol from the control command input from the main control CPU 30a. Then, the sub control CPU 31a determines the type of the jackpot symbol identified in the round game (the fourth round game in the above-described embodiments) in which the sorting apparatus 21 operates and in the round game before the round game. The round effect may be executed with the contents according to. In this case, for example, when the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit where the gaming ball is easily detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, that is, a big hit where a probability change state is likely to be provided (big hit ZA, Za, Zb in the above embodiments) The round effect may be performed with content notifying that the game ball is easily detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (a probability change state is easily given). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit where the gaming ball is hard to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, ie, a big hit where a probability change state is hard to be given (in the above embodiments, the big hit ZB), The round effect may be performed with content notifying that it is difficult for the game ball to be detected (a probability change state is hardly given). In addition, in the round game after the round game in which the sorting device 21 operates, the sub control CPU 31a causes the round effect to be executed with the contents according to whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. It is also good. In this case, for example, when the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the sub control CPU 31a causes the round detection effect to be executed with the content indicating that the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. When the game ball is not detected by the detection sensor SE6, the round effect may be executed with the contents according to the specified type of the big hit symbol.

  In each embodiment, a round game in which the distribution device 21 operates may be performed a plurality of times during one big hit game. In this case, in the second and subsequent round games in the round game in which the sorting apparatus 21 operates, the sub control CPU 31a executes round effects with contents according to whether or not a specific detection command is input before that. You may make it That is, in the second or subsequent round game of the round games in which the sorting apparatus 21 operates, depending on whether or not the game detection ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the land game in which the previous sorting apparatus 21 operates. The contents of the round presentation may be different. At this time, for example, in the second or subsequent round game in the round game in which the sorting device 21 operates, the sub control CPU 31a does not input a specific detection command before that, to the specific area. Execute an effect that urges the launch of the game ball. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a has previously input a specific detection command, the sub-control CPU 31a may not execute the effect of prompting the game ball to be launched to the specific area.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may not generate the nonspecific detection command. In this case, after the secondary control CPU 31a inputs a round command indicating the start of the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened, the round indicating the start of the next round game without inputting the specific detection command Based on the input of the command, it is possible to specify that the game ball has not been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6.

  In the first embodiment, at the end of the big hit game, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the sub probability change flag and the sub operation flag to specify whether or not the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state are provided, The rendering mode may be controlled according to the identified result. In this case, the definite variation command, the non definite variation command, the activation command, and the non-activation command correspond to the information generated by the information generation means.

  In the third embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6, as a change pattern that can be determined in the change start process for the special symbol change game after the big hit game is over. Information (a flag or the like) that can specify a variation pattern belonging to a group may be generated. In addition, the main control CPU 30a is a change pattern that can be determined in the change start process related to the special symbol change game after the big hit game end, triggered by the end of the detection effective period without detecting the gaming ball by the specific detection sensor SE6. Alternatively, information that can identify a variation pattern belonging to the second group may be generated.

  In the third embodiment, the types of variation patterns that can be determined may be the same while the determination ratio of variation patterns may be different for each detection condition of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in various types of big hit . For example, in the case of the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, a specific variation pattern may be easily determined as compared with the case of the normal situation in the big hit ZB.

  In the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a rendering pattern from among a plurality of types of rendering patterns that can identify the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game when executing the decorative symbol variation game, and the rendering pattern The decorative symbol variation game may be executed on the basis of. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may make the effect patterns that can be determined different for each detection condition of the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in various types of big hit. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a may specify the detection status of the specific detection sensor SE6 in various jackpots based on the sub probability change flag and the sub operation flag, or based on the specific detection command or the non-specific detection command. Thus, the detection condition of the specific detection sensor SE6 in various jackpots may be specified.

  ・ In this case, the effect pattern that can be determined when executing the decorative symbol variation game after the big hit game is in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the normal situation in the big hit ZB, At least a part may be different. According to this, it is possible to make the determinable effect patterns different according to the situation of whether or not the definite change state is given. In addition, the effect pattern that can be determined when executing the decorative symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game is the same between the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the special situation in the big hit ZB. It is good to be In addition, the effect pattern which can be determined when the decorative symbol variation game is executed after the big hit game is the same in the normal situation in the big hit ZB and the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb. It is good to be According to this, based on the effect pattern according to the situation, without providing a dedicated effect pattern in the special situation in the big hit ZB or a dedicated effect pattern in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb Can execute a decorative symbol variation game. In this case, the effect pattern corresponds to a fluctuation pattern, and the sub-control CPU 31a performs processing for determining the effect pattern, whereby the fluctuation pattern determination means is realized.

