JP7106150B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a first winning lottery) that is executed when a game ball enters the first start hole, and a second start hole. There is a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a second winning lottery) triggered by the entry of a game ball. In such a pachinko machine, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special game based on the result of the first winning lottery and a special game based on the result of the second winning lottery are simultaneously executed in parallel. Some are configured to be possible.

JP 2017-184799 A

A pachinko game machine constructed so that a special game based on the result of the first winning lottery and a special game based on the result of the second winning lottery can be executed concurrently at the same time can achieve a big win in the first winning lottery. A situation may occur in which a special game is executed based on winning a big win in the second winning lottery while a special game is being executed based on non-winning. In recent years, in such a situation, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising the effect to be executed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can improve interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of concurrently executing a special game based on the result of a first winning lottery and a special game based on the result of a second winning lottery at the same time. A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery and the second winning lottery, a variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying a variation time of a special game, a first performance executing section for executing a performance, and executing a performance. A second performance execution part and a third performance execution part for executing performance are provided, the variation pattern includes a specific loss variation pattern, and the specific loss variation pattern is the first winning lottery in a specific game state. is a variation pattern capable of specifying the longest specified loss variation time among the loss variation patterns that can be determined when a loss occurs, and when a big win is achieved in the second winning lottery in the specified game state, the variation pattern determining means. determines a specific winning variation pattern that can specify a variation time longer than the specific losing variation time, and a first variation using identification information for an effect corresponding to a special game based on the result of the first winning lottery There are a performance and a first notice performance in which the degree of expectation for big win can be recognized, and the performance corresponding to the special game based on the result of the second lottery includes a second variable performance using identification information and the degree of expectation for big win. and the first effect execution unit can execute the first notice effect with the execution of a special game based on the result of the first winning lottery as a trigger, and the specified During the execution of the special game based on the big win in the second winning lottery in the gaming state, the execution of the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery can be used as a trigger to execute the second notice effect, In the second effect execution unit, the first variable effect can be executed with the execution of the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery as a trigger, and in the third effect execution unit, according to the result of the second winning lottery The second variable effect can be executed with the execution of the special game based on the above as a trigger, and when the second winning lottery results in a big win, it is more advantageous than when the first winning lottery results in a big win, A variation pattern that can be determined when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in a specific game state includes a variation pattern that can specify a longer variation time than the variation time that can be specified from the specified winning variation pattern . This is the gist.

With respect to the gaming machine, the variation pattern determinable when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in the specific gaming state includes a variation that can specify a variation time that is shorter than the variation time that can be specified from the specific winning variation pattern. There is a pattern, and when a big win game is executed based on a big win in the first winning lottery during the execution of the special game according to the specific winning variation pattern in the specific game state, the second notice effect is performed. Execution may be restricted .
The gaming machine is provided with special game suspending means for suspending execution of the special game, and when the special game is started based on a big win in the second win lottery in the specific game state, the first win. When the special game based on the result of the lottery is neither being executed nor pending, during the execution of the special game based on the big win in the second winning lottery, a new special game based on the result of the first winning lottery Execution of the game may be used as a trigger to prevent the second notice effect from being executed .

For the gaming machine, the first effect execution unit, the second effect execution unit, and the third effect execution unit are independent members, and the first effect execution unit includes the first variable effect, and The second variation effect may be made executable .
With respect to the gaming machine, in the specific game state, the first effect execution unit executes the first variable effect, and in a special game state different from the specific game state, the first effect execution unit executes the first A 2-variation effect may be executed .

According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing types of big hits, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing small hits. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. Flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of variation pattern of a 1st special game. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of variation pattern of a 2nd special game. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first low probability state, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the second low probability state, (c ) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the second high probability state. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation|variation time of a fluctuation pattern which can be determined in a 1st high probability state. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the possession ball in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the production|presentation aspect of specific production|presentation. Explanatory diagram for explaining a situation in which a specific effect can be executed. A flow chart showing a first specific effect execution process. A flow chart showing a second specific effect execution process. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the execution mode of specific production|presentation in a 1st low probability state. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the execution mode of specific production|presentation in a 1st low probability state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of a specific effect execution mode in the first low-probability state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of a specific effect execution mode in the first low-probability state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of a specific effect execution mode in the first low-probability state.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below. In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a game board YB. The game board YB has, on its front side, a game area YBa in which game balls flow down. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion of the game area YBa. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is operated when shooting a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as "luminescence effects") in which a light emitter (not shown) emits light, blinks, and goes out. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker SP. As one of effects, the speaker SP can execute effects of outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music (hereinafter referred to as "audio effects").

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main effect display device 12a having a main image display portion GH1. The main effect display device 12a is installed substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The main image display portion GH1 of the main effect display device 12a is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the main image display section GH1 is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The main effect display device 12a is an example of an effect execution unit that executes effects. The main effect display device 12a corresponds to a specific effect executing section capable of executing a specific effect. Also, the main effect display device 12a corresponds to a first effect executing section that executes effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a lower sub-effect display device 12b having a lower sub-image display portion GH2. The lower sub effect display device 12b is mounted forward of the main effect display device 12a and along the lower edge of the opening window YBb. The lower sub image display portion GH2 of the lower sub effect display device 12b is visible through the opening window YBb of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the lower sub image display portion GH2 is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The lower sub-effect display device 12b is an example of an effect executing section that executes an effect. Also, the lower sub-effect display device 12b corresponds to a second effect executing section that executes the effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes an upper sub effect display device 12c having an upper sub image display portion GH3. The upper sub-effect display device 12c is mounted in front of the main effect display device 12a and along the upper edge of the opening window YBb. The upper sub image display portion GH3 of the upper sub effect display device 12c can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the upper sub-image display portion GH3 is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The upper sub-effect display device 12c is an example of an effect executing section that executes an effect. Also, the upper sub effect display device 12c corresponds to a third effect executing section that executes a effect.

Each of the main effect display device 12a, the lower sub-effect display device 12b, and the upper sub-effect display device 12c can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") as one of the effects. is. In this embodiment, the main effect display device 12a is assembled at a position closer to the center of the game area YBa than the lower sub-effect display device 12b and the upper sub-effect display device 12c. Therefore, the main effect display device 12a is an effect display device with higher visibility than the lower sub-effect display device 12b and the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 13 has a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special game as a variable game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. The information display device 13 has a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special game as a variable game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the second special symbol is fixed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the special symbol winning lottery. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special game". In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. Further, in this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display portions 13a and 13b include a big hit symbol as a big win display result, a small winning symbol as a small win display result, and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be concurrently executable. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even during execution of the first special game, and the first special game can be executed even during execution of the second special game. A special game is configured to be executable. In this embodiment, when a big win is won in a predetermined internal lottery (later-described winning lottery), as a general rule, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and a big win game is provided after the special game ends. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small win symbol is derived in a special game, and a small win game is awarded after the special game ends. Then, in this embodiment, if neither the big win nor the small win is won in the predetermined internal lottery, a winning symbol is derived in the special game. In the following description, the special game from which the big winning symbols are derived is referred to as a "big winning special game", the special game from which the small winning symbols are derived is referred to as a "small winning special game", and the special game from which the losing symbols are derived. The game may be referred to as a "missing special game".

The information display device 13 has a first special hold display section 13c. The first special suspension display portion 13c displays information that can specify the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. The information display device 13 has a second special hold display section 13d. The second special suspension display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal design is a design for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the normal design. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 13e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the present embodiment, when winning a winning lottery for normal symbols, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

The information display device 13 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". Note that the display units 13a to 13f do not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section for displaying information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display section for notifying the upper limit number of times of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 14 that opens to the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is positioned 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 entered. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 14. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for suspending the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start port 15 that opens to the game area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 15. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for suspending the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 15, a closed state (regulating state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 15, A first variable member 16 is provided as an opening/closing means capable of operating at any time. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the first variable member 16. As shown in FIG. The first variable member 16 is operated in an open state in a normal winning game. In the following description, opening the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "opening the second starting port 15", and closing the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "second starting port 15 is opened". The starting port 15 is closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a third start port 17 opening in the game area YBa. The third starting port 17 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The third starting port 17 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a third starting sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the third starting hole 17. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the third starting sensor SE3, the condition for suspending the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 18 opening in the game area YBa. The big winning opening 18 is located at the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have entered the big winning hole 18. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when game balls are detected by the count sensor SE4, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout condition for the prize balls is established when the game ball enters the big winning hole 18 .

