JP6802566B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Among the gaming machines, some pachinko gaming machines perform a small hit lottery in addition to the big hit lottery. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a small hit lottery is performed to increase the chances that the player is expected to be in an advantageous gaming state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-72685

By the way, like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the small hit lottery is used by a method other than using the small hit lottery in order to increase the chances of expecting an advantageous gaming state. It is desired to improve the above.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

The game machine for solving the above problems has a game board on which the game ball can flow down, a first starting means on which the game ball can always enter, and a second starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state. The first winning lottery is performed on the condition that the means, the opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, and the game ball have entered the first starting means, while the game ball is used for the second starting means. A winning lottery means for performing a second winning lottery on the condition that a player has entered the ball, a big hit game giving means for granting a big hit game when a big hit is won, and a small hit game when a small hit is won. The small hit game granting means to be given, the probability state control means capable of controlling to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, the first winning lottery and the first To the end lottery means for performing the end lottery in the high probability state, which is different from the winning lottery of 2, the special entry means for which the prize ball payout condition can be satisfied by entering the game ball, and the special entry means. A special ball entry control means that can control the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter, a gate through which the game ball can pass, and a normal hit on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate. The opening / closing control means includes the ordinary winning lottery means for performing a lottery and the ordinary winning game giving means for granting the ordinary winning game when the ordinary winning is won. It is controlled to be in an open state, and the special ball-entry means includes a first special ball-entry means and a second special ball-entry means, and the jackpot game includes the first special ball-entry means. At least a big hit game in which the game ball is allowed to enter the special ball entry means is included, and in the small hit game, the game ball is allowed to enter the second special ball entry means, and the gate. The second starting means, the first special entry means, and the second special entry means are the gate and the first special entry means from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The means, the second starting means, and the second special ball entering means are arranged in this order, and in the high probability state, a prize ball can be obtained by the small hit game, so that the number of balls held is increased. A special gaming state is included, and the high-probability state ends when the end result is won in the end lottery of the high-probability state, and when the big hit is won in the second winning lottery. Compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first winning lottery, the special game state is obtained after the big hit game is completed. The gist is that it is easy to become.

The game machine is provided with a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and the mode control means can be controlled to a specific effect mode when controlled to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. When controlled to a specific effect mode, it continues regardless of whether or not the end result is won in the end lottery of the high probability state until the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the high probability state. Then, it may be controlled to the specific effect mode.

With respect to the game machine, after being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of variable games are executed without winning the big hit and without winning the end result in the end lottery of the high probability state. In some cases, the special game state may be reached.

With respect to the game machine, the fluctuation time of the variable game executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means is the special game although it is in the high probability state in the special game state. It may be made easier to be shorter than when it is not in a state.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the game board. Front view showing the main control unit. Explanatory drawing which shows setting value (setting information). (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing the type of hit. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows game state and production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the holding ball in each game state. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the relationship of various probabilities. Explanatory drawing which shows the game state at the time of a big hit winning, and the transition mode of a production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the game state at the time of a big hit winning, and the transition mode of a production mode. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the prize ball number display effect, the round number display effect, and the prize ball acquisition effect in another embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (game components). It is provided with a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB on which a game ball can flow down. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp LA can perform an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter referred to as "audio effect") as one of the effects.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB so that the player can see it.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery described later). In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is the first even when the second special game is being executed. It is configured to be able to run special games. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special reserved number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). 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 unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as "ordinary pending number". The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 14 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payment condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 corresponds to the first starting means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 15 as a starting means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15. A first variable member 16 is provided as an opening / closing means that can be operated. That is, the second starting port 15 corresponds to a specific starting means and a second starting means having a first variable member 16 that can take an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated as "the second starting port 15 is opened", and the closing state of the first variable member 16 may be indicated by "second". The starting port 15 is closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 17 as a special ball entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first prize opening 17 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the game balls enter the first large prize opening 17.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 17 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 17. A second variable member 18 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the second variable member 18. The second variable member 18 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 18 indicates that the first large winning opening 17 is opened. 17 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 17 corresponds to the first special ball entry means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 19 as a special entry means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second large winning opening 19 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied when the game balls enter the second large prize opening 19.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 19 (allowable state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 19 (regulated state). A third variable member 20 that can operate is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the third variable member 20. The third variable member 20 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 20 indicates that the second large winning opening 19 is opened. 19 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 19 corresponds to the second special ball entry means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 21 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 21 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 21 is always open so that the game ball can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 21. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is waiting to occur, the triggering start condition of the jackpot game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and the jackpot game is generated. The state of waiting for the jackpot game to occur will be described in detail later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 22a and a second general winning opening 22b as general winning openings open to the gaming area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 22a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. Further, the second general winning opening 22b is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 22b is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 23 that is open to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. The game ball is discharged from the out port 23 to the outside of the machine (outside of the game area YBa). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 24 and a second passage member 25. The first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 are located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. A second starting port 15 is provided in the first passage member 24. The first variable member 16 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. Further, the first passage member 24 is provided with a second large winning opening 19. The third variable member 20 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 25 is arranged so that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 25 and the upper surface of the first passage member 24 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the flow-down passage 26 is formed by the first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25. In the flow passage 26, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the second winning opening 19. In the flow passage 26, all the game balls that did not enter the second starting port 15 are guided to the second major winning opening 19. If a game ball enters from the entry port 26a at the uppermost stream of the flow passage 26 and does not enter either the second start opening 15 or the second major winning opening 19, the ball enters from the entry port 26a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 26b at the most downstream portion of the flow passage 26.

The second passage member 25 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 25a at positions facing the first variable member 16 on the lower surface of the second passage member 25. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 26 collides with the first protrusion 25a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 25a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 16. Further, the second passage member 25 has a plurality of second protrusions 25b at positions facing the third variable member 20 on the lower surface of the second passage member 25. When the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 collides with the second protrusion 25b, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 25b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 20.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming region YBa. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the out port 23 and an out port 23 that passes through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right side region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the launch handle HD to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball to hit the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and the first start port 14 and the second start port 15 It is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 22a are arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a), and on the second path R2 (right side region R2a). It can be said that the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b are arranged. On the second path R2 (right side region R2a), the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, and the gate 21 are the gate 21, the first large winning opening 17, and the first from the upstream. The two starting ports 15 and the second winning opening 19 are arranged in this order.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 14 and the first general prize are won. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 22a. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second starting port 15 and the first grand prize are won. There is a possibility of entering the ball into the opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first path R1, the second start opening 15, the first big winning opening 17, and the first are as compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second path R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the two major winning openings 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second path R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 22a as compared with the case where it flows down on the first path R1. Low.

In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down on the first path R1 is referred to as the first firing strength, and the game ball is fired at the first firing strength. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game ball, the firing strength at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down on the second path R2 is indicated as the second firing intensity, and launching the game ball at the second firing intensity is "right-handed". May be indicated.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 6). Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, a RAM clear switch 42, and a setting device 43. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RAM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are mounted on the same board.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. The RAM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RAM clear switch 42 is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and is in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RAM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a setting changing function. The setting change function is a function that can be set by changing a set value as setting information that defines the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability). The setting device 43 is a setting operation means configured to enable an operation of instructing a shift to a setting change mode as a setting control state for controlling a set value. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a columnar cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open to the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is in an operating state (instructed state) of either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. It is configured to enable the operation to switch to. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operating state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 as a base and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. The case members 47 and 48 are all made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled inseparably without leaving a trace, and it is easily discernible that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, fraudulent acts. The second case member 48 is in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46, and the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 provided on the main control board 40 are exposed from the main board case 46. It is provided with one or more watermark holes for the purpose. Specifically, the RAM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark holes 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 42 can be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark holes 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the setting device 43 can be operated to turn on or off by inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the keyhole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b. The tip surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip surface (keyhole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main board case 46. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is operated by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, in principle, the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player.

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 game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a so-called "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control regarding the opening of the second start port 15 is different. The second open state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 is higher than that in the first open state. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the first open state and the second open state are open states in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 15. The second open state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the first open state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, in the second open state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below are performed. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the first open state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the first open state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game longer than that in the first open state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the first open state, and one of the first variable members 16 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than that in the first open state.