  In the first embodiment, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the first special effect mode controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the normal situation in the big hit ZB It may be made to control to a production mode different from any of the 2nd special production mode controlled when it is. In the special situation in the big hit ZB, the first special effect mode controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb and the second controlled in the normal situation in the big hit ZB It may be controlled to an effect mode different from any of the special effect mode. That is, it may be provided with an effect mode dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, or an effect mode dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZB. In this case, since it is possible to control to a special effect mode in each special situation, it is possible to control to an effect mode according to the situation, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the first notification effect performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the normal situation in the big hit ZB If there is a second notification effect, a notification effect different from any of the second notification effect may be executed. Moreover, in the case of the special situation in the big hit ZB, the first notification effect performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, and the second notification performed in the normal situation in the big hit ZB A notification effect different from any of the effect may be performed. That is, a notification effect dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb or a notification effect dedicated to special situations in the big hit ZB may be provided. In this case, since special notification effects can be executed in each special situation, notification effects according to the situation can be performed, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  In the third embodiment, in the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, the main control CPU 30a, in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game, either the first group or the second group Also, it may be possible to determine fluctuation patterns belonging to a different third group. In the special situation in the big hit ZB, in the change start process for the special symbol change game after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to determine the change pattern belonging to the third group different from any of the first group and the second group It is also good. That is, the fluctuation patterns that can be determined as the fluctuation patterns of the special symbol fluctuation game after the big hit game end based on the big hit ZA, Za, Zb or the big hit ZB are the first group, the second group, and the third group. It may be classifiable. In other words, as a change pattern that can be determined by the change start process for the special symbol change game after the end of the big hit game, it becomes a special change pattern for the special situation in the big hit ZA, Za, Zb, or a special situation in the big hit ZB In this case, a variation pattern dedicated to the case may be provided. According to this, when each special situation is reached, a special variation pattern can be determined in the variation start process for the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game, so the variation is made based on the variation pattern according to the situation The game can be executed, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  In each embodiment, when at least one of the game balls entered in the second big winning opening 15 is not discharged from the discharge passage 19 until the interval time after the round game elapses, the last game The next round game may not be started until the ball is discharged. In addition, the detection valid period may be continued until the last gaming ball is discharged.

  -In each embodiment, the kind of big hit may be changed suitably. That is, when playing a game normally, at least a big hit for which a probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game and a big hit for which the probability change state is not given after the end of the big hit game may be provided.

  In each embodiment, the operation mode of the distribution device 21 may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be configured to be continuously in the second state from the start of the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened to the end of the round game. Even in this case, in the fourth round game in the big hit ZB, when playing a game normally, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second big winning opening 15, so the game detection ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 After the end of the big hit game, no definite change state will be awarded.

  In each embodiment, the setting period of the detection effective period may be changed as appropriate. For example, the detection valid period may end as the operation of the distribution device 21 ends. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during a big hit game without providing a detection valid period, a probability change state may be provided after the end of the big hit game regardless of the detected timing. .

  In each embodiment, the first large winning opening 14 may be omitted, and the second large winning opening 15 may be opened for all round games. In this case, for example, in the round game other than the fourth round, the distribution device 21 may be controlled to be in the first state. According to this, when playing a game about the big hit ZB, the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 15 in the fourth round game, and the second large winning opening 15 in the round games other than the fourth. Even if the game ball enters the game, the game ball is not distributed to the second discharge passage 19b, so that no definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the detection effective period may not be set for round games other than the fourth round. According to this, in the case of playing a game normally for the big hit ZB, the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 15 in the fourth round game, and the game ball is specifically detected in the other round games. Even if detected by the sensor SE6, in order to invalidate the input of the detection signal based on the detection, no definite change state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the present example, a game is usually played by combining the opening mode of the second opening / closing device 18, the operation mode of the sorting device 21, and the setting period of the detection effective period for a plurality of types of jackpots It is good to provide a big hit and a big hit which is not given that a definite change state is given after the end of a big hit game.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the structure of the distribution apparatus 21 suitably. For example, the sorting apparatus 21 may be configured to temporarily suspend the gaming ball, and then distribute the suspended gaming ball to the first discharge passage 19a or the second discharge passage 19b at a predetermined timing. In this case, the stopping portion for stopping the game ball and the distributing portion for distributing the game ball may be the same member or different members. That is, in the present embodiment, the sorting device 21 is a big hit where the gaming ball is easily detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 of the second discharge passage 19b, and a big hit where the gaming ball is difficult to detect with the specific detection sensor SE6 than the big hit. And so long as the configuration can be realized.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the discharge passage 19 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second discharge passage 19b may merge with the first discharge passage 19a downstream of the specific detection sensor SE6. In this case, the discharge sensor SE5 may be provided downstream of the merging position. According to this, the main control CPU 30a compares the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge sensor SE5 with the number of gaming balls detected by the second count sensor SE4. It can be grasped whether or not all the game balls that have entered the ball are discharged from the discharge passage 19. That is, the main control CPU 30a may not calculate the sum of the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge sensor SE5 and the number of gaming balls detected by the specific detection sensor SE6.

