JP6720117B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in the gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying the symbols, and after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game that is won in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. It In this big hit game, the big winning opening can be opened, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening, a lot of game balls are paid out.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, by a motion of a movable body, a notification effect that suggests or informs that there is a symbol variation game that wins a jackpot lottery in a symbol variation game that is on hold, A configuration executed during a jackpot game is disclosed.

JP, 2015-29785, A

However, in such a gaming machine, an effect related to the game progress after the end of the big hit game is executed during the big hit game. By further increasing the effect of such an effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Is desired.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that is given a jackpot game after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is operated so that the special entrance can take an open state and a closed state. Opening and closing means, a special passage area through which the game balls entering the special entrance can pass, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot, and a jackpot lottery The game state giving means for giving a high-probability state having a higher probability than the low-probability state, and an effect execution means for executing an effect, the game-state giving means is the special passage in the big hit game. According to the passage of the game ball to the area, the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the types of the big hit include a first big hit and a second big hit, and the first big hit The big hit game based is a big hit game in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the special passage area than the big hit game based on the second big hit, and when the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the big hit There is a predetermined timing in the game that it can be specified that the high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished, and the special passage is performed in a specific round game among a plurality of round games during the jackpot game. When the game ball passes through the area, the predetermined timing is the timing when the game ball passes through the special passage area, and the effect execution means is before the predetermined timing during the big hit game, A symbol variation game which is won in the jackpot lottery regardless of whether the low-probability state or the high-probability state is given to the pending symbol variation game executed after the termination of the jackpot game, or , It is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that there is a symbol variation game that wins the big hit lottery only when the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the predetermined timing during the big hit game. After that, it is possible to execute a special effect that can specify that there is a symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery in the pending symbol variation game that is executed after the termination of the jackpot game, and after the termination of the jackpot game. The special effect is continuously executed until a specific timing of the symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery, and the specific timing is when the reach effect is executed or when the symbol variation game ends, and the specific effect is , Is an effect that can be executed in the big hit game based on the first big hit. That is the summary.

In the gaming machine, the specific effect may be an effect that can be executed a plurality of times in a big hit game based on the first big hit .

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the production contents of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows 1st suggestion production determination processing. The figure which shows 2nd suggestion production determination processing. The figure which shows notification production determination processing. The figure which shows the execution timing of various productions.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the launch strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the launch handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguished by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 as an effect executing means. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is " It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that it is deviating.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

The information display device 22 normally includes a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and an ordinary hit symbol. When the normal win symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal win is achieved. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary hit game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described later in detail, the normal-winning game is an advantageous state for the player, because the holding condition of the second special game is easily established.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front surface side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations substantially in the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect executing means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (pattern) imitating a predetermined character or character.

In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) that is decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination due to the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination which is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are displayed in a swinging change display.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 (the game ball entering the first starting port 28).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entered into the second start opening 29).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 as the opening/closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowed state and the restricted state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or can be easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening/closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special ball entrance can be in the allowed state or the restricted state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special passage area 36 and a normal passage area 37 through which the game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 can pass, downstream of the special winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage. A special passage area 36 is provided in the first passage and a normal passage area 37 is provided in the second passage. Each is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special detection means detects that the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed the special passage area 36 (the game ball having passed the special passage area 36).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a distribution member 38 that can be operated in a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a location where a passage through which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes is branched. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passage area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 5). The distribution member 38 as the distribution means can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening described above. "Prize" is that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chance of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, control for increasing the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the game ball does not easily enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time shortening control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for special symbols.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. The type of jackpot game is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns (type of jackpot).

In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are played. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It is terminated when the condition is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, among the 100 kinds of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 10 kinds of jackpot symbols are in the symbol ZA, 40 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into the symbols ZB, and the 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into the symbol ZC. Further, among the 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 75 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Za, and 25 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Zb, respectively. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb using the type of big hit symbol. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb by using the type of big hit symbols.

As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, 8 times, which is less than 16 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

In this embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in this embodiment), the same upper limit time (25 s in this embodiment), and the same ending time (10 s in this embodiment) as the big hit game of all types. Each is specified.

As each big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, as the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then from the first distribution state to the second distribution state, the fourth round The game is fixed. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information defined for the type of jackpot, and then the first distribution state is achieved. The distribution state is changed to the second distribution state. In the non-operation round game that is not the operation round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. In this way, in a plurality of round games, an operating round game that can operate the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game that does not operate the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state. is there.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state for a short time and time when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. There is a long long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so that the time for obtaining the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, the start condition of each distribution control is set so as to correspond to each kind of big hit. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is satisfied when the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as the start condition for the short distribution control, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game is "1", as in all big hit games. Is established as a trigger. As the start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the number of entered game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is "2". Is established as a trigger, and is not established in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC (indicated as "0" in the figure).