Next, the setting change function in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of set values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set in all three stages from the first set value to the third set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 3). In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is Pa1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is Pa2, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is Pa3. The jackpot probabilities Pa1 to Pa3 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities Pa1 <Pa2 <Pa3, making it easier to win a jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is Pb1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is Pb2, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is Pb3. The jackpot probabilities Pb1 to Pb3 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities Pb1 <Pb2 <Pb3, making it easier to win a jackpot. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be in three stages, and may be any of two stages and four or more stages.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. .. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch is operated, the internally set value is set as [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3] → [Setting 1] → ... Can be changed to. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RAM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state by using the setting key.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment may be provided with a display capable of displaying a set value. The display may be capable of displaying at least an internally set value at that time, and may be capable of displaying other information. That is, the display unit may be a display means for displaying information different from the set value in addition to the display for notifying the set value. Information different from the set value is counted by the formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state ÷ total number of effective balls in the normal game state) × 100 on the assumption that the game is not in the big hit game. The calculated base value may be adopted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment shifts to the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 42 is in the off state. It may be configured as follows. In this case, in the setting confirmation mode, while the internally set setting value is notified, it is preferable that the internally set setting value cannot be changed even if the setting switch is operated.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. The jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 20 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZA, and 80 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol ZB. Further, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 40 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZA, 30 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are jackpot symbols. It is classified into ZC respectively. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA". Similarly, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is referred to as "big hit ZB", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is referred to as "big hit ZC".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first big winning opening 17 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the first big winning opening 17. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the jackpot game can be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, "10 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC, "4 times" is defined as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for each big hit, the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game is defined. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as the opening mode of the jackpot in one round game regardless of the jackpot. That is, in the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC, the upper limit time of one round game is "25 seconds".

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, the jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC are defined as high probability states as the probability states after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when a high probability state is given after the big hit game, the player wins the end result (fall result) until the next big hit game occurs or the high probability state is terminated in the fall lottery. Until then, a high probability state is given. In the following description, winning the end result in the fall lottery is simply referred to as "winning the fall lottery". The details of the fall lottery will be described later.

In addition, each jackpot is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. Specifically, in the jackpot ZA, the first open state is defined as the open state after the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot ZB, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, until the big hit end condition in which the next big hit game occurs is satisfied, or the fall lottery is won and the number of operations The second open state is granted until the fall end condition for ending the special game (100 times in this embodiment) is satisfied. The fall end condition is that the fall lottery is won between the time when the second open state is controlled and the special game of the number of operations ends, and then the special game of the number of operations ends after the control of the second open state. This is established when the player wins the fall lottery after the special game of the number of operations is completed after being controlled to the second open state. That is, the fall end condition is that both the fall lottery is won after being controlled to the second open state and the special game of the number of operations is ended after being controlled to the second open state. It holds at that point.

According to this, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, if the next big hit game does not occur, the second open state continues and the special game of the number of operations ends at least until the special game of the number of operations ends. Even after this, the second open state continues until the fall lottery is won. In other words, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, if the next jackpot game does not occur, the second open state will remain until the end of the special game of the number of operations, regardless of whether the high probability state continues or not. In addition to continuing, the second open state continues as long as the high probability state continues even after the special game of the number of operations is completed.

Further, in the jackpot ZC, a second open state is defined as an open state after the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, until the jackpot end condition in which the next jackpot game occurs is satisfied, or the number of operations (100 in this embodiment). The second open state is granted until the end condition is satisfied. The number-of-times end condition is satisfied when the special game of the number of operations ends after being controlled to the second open state regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won.

According to this, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, if the next big hit game does not occur, the second open state continues until the special game of the number of operations ends, and the fall lottery is not won. Even so, the second open state ends with the end of the special game of the number of operations. In other words, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, if the next jackpot game does not occur, the second open state will remain until the end of the special game of the number of operations, regardless of whether the high probability state continues or not. When the special game of the number of operations continues, the second open state ends even when the high probability state continues.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit symbol. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol winning lottery does not win a small hit, while the second special symbol winning lottery may win a small hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an open game in which the second large winning opening 19 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 19. The open game is terminated when the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the small hit game can be recognized. The small hit game ends as the ending time elapses.

In the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.8 seconds x 2 times" is defined as the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the small hit game. Further, in the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between openings. That is, in the small hit of the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds".

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when the small hit is won in the high probability state, after the end of the small hit game. Is also highly probable. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the first open state, the first open state is maintained even after the end of the small hit game, while when a small hit is won in the second open state, the small hit is achieved. It will be in the second open state even after the game is over. Further, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the remaining number of probability changes does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operations does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games is different in the jackpot ZA as compared with other jackpots. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit ZA is different from other big hits. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the jackpot is ZA from the opening mode of the jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot ZA, it is possible to execute the production during the jackpot game with the production content different from the production content in the production during the jackpot game based on other jackpots. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA can be visually recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC, the jackpot opened in the round game, the maximum number of round games, and the maximum time in each round game are the same. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC is the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC is from the opening mode of the big winning opening. Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC, at least a part of the same or substantially the same effect can be executed as the effect during the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible or difficult to recognize which of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is apparently.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a symbol combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) based on the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game.

In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbol includes the symbol combination of the effect symbol that is also used as the symbol combination when the jackpot ZB is won and the symbol combination when the jackpot ZC is won. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to specify which of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is from the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbol may include the symbol combination which is also used as the symbol combination of the small hit and the symbol combination of the outlier. In this case, it is difficult to identify whether it is a small hit or a miss from the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. In the following description, when the special game and the directing game are not particularly distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "variable game".

In the production game of the present embodiment, the reach production can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game. The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot display result is highly expected to be derived in the special game being executed as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the big hit display result is derived (the degree of expectation for a big hit) is simply referred to as "the degree of expectation for a big hit". In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game, so that the jackpot expectation in the special game can be grasped as the jackpot expectation in the production game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as "main control CPU 41a") and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"), and a RAM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"). , "Main control RAM 41c").

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The main control RAM 41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7. ing. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 41a and information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a, second special symbol display unit 13b, first special hold display unit 13c, second special hold display unit 13d, ordinary symbol display unit 13e, ordinary hold It is connected to the display unit 13f). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a and the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing control means for controlling the first variable member 16 is realized by controlling the first actuator A1 by the main control CPU 41a. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can control the second actuator A2 to open the first large winning opening 17, and also control the third actuator A3 to open the second large winning opening. It is possible to control the opening of 19. That is, in the present embodiment, by controlling each actuator by the main control CPU 41a, it is possible to control to open the large winning opening so as to allow the game ball to enter the large winning opening corresponding to each actuator. The ball entry control means is realized. The main control CPU 41a and the RAM clear switch 42 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a and the setting device 43 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, voice effect data used for voice effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing. The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and can generate hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a and the decorative lamp LA are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to the control boards 40 and 50. Further convert to power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to each of the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines. The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between the on state and the off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state in the state where the power is supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 and further turned off. When operated in the state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is started from the external power source while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or the power supply is performed while the power is being supplied from the external power source. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to the respective control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like, and "power is turned on". "Cut off (power off)" means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 41c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. Good.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game, base information regarding the base value, and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a big hit game, information on a small hit game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Information about the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and special derived from the special game. Information that can identify the design. The information regarding the jackpot game is information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. The information regarding the small hit game is information that can identify the progress of the small hit game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of probable changes, information that can specify the remaining number of operations, and the like. The information regarding the payout of prize balls is information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls.

Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process described below can be controlled to set one of the set values as a plurality of setting information that determines the probability of winning the jackpot. Functions as a control means.

When the main control CPU 41a is started by the startup process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 41a first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence / absence of transition to the setting change mode and the presence / absence of initialization of the main control RAM 41c are controlled according to the operating state of the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on. The details will be described below.

When the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setter 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up set value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a reads out the set value stored in the main control RAM 41c. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch (RAM clear switch 42 in the present embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 41a sets the set value by [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3]. ] → [Setting 1] →…, and change to loop. When the setting device 43 is operated in the off state in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the set value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the setting change mode is terminated, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the state shifts to the normal control state described later.

Further, when the RAM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setting device 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RAM clear process of the main control RAM 41c when the RAM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setter 43 is in the off state. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal control state without shifting to the setting change mode. Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can control to execute a special game based on an internal lottery (winning lottery) and control to give a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by executing the RAM clear processing, any special game or normal game is not executed or held, and is returned to a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress. On the other hand, if the game information is not initialized, it is restored to the state of the game when the power is turned off based on the backed up game information.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a has a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as an "initial command") based on the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c in addition to the above-mentioned set value command. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c is the game information initialized when the RAM clear process is executed, and the latest power is turned off when the RAM clear process is not executed. It is the game information of the time.

For example, when returning during the execution of the special game, the main control CPU 41a is derived as an initial command by a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game. Outputs a control command that can identify a special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the game state. For example, the main control CPU 41a is, as an initial command, a control command capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game when returning during the granting of the jackpot game.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control information (command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the information output process executed as the interrupt process.