  In each embodiment, the first discharge passage 19a and the distribution device 21 may be omitted, and all the game balls entering the second large winning opening 15 may be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. In this case, for a plurality of types of jackpots, a combination of the opening mode of the second opening / closing device 18 and the setting period of the detection effective period, when playing a game normally, a jackpot given a definite change state after the jackpot game is over It is good to provide a big hit that is not given. In this case, the second count sensor SE4 and the specific detection sensor SE6 may be a single sensor.

  -In each embodiment, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the ball entry rate improvement state without referring to the type of big hit (big hit symbol of special symbol) when ending the big hit game. It is also good. That is, the main control CPU 30a does not have to refer to the type of the big hit, when giving the state of improving the ball entry rate in the same giving manner regardless of the type of the big hit.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine which does not have a ball entry rate improvement function.
In each embodiment, the sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, and a voice control board that specializes in controlling the speaker Sp. , And a lamp control board for specialized control of the decorative lamp La may be provided separately. Further, some or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using one special symbol. In this case, the second special symbol display device 24 may be omitted.
-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) A sorting means for sorting the gaming ball into the specific area and the non-specific area is provided, and the sorting means is in a first state in which the gaming ball is distributed to the non-specific area and the gaming state in the specific area It is possible to take a second state in which balls are distributed, and in the big hit game provided when the first big hit is achieved and the big hit game provided when the second big hit is achieved, In any case, a specific round game in which the operation of the distribution means is controlled is performed at least once in an operation pattern in which the distribution means can take the second state, and the distribution means includes the first big hit In the specific round game, the game is controlled by the same operation pattern in either the case of becoming the second jackpot or the case of becoming the second jackpot, and in the case of being the second jackpot, In the middle of the operation pattern The operation of the serial sorting means is terminated.

  (B) In a gaming machine that grants a big hit game when it wins a big hit, the winning probability of the big hit on condition that the detecting means detects the playing ball passing through the specific area and the detecting means detects the playing ball And a mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the big hit is compared with the first big hit and the first big hit. The second big hit where the game ball is hard to detect in the detection means, and in the first big hit, the situation where the game ball is detected in the detection means is a normal situation, while the game ball is in the detection means While the situation not detected is a special situation, in the second big hit, the situation where no gaming ball is detected in the detection means is a normal situation, while the gaming ball is present in the detection means The known situation is a special situation, and the mode control means controls to the first rendering mode in the normal situation in the first jackpot, and to the second rendering mode in the normal situation in the second jackpot A game machine characterized by controlling and controlling to a rendering mode different from any of the first rendering mode and the second rendering mode in a special situation in the second big hit.