In the present embodiment, the number of balls entered, which is the start condition for the long distribution control, is set to be larger than the number of balls entered that is the start condition for the short distribution control. Therefore, in the operation round game, after the short distribution control is performed, the long distribution control may be performed, and after the long distribution control is performed, the short distribution control is not performed. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, as the distribution control information, a condition for ending each distribution control is defined. As an end condition of the short distribution control, when 0.02s has passed since the start condition was satisfied, or when the operation round game ends by 0.02s after the start condition is satisfied To establish. The end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the operation round game ends, regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. .. In addition, the total time of the time determined as the termination condition of the short distribution control and the time until the distribution member 38 is operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is the special winning sensor. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected in SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the gaming ball reaches the distribution member 38, the condition for ending the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “1”. Is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passage area 36.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the sorting member 38 is operated to change from the second sorting state to the first sorting state is the special winning sensor SE3. Is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 makes the second distribution by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It will operate from the minute state to the first distribution state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the specified number set as the start condition of each distribution control is greater than the upper limit number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 set as the first end condition in one round game. Is also set to a small number. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is reached before the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not established, and the distribution member 38 continuously takes the first distribution state (is maintained) unless the second end condition of the operation round game is satisfied. That is, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “2”. The distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 can continuously take the first distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, the long distribution control is distribution control that enables distribution of the game balls to the special passage area 36, and the game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 are special compared to the short distribution control. It can be said that this is distribution control that facilitates passage through the passage area 36. Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area 36, as compared with the long distribution control.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed in the operation round game. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, short distribution control is performed in the operation round game, but long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, an operating round game that allows passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 is performed, while in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. The operation round game that allows the game balls to pass to the special passage area 36 is not performed.

Thus, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but the first distribution state can be obtained based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. In the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 can be distributed so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second working round game in which the minute member 38 can be operated. It can be said that the first operation round game is a round game in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area 36, as compared with the second operation round game.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, as a game state after the end of the big hit game, until the next big hit game is provided, a high probability state is set. , A high base state, are given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the high probability state is not given but the low probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as a game state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, or until the jackpot game is given before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished, the high base state is given.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. As a total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game, 400 ms is set in the low base state, and 1900 ms (700 ms in the first opening and 1200 ms in the second opening) in the high base state. There is. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the general winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various kinds of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data regarding the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The sub control board 41 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the interrupt processing from the next time.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information that can specify the updated second special hold number (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command).

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when not in the big hit game and in the special game, and makes a negative decision in the big hit game or during the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reserved number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special reserved number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to the big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. Whether or not to win the big hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a for determining the big hit symbol (type of big hit) corresponds to the big hit type determining means.

On the other hand, in the case of a win that does not win the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a missing symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined outfall symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-described control when starting the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit design or the outlying symbol based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the pattern command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game (Shown as an end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery for the first special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28, and in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

When the special game of the big hit ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are completed.

Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU40a, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a big winning command) capable of specifying that a game ball has entered the big winning opening 31 in the output buffer. To do.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a, among the plurality of round games, in the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, is set to a big hit symbol (type of big hit). The distribution actuator A3 is controlled on the basis of the distribution control information, and the operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 not only in the operating round game but also in the non-operating round game. Is being counted.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information set in the big hit pattern (type of big hit), refers to the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. If it is determined that the number of balls entered is short, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. It is operated in the minute state and the short distribution control is ended.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information set in the big hit symbol (type of big hit), refers to the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. If it is determined that it is the number of balls to enter, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The long-division control is ended by operating the minute state.

When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the output buffer that can specify the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36 (hereinafter referred to as a special passage command) Set to.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value capable of specifying that the high probability state is controlled when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores a value in the main control RAM 40c that can specify control to a high base state when the big hit game ends when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that is set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag that has been set. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, when the big hit game is finished, the main control RAM40c can specify a value for controlling the high base state. Set to the main base state flag stored in. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state at the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0" to the main base state flag. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the completion of the upper limit number of special games.

When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can specify controlling to the low base state when starting the big hit game.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can give a high-probability state after the end of the big hit game, and more specifically, a high probability after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the big hit game. Add state. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the jackpot game is over. In this way, the main control CPU 40a for controlling the game state corresponds to the game state giving means.

The main control CPU 40a, when setting the main probability state flag to a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying the low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the high-probability state to the main-probability state flag, the main-control CPU 40a can identify information in the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state in the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the control is performed in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). To do. When the number of normally reserved is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the normal game is established. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal holding number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a winning lottery for a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when the normal hit game is not being played and is not being played in the normal game, while making a negative judgment when the normal hit game is being played or in the normal game. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of normally reserved is not equal to or more than "1" (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normally reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol hit lottery (normal hit determination) whether or not it is a normal hit.

In the case of winning the normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal win symbol to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the variation time reduction control of the above-mentioned normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal design hit lottery. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

When the normal win is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual pattern to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets an ordinary start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived, and the information display device 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. To do. For example, when adopting the above-mentioned opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern. Normally, the second opening pattern is determined in which the total opening time of the variable member 30 is long.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination depending on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a predetermined reach lottery and win the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and, when the game end command is input, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the fluctuation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the sub control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low-probability state or the high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag stored in the control sub RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 29 is suspended, the determination about the second special game is made from the various random numbers acquired by the entering ball. As well as being performed, a pre-reading effect indicating the jackpot expectation can be executed based on the result of the determination. The look-ahead effect in the present embodiment is executed before the second special game, which is a target showing the jackpot expectation degree, is started.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the prefetching effect includes a first suggestive effect, a second suggestive effect, and a notification effect. The first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are effects that suggest that there is a special game that is a big hit in the second special game that is being held and is being held. The notification effect is an effect to notify that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special games that are on hold and are being held.

Specifically, the first suggestion effect is an effect executed before the big hit game, and assuming that a high-probability state is given after the big hit game ends, it is executed after the big hit game ends. It is an effect that suggests that there is a big game in the second special game. In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect is an effect in which the effect design has a larger display size than normal (in the case of non-execution) before the big hit game.