The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, referred to as the first input determination). .. When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter, , Shown as the first hold judgment). If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 41a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, so that the execution is 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a hit random number used for the winning lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for determining the big hit symbol, a falling random number used for the falling lottery, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like.

Further, after storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a enters the second start port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered (hereinafter referred to as a second input determination). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs the second input determination. If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the second hold determination). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c, and specially. The symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) and is not in the big hit game waiting state, while in the hit game or the big hit game waiting state. If it is inside, make a negative judgment. If the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special game is being executed or not. When it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the number of the first special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

Further, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the first special hold number is not 1 or more (the first special hold number is 0 (zero)), and the first 1 When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special game is being executed or not during the second execution. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, and when the second special hold number is not 1 or more (the second special hold number is 0 (zero)), the main The control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a refers to the information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) that can identify the probability state stored in the main control RAM 41c, and determines whether or not it is a high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (win lottery). On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a fall determination (fall lottery).

First, the fall determination will be described. In the fall determination, the main control CPU 41a draws a lottery to decide whether to win the end result based on the value of the fall random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. I do. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a fall lottery depending on whether or not the value of the fall random number and the fall determination value match. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform a fall lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the fall random number and the fall determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

As shown in FIG. 4, the fall probability in the present embodiment is the same regardless of which set value is set. Specifically, the fall probability in this embodiment is Pc1 regardless of which set value is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs a fall lottery so that the end result is won with the same probability regardless of the set value.

Then, if the fall lottery is not won, the main control CPU 41a makes a hit determination. On the other hand, when the fall lottery is won, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the probability state flag and updates the probability state flag. As a result, the high probability state ends and the low probability state is controlled. After that, the main control CPU 41a makes a hit determination. As described above, in the present embodiment, the high probability state ends when the end result is won in the fall lottery. In the present embodiment, the fall lottery corresponds to an end lottery different from the winning determination in the first special symbol start processing and the winning determination in the second special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a determines the fall, the end lottery means for performing the end lottery (fall lottery) in a high probability state different from the winning lottery is realized.

Next, the hit determination will be described. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the big hit is won, but does not determine whether or not the small hit is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start processing is a big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the winning determination in the first special symbol start processing corresponds to the first winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting opening 14.

In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a makes a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current set value and the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination in the high probability state so that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than in the low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, it is preferable to increase the number of big hit determination values as compared with the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform a big hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

When a big hit is determined in the hit determination related to the first special game (hit determination in the first special symbol start process), the main control CPU 41a is subjected to a lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 1 Determine the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the hit determination related to the first special game (in the case of loss), the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

After that, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer the control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) and the control information that can identify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). , The first special symbol start process is completed.

Further, in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a refers to the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c and determines whether or not it is in a high probability state. If the probability is not high, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (win lottery). On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a fall determination (fall lottery). Since the main control CPU 41a is the same as the fall determination in the first special symbol start process described above, the fall determination in the second special symbol start process will be omitted. When the fall determination is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination.

In the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a big hit is won and a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit is won as a hit determination. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the second special symbol start processing includes a big hit determination and a small hit determination. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes a hit determination in the second special symbol start process, thereby realizing a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on the condition that a game ball has entered the second starting port 15. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the winning determination in the second special symbol start processing corresponds to the second winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting opening 15.

In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a makes a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current set value and the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a makes a big hit determination in the high probability state so that the probability of winning the big hit is higher than in the low probability state. When the jackpot determination related to the second special game (the jackpot determination in the second special symbol start processing) determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the main control CPU 41a uses a lottery using the value of the jackpot symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 2 Determine the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Further, when the big hit determination related to the second special game is not determined as a big hit, the main control CPU 41a makes a small hit determination based on the read random number information. In the small hit determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether to win the small hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. judge. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a small hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value match. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform the small hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of winning a big hit in the second special symbol start process. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of losing in the second special symbol start process (probability of not winning in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 15, most of them are small hits and the small hit game is generated. , There are few chances of being out of the game and being a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 4, the small hit probability in this embodiment is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special game is 0 (zero) regardless of the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, no matter which set value is set, the small hit is not won in the first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is the same regardless of the current set value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is Pd1 regardless of the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the set value, the small hit is won in the second special game with a certain probability.

When a small hit is determined in the small hit determination (small hit determination in the second special symbol start process) related to the second special game, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the hit determination related to the second special game is not determined to be a big hit and is not determined to be a small hit (in the case of a miss), the main control CPU 41a determines the missed symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 41a clocks the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. At this time, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 41a is involved in the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the second special game if the second special game is being executed. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol. Similarly, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 41a is involved in the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the first special game if the first special game is being executed. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol. That is, when the main control CPU 41a derives the jackpot symbol in the other special game when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a in one special game. , The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the out-of-order symbol regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing.

Further, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, the main control CPU 41a stores a game end command for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol in the output buffer. By the above-mentioned control, the main control CPU 41a controls to execute the special game over the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined by the special symbol start processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a does not perform the small hit determination in the first special symbol start process, while it performs the small hit determination in the second special symbol start process. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14, a small hit cannot be won, while when the game ball enters the second starting port 15, a small hit can be won. ..

Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 41a sets the jackpot game to the occurrence waiting state, and provides control information (hereinafter, referred to as a occurrence waiting command) capable of identifying the jackpot game to the occurrence waiting state. Store in the output buffer. The state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game can be generated by passing the game ball through the gate 21. In other words, the state of waiting for the big hit game to occur is a state in which the big hit game has not yet occurred and the big hit game can be generated. That is, it can be said that the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game is a state in which the occurrence of the big hit game is stagnant, and the stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of the big hit game.

Here, the determination mode (determination condition) of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, it determines any variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. To do. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern is realized by performing the process of determining the fluctuation pattern by the main control CPU 41a. In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first low probability state", and the gaming state in the low probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 Low probability state ". Further, in the following description, the gaming state in the high probability state and the first open state is referred to as the "first high probability state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and the second open state is referred to as the "first open state". 2 High probability state ".

For example, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first low probability state. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the second low probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group when it is in the first high accuracy state. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines any fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group in the second high probability state, as in the case of the second low probability state. To do.

In the present embodiment, in each of the fluctuation pattern groups of the first fluctuation pattern group to the third fluctuation pattern group, some or all of the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group are different. In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group is the first time. Further, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group is the second time. The average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group is the third time. Then, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game becomes longer in the order of the third time <second time <first time. That is, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter in the first high accuracy state than in the other gaming states. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game tends to be shorter in the first high-accuracy state than in the other gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter in the second low probability state or the second high probability state than in the first low probability state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game tends to be shorter in the second low probability state or the second high probability state than in the first low probability state.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first variation pattern group includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined variation time (for example, 10 minutes) is defined as the variation pattern of the second special game, while a predetermined variation. It does not include fluctuation patterns that define fluctuation times shorter than time. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern group and the third fluctuation pattern group include, as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined, while a predetermined fluctuation is included. It does not include a fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time over time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first low accuracy state is set, the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes a predetermined fluctuation time, while the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state. When it is in any of the states, the fluctuation time of the second special game is a fluctuation time less than a predetermined fluctuation time.

In the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern by the first determination mode. .. Further, in the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern by the second determination mode. .. In the present embodiment, the first fluctuation pattern group corresponds to a normal fluctuation pattern group, and the third fluctuation pattern group corresponds to a specific fluctuation pattern group. That is, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the variation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a inputs detection signals from the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7, each of them It controls to pay out the specified number of game balls to the sensor. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 is determined from each sensor of the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2. It is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input. On the other hand, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the detection signals are input from the sensors of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 is the detection signals from the sensors of the first count sensor SE3 and the second count sensor SE4. Less than the number of prize balls paid out when entered.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a executes the big hit process. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a controls to generate a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the big hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game when the big hit is won is realized.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the round game by controlling the first big winning opening 17 to be opened in the opening mode defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls to close the first special winning opening 17 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, thereby ending the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can identify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a stores 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 41a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the special game of small hits is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes the small hit process. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a controls to cause a small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the small hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the small hit game granting means for granting the small hit game when the small hit is won is realized. In the present embodiment, when the special game of small hit is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs the small hit process regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second large winning opening 19 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), thereby performing an open game. To start. That is, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to open the second large winning opening 19 of the large winning openings. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) that can identify the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. After that, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the open game by controlling so as to close the second large winning opening 19. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 41a ends the small hit game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the first low probability state (low probability state and first open state) when starting the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first low probability state is obtained during the big hit game. Further, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 41a specifies a game state to be controlled after the big hit game is completed according to the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the specified game state with the end of the big hit game.

Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main control RAM 41c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes the above-mentioned probability state flag and the open state flag that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state is the open state. And there is.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability command) capable of specifying the low probability state. Store in a buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag and control information capable of specifying the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability command). Is stored in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the first open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter, the first open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and also controls information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter, the second open state). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer.

Further, when the main control CPU 41a controls to the second open state, the main control RAM 41c stores the number of times corresponding to the number of operations as the remaining number of times to control the second open state, and also triggers the control to the second open state. The main control RAM 41c stores information that can identify the type of jackpot that has become. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of operation times becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a triggers the control of the second open state based on the information that can identify the type of the big hit stored in the main control RAM 41c. Identify the type.

When the jackpot that triggered the control to the second open state is the jackpot ZB, the main control CPU 41a sets the current probability state to the high probability state based on the value of the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Identify if there is. When the current probability state is a high probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second open state even after the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations is 0. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first open state when the current probability state becomes the low probability state. On the other hand, when the jackpot that triggered the control to the second open state of the main control CPU 41a is the jackpot ZC, the remaining number of operations is 0 regardless of the value of the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. With the end of the special game that became, it is controlled to the first open state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 41c each time the second special game is executed, while the first special game is executed. At that time, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the gaming state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the same game state before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 41a does not update the number of operations even when a small hit is won.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 21 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 41a 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 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores the normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 41a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit determination in the normal symbol start processing, thereby realizing the normal hit lottery means for performing the normal hit lottery on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate. In the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 41a wins the normal hit based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. To judge. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may perform a normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a may perform a normal hit determination in the second open state so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, it is preferable to increase the number of normal hit determination values as compared with the first open state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, the normal hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value as compared with the first open state. .. When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, in the second open state, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the first open state (or it is easy to determine a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). You may do so.

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the normal hit game ends, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 41a starts the control for causing the normal hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the normal hit process by the main control CPU 41a, the normal hit game granting means for granting the normal hit game when the normal hit is won is realized. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 41a causes a normal hit game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second start port 15 in the opening mode defined in the normal symbol (type of normal hit). To do. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 in the open state in the normal hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may control the first actuator A1 in the second open state so that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer than in the first open state.

Further, the main control CPU 41a can control to output a predetermined external signal from an external terminal (not shown) to the outside of the machine. For example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall, an external production device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. In the present embodiment, the external signals that can be output by the main control CPU 41a include a first external signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress, and a first external signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress or an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player. 2 External signals and are included.

When the exception condition described later is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first external signal from the time when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and the predetermined interval time elapses until the jackpot game ends. To control. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to output the first external signal from the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second external signal in the period in which either the high probability state or the second open state is given, in addition to the period in which the first external signal is output.

Further, when the exception condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a starts outputting the first external signal and the second external signal even when a predetermined interval time has elapsed after displaying the jackpot symbol as a fixed stop display. Instead, the output of the first external signal and the second external signal is started when the jackpot game is actually started. Here, the exception condition is that, in the case of the first low probability state, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display. That is, when the main control CPU 41a displays the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol as a fixed stop display in the first low probability state, the game ball actually passes through the gate 21 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game. It is controlled so that the first external signal and the second external signal are output from the time when the big hit game is started until the big hit game is finished.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the setting change notification that can identify that the setting change mode is in progress. For example, the setting change notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as "setting is being changed". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the setting change notification when the change end command is input.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the RAM clear command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the effect display device 12 so as to execute the RAM clear notification that can identify that the RAM clear process has been executed, that is, that the game information has been initialized. Control. For example, the RAM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can identify that the RAM clear process has been performed, such as a character string of "RAM clear". The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the RAM clear notification is terminated when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the RAM clear command is input. In addition to or instead of displaying the image by the effect display device 12, the various notifications to be executed by the notification processing may be executed by combining the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decorative lamp LA.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
Information that can identify the gaming state is stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-open state flag). ..

When a low probability command is input, the sub control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying a low probability state in the sub probability state flag, while when a high probability command is input, a value capable of specifying a high probability state is set as a sub. Set to the probability state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first open state in the sub-open state flag when the first open command is input, while the sub-control CPU 50a sets the second open state when the second open command is input. Set the identifiable value to the sub-open state flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Further, when the operation number command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the operation number that can be specified from the operation number command in the sub-control RAM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of operations. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time the variation pattern designation command for the second special game is input, while the first When a variation pattern specification command for a special game is input, it may be controlled not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a symbol command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the symbol command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. Further, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol. Then, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the production game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 50a has at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that, for example, an effect such as a jackpot notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. Control one. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a symbol combination based on the effect symbol, triggered by the input of the game end command. The sub-control CPU 50a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the designated fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that a big hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can identify that the jackpot game is not in progress. When the small hit opening command is input, the sub control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that the small hit game is in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the small-hit opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify that the small-hit game is not in progress in the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. By referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the jackpot game, the small hit game, or the hit game is in progress (during the big hit game and the small hit game). (Whether it is none of the above) can be specified. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to set a value that can identify the occurrence waiting state of the big hit game in the hit state flag when the occurrence waiting command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether or not the jackpot game is in the waiting state by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the occurrence wait effect is executed when the occurrence wait command is input. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 21. Specifically, the waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect that encourages the player to hit right. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect content that encourages the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the round effect when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the opening effect for the small hit when the small hit opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that when the open game command is input, the effect during the open game is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect for the small hit when the small hit ending command is input.

In the present embodiment, the effect content of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is different from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game based on other jackpots and small hits. Is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify the jackpot ZA from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the production contents of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC may be the same or substantially the same as each other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify which of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is from the effect content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a mode effect performed by executing any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. In the present embodiment, executing the effect mode means, for example, determining whether or not the game effect can be executed and the effect mode under the determination conditions in the predetermined effect mode, and producing an image corresponding to the predetermined effect mode on the effect display device 12. It is to be displayed on the background of the pattern. The plurality of types of effect modes in the present embodiment include, for example, a normal mode of staying in the first low probability state, a special mode of staying in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, and a first high probability state. There is a special mode to stay.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect mode according to the current gaming state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the current game state based on the value stored in the sub-probability state flag and the value stored in the sub-open state flag, and the effect mode corresponding to the specified game state. Is set in the mode flag in the sub-control RAM 50c. For example, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value indicating a normal mode in the mode flag when the current gaming state is the first low probability state. Further, when the current gaming state is the second low accuracy state or the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value indicating a special mode in the mode flag, and the current gaming state is the first high accuracy state. At one time, the mode flag is set to a value indicating that it is in a special mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the mode effect by executing the effect mode specified from the value set in the mode flag.

Here, based on FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, changes in the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described. In addition, here, the change of the holding ball with respect to the game time when the big hit game is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 15 in either the first open state or the second open state. Then, in the second special symbol start processing, the small hit is won with a higher probability than the loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15, even if it is not a big hit, it will be a small hit with a high probability. Then, in the present embodiment, by hitting the right side and launching the game ball into the right side region R2a, the gate 21 can be passed and the ball can be entered into the second starting port 15, so that the small hit game can be played. It is possible to generate a chance to win a prize ball.

Here, in the case of the first low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is compared with the case of each of the game states of the second low probability state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. Becomes longer. Therefore, in the case of the first low probability state, even if the game ball is shot to the right area R2a by hitting right to execute the second special game, the small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is won. It takes longer to get a chance to do it. Specifically, in the first low probability state, after about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting port 15 and the execution of the second special game was started, the second major game was finally reached. The winning opening 19 will be opened. Therefore, in the first low probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first low probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

Further, in the present embodiment, when hitting to the right, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 14. Therefore, when hitting right in the first low probability state, the first special game is not executed and the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes long. Therefore, compared with the case of hitting left in the first low probability state. Therefore, the number of special games played per predetermined unit time is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit left when the first low probability state is reached.

In the case of the second low probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Similarly, in the case of the second high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state, when the game ball is fired to the right side region R2a by right-handing to execute the second special game, the first low accuracy state is executed. Compared to the state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball is shortened. However, in the present embodiment, in the flow passage 26, the second starting port 15 is provided on the upstream side of the second winning opening 19. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second open state (second low probability state, second high probability state), the game ball enters the second starting port 15 as compared with the case of the first open state. Since it is easy to ball, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a enter the second start opening 15, and even if a small hit game occurs, the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It's hard to do. In particular, even if the second starting port 15 is closed, when the second starting port 15 is closed due to a decrease in the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 due to the first protrusion 25a. Even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 26a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 15 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, a small hit game is generated and the prize ball is generated as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Although the time until the chance to win the prize is shortened, it is actually difficult to put the game ball into the second prize opening 19. Therefore, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. Exceed. In other words, in the second low probability state and the second high probability state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

However, in the present embodiment, when hitting right in the second low probability state and when hitting right in the second high probability state, although the first special game is not executed, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 15. Since it is easy to make the game easier to play and the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared with the case of hitting left. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is a preferable situation to hit right when the second low probability state and the second high probability state.