  (C) In the gaming machine that performs a round game that grants a big hit game when the big hit is won, and in the big hit game, allows the game ball to enter the big winning port, the gaming ball that has entered the big winning port A distribution means capable of operating in a first state for distributing to a non-specific area and a second state for allocating to a specific area, a detection means for detecting gaming balls passing through the specific area, and a game by the detection means The jackpot is provided with a state giving means for giving a high probability state where the jackpot probability is a high probability on condition that a ball is detected, and a mode control means for controlling an effect mode, the jackpot being , The first big hit, and the second big hit where the game ball is difficult to detect in the detection means in comparison with the first big hit, and in the first big hit, the game ball is detected in the detection means While the situation is the normal situation, the situation where the gaming ball is not detected in the detection means is the special situation, and the situation where the gaming ball is not detected in the detection means in the second big hit is the normal situation, the detection means The situation where the game ball is detected in the game is a special situation, and the mode control means controls the first effect mode after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit in the normal situation in the first big hit In the normal situation in the second big hit, control to the second effect mode after the end of the big hit game based on the second big hit, in the special situation in the second big hit, the big hit game based on the second big hit After the end, the game is controlled to the first effect mode, and the big hit game based on the first big hit, and the second big hit. In a big hit game based on a specific round game in which the sorting means is controlled based on the operation pattern that the sorting means can operate in the second state is performed at least once, and the sorting means is Either the big hit game based on the first big hit or the big hit game based on the second big hit is controlled based on the same operation pattern in the specific round game, and the operation pattern is The operation of the predetermined time defined in advance as the operation of the distribution means is determined, and in the specific round game in the big hit game based on the first big hit, the control of the distribution means based on the operation pattern is the same While a specific round game in the big hit game based on the second big hit may be executed until the end of the prescribed time, while the action pattern The control of the distribution means based on the above is terminated in the middle of the prescribed time, and the output processing means is provided with a process for outputting a signal to the outside of the machine, the output processing means comprising A process for outputting the signal to the outside of the aircraft is started with the start of the round game, and it is a special situation in the second jackpot, and is predetermined after the specific round game is ended. When the game ball is detected by the detection means after the interval time has elapsed, the time for which the process for outputting the signal is continued is longer than in the normal situation in the second big hit. A game machine characterized by

  ZA, Za, Zb ... big hit (first big hit), ZB ... big hit (second big hit), SE 6 ... specific detection sensor (detection means), 11 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 14 ... first big winning opening (Big winning opening, first big winning opening), 15 ... second big winning opening (big winning opening, second big winning opening), 19a ... first discharge passage (non-specific area), 19b ... second Discharge passage (specific area), 21 ... distribution device (distribution means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (state giving means, information generation means, output processing means, fluctuation pattern determination means), 31 ... secondary control board, 31a ... CPU for secondary control (mode control means, effect control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that performs a round game that grants a big hit game when a big hit is won, and in the big hit game, entry of a game ball to a big winning opening is allowed,
A distribution means capable of operating in a first state in which gaming balls having entered the special winning opening are distributed to non-specific areas, and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to specific areas;
Detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area;
Condition providing means for providing a high probability state in which the winning probability of the big hit is high after the big hit is finished, on condition that the game ball is detected by the detection means,
And mode control means for controlling the effect mode.
The big hit includes a first big hit and a second big hit where the game ball is hard to detect in the detection means as compared to the first big hit,
In the first big hit, the situation in which the gaming ball is detected in the detection means is a normal situation, while the situation in which the gaming ball is not detected in the detection means is a special situation,
In the second big hit, the situation where the gaming ball is not detected in the detection means is a normal situation, while the situation where the gaming ball is detected in the detection means is a special situation,
The mode control means
In the normal situation in the first big hit, while controlling the first effect mode after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit, in the normal situation in the second big hit, the big hit game of the second big hit After the end, control to the second effect mode,
In the special situation in the second big hit, after the end of the big hit game based on the second big hit is to control to the first effect mode,
In the big hit game based on the first big hit and the big hit game based on the second big hit, a specific round in which the sorting means is controlled based on an operation pattern that the sorting means can operate in the second state A game is played at least once,
The distribution means is
In the specific round game in the big hit game based on the first big hit, while operating in a manner that can be distributed to the specific area the gaming ball entered in the big winning opening,
In the specific round game in the big hit game based on the second big hit, compared to the specific round game in the big hit game based on the first big hit, the game ball entered in the big winning opening is distributed to the specific area Work in a difficult way,
An output processing means for performing processing for outputting the signal to the outside of the aircraft;
In the special situation in the second big hit, when a predetermined time has passed since the end of the specific round game, there is no gaming ball that has not been discharged outside the specific area and the non-specific area The processing for outputting a signal differs depending on whether there is a game ball that has not been discharged outside the specific area and the non-specific area,
In the special situation in the second big hit, when a predetermined time has passed since the end of the specific round game, there is no gaming ball that has not been discharged outside the specific area and the non-specific area The signal is in the output state before the predetermined time has passed, while the signal is in the non-output state after the predetermined time has passed, and outside the specific area and the non-specific area If there is a game ball that is not discharged together with the signal is the output state before the predetermined time elapses, even if the signal after the predetermined time has elapsed, characterized in that the an output state gaming Machine.