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 operates in an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 18 and a closed state (restricted state) in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 18. A possible second variable member 19 is provided. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the second variable member 19. As shown in FIG. The second variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the big-hit game and the small-hit game. In the following description, the open state of the second variable member 19 is indicated as "opening of the large winning opening 18", and the closed state of the second variable member 19 is indicated as "closing of the large winning opening 18". may be indicated as

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 22 that opens to the game area YBa. The gate 22 is positioned to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is always open so that game balls can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have passed through the gate 22. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the normal game suspension condition can be established. Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 when waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, the condition for starting the occurrence of the big win game is established and the big win game is caused. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game will be described in detail later, but the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game is a state in which the big win game can occur and the big win game has not yet occurred.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an out port 24 that opens in the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, a game ball that does not enter any of the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the big winning port 18 is discharged from the out port 24 outside the machine (game area). outside of YBa). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components (not shown) such as game nails and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first passage member 25 and a second passage member 26. - 特許庁The first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 are located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. A second starting port 15 is provided in the first passage member 25 . The first variable member 16 is a member forming the upper surface of the first passage member 25 . Also, the first passage member 25 is provided with a big winning opening 18 . The second variable member 19 is a member forming the upper surface of the first passage member 25 . A third starting port 17 is provided in the first passage member 25 . The third starting port 17 is arranged between the first variable member 16 and the second variable member 19 in the first passage member 25 . In the game area YBa, the second passage member 26 is arranged such that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 26 and the upper surface of the first passage member 25 is longer than the diameter of the game ball.

A downstream passage 27 is formed by the first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 in the game area YBa. The game ball that has flowed into the flow passage 27 is guided to the second starting port 15. - 特許庁The game ball guided to the second starting port enters the second starting port 15 when the second starting port 15 is open, and the second starting port 15 when the second starting port 15 is closed. Do not enter the ball. In the downstream passage 27 , the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the third starting port 17 . Therefore, in the flow-down passage 27 , all game balls that have not entered the second starting port 15 are guided to the third starting port 17 . In the present embodiment, the game ball guided to the third starting port 17 changes its behavior by a game nail (not shown) or the like, so that when entering the third starting port 17, the third starting port There are times when the ball is not entered into the mouth 17. In the downstream passage 27 , the third starting port 17 is located upstream of the big winning port 18 . Therefore, all the game balls that have not entered the third start hole 17 out of the game balls guided to the third start hole 17 are guided to the big winning hole 18 . A game ball guided to the big winning hole 18 enters the big winning hole 18 when the big winning hole 18 is open, and does not enter the big winning hole 18 when the big winning hole 18 is closed. . When a game ball enters from the most upstream ball entrance 27a of the flow passage 27 and does not enter any of the second starting opening 15, the third starting opening 17, and the big winning opening 18, the ball enters. A game ball entered through the port 27a is discharged from the discharge port 27b at the most downstream portion of the flow-down passage 27.例文帳に追加

The second passage member 26 has a plurality of first protrusions 26 a at positions facing the first variable member 16 on the lower surface of the second passage member 26 . When a game ball flowing down (passing through) the downflow passage 27 collides with the first protrusion 26a, the downflow speed (passing speed) of the game ball is reduced. That is, the first projecting portion 26 a has a function of suppressing the falling speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 16 . In addition, the second passage member 26 has a plurality of second protrusions 26 b at positions facing the second variable member 19 on the lower surface of the second passage member 26 . When the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 27 collides with the second protrusion 26b, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the second projecting portion 26b has a function of suppressing the falling speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the second variable member 19. As shown in FIG.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths according to the shooting intensity of the game balls as the paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area YBa. The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 passing through the left side of the center frame W to reach the outlet 24, and a second route R2 passing through the right side of the center frame W and reaching the outlet 24. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the area positioned to the left of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right will be referred to as a "left area R1a". The area where it is located is indicated as "right area R1b". The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R1b corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the shooting handle HD to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R1b, and the first start port 14, the second start port 15, A game ball can enter the third starting port 17 , the big winning port 18 and the gate 22 . In the present embodiment, a first starting port 14 is arranged on the first route R1, and a second starting port 15, a third starting port 17, a big prize winning port 18, and a gate 22 are provided. That is, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the big prize winning port 18, and the gate 22 are arranged on the same flow path on the game board YB. Then, on the second route R2, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the big winning port 18, and the gate 22 are arranged from upstream to the gate 22, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the big winning port. They are arranged in order of the port 18 .

In this embodiment, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker, the game ball tends to flow down the left region R1a and may enter the first start hole 14 . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch intensity to be stronger, the game ball easily flows down the right region R1b, and the second start port 15, the third start port 17, and the big winning port 18 , and gate 22 . In other words, in this embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first route R1, compared to the case of flowing down the second route R2, the second start port 15, the third start port 17, and the big prize The possibility of entering either the mouth 18 or the gate 22 is low. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, it is less likely to enter the first start hole 14 than when it flows down on the first route R1. In addition, the game ball may not enter the second starting port 15 when flowing down the first route R1. In addition, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, it may be impossible to enter the third starting port 17 . In addition, when the game ball flows down the first route R1, it may not be possible to enter the big winning opening 18 . Also, the game ball may not be able to enter the gate 22 when flowing down the first route R1. In addition, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, it may not be possible to enter the first starting port 14 .

In the following description, among the launching intensities of the game ball, the launching intensity at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down the first route R1 is referred to as the first launching intensity, and the game ball is shot at the first launching intensity. is sometimes referred to as "left-handed". In addition, among the game ball launch intensity, the launch intensity at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down the second route R2 is indicated as the second launch intensity. ” may be indicated.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "probability-variable state (probability-variable state)", and the low-probability state is a so-called "non-probability-variable state (non-probability-variable state)".

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a first open state and a second open state as game states in which the control for opening the second start port 15 is different. In this embodiment, the first open state is a game state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 15 . On the other hand, the second open state is a game state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 15 . As described above, the second starting port 15 is arranged on the second route R2. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is preferable to hit left in the first open state, and it is preferable to hit right in the second open state. The second open state in this embodiment is a so-called "electrical support state", and the first open state is a so-called "non-electrical support state".

For example, in the second open state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below are performed. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the first open state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination to a higher probability than in the first open state. 3rd control is opening time extension control which makes the total opening time of the 1st variable member 16 in 1 normal per game longer than the time of 1st opening state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the first variable member 16 in one normal per game, control to increase than the time of the first open state, and 1 of the first variable member 16 in the normal per game It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time longer than that in the first open state.

In the following description, the game state in the low-probability state and the first open state may be referred to as "first low-probability state". Further, in the following description, the game state in the low probability state and the second open state may be referred to as a "second low probability state". Furthermore, in the following description, the game state in the high-probability state and the first open state may be referred to as "first high-probability state". Further, in the following description, the game state in the high-probability state and the second open state may be referred to as a "second high-probability state".

Next, the hit in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols.

In this embodiment, the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern and the jackpot pattern of the second special pattern include a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot patterns. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot patterns are classified into jackpot patterns ZA, jackpot patterns ZB, jackpot patterns ZC, jackpot patterns Za, jackpot patterns Zb, and jackpot patterns Zc at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbols, 10 types of jackpot patterns are the jackpot patterns ZA, 50 types of jackpot patterns are the jackpot patterns ZB, and 40 types of jackpot patterns. They are classified into jackpot symbols ZC. Further, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbols, 20 types of jackpot patterns are jackpot patterns Za, 40 types of jackpot patterns are jackpot patterns Zb, and 40 types of jackpot patterns are jackpot patterns. Zc, respectively. The jackpot pattern ZA, the jackpot pattern ZB, the jackpot pattern ZC, the jackpot pattern Za, the jackpot pattern Zb, and the jackpot pattern Zc are respectively defined as jackpot types. In the following explanation, the big hit based on the big-hit pattern ZA is "big-hit ZA", the big-hit based on the big-hit pattern ZB is "big-hit ZB", the big-hit based on the big-hit pattern ZC is "big-hit ZC", and the big-hit based on the big-hit pattern Za A "big win Za", a big win based on the big win pattern Zb as "big win Zb", and a big win based on the big win pattern Zc as "big win Zc".

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect at the opening time 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 for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. A round game constituting a jackpot game is terminated when a jackpot round end condition is satisfied. The jackpot round end conditions include a first jackpot round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, and a second jackpot round end condition in which the upper limit time elapses. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number in one round game is eight regardless of the jackpot. In each round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect in the ending time is an ending effect as an end effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

For each jackpot, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is set. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot ZC, "4 times" is set as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Also, for the big win Za, the big win Zb, and the big win Zc, "8" is set as the number of round games in the big win game. Furthermore, for each big win, the manner in which the big winning opening is opened in one round game is determined. In this embodiment, "25 seconds x 1 time" is defined as the opening mode of the big winning opening in one round game for all big hits. That is, in this embodiment, the upper limit time of one round game in each jackpot is "25 seconds". In addition, although not shown, in this embodiment, in each big hit, "0.2 second" is defined as the interval time between round games.