The second suggestion effect is an effect that is executed before the execution of the high-probability fixed effect during the big hit game, and is assumed to be given a high-probability state after the end of the big hit game, and after the end of the big hit game. This is a production that suggests that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special games that are being held. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second suggestion effect is different from the sound at the time of normal ball entry in response to the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 in the round game before the operation round game. In addition to the output of the incoming ball sound at the time, a special image different from the normal time is displayed on the effect display device 27.

The high-probability finalization effect is an effect that is executed when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, and is an effect that determines that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the high-probability confirmation effect is an effect executed at the timing when it is determined that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the high-probability finalization effect is an effect in which a high-probability finalization image showing that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is displayed.

In this way, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in the present embodiment are a big hit lottery for a special game that is on hold and executed after the big hit game ends when the high-probability state is given after the big hit game ends. It is a production that suggests that there is a special game to win. In addition, the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect include a special game that is won in the jackpot lottery when a high-probability state is given to the pending special game executed after the jackpot game ends after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it is a production that suggests that. In the present embodiment, the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect correspond to the specific effect.

Further, the high-probability finalization effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the timing when it is decided that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. Is an effect executed in. In the present embodiment, the high-probability final effect corresponds to the final effect. In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game, it is decided that the high probability state is not given at the timing when the operation round game is finished.

The notification effect is an effect that when the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, there is a special game that is a jackpot in the pending special games executed after the jackpot game is over. In the present embodiment, the notification effect is any of the plurality of second special games when the execution of the plurality of second special games is suspended when the execution of the notification effect is started. Is a special game that is a big hit is an unspecified effect. In addition, if the execution of one second special game is suspended when the execution of the notification production is started, the notification production can be specified as the special game in which the second special game is a big hit. It is a production. The notification effect is an effect continuously executed after the execution of the high-probability fixed effect during the big hit game until the end of the special game which is the big hit after the end of the big hit game.

The notification effect is an effect in which a character image of four characters is displayed. These character images are images corresponding to the second special game that is held and executed after the jackpot game is over. Specifically, when the first special game executed after the jackpot game is over, the first character image is the second special game executed after the jackpot game is over. Is an image corresponding to. When the second special game executed after the jackpot game is over, the second character image is an image corresponding to the second special game executed after the jackpot game is over. is there. When the third special game executed after the jackpot game is over, the third character image is an image corresponding to the third special game executed after the jackpot game is over. is there. If the fourth special game to be executed after the jackpot game is over, the character image of the fourth character is an image corresponding to the fourth special game for the fourth time executed after the jackpot game. is there.

Further, these character images are images displayed in any one of a plurality of display colors such as white, gold, and rainbow. The character image displayed in gold is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is eight when the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image that suggests that the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit based on the symbol Zb. The character image displayed in rainbow color is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 when the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image that suggests that the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit based on the design Za. The character image displayed in white is an image that can specify that the second special game corresponding to the character image has not been a big hit as a result of being executed. It should be noted that the character image displayed in gold or rainbow color is an image in which the type of the big hit can be specified on the assumption that the second special game corresponding to the character image has become a big hit. If the big hit does not occur, the big hit type corresponding to the display color does not necessarily mean the big hit.

In the present embodiment, if the predetermined number of times of the second special game to be executed after the end of the big hit game is not held, the character image corresponding to the predetermined number of times is displayed, but the character image and the character thereof are displayed. It is not related to the second special game corresponding to the image.

In this way, the notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can specify that there is a special game that wins the big hit lottery among the special games that are held after the big hit game is over. In addition, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that there is a special game that is won in the big hit lottery when the high probability state is given to the special game that is being held after the big hit game is finished. It can be said that there is.

The notification effect is an effect in which, when there are a plurality of special games that are on hold, character images corresponding to the special games that win the big hit lottery and the special games that do not win the big hit lottery are displayed. It is a production in which it is impossible to specify which of the plurality of special games is the special game which is won in the big hit lottery. Further, the notification effect is also an effect in which a special image that can specify the type of the big hit given when the big hit lottery is won is displayed. In other words, the notification effect is an effect in which there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery among the special games that are held after the jackpot game is over, and the type of jackpot that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. It can be said that there is. Further, the character image is an image corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended, and can be said to be an image capable of specifying the type of the big hit given when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the notification effect corresponds to the special effect, and the character image of four characters corresponds to the special image.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, four reserved images HG1 indicating that there is a first special game whose execution is suspended, and a second suspended image HG1 Four reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a special game are displayed. Further, in the high base state, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a right-handed image called "right-handed" is displayed in order to encourage the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the second special game is started, the effect symbol EZ that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed, and there is the second special game in which the execution is suspended. Three reserved images HG2 indicating that are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7C, after the effect symbols EZ in the left column and the right column are stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 7D, the effect symbol EZ is a jackpot symbol combination. May be temporarily stopped and displayed. During the execution of the second special game, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the execution of the second special game corresponding to the entered ball is suspended, and the execution is suspended. Four reserved images HG2 indicating that there are two special games are displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(e), when the execution of the second special game is finished, the effect symbol EZ is fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the big hit. In this case, the effect symbol EZ is fixedly stopped and displayed in a display size larger than that in the normal state. In this way, by displaying the effect symbol EZ in a special display mode, the second special game that is being held after the jackpot game is over suggests that there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery. 1 Suggestion production will be executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(f), the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a right-handed image called "right-handed" is displayed in order to prompt the player to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 31. In the round game before the operation round game, when a big hit image such as a background image or a character image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 and a game ball enters the special winning opening 31, the speaker 18 Outputs a normal ball entry sound called "chareen".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7(g), in the round game before the operation round game, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 31, the big hit image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, a special image G1 of falling petals of cherry blossoms may be displayed, and the speaker 18 may output a sound of a special-time ball entry "Queen". In this way, by displaying the special image G1 and outputting the ball entering sound at the special time, the second special game that is held after the big hit game is finished, and the special game that wins the big hit lottery is executed. The second suggestion effect indicating that there is is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(h), in the operation round game, an image G2 of "Aim for military power" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. This image G2 is an image that can specify that the operation round game is being performed. Further, the image G2 is an image that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 31 and an image that prompts the player to pass the game ball into the special passage area 36.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the operation round game, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, an image G3 of "Wuwei" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. This image G3 is an image capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. That is, the image G3 is an image showing that the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished, and is an image showing that the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the image G3 is displayed so as to be reduced, and the button image BG that prompts the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the operation button 19 is operated, the four-character character images G4a to G4d of "obliquity" are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In this way, by displaying the character images G4a to G4d, a notification effect that can specify that the second special game that is held after the big hit game is on hold has a special game that wins the big hit lottery Will be executed.