In the case of the first high probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the case of the first low probability state. Therefore, in the case of the first high accuracy state, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a by right-handing and the second special game is executed, it is smaller than that in the first low accuracy state. The time it takes for a winning game to occur and a chance to win a prize ball is shortened. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first open state (first low probability state and first high probability state), when the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but is in the second open state. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, the second major winning opening 19 of the game balls entered from the entry port 26a without entering the second starting port 15 The number of game balls that enter the ball tends to increase. In particular, even if the second prize-winning opening 19 is closed, the second protrusion 25b reduces the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26, so that the ball does not enter the second start-up opening 15. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second prize opening 19 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first high probability state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance of winning the prize ball occurs as compared with the case of the first low probability state. Is shortened, and it becomes easier to insert the game ball into the second prize opening 19 as compared with the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state. Therefore, in the first high accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first high accuracy state is controlled, if the player hits right, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the small hit game even if the big hit game does not occur. Become. In other words, when it is controlled to the first high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time increases as compared with the case where it is controlled to the first low accuracy state. It is possible to increase the number of spheres. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state corresponds to a special gaming state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game. In the present embodiment, the first high probability state is a gaming state when it is a high probability state and a first open state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special gaming state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the probability state is high. That is, it can be said that the high probability state includes the special gaming state.

Hereinafter, with respect to various lottery in this embodiment, the probability of winning each lottery and its relationship will be described. First, the relationship between the fall probability and the jackpot probability in a high probability state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the fall probabilities Pc1 in the present embodiment are the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state at the time of setting 1, the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state at the setting 2, and the setting 3. The probability is lower than any of the jackpot probabilities Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of. That is, the fall probability in the present embodiment is lower than the jackpot probability in the high probability state regardless of the set value.

Next, between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game with the number of operations, the probability of winning the fall lottery without winning the jackpot, the probability of winning the jackpot, and the probability of not winning the jackpot Moreover, the relationship between the probability of not winning the fall lottery and the probability of not winning will be explained. In the following description, the probability of winning the fall lottery without winning the jackpot between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations is referred to as the probability of falling within the number of operations. Further, in the following description, the probability of winning a jackpot between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations is shown as the probability of a jackpot within the number of operations. In addition, the jackpot probability within the number of operations includes the probability of winning a jackpot in a high probability state without winning the fall lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations. This includes the probability of winning a fall lottery and winning a jackpot in a low probability state between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations. Further, in the following description, the probability of not winning the jackpot and not winning the fall lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations is shown as the probability of reaching the number of operations. In other words, the probability of reaching the number of operations can be grasped as the probability that the special game of the number of operations will be executed without winning the big hit and winning the fall lottery after the big hit game is completed.

In the present embodiment, the fall probability Pe1 within the number of operations in the setting 1 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state in the setting 1 and the fall probability Pc1. Similarly, the fall probability Pe2 within the number of operations in the setting 2 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2 and the fall probability Pc1, and is within the number of operations in the setting 3. The fall probability Pe3 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of setting 3 and the fall probability Pc1. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability Pf1 within the number of operations in the setting 1 is the jackpot probability Pa1 in the low probability state in the setting 1 and the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state in the setting 1. It can be calculated based on the fall probability Pc1. Similarly, the jackpot probability Pf2 within the number of operations in the setting 2 is the jackpot probability Pa2 in the low probability state in the setting 2, the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2, and the fall probability Pc1. Can be calculated based on. Further, the jackpot probability Pf3 within the number of operations in the setting 3 includes the jackpot probability Pa3 in the low probability state in the setting 3, the jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state in the setting 3, and the fall probability Pc1. Can be calculated based on. Then, in the present embodiment, the operation number arrival probability Pg1 at the time of setting 1 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state at the time of setting 1 and the fall probability Pc1. Similarly, the operation number arrival probability Pg2 in the setting 3 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2 and the fall probability Pc1, and the operation number arrival probability in the setting 3 can be calculated. Pg3 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of setting 3 and the fall probability Pc1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the present embodiment, in the case of setting 1, the probability is higher in the order of the probability of falling within the number of operations Pe1 <probability of jackpot within the number of operations Pf1 <probability of reaching the number of operations Pg1. As described above, the jackpot probability Pa1 in the low probability state, the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state, and the fall probability Pc1 are defined. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the case of setting 2, the jackpot in the low probability state has a higher probability in the order of the probability of falling within the number of operations Pe2 <probability of jackpot within the number of operations Pf2 <probability of reaching the number of operations Pg2. The probability Pa2, the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state, and the fall probability Pc1 are defined. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of setting 3, the jackpot probability in the low probability state becomes higher in the order of the probability of falling within the number of operations Pe3 <probability of jackpot within the number of operations Pf3 <probability of reaching the number of operations Pg3. Pa3, a jackpot probability Pb3 in a high probability state, and a fall probability Pc1 are defined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of falling within the number of operations is lower than the probability of jackpot within the number of operations regardless of the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of falling within the number of operations is lower than the probability of reaching the number of operations regardless of the set value. Then, in the present embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the jackpot probability within the number of operations is lower than the probability of reaching the number of operations.

Further, although not shown, as described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is higher in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability that the setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 is out of order is low.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the game state and the effect mode in the present embodiment and the operation thereof will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) with the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a high probability state with the end of the big hit game, thereby realizing a stochastic state control means capable of controlling the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. To. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the effect mode according to the game state. In the present embodiment, the mode control means for controlling the effect mode is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 50a to execute the effect mode according to the game state.

First, with reference to FIG. 10, the game state and the transition mode of the effect mode when the fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game and before the special game is executed 100 times will be described.
When the jackpot ZA is won, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the second open state while giving the high probability state. At this time, since the gaming state is the first high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the first low accuracy state without shifting the game state even when the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times. .. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to execute the normal mode without changing the effect mode even when the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times. Control.

When the jackpot ZB is won, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the high probability state and the second open state. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. At this time, since the remaining number of operations is not 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a continues to control to the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the second low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the second low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue to execute the special mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won before the special game of the number of operations (100 times) is executed after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is completed, the game state is set to the second high. While shifting from the probability state to the second low probability state, control is performed so that the special mode is continuously executed without changing the effect mode. After that, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second low probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

When the jackpot ZC is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c, as in the case of winning the jackpot ZB. Let me. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. At this time, since the remaining number of operations is not 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a continues to control to the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the second low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the second low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue to execute the special mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won before the special game of the number of operations (100 times) is executed after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC is completed, the game state is set to the second high. While shifting from the probability state to the second low probability state, control is performed so that the special mode is continuously executed without changing the effect mode. After that, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second low probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the game state and the transition mode of the effect mode when the fall lottery is won after the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is completed will be described.
When the jackpot ZA is won, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the special mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a does not end the high probability state when the fall lottery is not won even when the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times. That is, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the first high accuracy state without shifting the gaming state. Therefore, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to execute the special mode without changing the effect mode. Control. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

When the jackpot ZB is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. After that, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed reaches 100 times (number of operations), the main control CPU 41a is in a high probability state and when the fall lottery is not won, The second open state is not terminated. That is, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the second high accuracy state without shifting the gaming state. Therefore, even if the number of special games executed after the jackpot game ends, the sub-control CPU 50a reaches 100 times, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to execute the special mode without changing the effect mode. Control. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. Further, at this time, since the fall end condition for winning the fall lottery and ending the special game of the number of operations is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the second open state. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