In addition, each jackpot has a probability state after the jackpot game. Specifically, for the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, the jackpot Za, and the jackpot Zb, a high probability state is set as the probability state after the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, when the high probability state is provided after the jackpot game, the high probability state is provided until the next jackpot game is generated. On the other hand, for the jackpot ZC and the jackpot Zc, a low probability state is set as the probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, for each big win, an open state after the big win game is set. Specifically, for the big win ZA and the big win Za, the first open state is set as the open state after the big win game. For the big win ZB, the big win ZC, the big win Zb, and the big win Zc, a second open state is set as the open state after the big win game. In this embodiment, when the second open state is provided after the big win games based on the big wins ZB and Zb, the second open state is provided until the next big win game is generated. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second open state is provided after each of the jackpot ZC and the jackpot Zc, the second open state is provided until the next jackpot game occurs, or a predetermined number of special operations is performed. A second open state is provided until the game ends. In this embodiment, the number of operations when each of the big win ZC and the big win Zc is achieved is "100 times".

Thus, in this embodiment, the number of round games set for the jackpot Za, the jackpot Zb, and the jackpot Zc is greater than the number of round games set for the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot ZC. ing. That is, the jackpot Za, jackpot Zb, and jackpot Zc are jackpots that are more advantageous than jackpot ZA, jackpot ZB, and jackpot ZC. As described above, the jackpot pattern ZA, the jackpot pattern ZB, and the jackpot pattern ZC are jackpot patterns in the first special pattern, and the jackpot patterns Za, jackpot patterns Zb, and jackpot patterns Zc are jackpot patterns in the second special pattern. is. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big win game based on the big win in the first win lottery and the big win game based on the big win in the second win lottery, the big win is made in the second lottery. The big win game based on is more advantageous for the player than the first big win game based on the big win in the first winning lottery.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with one type of small winning symbol as a special symbol small winning symbol. The kind of the small hit pattern can also be grasped as the kind of the small hit. In the present embodiment, the winning lottery of the first special symbol (first winning lottery) does not win a small hit, while the winning lottery of the second special symbol (second winning lottery) wins a small hit. obtain. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include a small winning symbol, while the second special symbol includes a small winning symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect at the opening time is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small winning game. In the small winning game, one round game is performed after the opening time has elapsed. In the round game that constitutes the small winning game, the big winning opening 18 is opened. A round game constituting a small winning game is terminated when a small winning round end condition is satisfied. The conditions for ending the small winning round include the condition for ending the first small winning round in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the condition for ending the second small winning round in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. be done. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number in the round game which comprises a small hit game is eight pieces. Then, in the small winning game, when one round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect in the ending time is an ending effect as an end effect that allows recognition of the end of the small winning game. The small winning game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In the small hit of this embodiment, "0.8 second x 2 times" is defined as the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 in the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit of this embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between openings. That is, in the small hit of this embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds".

Moreover, in this 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 a small win is won in a low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the small win game ends, while when a small win is won in a high probability state, after the small win game ends. is also in a high probability state. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won in the first open state, the first open state is maintained even after the small win game ends, while when a small win is won in the second open state, the small win is won. The second open state is established even after the game is finished. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is in the second open state, the remaining number of times of operation does not change between before the start of the small winning game and after the ending of the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of winning symbols (not shown) as the winning symbols of the special symbols (not shown). Specifically, the plurality of types of lost symbols include a first special symbol lost symbol and a second special symbol lost symbol.

Next, the effect game executed corresponding to the special game will be described.
In this embodiment, the effect game includes a main effect game and a sub-effect game.

First, the main effect game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the main effect display device 12a, will be described.
The main effect game is a variable game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows on the main effect display device 12a, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. The production pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) in which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied to Arabic numerals, and is intended to diversify the display production. In this embodiment, the main effect game is played by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction. In the present embodiment, the production pattern of each row is composed of a design in which Arabic numerals [1] to [9] are decorated with characters, patterns, and the like.

The main effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the main effect game, a symbol combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When a big win pattern (big win display result) is derived in the special game, a big win pattern combination (big win display result) based on the performance symbols is also derived in the main effect game. Further, when a small winning pattern (small winning display result) is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination (small winning display result) based on the performance symbols is also derived in the main effect game. Further, when a winning symbol (a winning display result) is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination (a losing display result) based on the performance symbols is also derived in the main effect game.

As described above, special games include the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main effect game may be executed corresponding to the first special game or may be executed corresponding to the second special game. In the following description, the main effect game corresponding to the first special game may be referred to as "first main effect game", and the main effect game corresponding to the second special game may be referred to as "second main effect game". The first main effect game is a effect corresponding to a special game (first special game) based on the result of the first winning lottery, and the second main effect game is a special game (second game) based on the result of the second winning lottery. It is a production corresponding to a special game). Also, the first main effect game corresponds to the first variable effect, and the second main effect game corresponds to the second variable effect.

In the main effect game of this embodiment, a ready-to-win effect can be executed. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called ready-to-win state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect. In the present embodiment, the super ready-to-win effect is an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation that a big win display result will be derived in the corresponding special game is higher than the normal ready-to-win effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation for deriving the big win display result (the degree of expectation for a big win) is simply referred to as "big win expectation". In the present embodiment, when the big win display result is derived in the special game, the big win display result is also derived in the main effect game. can.

Next, the sub-effect game will be described.
Similar to the main effect game, the sub effect game may be executed corresponding to the first special game or may be executed corresponding to the second special game. In the following description, the sub-effect game corresponding to the first special game may be referred to as "first sub-effect game", and the sub-effect game corresponding to the second special game may be referred to as "second sub-effect game". Also, the first main effect game and the first sub effect game are collectively referred to as the "first effect game", and the second main effect game and the second sub effect game are collectively referred to as the "second effect game". Directing game" may be indicated. The first sub-effect game is an effect corresponding to a special game (first special game) based on the result of the first winning lottery, and the second sub-effect game is a special game (second game) based on the result of the second winning lottery. It is a production corresponding to a special game). Also, the first sub-effect game corresponds to the first variable effect using the identification information. Also, the second sub-effect game corresponds to the second variable effect using the identification information.

The first sub-effect game will be described.
The first sub-effect game is a variable game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows on the lower sub-effect display device 12b, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. In this embodiment, the first sub-effect game is played by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction. The production pattern of each row in the first sub-production game is composed of a design in which Arabic numerals [1] to [9] are decorated with characters, patterns, and the like.

The first sub-effect game is started with the start of the first special game and ended with the end of the first special game. Then, in the first sub-effect game, a symbol combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the first special game is derived. When a big win pattern is derived in the first special game, a big win pattern combination based on the performance symbols is also derived in the first sub-effect game. Further, when a winning symbol is derived in the first special game, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols is also derived in the first sub-effect game.

The second sub-effect game will be explained.
The second sub-effect game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows on the upper sub-effect display device 12c, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is derived. In this embodiment, the second sub-effect game is played by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction. The production pattern of each row in the second sub-production game is composed of a design in which Arabic numerals [1] to [9] are decorated with characters, patterns, and the like.

The second sub-effect game is started with the start of the second special game and ended with the end of the second special game. Then, in the second sub-effect game, a symbol combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the second special game is derived. When a big win pattern is derived in the second special game, a big win pattern combination based on the performance symbols is also derived in the second sub-effect game. Further, when a small winning symbol is derived in the second special game, a small winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols is also derived in the second sub-effect game. Further, when a winning symbol is derived in the second special game, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols is also derived in the second sub-effect game.

Thus, in this embodiment, the first main effect game is executed by the main effect display device 12a, and the first sub-effect game is executed by the lower sub-effect display device 12b. As described above, the main effect display device 12a is an effect display device with higher visibility than the lower sub-effect display device 12b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect game (first main effect game) executed by the main effect display device 12a is faster than the effect game (first sub effect game) executed by the lower sub effect display device 12b. High visibility. Also, in this embodiment, the second main effect game is executed by the main effect display device 12a, and the second sub-effect game is executed by the upper sub-effect display device 12c. As described above, the main effect display device 12a is an effect display device with higher visibility than the upper sub-effect display device 12c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect game (second main effect game) executed by the main effect display device 12a is faster than the effect game (second sub effect game) executed by the upper sub effect display device 12c. High visibility.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the results of the processes. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-control board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control information input from the main control board 40 . For example, the sub-control board 50 performs processing for executing a display effect by the effect display devices 12a to 12c, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA, and a sound effect by the speaker SP.

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. The main control ROM 40b also stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game until the end. Also, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) such as the effect game performed during execution of the special game. The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big win variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, a small winning variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a small win, and a winning lottery. There is a miss variation pattern that can be determined when the outcome is a miss. Details of the variation pattern will be described later. The main control RAM 40c stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 40a. For example, information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 40a, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the third start sensor SE3, the count sensor SE4, and the gate sensor SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 13 are connected. That is, the main control CPU 40a, the first special symbol display portion 13a, the second special symbol display portion 13b, the first special reservation display portion 13c, the second special reservation display portion 13d, the normal symbol display portion 13e, and the normal reservation display portion 13f is connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display section of the information display device 13 . The main control CPU 40a, the first actuator A1, and the second actuator A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control the opening of the second starting port 15 by controlling the first actuator A1. Also, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control the opening of the big winning opening 18 by controlling the second actuator A2.

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 processing related to effects as predetermined processing.