Further, the character image G4a is an image corresponding to the first second special game executed after the jackpot game is over. The character image G4b is an image corresponding to the second special game executed for the second time after the jackpot game is over. The character image G4c is an image corresponding to the third second special game executed after the jackpot game is over. The character image G4d is an image corresponding to the fourth special game of the fourth time executed after the end of the big hit game.

In this case, the character images G4a and G4b are displayed in gold, and the character images G4c and G4d are displayed in rainbow. The golden character images G4a and G4b are images showing a big hit based on the design Zb whose upper limit number of round games is eight, assuming that it is a big hit, and the iridescent character images G4c and G4d are big hits. Assuming that, it is an image showing a big hit based on the symbol Za whose upper limit number of round games is 16 times.

Therefore, in the second special game executed after the big hit game is finished, if the first and second times of the second special game are big hits, it is possible to specify that the kind of big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Zb. Therefore, in the case of a big hit in the second and third special games, it is possible to specify that the kind of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Za.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, the image G3 and the character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 until the big hit game is over. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(e), after the jackpot game is over, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the image G3 is erased, while the character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed. .. It should be noted that such character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed after the jackpot game is finished and until the execution of the second special game, which is a jackpot, is finished.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(f), when the execution of the first special game after the end of the big hit game is started, the effect symbol EZ that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed. When the execution of this second special game is started, three suspension images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended are displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the character image G4a corresponding to the first second special game is displayed in gold, and assuming that the jackpot is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. As shown in FIG. 8(g), the effect symbol EZ may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination that is off.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(h), when the second special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbol EZ that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed. In this case, the character image G4a corresponding to the first second special game is displayed in white. When the execution of this second special game is started, two holding images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is held are displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the character image G4b corresponding to the second special game for the second time is displayed in gold, and assuming that it is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, the effect symbol EZ may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination that is out of alignment.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the third special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbol EZ that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed. In this case, the character image G4b corresponding to the second special game for the second time is displayed in white. When the execution of this second special game is started, one holding image HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is held is displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the character image G4c corresponding to the third special game of the second time is displayed in rainbow color, and assuming that it is a jackpot, the jackpot type is a jackpot based on the design Za. Can be specified. As shown in FIG. 9(c), after the effect symbols EZ in the left column and the right column are stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the effect symbol EZ is a jackpot symbol combination. May be displayed as a fixed stop. In this case, the character image G4c corresponding to the second special game being executed is displayed in rainbow color, and it can be specified that the big hit based on the design Za has been achieved.

In the present embodiment, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the background image is displayed as the backmost layer, but the character images G4a to G4d are displayed as the frontmost layer. Therefore, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, even if another image such as an effect pattern, a character image, and a hold image is displayed, the character images G4a to G4d are superimposed on the front surface of the display. Since another image is displayed, the effect of displaying another image is not reduced by displaying the character images G4a to G4d.

Next, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting the prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 when the second special hold number is not the upper limit number. This prefetch command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired with the entry of the second starting opening 29 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value, and This is a process of (prior) determining before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a regulation condition is satisfied, such as a low base state or a second special pending number being an upper limit value (step S101). ). When the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. When the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to the various random numbers acquired with the entrance of the second starting opening 29. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the second special reserved number when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the second starting opening 29, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the common big hit judgment value among the big hit judgment values, the big hit judgment value dedicated to high probability, or the big hit judgment value. Specify. That is, the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether it is in the high probability state, or whether it matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state. Whether or not it is a high-probability state and does not match the jackpot determination value will be specified.

Further, the main control CPU40a, the value of the random number for special symbol distribution obtained with the entrance of the second starting port 29 is read, based on the read value, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit (big hit Type).

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern acquired with the entry of the second starting opening 29, and based on the read value, if the reach state is out of reach, the reach state is changed. It is specified whether or not the fluctuation pattern is formed. Note that, in the present embodiment, regardless of the second special pending number, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the prefetch command corresponding to the result thus specified. Specifically, as the prefetch command, whether to win the jackpot lottery according to the current second special holding number, whether it is in a high probability state, the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, or the case of a jackpot In the command, it is possible to specify whether or not the variation pattern for forming the reach state is determined.