When the jackpot ZC is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high accuracy state with the end of the jackpot game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. After that, when the number of times of the special game executed after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times (the number of operations), the condition for ending the number of times the special game of the number of operations ends is satisfied, so that the main control CPU 41a is the first. 2 Control so as to end the open state. At this time, since the main control CPU 41a has not won the fall lottery, the high probability state is not terminated. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state from the second high accuracy state to the first high accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the first high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the high probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high probability state to the first low probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition mode of the production mode from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game 100 times (the number of operations) is the 100 times special game after the end of the big hit game. Regardless of whether or not the fall lottery was won before the execution of, it is the same when the jackpot ZB is won and when the jackpot ZC is won. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is won, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode after the big hit game ends, and 100 times special after the big hit game ends. Until the game is executed, it is controlled to continuously execute the special mode regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZC is won, after being controlled to the second high accuracy state after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is not won and the fall lottery is not won 100 times (number of operations). When the special game of is executed, it may be controlled to the first high accuracy state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZA is a jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZB is a jackpot that is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Then, in the present embodiment, the jackpot ZC is in the first high-accuracy state on condition that after the jackpot game is completed, the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the jackpot and winning the fall lottery. It is a controlled jackpot. In other words, the jackpot ZC is a jackpot that may be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 4, as for the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, 20 types of jackpot symbols out of 100 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZA, and 80 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZB. ing. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZA out of 100 types of jackpot symbols, 30 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are classified. The design is classified as a jackpot ZC. Therefore, when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start process, the big hit is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first special symbol start process. , And it is easy to become a big hit that may be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game, and it is difficult to become a big hit that is controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZA is won, the fall lottery is won before the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is completed. In some cases, it may be controlled to the first low probability state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC is won, even if the jackpot lottery is won before the 100 special games are executed after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is won. The second open state is continued from the end of the game until the 100 special games are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC is won, the first low probability state is not controlled from the end of the jackpot game until at least 100 special games are executed. 2 The game state is either the low probability state or the second high probability state.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Since the first big winning opening 17 is arranged upstream from the second starting opening 15, if the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 17 is permitted, It is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball does not reach the first large winning opening 17 due to the game ball entering the second starting opening 15. On the other hand, since the second big winning opening 19 is arranged downstream from the second starting opening 15, if the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 19, the game ball It is possible to create a playability of whether or not the player reaches the second big winning opening 19 without entering the second starting opening 15. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the ball is allowed to enter the first big winning opening 17 in the big hit game, the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind, while the second big hit game can be enjoyed. When the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 19 is permitted, the game can be enjoyed by the game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second large winning opening 19.

(1-2) In the present embodiment, the high probability state ends when the fall lottery is won. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp how long the high probability state will continue. Then, in the present embodiment, in the first high probability state (high probability state and first open state), it is possible to increase the number of balls held by being able to acquire a prize ball by a small hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first high-accuracy state, while enjoying the playability of increasing the number of balls held by the small hit game, it gives a feeling of tension as to how long the first high-accuracy state will continue. By doing so, you can enjoy the game more.

(1-3) If you win the jackpot ZB or jackpot ZC and are controlled to the special mode after the jackpot game ends, even if you win the fall lottery after that, the special game with the number of operations (100 times) will be played. Until it is executed, it is possible to continuously control the same special mode as when the fall lottery is not won. Therefore, if the jackpot ZB or jackpot ZC is won, even if the jackpot game is completed and the fall lottery is won, the high probability state continues until the special game of the number of operations is executed. You can expect it.

(1-4) When the jackpot ZC is won, after the jackpot game is controlled to the second high accuracy state, the jackpot is not won and the special game of the number of operations is executed without winning the fall lottery. It is controlled to the first high accuracy state when it is done. According to this, even if the jackpot is not won between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the special game of the number of operations, it is expected to be controlled to the first high accuracy state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being deprived of the interest of the player when the second high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game.

(1-5) The probability of winning the fall lottery is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in a high probability state. Therefore, when controlled to a high probability state, it can be expected that a big hit will be won before the fall lottery is won.

(1-6) The probability of falling within the number of operations, which is the probability of winning the fall lottery without winning the big hit between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations, is the end of the big hit game. It is lower than the probability of reaching the number of operations, which is the probability of not winning the big hit and not winning the fall lottery between the time when the special game of the number of operations is executed. According to this, even if the big hit is not won between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations, the special game of the number of operations is executed after the end of the big hit game. By not winning the fall lottery in the meantime, it can be expected that the first high accuracy state will be controlled.

(1-7) In the first high accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the other gaming states, so that the second special game can be executed at a good tempo. It can improve the interest of the player.

(1-8) After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is completed, the first high accuracy state is controlled without going through the second high accuracy state. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is completed, it is controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify and entertain the transition mode of the gaming state until it is controlled to the first high accuracy state.

(1-9) After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed, it is controlled to the second high accuracy state, and then it is not controlled to the first high accuracy state unless the jackpot is won. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, even if the big hit is not won after being controlled to the second high accuracy state, the special game of the number of operations is terminated without winning the fall lottery. Is controlled to the first high accuracy state. Then, in the jackpot game based on each jackpot of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC, the first jackpot 17 is opened in the same opening mode, and the jackpot effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect content. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition mode of the game state after the end of the big hit game to have the pleasure of guessing which big hit was made.

(1-10) Further, after the end of the jackpot game based on each jackpot of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC, until the special game of the number of operations is completed, the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group, respectively. The fluctuation pattern is determined from among them. For this reason, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to have fun guessing which big hit was the winning big hit even after the end of the big hit game. it can.

(1-11) When the first high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, and when the fall lottery is won after that, before the 100 special games are executed. Is also controlled to the first low probability state. On the other hand, when the second high accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on each jackpot ZB and jackpot ZC, and then the fall lottery is won, 100 special games are executed. Until, it is controlled to the second low probability state, and is not controlled to the first low probability state. That is, when each jackpot of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is won, the game state is controlled to be more advantageous than the first low probability state after the jackpot game is completed, as compared with the case where the jackpot ZA is won. It can be said that the guaranteed period is long. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced when the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC are won.

(1-12) In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall lottery is the same regardless of which set value is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second prize opening 19 is the game property of how long the situation in which the number of balls held can be increased while entertaining the game is continued. Can be enjoyed in the same way regardless of the set value.

(1-13) The jackpot ZA is a jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot ZC is a jackpot that may be controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the jackpot ZB is a jackpot that is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. When a big hit is won in the second special symbol start processing, the ratio of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZC is higher than that when the big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing, while the big hit ZB The ratio is low. Therefore, when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start processing, it can be said that the first high accuracy state is likely to occur after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing. According to this, since the expectation when the game ball enters the second starting opening 15 can be improved, the game ball is upstream from the second large winning opening 19 before reaching the second large winning opening 19. Even when the ball enters the second starting port 15 arranged in the above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(1-14) In the present embodiment, in the case of the first high accuracy state, the first high accuracy state may be terminated by winning either the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the higher the set value with a high jackpot probability is set, the higher the possibility that the jackpot will be won in the first high probability state and the first high probability state will be terminated. In other words, in the present embodiment, the lower the set value with the lower jackpot probability is set, the lower the possibility that the jackpot will be won and the first high probability state will be terminated in the first high probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when a set value having a low jackpot probability is set, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

(1-15) In the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, the probability of losing is lower than when a set value having a low jackpot probability is set. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, a situation in which neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won is unlikely to occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a set value having a high jackpot probability is set, it is possible to reduce the chance of losing the game in the first high probability state and to enjoy the game with sharp playability.

(1-16) In the present embodiment, since the first low probability state is a gaming state in which it is preferable to hit left, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. It can be said that it is a difficult game state. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first external signal and the second external signal are in the first low probability state and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the jackpot game is in a waiting state. It is not output at some point, but is output when the jackpot game is actually started. According to this, when the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first low accuracy state, the effect by the external effect device that inputs the first external signal and the second external signal is executed. While suppressing the player from giving a sense of discomfort, when the jackpot game is actually started, the player can be entertained by the production by the external production device.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute the prize ball number display effect for displaying the acquired prize ball number. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the prize ball number display effect, for example, in the first high accuracy state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game in the prize ball number display effect. ..

As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute the round number display effect that displays the number of round games. At this time, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by adding up one or a predetermined small hit game as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game. May be good. That is, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of round games each time one round game is completed in the big hit game and each time one or a predetermined small hit game is completed. It may be displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the sub-control CPU 50a receives a prize ball as the game ball enters the large prize opening (first large winning opening 17 and second large winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute the prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17, and the prize ball when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the production content of the prize ball acquisition effect differs depending on the case where the prize ball is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains the prize ball when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 17 and when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. It may be controlled so that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed in either one of the cases of acquisition and the case where the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed in the other case.

-Until the number of special games executed after entering the second high accuracy state (special mode) reaches 100 times (number of operations), it is difficult to recognize whether or not the player has won the fall lottery. So, even if you control so that it is possible to recognize whether or not you have won the fall lottery after the number of special games executed after entering the second high accuracy state (special mode) reaches 100 times. Good. The control for making it possible to recognize whether or not the fall lottery has been won may be realized by the main control CPU 41a or may be realized by the sub control CPU 50a.