The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program. Further, the sub-control ROM 50b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for predetermined lotteries. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light emission effects, sound effect data used for sound effects, and movable body effect data used for movable body effects that operate movable bodies (not shown). is doing. The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. For example, information stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50a and the main effect display device 12a are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the main effect display device 12a. The sub control CPU 50a and the lower sub effect display device 12b are connected. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the lower sub effect display device 12b. The sub control CPU 50a and the upper sub effect display device 12c are connected. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the upper sub effect display device 12c. The sub-control CPU 50a and the decoration lamp LA are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration 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, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by information output processing executed as interrupt processing.

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or not. The main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the first starting port 14 when the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input. When the game ball enters the first start port 14, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereafter, it shows as 1st suspension determination). If the result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special reservation display section 13c) to display the updated first special reservation number. The main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter referred to as the first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as first random number information storage processing). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the fact that it is the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are 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 includes a winning random number used for a winning lottery (big winning lottery and a small winning lottery), a big winning design random number used to determine a big winning design, a small winning design random number used to determine a small winning design, and a variation pattern. There is a variation pattern determination random number used for determination.

Also, when the first random number storage process is performed, and when the game ball has not entered the first start port 14, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the second start port 15. . The main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 15 when the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input. When the game ball enters the second starting port 15, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereafter, it shows as 2nd suspension determination). If the result of the second reservation determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special reservation display section 13c) to display the updated first special reservation number. The main control CPU 40a stores a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as second random number information storage processing). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so as to be identifiable.

Also, if the result of the first suspension determination is negative, if the result of the second suspension determination is negative, if the second random number storage processing is performed, and if the game ball has not entered the second start port 15 , The main control CPU 40 a determines whether a game ball has entered the third starting port 17 . The main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the third starting port 17 when the detection signal from the third starting sensor SE3 is input. When the game ball has not entered the third starting port 17, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the third start port 17, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge. When the second special reservation number is the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (second special reservation display section 13d) to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a 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 40c, End the special symbol input process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of the second special game.

In addition, in the special symbol input process, when the execution of the first special game is suspended, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a first look-ahead command) capable of specifying the contents of variation of the first special game. Execute the process for

In the process for generating the first look-ahead command, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the acquired random number is a big hit in the big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as the first big win lottery) performed in the first special symbol start process described later. Pre-determine whether the value is In addition, the main control CPU 40a pre-determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the first special symbol start process described later, based on the acquired random number value. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates the first prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. That is, the first look-ahead command is information that can specify whether the special game whose execution has been newly suspended is a big win special game. Also, the first look-ahead command is information capable of specifying the variation pattern of the special game whose execution is newly suspended. The main control CPU 40a stores the generated first prefetch command in the output buffer.

In addition, in the special symbol input process, when the execution of the second special game is suspended, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a second look-ahead command) capable of specifying the variation of the second special game. and store it in the output buffer.

In the process for generating the second look-ahead command, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the acquired random number is a big hit in the big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as the second big win lottery) performed in the second special symbol start process described later. Pre-determine whether the value is In addition, the main control CPU 40a pre-determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the second special symbol start process described later, based on the acquired random number value. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a second prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. That is, the second look-ahead command is information that can specify whether the special game whose execution is newly suspended is a special game with a big win. Also, the second look-ahead command is information capable of specifying the variation pattern of the special game whose execution is newly suspended. The main control CPU 40a stores the generated second prefetch command in the output buffer.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (step S01). The main control CPU 40a determines that the conditions for executing the special game are established when the winning game (big winning game, small winning game) is not in progress and the occurrence waiting state of the big winning game is not established. Alternatively, in the case of waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, it is determined that the conditions for executing the special game are not satisfied. If the special game execution condition is not satisfied (step S01: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed (step S02). When it is determined that the first special game is not being executed (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( step S03). When the first special reservation number is 1 or more (step S03: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game (steps S04 to S09). The details of the first special symbol start process will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the first special game is being executed (step S02: YES), the first special reservation number is not 1 or more (the first special reservation number is 0 (zero) ) (step S03: NO), and when the first special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S10). If it is determined that the second special game is not being executed (step S10: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( step S11). When the second special reservation number is 1 or more (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a second special symbol start process related to execution of the second special game (steps S12 to S19). On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special game is being executed (step S11: YES), if the second special reservation number is not 1 or more (the second special reservation number is 0 (zero)) (step S11 : NO), and when the second special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

The first special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S04). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special reservation display section 13c) so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S05). When acquiring the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state (step S06). Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the first open The current game state is specified based on the state and information that can specify which of the second open state (hereinafter referred to as an open state flag).

Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) based on the obtained random number information (step S07). In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a decides whether to win the jackpot based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S05 and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. judge. For example, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery depending on whether or not the hit random number value and the jackpot determination value match. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using different jackpot determination values according to the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery so that the probability of winning a jackpot is higher in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. For example, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using a larger number of jackpot determination values when in a high probability state than when in a low probability state. The main control CPU 40a may perform a jackpot lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the hit random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform a jackpot lottery using a larger jackpot determination value when in a high probability state than when in a low probability state, and when in a high probability state, a low A big win lottery may be performed using a predetermined value that is smaller than that in the probability state.

If the first jackpot lottery is won (step S07: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs jackpot variation processing (step S08). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determination of the jackpot pattern corresponds to determination of the type of jackpot. Also, in the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a can specify the control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S08 and the control information that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S08 (hereinafter referred to as command) is stored in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

If the first big hit lottery is not won (step S07: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs loss variation processing (step S09). In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols to be derived in the first special game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a determines the deviation variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S09 and a variation pattern designation command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S09. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

The second special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S12). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (second special reservation display section 13d) so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S13). When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state (step S14).

Next, the main control CPU 40a conducts a second jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) based on the obtained random number information (step S15). If the second jackpot lottery is won (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs jackpot variation processing (step S16). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the jackpot pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. Also, in the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S16 and a variation pattern designation command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S16. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

If the second big hit lottery is not won (step S15: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S13, and the small amount stored in the main control ROM 40b. A small winning lottery (small winning determination) is performed to determine whether or not a small winning is won based on the winning determination value (step S17). For example, the main control CPU 40a performs a small hit lottery depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value match. In addition, the main control CPU 40a may perform a small-hit lottery 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.

If the small hit lottery is won (step S17: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a small hit variation process (step S18). In the small-hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small-hit design to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the small-hit design random number that can be specified from the random number information. Determination of the small winning pattern corresponds to determination of the kind of the small winning. Also, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S18 and a variation pattern designation command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S18. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

If the small hit lottery is not won (step S17: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs loss variation processing (step S19). In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols to be derived in the second special game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a determines the deviation variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S19 and a variation pattern designation command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S19. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Thus, in this embodiment, the first special game is started by the main control CPU 40a performing the first special symbol start process. Further, in this embodiment, the second special game is started by the main control CPU 40a performing the second special start process. The main control CPU 40a can execute the first special symbol start process even during execution of the second special game, and can execute the second special symbol start process even during execution of the first special game. It is possible. Thus, in the present embodiment, a special game (first special game) based on the result of the first winning lottery and a special game (second special game) based on the result of the second winning lottery are played concurrently at the same time. It is viable. The main control CPU 40a corresponds to winning lottery means for performing the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery. In addition, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the special game.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol commands include the symbol command corresponding to the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol command) and the symbol command corresponding to the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol command). (referred to as a second symbol command). In addition, the variation pattern specification command includes a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first variation pattern specification command) and a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second (referred to as a variation pattern specification command).

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small winning lottery is higher than the probability of winning the second big winning lottery. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small winning lottery is higher than the probability of winning neither the second big winning lottery nor the small winning lottery (loss probability). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the third start hole 17 and the second special game is executed, most of the game balls are small hits, and small win games are generated. , the chances of losing and the chances of getting a big win are less than the chances of getting a small win.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (first special symbol display section 13a) so that the first special game is started when the first special symbol start process is finished. Also, the main control CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 40a displays the information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a ).

Similarly, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (second special symbol display section 13b) so that the second special game is started when the second special symbol start process is finished. Also, the main control CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (the second special symbol display unit 13b ).

In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 40a generates a game end command for deriving a symbol combination based on the effect symbol and stores it in the output buffer. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process has elapsed, or the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process Generate a game end command so that it can be specified whether it has passed. That is, the game end command includes a game end command corresponding to the first special game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first game end command) and a game end command corresponding to the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second game (sometimes referred to as an end command). Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs control to execute the special game.