As described above, the main control CPU 40a uses the entry of the second starting opening 29 as a trigger to determine whether or not the second special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate an identifiable look-ahead command. Such a prefetch command is information that can specify the current special pending number, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not there is a reach variation, and whether to win the big hit lottery in a high probability state. Can be said to be information that can be specified. The main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command in this way corresponds to information generating means.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when the prefetch command is output, the second hold number command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the second hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the second special hold number from the preread command, and the preread command is set as the subcommand corresponding to the second special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each second special game because the second special pending number is designated by the prefetch command.

Next, the first suggestive effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first suggestive effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the first suggestive effect. In addition, the first suggestive effect determination process is executed upon the input of the game start command.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a predetermined special game (step S111). The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the base state is high based on the value of the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the inputted game start command is a big hit command, and the inputted symbol command. When it is determined that is a command indicating a big hit based on the symbol Za, it is determined to be a predetermined special game.

When it is not determined that the game is the predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestive effect determination process. When determining that the game is the predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process that refers to the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S112). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a first suggestion effect execution lottery process for performing a first suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the first suggestion effect (step S113). In this processing, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended includes the prefetch command that is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a big hit regardless of whether it is in the high probability state or a look ahead command which gives a big hit only in the high probability state. Therefore, it is determined that there is a prefetch command. When it is determined that there is a pre-reading command that is a big hit, it is defined that the first suggestive effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is not determined that there is a pre-reading command that is a big hit.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the player has won the first suggestion effect execution lottery (step S114). When it is not determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestion effect determination process. When it is determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first suggestion effect determination process. .. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first suggestive effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determination means.

If the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the display size at the normal time. .. On the other hand, when the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device to settle and display the effect symbol in a display size larger than that in the normal time. Control 27. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first suggestion effect in a special game that is a big hit before the big hit game is started. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

Next, the second suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second suggestive effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the second suggestive effect. In addition, the second suggestion effect determination process is executed with the input of the opening command as a trigger after the second game start command that is a big hit in the high base state and the symbol command that is a big hit based on the symbol Za are input. ..

First, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process that refers to the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S121). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a second suggestion effect execution lottery process for performing a second suggestion effect execution lottery (first lottery) for determining whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect (step S122). In this processing, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended includes the prefetch command that is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a big hit regardless of whether it is in the high probability state or a look ahead command which gives a big hit only in the high probability state. Therefore, it is determined that there is a prefetch command. When it is determined that there is a pre-reading command that is a big hit, it is defined that the second suggestive effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is not determined that there is a pre-reading command that is a big hit.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second suggestion effect execution lottery is won (step S123). When it is not determined that the second suggestion effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the second suggestion effect determination process. When determining that the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content indicating the execution of the second suggestion effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S124), and ends the second suggestion effect determination process. .. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second suggestive effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determination means.

Next, the second suggestion effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second suggestion effect execution process is a process for executing the second suggestion effect when the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined in the second suggestion effect determination process. In addition, the second suggestion effect execution process is executed upon the input of the special winning command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the case where the decision content indicating the execution of the second suggestive effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, is the first to third round games before the operation round game during the big hit game. At some time, a lottery (secondary lottery) is performed as to whether or not to execute the second suggestive effect. When the secondary lottery is not won, or when the secondary lottery itself is not performed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not store the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is erased when the operation round game is started. Therefore, the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is information that can be stored before the operation round game.

Then, if the sub-control RAM 41c does not store the information indicating that the secondary lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special image on the effect display device 27 and causes the speaker 18 to enter the normal incoming sound. Is controlled to be output. When the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a special image and causes the speaker 18 to output a special-time incoming sound. To control. By controlling in this way, when the secondary lottery is won in the round game before the operation round game, the special image is displayed on the effect display device 27 by the input of the big winning command until the operation round game is reached. Is displayed, and the sound of the ball entering the special time is output from the speaker 18. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the second suggestion effect in a round game prior to the operation round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

Next, the operation round effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The operation round effect execution process is a process for executing an effect capable of specifying that it is an operation round in the operation round game. Further, the operation round effect execution process is executed when the round command indicating the operation round game is input.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to cause the effect display device 27 to display an image “Aim for military power”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the image "Aim for military power" in response to the input of the special passage command or the end of the operation round game. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute an effect that can identify the operation round game in the operation round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

Next, the notification effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The notification effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the notification effect. Further, the notification effect determination process, the notification effect determination process is executed with the input of the special passage command in the operation round game of the jackpot game based on the symbol Za after the symbol command which is a jackpot based on the symbol Za is input. To be done.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process that refers to the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S131). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a notification effect execution lottery process for performing a notification effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect (step S132). In this processing, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended includes the prefetch command that is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a big hit regardless of whether it is in the high probability state or a look ahead command which gives a big hit only in the high probability state. Therefore, it is determined that there is a prefetch command. If it is determined that there is a pre-read command that will be a big hit, it will be won in the notification effect execution lottery with a predetermined probability, while if it is not determined that there is a pre-read command that will be a big hit, it will be won in the notification effect execution lottery. It is stipulated not to.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the player has won the notification effect execution lottery (step S133). When it is not determined that the notification effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect determination process. When it is determined that the notification effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the notification effect content determination process for determining the notification effect content (step S134), and the determination content indicating the execution of the notification effect and the effect content of the notification effect. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S135), and the notification effect determination process ends. In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to execute the notification effect based on the prefetch command. The main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