For example, when the main control CPU 41a has not won the fall lottery even if it has won the fall lottery until the number of times of the special game executed reaches 100 times after the second high accuracy state is reached. Similarly, at least during the execution of the special game in which the fall lottery is won, the second open state is controlled. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a wins the fall lottery after the number of special games executed after the second high accuracy state reaches 100 times, the main control CPU 41a is executing the special game won in the fall lottery. Controls to the first open state. In this case, it is possible to recognize whether or not the fall lottery has been won depending on the opening mode of the second starting port 15 (first variable member 16) during the execution of the special game that has won the fall lottery. In this case, the opening mode of the second starting port 15 can also be grasped as a notification effect for notifying that the fall lottery has been won.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a has the same or substantially the same production mode regardless of whether or not the fall lottery has been won until the number of times of the special game executed after the special mode is reached reaches 100 times (the number of operations). Control to execute the production with. On the other hand, after the number of special games executed after the special mode is reached reaches 100, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the sub-control CPU 50a to execute the production in a different production mode depending on whether or not the fall lottery is won. It may be controlled to. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute a fall notification effect for notifying that the fall lottery has been won, provided that the fall lottery has been won. In this case, it is possible to recognize whether or not the fall lottery has been won by the fall notification effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute a fall fanning effect that incites the winning of the fall lottery when the fall lottery is not won. At this time, it is preferable that the fall fanning effect is executed with a part or all of the effect content being the same as or substantially the same as the fall notification effect.

-Even if the fall lottery is won after the number of special games executed after entering the second high accuracy state (special mode) reaches 100 times (operation count), the special game won the fall lottery. During the execution of, it may be controlled so that it is unrecognizable or difficult to recognize whether or not the fall lottery has been won. In this case, if the main control CPU 41a wins the big hit after the number of special games executed after the second high accuracy state reaches 100 times, the first is during the execution of the special game won by the big hit. Control to open state. According to this, even if it is controlled to the first open state during the execution of the special game, it is possible that the player won the big hit instead of winning the fall lottery, so he won the fall lottery. It can be unrecognizable or difficult to recognize. Further, in this case, if the sub-control CPU 50a wins the big hit after the number of special games executed after the special mode is reached reaches 100 times, the sub-control CPU 50a falls during the execution of the special game won by the big hit. It is controlled so that the effect is executed in the same or substantially the same effect mode as when the lottery is won. According to this, it is possible to make it impossible or difficult to recognize whether or not the fall lottery has been won from the production mode of the effect during the execution of the special game.

-The jackpot probability and the fall probability may be changed as appropriate. For example, the fall probability may be higher than the jackpot probability at the time of high probability. Further, the jackpot probability and the fall probability may be changed so that the probability of falling within the number of operations is higher than the probability of reaching the number of operations.

-The main control CPU 41a may be controlled to start the big hit game without controlling the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
-The mode of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case where the main control CPU 41a is in a predetermined game state, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group different according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed. You may decide. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the type of jackpot even when the game is controlled to the same gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. Further, the main control CPU 41a makes it possible to determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the same fluctuation pattern group in any gaming state, while determining the fluctuation pattern by different determination ratios. It may be.

-The average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group, the first is 2 The types of fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group may be changed so that the average fluctuation time of the special game is the same. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group, it is compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group. The type of fluctuation pattern included in each fluctuation pattern group may be changed so that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened.

-The mode of determining the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute different effect modes even in the same gaming state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute different effect modes according to the type of jackpot, or may perform different effect modes according to the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is completed. It may be controlled to be executed, or it may be controlled to execute the effect mode determined by a predetermined lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute the effect mode specified by the operation of a predetermined operation means by the player.

-The main control CPU 41a is in the second high-accuracy state, and when the number of special games executed after the second high-accuracy state reaches 100 times (the number of operations), a big hit lottery and On condition that at least one of the fall lottery is won, the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect can be executed may be determinably controlled as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. That is, in the case of the second high accuracy state, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the second special game after the 101st time after the second high accuracy state, it is confirmed that either a big hit or a fall occurs. You may try to do it. In this case, in the case of the second high probability state, when the number of special games executed after the second high probability state has not reached 100 times, both the big hit lottery and the fall lottery are won. Even if this is not the case, the variation pattern in which the reach effect can be executed may be determinably controlled as the variation pattern of the second special game. According to this, in the case of the second high accuracy state, the reach effect is executed when the number of special games executed after the second high accuracy state has not reached 100 times. Nevertheless, even if the jackpot symbol is not derived, it can be expected that the fall lottery has not been won. Further, the main control CPU 41a is provided with the condition that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery is won in the case of the first high probability state instead of or in addition to the case of the second high probability state. As the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect can be executed may be determinably controlled. Further, when the main control CPU 41a is in the first high accuracy state and the number of special games executed after the first high accuracy state has not reached a specific number, either the big hit lottery or the fall lottery Even if the player is not elected, the variation pattern in which the reach effect can be executed may be determinably controlled as the variation pattern of the second special game.

-The sub-control CPU 50a has won at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery when the number of special games executed in the special mode has reached 100 times (the number of operations) in the special mode. On condition that, the reach effect may be controlled to be executable. That is, in the case of the special mode, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the second special game after the 101st time in the special mode, it may be determined that either a big hit or a fall occurs. .. In this case, even if the special mode is used and the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached 100, even if neither the big hit lottery nor the fall lottery has been won. The reach effect may be controlled to be executable. According to this, in the case of the special mode, when the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached 100 times, the jackpot symbol is not derived even though the reach effect is executed. Even so, you can expect that you have not won the fall lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a can execute the reach effect on condition that at least one of the big hit lottery and the fall lottery is won in place of the special mode or in addition to the special mode. You may control it. Further, in the special mode, when the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached a specific number, the sub-control CPU 50a has not won either the big hit lottery or the fall lottery. However, the reach effect may be controlled to be executable. When determining whether or not to execute the reach effect by controlling the sub-control CPU 50a as in this alternative example, the main control CPU 41a has been executed 100 times (operated) after the predetermined control state is reached. The type of fluctuation pattern that can be determined does not have to be different depending on whether or not the number of times has been reached.

The main control CPU 41a may determine the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern groups included in the different fluctuation pattern groups depending on whether it is in the second low probability state or the second high probability state. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute different effect modes depending on whether it is in the second low probability state or the second high probability state. According to this, whether or not the player is in the second low probability state or the second high probability state, that is, whether or not the fall lottery is won, depending on the fluctuation time of the special game or the effect executed during the execution of the special game. Can be suggested.

-The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening opened in the big hit game, the maximum number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, and the like may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled to open the second big winning opening 19 in some big hit games. Further, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in all the big hit games. In this case, the first prize opening 17 may be omitted. Further, for example, in a predetermined big hit game, the first big winning opening 17 is controlled to be opened in a specific round game, while the second big winning opening 19 is controlled to be opened in a non-specific round game. May be good. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big prize opening may be opened in the same opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit from the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19. Therefore, for example, when the first high-accuracy state is controlled when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game is completed, it is difficult to recognize the timing of being controlled to the first high-accuracy state. It is possible to give the pleasure of guessing the timing controlled to the first high accuracy state.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is not necessary to have a jackpot that is controlled to the first high accuracy state without going through the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, it is not necessary to have a jackpot controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, after the end of the big hit game, a big hit may be provided which is controlled to a different game state according to the game state at the time of winning.

-The jackpot may be provided to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game is completed. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot controlled to the first low probability state may be provided, the jackpot controlled to the second low probability state may be provided, or both of them are provided. You may.

-The type of jackpot that can be determined may be the same when the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start process and when the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start process. Further, the determination ratio of the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start processing and the determination of the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start processing may be the same. In addition, when a big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing, the big hit is likely to be in the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing. The type and the determination ratio of the jackpot symbol may be set.

-The first special symbol may include a small hit symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may execute the small hit determination (small hit lottery) in the first special symbol start processing.
-There may be multiple types of small hits. In this case, the opening mode of the second large winning opening 19 may be different depending on the type of small hit. According to this, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed by a non-recommended game method such as firing a game ball aiming only at the timing when the second big winning opening 19 is opened in the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a may determine different types of small hits when the small hit is won in the first special symbol start processing and when the small hit is won in the second special symbol start processing. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, it may be determined which type of small hit is to be obtained by a lottery using a predetermined random number.

-In the small hit game, it is not necessary to set the opening time and the ending time. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may start the small hit game by starting the open game that opens the second large winning opening 19, while ending the small hit game by ending the open game.