When the main control CPU 40a derives a jackpot symbol in the special game, it sets a value that can identify the state of waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot game in the "occurrence waiting flag" stored in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as an occurrence waiting command) that can specify that the occurrence waiting state of the jackpot game. After that, the main control CPU 40a detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 22 in a situation where a value that can be specified from the occurrence waiting flag to indicate that the occurrence waiting state of the big hit game is set, the occurrence waiting flag In addition to setting a value that can specify that it is not in a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, control for starting a big win game is executed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a plays the other special game when a big win display result is derived in one special game, and ends the other special game when a big win game based on one special game is started. to control. That is, the other special game is interrupted until the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game ends. When ending the other special game, the main control CPU 40a controls to end the other special game regardless of the remaining time of the fluctuation time of the other special game. Also, at this time, when the result of the winning lottery for the other special game is a loss, the main control CPU 40a controls to derive a loss display result in the other special game. In addition, when controlling to end the other special game, the main control CPU 40a derives a losing display result in the other special game even if the result of the winning lottery for the other special game is a small win. Control. In addition, when controlling to end the other special game, the main control CPU 40a controls to derive the losing display result in the other special game even if the result of the winning lottery for the other special game is a big win. do. That is, when controlling to end the other special game, the main control CPU 40a controls to derive the losing display result in the other special game regardless of the winning lottery result for the other special game. In addition, when a small winning pattern is derived in one special game, if the other special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the other special game and After finishing the small winning game, the other special game is controlled to be restarted.

Here, the variation patterns in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG. In the drawing, the ready-to-win effect is simply indicated as "ready-to-win", the normal ready-to-win effect to "N-reach", and the super ready-to-win effect to "SP reach".

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines any variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of one or more variation patterns when determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start process. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of variation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern by any one of multiple types of determination modes.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the first special game, when it is in the first low probability state, among the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group A Any variation pattern is determined from, and when it is in the second low probability state, any variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group B. In addition, when determining the variation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a selects any variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group C when it is in the first high probability state. When it is determined and in the second high probability state, one of the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group D is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the second special game, when it is in the first low probability state, among the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group A Any variation pattern is determined from, and when it is in the second low probability state, any variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group B. In addition, when determining the variation pattern of the second special game, the main control CPU 40a selects any variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group C when it is in the first high probability state. When it is determined and in the second high probability state, one of the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group D is determined.

Each variation pattern is classified into a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. Further, each variation pattern has a variation content such as presence or absence of a ready-to-win effect, and a variation time of the special game. For example, the variation pattern HP1-11 is a loss variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the first low probability state. The variation pattern HP1-11 is a variation pattern in which no ready-to-win effect is determined as the variation content and a variation time Tm1-11 is determined as the variation time. Also, for example, the variation pattern HP2-36 is a big hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first high probability state. The variation pattern HP2-36 is a variation pattern in which a super ready-to-win effect is determined as the variation content and a variation time Tm2-36 is determined as the variation time.

Also, the variation pattern HP2-12 is a small hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first low probability state. The fluctuation pattern HP2-12 is a fluctuation pattern in which a special fluctuation is defined as the fluctuation content and a fluctuation time Tm2-12 is defined as the fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, the special variation is variation content in which the main effect game is not executed on the main effect display device 12a. In this embodiment, when the first low-probability state, the second low-probability state, and the second high-probability state, the main effect display device 12a mainly executes the first main effect game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second main effect game is mainly executed on the main effect display device 12a when in the first high probability state. In the following description, the first low-certainty state, the second low-certainty state, and the second high-certainty state may be indicated as the specific game state, and the first high-certainty state may be indicated as the special game state.

Also, the variation pattern HP2-13 is a big hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first low probability state. The fluctuation pattern HP2-13 is a fluctuation pattern in which a specific fluctuation is defined as the fluctuation content and a fluctuation time Tm2-13 is defined as the fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, the specific variation is variation content in which a specific effect is executed along with execution of the main effect game. In this embodiment, when the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game with a big win in the specific game state is executed, and the first main effect game in a special game state corresponding to the first special game with a big win is executed. When the effect game is executed, a variation pattern in which a specific variation is determined as the variation content is determined. In the following description, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game of big win is referred to as "first main effect game of big win", and the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of big win is referred to as "big win". It may be indicated as “second main effect game”. Note that the specific effect will be described later.

On the other hand, the lower sub-effect display device 12b executes the first sub-effect game in any of the first low-probability state, second low-probability state, first high-probability state, and second low-probability state. It is possible. Further, the upper sub-effect display device 12c executes the second sub-effect game in any gaming state of the first low-probability state, the second low-probability state, the first high-probability state, and the second low-probability state. It is possible.

Next, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first low probability state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the present embodiment, the second special game jackpot variation pattern that can be determined when the first low probability state is determined when the first low probability state There is a variation pattern in which a longer variation time is set than the loss variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, the variation times Tm2-13, Tm2-14 determined in the second special game jackpot variation patterns HP2-13, HP2-14 that can be determined in the first low-probability state are the first low-probability It is longer than the variation times Tm1-11 to Tm1-13 defined in the loss variation patterns HP1-11 to HP1-13 of the first special game that can be determined in the case of the state. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the first low probability state includes the first special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the first low probability state. There is a variation pattern with a defined variation time longer than . Specifically, the variation times Tm2-13, Tm2-14 determined in the second special game jackpot variation patterns HP2-13, HP2-14 that can be determined in the first low-probability state are the first low-probability It is longer than the variation times Tm1-14, Tm1-15 determined in the jackpot variation patterns HP1-14, HP1-15 of the first special game that can be determined in the state. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first low-probability state is more than the variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the first low-probability state. There are fluctuation patterns with long fluctuation times.

As described above, the variation time of the variation pattern that can be determined when it is in the first low probability state has been described, but as shown in FIGS. The same applies to the variation time of the variation pattern and the variation time of the variation pattern that can be determined when in the first high probability state. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state has a longer variation than the losing variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state. There is a pattern of variation over time. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the specific gaming state has a longer variation than the first special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the specific gaming state. There is a pattern of variation over time. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state has a longer variation time than the variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state. There is a defined variation pattern. In the following description, the variation patterns (variation patterns HP1-15, HP1-25, HP1-45) in which the longest variation time is determined among the loss variation patterns of the first special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state is sometimes referred to as a specific outlier variation pattern. In addition, the second special game jackpot variation patterns (variation patterns HP2-13, HP2-14, HP2-23, HP2-24, HP2-43, HP2-44) that can be determined in the specific game state are determined as specific hits. It may be indicated as a fluctuation pattern. Further, in the following description, the fluctuation time defined in the specific deviation fluctuation pattern is indicated as the specific deviation fluctuation time, the fluctuation time defined in the specific deviation fluctuation pattern is indicated as the specific deviation fluctuation time, and the fluctuation time per specific fluctuation pattern is defined. The variation time obtained is sometimes referred to as the variation time per specific.

With this configuration, when the second winning lottery results in a big hit in the specific game state, the main control CPU 40a determines a specific winning variation pattern that can specify a longer variation time than the specific loss variation time. Become.

Next, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first high-probability state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the first special game loss variation pattern that can be determined when the first high probability state as the special game state is determined when the first high probability state There is a variation pattern in which a longer variation time than the second special game loss variation pattern and the small winning variation pattern is determined. Specifically, the fluctuation times Tm1-31, 1-32 determined in the first special game loss fluctuation patterns HP1-31, HP1-32 that can be determined in the first high-probability state are the first high-probability It is longer than the variation time Tm2-31 defined in the loss variation pattern HP2-31 of the second special game that can be determined in the case of the state. In addition, the fluctuation times Tm1-31 and 1-32 determined in the loss fluctuation patterns HP1-31 and HP1-32 of the first special game that can be determined in the first high probability state are in the first high probability state. It is longer than the variation time Tm2-34 defined in the small winning variation pattern HP2-34 of the second special game that can be determined in some cases. On the other hand, the fluctuation times Tm1-31 and 1-32 determined in the loss fluctuation patterns HP1-31 and HP1-32 of the first special game that can be determined in the first high probability state are in the first high probability state. It is shorter than the fluctuation times Tm2-32, Tm2-33 determined in the second special game loss fluctuation patterns HP2-32, HP2-33 that can be determined in some cases. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game loss variation pattern determinable in the first high probability state is the first special game loss variation pattern determinable in the first high probability state. There is a variation pattern with a defined variation time longer than .

Further, in the present embodiment, the second special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the first high-probability state includes the first special game loss variation pattern determinable in the first high-probability state. There is a variation pattern with a defined variation time longer than . Specifically, the variation times Tm2-35, Tm2-36 determined in the second special game jackpot variation patterns HP2-35, HP2-36 that can be determined in the first high-probability state are the first high-probability It is longer than the variation times Tm1-31, 1-32 defined in the loss variation patterns HP1-31, HP1-32 of the first special game that can be determined in the case of the state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the first high-probability state includes the jackpot variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first high-probability state. There is a variation pattern with a defined variation time longer than . Specifically, the jackpot variation patterns HP1-33 and HP1-34 of the first special game determinable in the first high probability state are the second special game determinable in the first high probability state. It is longer than the variation times Tm2-35 and Tm2-36 determined for the big hit variation patterns HP2-35 and HP2-36. In the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the first high probability state is longer than the variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the first high probability state. A variable time is defined. In the following description, the variation pattern (variation pattern HP2-33) having the longest variation time among the second special game loss variation patterns that can be determined in the special game state is referred to as the special loss variation pattern. There is Also, the jackpot variation patterns (variation patterns HP1-33, HP1-34) of the first special game that can be determined in the special game state may be referred to as special jackpot variation patterns. Also, in the following explanation, the fluctuation time specified in the special winning variation pattern is indicated as the special losing variation time, the fluctuation time specified in the special losing variation pattern is indicated as the special losing variation time, and the special winning variation pattern is specified. The variable time that is obtained may be referred to as the special hit variable time.