In the present embodiment, in step S134, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the pre-read command that is a jackpot. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a will specify the type of the big hit determined in the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command for the big hit. In the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of pre-reading commands that result in a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the pre-reading command that is executed earlier as the pre-reading command that results in a big hit.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game that is won in the jackpot lottery as the display color corresponding to the specified type of jackpot, and stores the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, when it is specified that the second special game that wins the big hit lottery will result in a big hit based on the symbol Za, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game that wins the big hit lottery to be rainbow. To decide. When it is specified that the second special game won in the big hit lottery is a big hit based on the symbol Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game won in the big hit lottery as gold.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the three character image except for the character image corresponding to the second special game that wins the big hit lottery. When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the design Za, the display color of the character image is determined as a rainbow color with a higher probability than when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the design Zb. .. Therefore, the character image corresponding to the second special game, which is a big hit, is not only displayed in a display color that can specify the type of the big hit that is actually determined, but also other character images It will be displayed in a display color that suggests the type. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the character image corresponding to the second special game even when the execution of the second special game corresponding to any of the three character images is not suspended. Will determine the display color.

Next, the notification effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The notification effect execution process is a process for executing the high-probability fixed effect and the notification effect. Further, the notification effect execution process is executed after the notification effect determination process is executed, triggered by the input of the special passage command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the image “Mouei” on the effect display device 27 regardless of whether or not to execute the notification effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to reduce the image of "Mouei" when a predetermined time has elapsed from the input of the special passage command.

Then, when the determination content indicating the execution of the notification effect is not stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification effect execution process. When the determination content indicating the execution of the notification effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display a button image and starts the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period ends when a predetermined valid time elapses, the operation button 19 is operated, or the operation round game ends. Subsequently, when the operation valid period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the determination content indicating the effect content of the notification effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and performs control to execute the notification effect with the effect content of the notification effect. To do. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display a character image on the effect display device 27 in a display color corresponding to the effect content of the notification effect.

Subsequently, when the jackpot game is over and the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the image "Muwei". As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can continuously display the image "Mouei" during the big hit game.

Further, when the jackpot game is over and the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a continuously displays the character image. Then, when the next special game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the character image corresponding to the special game that has been executed in a white display color, triggered by the input of the game start command. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a can continuously display the character image by continuing such a process until the second special game that is a big hit. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can start the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game, and continuously execute the notification effect until the second special game, which is a big hit after the big hit game ends. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

Next, execution modes of various effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, at the timing T11, the execution of the second special game is started in the high base state. This second special game is a special game that is won in the big hit lottery, and is a special game that becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za. When the game start command won in the jackpot lottery is input and the execution of the first suggestive effect is determined based on the look-ahead command, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 during execution of the second special game won in the jackpot lottery. Execution of the first suggestive effect is started. Then, when the execution of the second special game ends, the execution of the first suggestive effect ends.

Thus, the first suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that there is a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game based on the look-ahead command, and precedes the jackpot game (the special passage area 36). It is an effect that is executed before the passage of the game ball to.

Next, when the jackpot game is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T13, the opening command is input, and if the execution of the second suggestive effect is determined based on the look-ahead command, before the operation round game is started. The second suggestive effect may be executed at the timings indicated by reference symbols T14 and T15, which are triggered by the input of the special winning command.

In this way, it is an effect that suggests that there is a second special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends based on the prefetch command. In addition, the second suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game (1st to 3rd round games) that is before the operation round game. Yes, it is a big hit game, and is an effect executed before the operation round game.

Next, after the operation round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the gaming ball passes through the special passage area 36 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, and when the special passage command is input, a high-probability fixed effect is produced. Is started. Also, the operation round game ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T19. When the big hit game ends and the game start command is input at the timing indicated by reference sign T20, the execution of the high-probability fixed effect ends. That is, the high-probability fixed effect is an effect that can specify the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, and is an effect that is executed at a predetermined timing of the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36.

In this way, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game during the big hit game, the execution of the high-probability fixed effect is started. For this reason, in the big hit game, there is a timing when the execution of the high probability finalization effect that makes it possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game is started, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. The performed timing corresponds to the predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the operation round game corresponds to a specific round game.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the special passage command is input, and if execution of the notification effect is determined based on the prefetch command, the operation is effective after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the period starts and the operation valid period ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T18, execution of the notification effect starts.

Then, after the jackpot game is over, the first special game is started at the timing T20, and the notification effect is continuously executed even if the game start command is input. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, the second special game is started, and the notification effect is continuously executed even if the game start command is input. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T22, the third special game that is won in the jackpot lottery is started, and even if the game start command is input, the notification effect is continuously executed, and at the timing indicated by reference sign T23. When the game end command is input when the third second special game ends, the execution of the notification effect ends. That is, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that there is a second special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game based on the look-ahead command, and the second special game that wins the big hit lottery during the big hit game. Is an effect that is continuously executed until the timing of ending.

In this way, the notification effect is an effect that can be executed during the big hit game and is continuously executed until the second special game that wins the big hit lottery ends after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery ends is equivalent to the specific timing.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Among the big hit games, it is assumed that the high probability state is given after the big hit game even before the timing at which it can be specified that the high probability state is given after the big hit game. Then, the second suggestion effect suggesting that the second special game which is won in the jackpot lottery is the special game that is on hold can be executed. Therefore, even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the second suggestion effect is executed, and thus the second special after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to raise the sense of expectation for winning the big hit lottery in the game and improve the interest in the game.

(2) Also, even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that a high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, a high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, before the jackpot game. As a result, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that suggests that the second special game that is won in the jackpot lottery is in the second special game that is on hold. Therefore, even before the timing when it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, the second special after the jackpot game is over by executing the first suggestion effect. It is possible to raise the sense of expectation for winning the big hit lottery in the game and improve the interest in the game.