-In the case of the first low accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as not to execute the production game based on the second special game. The sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to execute the production game based on the second special game even in the first low probability state only when the second special game is a special game that is a big hit. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the second special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being missed and ended. Further, in one or more of the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to execute the effect game based on the first special game. You may. The sub-control CPU 50a is produced based on the first special game even in the second low accuracy state, the first high accuracy state, and the second high accuracy state only when the first special game is a special game that is a big hit. You may control to run the game. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the first special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first special game from being missed and ended.

-The main control CPU 41a does not end the one special game even if the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured as follows. Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a may be derived in the one special game. The control regarding one of the special games may be different depending on the determined special symbol. For example, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the jackpot symbol being derived in the other special game. In the special game, the out-of-order symbol is derived and ended. On the other hand, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is an outlier symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. The execution of the special game may be interrupted, and the execution of one of the special games may be resumed when the jackpot game ends. Further, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is an outlier symbol, the main control CPU 41a is the one special game even after the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. May be continued to be executed. When the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a small hit symbol, the main control CPU 41a takes the opportunity that the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game. For one of the special games, the out-of-order symbol may be derived and ended, the execution may be interrupted, or the execution may be continued.

-When the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a derives the missed symbol in the one special game. , The one special game may be configured to end. Similarly, if a missing symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the missing symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one is derived. It may be configured to end the special game.

-When the main control CPU 41a derives a jackpot symbol in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a interrupts the one special game and performs the jackpot game. After the end, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a derives a small hit symbol in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a interrupts the one special game. After the end of the small hit game, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-The main control CPU 41a is a special game in which one of the first special game and the second special game is executed while the other special game is being executed, and the one special game is a big hit. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the hit determination when executing the other special game. That is, when the main control CPU 41a starts another special game during the execution of the special game that becomes a big hit, the main control CPU 41a may control to derive the missed symbol in the other special game without performing the hit determination. .. That is, when the main control CPU 41a is executed in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it is determined that the main control CPU 41a is derived in the one special game. Depending on the special symbol, the control when executing the other special game may be different.

-The main control CPU 41a may control the first special game and the second special game so as not to be executed at the same time. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may control so that one of the special games is preferentially executed, or is executed in the order of entry into the starting port (order in which the holding condition is satisfied). You may control it.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area set in the big winning opening during a big hit game. In this case, a jackpot in which the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that easily passes through the specific area and a jackpot in which the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that does not easily pass through the specific area may be provided. In addition, depending on whether the jackpot is won in the first special symbol start process or the jackpot is won in the second special symbol start process, the jackpot that the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that easily passes through a specific area, and the specific The ratio of which of the big hits that the big winning opening opens in an opening mode that is difficult to pass through the area may be different.

-The position where various members are arranged on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the gate 21 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second starting port 15, the first winning opening 17, and the second winning opening 19.

-It may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a setting change function.
-In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls the SP may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 41a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) A game board on which the game ball can flow down, a first starting means on which the game ball can always enter, a second starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, and the opening / closing means. The opening and closing control means for controlling the above and the first winning lottery are performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting means, while the game ball has entered the second starting means. As a condition, a winning lottery means for performing a second winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game when a big hit is won, and a small hit game giving a small hit game when a small hit is won. The means, the probability state control means capable of controlling to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, and the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery are The end lottery means for performing the end lottery in different high-probability states, the special entry means for which the prize ball payout condition can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball into the special entry means. A special hit control means that can control the special entry means, a gate through which the game ball can pass, and a normal hit lottery in which the game ball passes through the gate. The fluctuation pattern is determined from the means, the normal hit game granting means for granting the normal hit game when the normal hit is won, and the fluctuation pattern group composed of a plurality of fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is determined. The opening / closing control means is provided with a variation pattern determining means, and the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game, and the special entry means has a first special entry. There are a ball means and a second special entry means, and the jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special entry means, and the small hit game is included. In the hit game, the entry of the game ball into the second special entry means is permitted, and the gate, the second starting means, the first special entry means, and the second special entry means are allowed. The means are arranged in the order of the gate, the first special ball entry means, the second starting means, and the second special ball entry means from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The fluctuation pattern determining means has a first determination mode for determining a fluctuation pattern from a normal fluctuation pattern group, and a second determination mode for determining a fluctuation pattern from a specific fluctuation pattern group different from the normal fluctuation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined by the determination mode and any of a plurality of types of determination modes including. However, when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the second determination mode, the number of times the small hit is won per unit time is larger than when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the first determination mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of balls held, and in the high probability state, the fluctuation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode, and the high probability state is the end lottery of the high probability state. When the big hit is won in the second winning lottery, the game ends when the ending result is won in the above game, as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first winning lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that it is likely to be in the special gaming state after the end.

YB ... Game board, 14 ... 1st starting port (1st starting means), 15 ... 2nd starting port (2nd starting means, specific starting means), 16 ... 1st variable member (opening / closing means), 17 ... 1st big winning opening (special entry means, 1st special entry means), 19 ... 2nd big winning opening (special entry means, 2nd special entry means), 21 ... gate, 40 ... main Control board, 41a ... Main control CPU (open / close control means, winning lottery means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, probability state control means, end lottery means, special ball entry control means, normal hit lottery means, normal hit Game granting means, variation pattern determining means, setting control means), 50 ... sub-control board, 50a ... sub-control CPU (mode control means).

Claims (3)

A game board where game balls can flow down,
The first starting means that the game ball can always enter,
A second starting means having an opening / closing means that can be in an open state and a closed state,
An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means,
The first winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting means, while the second winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means. Winning lottery means to do,
When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game and
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when a small hit is won,
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
An end lottery means for performing the end lottery in the high probability state different from the first win lottery and the second win lottery, and
A special entry means that can satisfy the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means.
A gate through which the game ball can pass,
A normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and
When a normal hit is won, a normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game and a normal hit game granting means
It is equipped with a mode control means for controlling the production mode .
The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game.
The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means.
The jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special ball entry means.
In the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second special ball entry means.
The gate, the second starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means are the gate, the first special ball entry means from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The special ball entry means, the second starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order.
The high-probability state includes a special game state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game.
The high-probability state ends when the end result is won in the end lottery of the high-probability state.
When a big hit is won in the second winning lottery, it is easier to enter the special gaming state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first winning lottery .
The mode control means can be controlled to a specific effect mode when controlled to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and is controlled to the high probability state when controlled to the specific effect mode. A game characterized in that the game is continuously controlled to the specific effect mode regardless of whether or not the end result is won in the end lottery in the high probability state until the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times. Machine. A game board where game balls can flow down,
The first starting means that the game ball can always enter,
A second starting means having an opening / closing means that can be in an open state and a closed state,
An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means,
The first winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting means, while the second winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means. Winning lottery means to do,
When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game and
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when a small hit is won,
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
An end lottery means for performing the end lottery in the high probability state different from the first win lottery and the second win lottery, and
A special entry means that can satisfy the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means.
A gate through which the game ball can pass,
A normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and
It is equipped with a normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game when a normal hit is won.
The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game.
The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means.
The jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special ball entry means.
In the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second special ball entry means.
The gate, the second starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means are the gate, the first special ball entry means from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The special ball entry means, the second starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order.
The high-probability state includes a special game state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game.
The high-probability state ends when the end result is won in the end lottery of the high-probability state.
When a big hit is won in the second winning lottery, it is easier to enter the special gaming state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first winning lottery.
After being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the big hit and without winning the end result in the end lottery of the high probability state. , A gaming machine characterized in that it may be in the special gaming state. A game board where game balls can flow down,
The first starting means that the game ball can always enter,
A second starting means having an opening / closing means that can be in an open state and a closed state,
An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means,
The first winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting means, while the second winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means. Winning lottery means to do,
When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game and
A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game when a small hit is won,
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of a low probability state, and
An end lottery means for performing the end lottery in the high probability state different from the first win lottery and the second win lottery, and
A special entry means that can satisfy the conditions for paying out prize balls when a game ball enters,
A special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means.
A gate through which the game ball can pass,
A normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and
It is equipped with a normal hit game granting means for granting a normal hit game when a normal hit is won.
The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game.
The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means.
The jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special ball entry means.
In the small hit game, the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second special ball entry means.
The gate, the second starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means are the gate, the first special ball entry means from the upstream on a specific flow path in the game board. The special ball entry means, the second starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order.
The high-probability state includes a special game state in which the number of balls held can be increased by acquiring a prize ball by the small hit game.
The high-probability state ends when the end result is won in the end lottery of the high-probability state.
When a big hit is won in the second winning lottery, it is easier to enter the special gaming state after the end of the big hit game as compared with the case where the big hit is won in the first winning lottery.
The fluctuation time of the variable game executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means is the case of the special game state, the case of the high probability state, and the case of not the special game state. A game machine characterized by being easily shortened in comparison.