With this configuration, when the second winning lottery results in a big hit in the specific game state, the main control CPU 40a determines a specific winning variation pattern that can specify a longer variation time than the specific loss variation time. Become.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time specified by the variation pattern included in each variation pattern group is the average variation time when the second special game is executed when the specific gaming state is the first special game. is set to be much longer than the average fluctuation time when is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the specific game state is set, the first special game is executed per predetermined unit time rather than the second special game. more games are played.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time specified by the variation pattern included in each variation pattern group is the average variation time when the first special game is executed when the special game state is the second special game. is set to be longer than the average fluctuation time when Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special game state is set, the second special game is executed per predetermined unit time rather than the first special game. more games are played.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a controls to pay out a predetermined number of game balls when a detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a receives detection signals from the sensors of the second starting sensor SE2, the third starting sensor SE3, and the count sensor SE4, the number of game balls determined by each sensor is paid out. Control.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control RAM 40c stores information that can specify the game state. Information that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c includes the above-described probability state flag and open state flag.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the probability state flag, and outputs control information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability command). Store in buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the high probability state to the probability state flag, and control information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability command). is stored in the output buffer.

In addition, when controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the first open state to the open state flag, and control information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter referred to as the first open state command) in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and control information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter referred to as the second open state). command) in the output buffer.

In addition, when controlling to the second open state with the number of times of operation as the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times of operation in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the number of times of operation (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of operation command) in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first open state following the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0. That is, in this embodiment, the second open state is ended when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations. In this embodiment, each time the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 40c, while the second special game is executed. In such a case, control may be performed so that the remaining number of operations is not subtracted.

It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a does not change the game state even when a small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls to the same game state before the start of the small winning game and after the ending of the small winning game. Also, the main control CPU 40a does not update the number of times of operation even when a small hit is won.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a jackpot process when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 while waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot game. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to generate a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (type of jackpot) determined in the special pattern start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to the first low-probability state along with the occurrence of the jackpot game. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts a round game by controlling to open the big winning opening 18 in an opening mode determined by the big win pattern (type of big win). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls to allow the entry of game balls into the big winning opening 18 in the big winning game.

Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a ends the round game by controlling to close the big winning opening 18 when the condition for ending the first big winning round or the condition for ending the second big winning round is established. Let The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a small-hit process when the small-hit special game ends. In the small-hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to generate a small-hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a small-hit process regardless of whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 when the small-hit special game ends.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as a small hit opening command) in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a starts the opening game by controlling the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 in the opening mode determined by the small winning pattern (kind of small winning). Let In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the start of the open game (hereinafter referred to as the open game command) in the output buffer, triggered by the start of the open game. After that, the main control CPU 40a terminates the open game by controlling to close the big winning opening 18 when the first small winning round ending condition or the second small winning round ending condition is satisfied. When the open game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the small winning game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22 (entered) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 22, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (normal reservation display section 13f) so as to display the updated normal reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. For example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 (normal reservation display section 13f) so that the updated normal reservation number is displayed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs normal winning determination (normal winning lottery) based on the read random number information. The main control CPU 40a determines whether to win a normal hit based on the normal hit random number value that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. judge. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may perform normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values according to the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a may perform normal hit determination so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher in the second open state than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform a normal hit determination based on whether or not the normal hit random number value and the normal hit determination value match. In this case, when increasing the probability of winning a normal win in the second open state, it is preferable to increase the number of normal win determination values compared to the first open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may determine whether or not the value obtained by adding the normal hit random number value and the normal hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, when increasing the probability of winning a normal win in the second open state, the normal win determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value than in the first open state. In the case of normal winning, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the second open state than in the first open state (or it is easier to determine a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game). You may do so.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 13 (normal symbol display section 13e). In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started, accompanying the start of execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes normal winning processing when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal hitting process, the main control CPU 40a starts control to cause a normal hitting game. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 40a generates a normal winning game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second starting port 15 in an open mode determined for the normal symbol (type of normal winning). do. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the first variable member 16 to the open state in the normal winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may control the first actuator A1 so that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer in the second open state than in the first open state, or may be controlled once. The first actuator A1 may be controlled so that the number of openings of the second starting port 15 in the normal winning game increases.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described. Information that can specify the game state is stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. The information that can specify the game 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 specify the game 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 that can identify a low probability state to the sub probability state flag, and when a high probability command is input, a value that can identify a high probability state is set as a sub. Set the probability state flag. In addition, when the first open command is input, the sub control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first open state to the sub open state flag, while when the second open command is input, the second open state is set. A identifiable value is set in the secondary open state flag. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can identify the current gaming state.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives an actuation count command, the sub-control RAM 50c stores the actuation count that can be specified from the actuation count command. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time a variation pattern designation command is input. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of operations. In this 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 first special game is input, while the second special Control may be performed so that the remaining number of operations is not decremented when a command for specifying a variation pattern for a game is input.

Next, the hit state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value capable of specifying that the game is in the midst of a big hit game. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern designation command, it sets the winning state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can specify that the game is not in progress. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the small-hit opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value capable of specifying that the game is in the middle of the small-hit game. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the small-hit opening command, it sets a value that can specify 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 is in progress, the small hit game is in progress, or the hit game is not in progress (during the jackpot game and the small win game (none of them) can be specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to set a hit state flag to a value that can be specified to indicate that the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game is entered when the wait-for-occurrence command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether the state is waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game 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 effects display devices 12a to 12c, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed when the waiting-for-occurrence command is input. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the entry of the game ball into the gate 22. - 特許庁Concretely, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the player to hit to the right. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the occurrence of the jackpot game.

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a, the lower sub-effect display device 12b, the upper sub-effect display device 12c, and the decoration lamp LA so that a small win effect is performed during the small win game in the first high probability state. , and the speaker SP. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a small-hit opening command in the first high-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute an opening performance for a small-hit. Further, the sub-control CPU50a, when the open game command is input when in the first high probability state, controls to execute the effect during the open game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a small-hit ending command in the first high-probability state, it controls to execute a small-hit ending effect.

Next, the effect setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 50a outputs the game content information indicating the variation pattern of the special game that can be specified from the prefetch command so that the type and storage order of the corresponding special game can be specified. Store in the RAM 50c. The game content information may be the value of the look-ahead command itself, or may be information obtained by processing the value of the look-ahead command by a predetermined method. The sub-control CPU 50a can identify the variation pattern of the pending special game by referring to the game content information stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

Here, based on FIG. 11, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, changes in the number of held balls with respect to the playing time in each game state will be described. It should be noted that here, the variation of the number of held balls with respect to the playing time when the big win is not won and the big win game is not generated will be explained.

In the present embodiment, when the first low-probability state is established, it is assumed that the ball is left-handed because it is preferable to play left-handed. In this embodiment, the second special game is not executed by hitting left when the first low-probability state is established. Further, even if the player hits to the right, in the first low-probability state, the variation time of the second special game is extremely long, so the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game. However, in the first low-probability state, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased even if the player hits left, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the second low-probability state and the second high-probability state, it is preferable to hit to the right, so hitting to the right is assumed. In this embodiment, in the case of the second open state, compared with the case of the first open state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, so from the ball entrance 27a of the flow-down passage 27 Since most of the entered game balls enter the second start port 15, the possibility of the game balls entering the third start port 17 arranged downstream of the second start port 15 is reduced. . Therefore, in the second low-probability state and the second high-probability state, the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game. Therefore, in the second low-probability state and the second high-probability state, even if the player hits to the right, the number of possession balls cannot be increased, and the number of possession balls decreases as the game continues. However, when the game ball is shot to the right side region R1b by striking to the right when in the second open state, the rate of entry into the second starting port 15 is when the ball is struck to the left when in the first open state. It is higher than the ball entry rate when the game ball is shot to the left region R1a. Thereby, in the case of the second low probability state and the second high probability state, since it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15, compared with the first low probability state, the predetermined The number of game balls that can be obtained per unit time increases.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first high-probability state is reached, it is assumed that the ball is hit to the right because it is preferable to hit the ball to the right. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 15 when the first high-probability state exists, the game ball can easily enter the third starting hole 17.例文帳に追加Further, in the first high-probability state, the variation time of the second special game with a loss and the second special game with a small win is shorter than the variation time of the first special game with a loss. Therefore, in the first high probability state, the second special game is more likely to be executed than the first special game. Thereby, in this embodiment, a small-hit game is likely to occur per predetermined unit time. Therefore, when the game is in the first high-probability state, the number of possession balls increases as the game time elapses.