(3) A high-probability finalized effect that can specify that a high-probability state is given after the big hit game is executed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, it is possible to specify that a high-probability state will be given after the end of the big hit game by executing the high-probability finalization effect, and raise the expectation that the high-probability state will be given after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) From the midst of the big hit game, until the specific timing when the second special game that wins the big hit lottery ends after the end of the big hit game, the notification effect is continuously executed, so that the hold executed after the end of the big hit game It is possible to specify that there is a second special game that wins the big hit lottery in the second special game. For this reason, even after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to raise the expectation for winning the jackpot lottery in the second special game that is being executed or the second special game that is still being executed. The interest in can be improved.

(5) Furthermore, by executing the notification effect, it is possible to specify the type of jackpot to be awarded when the jackpot lottery is won. For this reason, even after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to raise the expectation for the type of jackpot that is given when the jackpot lottery is won, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) When there are a plurality of second special games that are on hold, the notification effect cannot specify which of the plurality of second special games is the special game that is won in the jackpot lottery. It is a directing. Therefore, even after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to give attention to which is the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) The notification effect is that there is a second special game to be won in the big hit lottery when the high-probability state is given to the second special game that is held after the big hit game is finished and a high probability state is given after the big hit game is ended. It is a production that can be specified. For this reason, in addition to winning the big hit lottery, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the high-probability state is given, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(8) The notification effect is, when there are a plurality of second special games that are on hold, a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery and a second special game that does not win the jackpot lottery among the plurality of second special games. Is an effect in which a character image corresponding to is displayed, and the character image is an image capable of specifying the type of big hit given when the big hit lottery is won. Therefore, even in a special game that is not won in the big hit lottery, it is possible to raise the expectation for the kind of big hit given when the big hit lottery is won, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot can be specified as a privilege on the assumption of a jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, assuming that a jackpot is hit, based on the jackpot. It may be possible to specify as a privilege that the game ball can pass through the special passage area 36 in the provided big hit game. In other words, assuming that a big hit occurs, it may be possible to specify as a privilege that a high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game given based on the big hit. In addition, for example, assuming that a big hit, a high base state is given after the big hit game given based on the big hit, and the upper limit number of special games to which the high base state is given is a privilege. May be identifiable as.

In the above embodiment, the character image corresponding to the second special game is displayed, and the type of jackpot can be specified by the display color of the character image, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of jackpot may be specified by the type of character (for example, “8R”, “16R”, etc.) instead of the display color. Further, for example, instead of the character image, a character image, a background image, or the like may be used, or a reserved image may be used. That is, a special image corresponding to the second special game may be displayed. Of course, the type of privilege may be displayed so as to be identifiable without corresponding to the second special game. In addition, for example, it may be determined that a special type of privilege is given when a special image is displayed, such that it is determined that a character image is displayed and a big hit based on the design Za is determined.

In the above embodiment, the look-ahead command may be generated in the low base state, for example. Further, for example, a look-ahead command for the first special game may be generated. In other words, the game state in which various types of prefetching effects are executed and the type of special game suggested by various types of prefetching effects are irrelevant.

In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game, until the end of the special game to win the jackpot lottery, the notification effect was continuously executed, but not limited to this, for example, before the reach effect is executed. The notification effect may be continuously executed. In other words, after the jackpot game is over, the notification effect may be continuously executed until the specific timing of the special game to be won in the jackpot lottery, and the specific timing is a special prize for winning the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is finished. It may be any timing of the game.

In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed during the entire period from the big hit game to the specific timing of the special game to win the big hit lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed during a part of the big hit game, and may not be executed during the ending time or the inter-round interval time. Further, for example, during the big hit game, the notification effect may be executed in any of the round games after the game balls have passed through the special passage area 36. Further, for example, during the big hit game, the notification effect may be executed even before the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. In this case, whether there is a high probability state or a low probability state after the jackpot game is over, specify that there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is over. Possible notification effects may be executed. Further, for example, when a high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to specify that there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery, but when a low-probability state is given, a jackpot lottery is given. A notification effect in which whether to win or not cannot be specified may be executed. Further, for example, even after the end of the big hit game, in the period until the special game to win the big hit lottery, the notification effect is executed until a predetermined time has elapsed after the execution of each special game, and in other cases, the notification effect Does not have to be executed. As a specific example, in a special game that is executed before the special game that wins the jackpot lottery, the notification effect is executed before the reach effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed when the reach effect is executed. Does not have to be executed.

In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game by executing the high probability finalization effect. However, without being limited to this, for example, the high-probability fixed effect may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ball passed through the special passage area 36. In this case, the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 becomes visible, and even if the timing at which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 becomes the predetermined timing, the execution of the high-probability fixed effect is started. It may be timing.

In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed according to the operation of the operation button 19, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable member (movable means). The movable member (movable means) may be moved according to the operation of the button 19, and the notification effect may be executed. Of course, the notification effect may be executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the 2nd suggestion effect was performed according to the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31, but not limited to this, for example, the 2nd suggestion effect is provided according to the operation of the operation button 19. It may be executed.

In the above embodiment, one round game is adopted as the operating round game, but not limited to this, for example, a plurality of round games such as the fourth, sixth and eighth games are adopted as the operating round game. Good.