Next, the effect game in this embodiment will be described in detail.
As described above, the effect game of this embodiment includes the first main effect game, the second main effect game, the first sub effect game, and the second sub effect game. The first main effect game and the second main effect game are executed on the main effect display device 12a. On the other hand, the first sub-effect game is executed by the lower sub-effect display device 12b, and the second sub-effect game is executed by the upper sub-effect display device 12c. That is, the main effect display device 12a is an effect display device shared by the first main effect game and the second main effect game. On the other hand, the lower sub-effect display device 12b is an effect display device dedicated to the first sub-effect game, and the upper sub-effect display device 12c is an effect display device dedicated to the second sub-effect game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, one of the first main effect game and the second main effect game is executed on the main effect display device 12a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12a is configured not to execute the second main effect game while the first main effect game is being executed. Game is not running.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the specific game state, the average variation time when the second special game is run is much longer than the average variation time when the first special game is run. is defined as Here, in the specific gaming state, if the second main effect game corresponding to the missing second special game or the small winning second special game is executed, the second main effect game will continue for an extremely long time. As a result of the situation in which it is executed, the first main effect game becomes difficult to execute. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the specific game state is established, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game that is lost or the second special game that is a small win among the second main effect games is not executed. It has become. On the other hand, in the specific game state, the second main effect game for big wins can be executed. Here, if the execution of the second main effect game of big win is prohibited in the specific game state, a state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game occurs during the execution of the first main effect game. That is, a situation may arise in which a big win game is started during execution of the first main effect game. In such a case, since there is a risk of confusing the player, in the present embodiment, when the specific gaming state is established, the second main effect game of the second main effect game, which is a big hit, can be executed. . In the specific game state, the second main effect game for big wins is executed with the execution of the first special game as a trigger. For example, when it is in the specific game state, the second main effect game for big wins is executed when the first special game ends.

Also, as described above, in the special game state, when the game ball is shot to the right side region R1b by striking to the right, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start hole 15, and mainly, the third start hole 17 A game ball enters the ball. That is, the first special game is difficult to be executed in the special game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special game state is set, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game out of the first main effect games is not executed. On the other hand, when the game is in the special game state, the big win first main effect game can be executed. Here, if the execution of the first main performance game of big winning is prohibited in the special game state, a state of waiting for the occurrence of the big winning game occurs during the execution of the second main performance game. That is, a situation may arise in which a big win game is started while the second main effect game is being executed. In such a case, since there is a risk of confusing the player, in the present embodiment, when the special game state is set, the first main effect game of the first main effect game with a big win can be executed. . In the special game state, the first main effect game for big wins is executed with execution of the second special game as a trigger. For example, when the game is in the special game state, the first main effect game for big wins is executed when the first special game ends. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the specific game state, the second main effect game with big wins can be executed, and in the special game state, the first main effect game with big wins can be executed.

Next, the specific effect will be explained.
As described above, when the second main effect game with a big win is executed in the specific game state, and when the first main effect game with a big win is executed in the special game state, the specific change is the content of the change. A defined variation pattern is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second main effect game with a big win is executed in the specific game state, and when the first main effect game with a big win in the special game state is executed, the specific effect is executed. It is designed to be In the following description, the specific effect executed along with execution of the first main effect game will be referred to as "first specific effect", and the specific effect executed along with execution of the second main effect game will be referred to as "second specific effect". It may be indicated as "directing". The first specific effect is a effect corresponding to a special game (first special game) based on the result of the first winning lottery, and the second specific effect is a special game (second special game) based on the result of the second winning lottery. ). Also, the first specific effect corresponds to the first notice effect in which the degree of expectation for big win can be recognized, and the second specific effect corresponds to the second notice effect in which the degree of expectation for big win can be recognized.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the specific effect, the main effect display device 12a displays a character image G1 simulating a predetermined character and a time image G2 indicating the remaining time until the main effect game being executed is finished. It is executed by That is, the specific effect is an effect that is executed in a manner that corresponds to the remaining time until the special game based on the specific winning variation pattern that is being executed when the specific effect is executed ends. In this embodiment, in the specific effect, the time image G2 is displayed after the character image G1 is displayed. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the specific effect is started, the character image G1 is displayed on the main effect display device 12a. After that, the time image G2 is displayed on the main effect display device 12a when the specified time has elapsed since the character image G1 was displayed.

The stipulated time is the variation time of the specific losing variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than the determining variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state, and the variation time of the specific losing variation pattern that can be determined in the specific gaming state. This time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the specific per variation pattern of the second special game. More specifically, the prescribed time is a time shorter than the difference between the variation time of the specific losing variation pattern and the variation time of the variation pattern with the shortest variation time among the specific winning variation patterns. The prescribed time is a time shorter than the difference between the specified win variation time and the specified loss variation time. In addition, the specified time is the variation time of the variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than the big hit variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific game state, and the variation pattern that can be determined in the specific game state. This time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the specific per variation pattern of the second special game. More specifically, the specified time is the variation time of the variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than the big hit variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific game state, and the variation pattern of the specific winning variation pattern. The time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the variation pattern with the shortest variation time.

In addition, the specified time is determined by the variation time of the special loss variation pattern, which is longer than the variation time of the second special game, which can be determined in the special game state, and the special game state. This time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the special jackpot variation pattern of the first special game that is possible. More specifically, the specified time is shorter than the difference between the variation time of the special losing variation pattern and the variation time of the variation pattern with the shortest variation time among the special big hit variation patterns. The prescribed time is a time shorter than the difference between the special win fluctuation time and the special loss fluctuation time. In addition, the specified time is the variation time of the variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than the big hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the special game state, and the variation time that can be determined in the special game state. This time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the special big hit variation pattern of the first special game. More specifically, the stipulated time is the variation time of a variation pattern that is longer than the big hit variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the special game state, and the variation time of the special big win variation pattern. The time is shorter than the difference from the variation time of the variation pattern with the shortest variation time.

Further, the specific effect is an advance notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big hit of the special game corresponding to the main effect game being executed. As described above, the specific effect is executed when the second main effect game with a big win is executed in the specific game state and when the first main effect game with a big win is executed in the special game state. . Therefore, the specific effect is executed when the first special game ends in the specific game state. Further, the specific effect is executed when the second special game ends in the special game state. That is, the specific effect is an effect that can be executed when the special game ends. Among the specific effects, the first effect corresponds to the time from when the character image G1 is displayed until the specified time elapses, and the second effect corresponds to the time after the specified time has passed and the character image G1 and the time image G2 are displayed. handle. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect includes the first effect and the second effect after the first effect. In this embodiment, the character image G1 after the lapse of the specified time is a loop image that repeats the same moving image every predetermined period. The loop image may be a still image, and the character image G1 before the specified time has passed may be a loop image or a non-loop image.

Next, a situation in which a specific effect can be executed will be described.
FIG. 13 shows a situation in which a specific effect can be executed in the specific game state. In the specific game state, when there is no first special game being executed, the first special game is not finished, so the specific effect is not executed. Further, when the first special game that is not in the specific game state is being executed and the first special game with a big win is not pending, the specific effect is executed with the end of the first special game being executed as a trigger. be. When the big winning first special game is not on hold means when the first special game is not on hold and when all of the on-hold first special games are the losing first special games.

On the other hand, when the first special game that is not in the specific game state is being executed, and the first special game with a big win is being held, the first special game with a big win that is held first and the first special game that is being executed are held. Depending on which of the second special games ends first, whether the specific effect is executed differs. Specifically, when the first special game that is not in the specific game state is being executed, and the first special game with the big win is being held, the first special game with the big win that is held first is executed. In a situation where the second special game ends before the middle special game, the specific effect is not executed. On the other hand, if the first special game that is not in the specific game state is being executed, and the first special game that is a big win is being held, the first special game that is a big win that is held first is being executed. In a situation where the game ends after the second special game, a specific effect is executed. That is, when the first special game that is not in the specific game state is being executed, when the big winning first special game is pending, and in the situation where the big winning game corresponding to the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is executed. is set to run. Further, when the first special game with a big win is being executed in the specific game state, the specific effect is not executed. As described above, the specific effect is an effect that is executed when the second main effect game is executed in the specific game state. This is the situation in which the performance game is executed. Also, a situation in which the specific effect is not executed in the specific game state is a situation in which the second main effect is not executed.

Next, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the main effect game is being executed. When the main effect game is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the main effect symbol variation process for executing the main effect game. In the main effect symbol variation process, when a symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a, based on the current game state and the type of special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command, performs a main effect along with the newly started special game. It is determined whether or not to execute the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines to execute the first main effect game when the current game state is any of the specific game states and the type of special symbol is the first special symbol. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a determines to execute the second main effect game when the current game state is the special game state and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the current game state is any of the specific game state and the type of special symbol is the second special symbol, or when the current game state is the special game state and the type of special symbol is the first special symbol, it is determined not to execute the main effect game in the main effect symbol variation process. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a identifies the winning symbols ZA, ZB, Zc or the first special symbol from the symbol command, it determines that the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the big winning symbols Za, Zb, Zc, the small winning symbols, or the missing symbols of the second special symbols from the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the special symbol type is the second special symbol. When determining not to execute the main effect game, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the main effect symbol variation process.