In the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect was executed before the operation round game was performed, but the invention is not limited to this, and the second suggestion effect may be executed before the operation round game is performed. To give a specific example, if multiple round games are adopted as operating round games, such as the fourth, sixth, and eighth games, the fourth game such as the fifth round game and the seventh round game is adopted. The second suggestion effect may be executed after the round game. That is, the second suggestion effect may be executed before the predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the big hit game, and the high-probability state is given after the big hit game is finished. The second suggestion effect may be executed after a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify the fact.

In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect is executed when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, but the invention is not limited to this, and may be executed before the reach effect is executed, for example. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed with the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 as a trigger. In addition, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed when the execution of the special game is started. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed in a special game that is out of reach of a special game that is a big hit, and it is not a special game immediately before a big hit game is given, but a special game a predetermined number of times before that. The first suggestive effect may be executed in the game. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed over a plurality of special games. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed during the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, both the primary lottery and the secondary lottery were performed for the second suggestive effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the primary lottery and the secondary lottery are performed as one lottery. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed both in the case of a big hit regardless of whether or not it is in the high probability state and in the case of a big hit only in the high probability state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be executable only when the big hit is irrespective of whether or not the state is the high probability state.

In the above embodiment, various effects such as the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, the high-probability confirmation effect, and the notification effect can be executed in a predetermined effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect, for example, It may be a mode, and one of the effects may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the fact that two or more game balls have passed through the special passage area 36, a high probability state may be given after the jackpot game is over, and whether or not the game balls pass through the special passage area 36. Irrespective of, the high probability state may be given after the jackpot game is over.

In the above embodiment, for example, the normal passage area 37 may be provided with sensors for detecting passage of the game ball.
In the above embodiment, the high probability state is given until the next big hit game is given, but not limited to this, for example, the high probability state is given until a predetermined number of special games are executed. May be done. In addition, for example, a falling lottery that gives a low probability state may be performed triggered by the start of the special game.

In the above-described embodiment, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 is performed based on the type of big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the high probability state is given based on the type of big hit, for example. May be determined directly.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small win lottery may be performed separately from the big win lottery.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the kind of big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) An information generating unit that generates information that can specify whether to win the big hit lottery in the high probability state is provided, and whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the information generated by the information generating unit. And a specific effect determining unit that determines, when the specific effect determining unit determines to execute the specific effect, the effect executing unit executes the specific effect.

(B) In a predetermined round game that is before the specific round game among the plurality of round games, the effect execution means, in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the special entrance, It is characterized by executing a specific effect.

(C) An information generating unit that generates information capable of specifying whether to win the big hit lottery in the high-probability state, and whether or not to execute the special effect based on the information generated by the information generating unit When the special effect determination means determines to execute the special effect, the effect execution means executes the special effect.

(D) The specific timing is characterized in that it is a timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery is completed.
(E) The special effect is an effect in which a special image capable of specifying the type of privilege to be given when the jackpot lottery is won is displayed.

(F) Special opening/closing means that operates so that the special entrance may take an open state and a closed state, and special detection for detecting that the game ball entering the special entrance has passed through the special passage area. And a means for providing the high-probability state after the end of the big-hit game in accordance with the passage of a game ball to the special passage area in the big-hit game.

A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, A3... Distribution actuator, SE1... First starting sensor, SE2... Second starting sensor, SE3... Special winning sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General winning sensor, SE6... Special Passage sensor (special detection means), 10... Pachinko gaming machine, 18... Speaker (production execution means), 20... Game board, 21... Game area, 22a... First special symbol display section, 22b... Second special symbol display section , 27... Effect display device (effect execution means), 28... First start opening, 29... Second start opening, 30... Normal variable member, 31... Special winning opening (special entrance), 32... Special variable member ( Special opening/closing means), 33... Gate, 36... Special passage area, 37... Normal passage area, 38... Sorting member, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, game state giving means, information generation) Means), 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM, 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub control CPU (specific effect determination means, special effect determination means), 41b... Sub control ROM, 41c... Sub control RAM.

Claims (2)

In the gaming machine where the jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery,
Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can take an open state and a closed state,
A special passage area through which the game ball that entered the special entrance can pass,
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
A game state giving means capable of giving a high-probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit lottery is higher than the low-probability state
And a performance executing means for executing a performance,
The game state imparting means imparts the high-probability state after the end of the big hit game in accordance with passage of a game ball to the special passage area in the big hit game,
The types of jackpots include a first jackpot and a second jackpot.
The big hit game based on the first big hit is a big hit game in which the game ball is more likely to pass through the special passage area than the big hit game based on the second big hit,
When the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot game has a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game is over,
When the game ball passes through the special passage area in a specific round game among a plurality of round games during the big hit game, the predetermined timing is the timing when the game ball passes through the special passage area,
The effect execution means ,
Before than the predetermined timing of in front Symbol jackpot gaming, the jackpot to a player of the symbol variation game pending to be executed after completion of the of the high probability state with low probability state after completion of the jackpot gaming Whichever is given, a symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery, or a specific effect that suggests that there is a symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery only if the high probability state is given after the jackpot game ends. Is feasible,
After the predetermined timing during the big hit game, a special effect that can specify that there is a symbol change game that wins the big hit lottery in the pending symbol change game executed after the end of the big hit game is executed It is possible to continue the special effect until the specific timing of the symbol variation game to win the big hit lottery after the end of the big hit game,
The specific timing is when the reach effect is executed or when the symbol variation game ends,
The specific game is a game machine that can be executed in a big hit game based on the first big hit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is an effect that can be executed a plurality of times in a big hit game based on the first big hit .