When determining to run the main effect game, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the main effect game based on special symbols that can be specified from the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a small-hit symbol combination based on performance symbols when a small-hit symbol of a special symbol is designated. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols when the missing symbols of the special symbols are specified. It should be noted that, in the following description, for convenience of explanation, the symbol combination of the effect symbols determined at this time may be referred to as "main effect symbol combination".

After determining the main effect symbol combination, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a so as to variably display the effect symbols when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the main effect game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the main effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least the main effect display device 12a among the main effect display device 12a, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the big hit announcement effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. to control. The big-hit advance notice effect is an effect that makes it possible to recognize the degree of expectation of a big win in the special game corresponding to the main effect game being executed. A big win notice effect corresponding to the first special game corresponds to the first notice effect, and a big win notice effect corresponding to the second special game corresponds to the second notice effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the main effect symbol variation process.

When the main effect game is being executed and when the main effect symbol variation process is completed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the sub-effect symbol variation process for executing the sub-effect game.

In the sub effect symbol variation process, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether to execute the first sub effect game or the second sub effect game based on the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the type of special symbol is the first special symbol, the sub-control CPU 50a determines to execute the first sub effect game, and when the type of special symbol is the second special symbol, the second sub-effect game is executed. It is decided to execute a sub-effect game.

When executing the first sub-effect game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the lower sub-effect display device 12b so as to variably display the effect symbols on condition that the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the first sub-effect game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the first sub-effect game based on the variation pattern. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the sub-performance game based on special symbols that can be specified from the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the special symbol big-hit symbol, it determines the big-hit symbol combination by the performance symbol. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the missing symbol of the special symbol, it determines the missing symbol combination by the effect symbol. In the following explanation, for convenience of explanation, the symbol combination of the effect symbols determined at this time may be referred to as "first sub effect symbol combination". After that, the sub control CPU 50a ends the sub effect symbol variation process.

When executing the second sub-effect game, the sub-control CPU 50a operates the upper sub-effect display device 12c so as to variably display the effect symbols on condition that the sub-control CPU 50a has input the variation pattern designation command. Control. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the second sub-effect game. The variation pattern specification command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the second sub-effect game based on the variation pattern. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the sub-performance game based on special symbols that can be specified from the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the special symbol big-hit symbol, it determines the big-hit symbol combination by the performance symbol. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the small winning symbol of the special symbol, it determines the symbol combination of the small winning according to the performance symbol. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the missing symbol of the special symbol, it determines the missing symbol combination by the effect symbol. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the symbol combination of the effect symbols determined at this time may be referred to as "second sub effect symbol combination". After that, the sub control CPU 50a ends the sub effect symbol variation process.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the main effect display device 12a to execute the big hit announcement effect based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the big hit announcement effect on the lower sub-effect display device 12b and the upper sub-effect display device 12c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lower sub-effect display device 12b does not execute the big hit announcement effect. In addition, the big hit announcement effect is not executed in the upper sub effect display device 12c.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process different from the effect symbol variation process, and upon arrival of the end timing of the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols on the corresponding effect display device. control of Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a executes control for temporarily stopping and displaying the first sub-effect symbol combination in the lower sub-effect display device 12b when the end timing of the first effect game has arrived. At this time, when the first main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the main effect symbol combination on the main effect display device 12a upon arrival of the end timing of the first main effect game. Executes control to temporarily stop display. On the other hand, when the second main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for temporarily stopping and displaying the main effect symbol combination on the main effect display device 12a.

In addition, the secondary control CPU 50a executes control for temporarily stopping and displaying the second sub effect symbol combination in the upper sub effect display device 12c when the end timing of the second effect game has arrived. At this time, when the second main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the main effect symbol combination on the main effect display device 12a when the second main effect game end timing comes. Executes control to temporarily stop display. On the other hand, when the first main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for temporarily stopping and displaying the main effect symbol combination on the main effect display device 12a.

Then, the sub-control CPU 50a terminates the corresponding effect game with the input of the game end command as a trigger, and executes control for deriving the symbol combination of the effect symbols on the corresponding effect display device. Specifically, with the input of the first game end command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 50a executes control for deriving the first sub-effect symbol combination in the lower sub-effect display device 12b. At this time, when the first main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a to derive the main effect symbol combination upon input of the first game end command. to run. On the other hand, when the second main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for deriving the main effect symbol combination in the main effect display device 12a.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a executes control for deriving the second sub-effect symbol combination in the upper sub-effect display device 12c with the input of the second game end command as a trigger. At this time, when the second main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a to derive the main effect symbol combination upon input of the second game end command. to run. On the other hand, when the first main effect game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for deriving the main effect symbol combination in the main effect display device 12a. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a measures the variation time specified from the variation pattern specified with the input of the variation pattern specification command as a trigger, and terminates each production game with the passage of the variation time can be In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Thus, in the effect symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the first main effect game and does not execute the second main effect game when in the specific game state. Further, in the effect symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the second main effect game and does not execute the first main effect game when in the special game state. On the other hand, in the effect symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 50a can execute the first sub-effect game and the second sub-effect game in either the specific game state or the special game state.

Next, the specific effect execution processing executed by the sub-control CPU 50a to execute the specific effect will be described.
First, the first specific effect execution processing for executing the first specific effect will be described. The first specific effect execution process is executed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second game end command when in the special game state.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the first specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the big hit first special game is being executed (step S31). If the first special game with a big hit is not being executed (step S31: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first specific effect execution process. If the big winning first special game is being executed (step S31: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special game corresponding to the input second game end command was the big winning second special game (step S32). ). If the second special game is a big hit (step S32: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first specific effect execution process. If it is not a big-hit second special game (step S32: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not there is a big-hit second special game on hold (step S33). For example, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies from the game content information whether there is a second special game with a big hit in the hold. When there is no big-hit second special game in the hold (step S33: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the remaining variation time of the big-hit first special game being executed is equal to or greater than a prescribed value. (Step S34). If the remaining variation time of the first special game that is being executed is not equal to or greater than the specified value (step S34: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first specific effect execution process.

If there is a second special game with big wins in the hold (step S33: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a plays the second special game with big wins on hold prior to the big win game based on the first special game being executed. It is determined whether or not the big hit game based on is started (step S35). For example, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies from the game content information the variation pattern of the second special game held before the second special game of the big win, and the variation time determined for each of the identified variation patterns. Calculate the sum. The sub-control CPU 50a compares the sum of the variation time and the remaining variation time of the first special game being executed, and determines the pending jackpot game before the jackpot game based on the first special game being executed. It is determined whether or not a big win game based on the second special game is started.

When the jackpot game based on the pending jackpot second special game is started before the jackpot game based on the first special game being executed (step S35: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs the first specific effect. End the execution process. When the remaining variation time of the first special game of the big win being executed is equal to or longer than the specified value (step S34: YES), and the big win being held prior to the big win game based on the first special game being executed. When the jackpot game based on the second special game is not started (step S35: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a to execute the first specific effect (step S36). Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a so as to execute the first main effect game. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first specific effect execution process.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect is executed with execution of the second special game as a trigger. Therefore, in a situation where the second special game is neither executed nor suspended, the first specific effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in the special game state, and when the special game based on the result of the second winning lottery is not executed or suspended, a specific effect (first specific effect) is performed. is regulated.

Next, the second specific effect execution processing for executing the second specific effect will be described. The second specific effect execution process is executed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the first game end command when in the specific game state.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the second specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the big hit second special game is being executed (step S41). If the second special game with a big hit is not being executed (step S41: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second specific effect execution process. If the second special game with a big win is being executed (step S41: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special game corresponding to the input first game end command was the first special game with a big win (step S42). ). If the first special game is a jackpot (step S42: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second specific effect execution process. If it is not a big-hit first special game (step S42: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not there is a big-hit first special game on hold (step S43). For example, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies from the game content information whether there is a big hit first special game in the reserve. When there is no big-hit first special game in the hold (step S43: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the remaining variation time of the big-hit first special game being executed is equal to or greater than a prescribed value. (Step S44). If the remaining variation time of the first special game that is being executed is not equal to or greater than the prescribed value (step S44: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the first specific effect execution process.

If there is a jackpot first special game in the pending state (step S43: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a plays the jackpot first special game on hold prior to the jackpot game based on the second special game being executed. It is determined whether or not the big hit game based on is started (step S45). For example, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies from the game content information the variation pattern of the first special game held before the first special game of the big win, and the variation time determined for each of the identified variation patterns. Calculate the sum. The sub-control CPU 50a compares the sum of the variation time and the remaining variation time of the second special game being executed, and determines the pending jackpot game before the big win game based on the second special game being executed. It is determined whether or not a big win game based on the first special game is started.

When the jackpot game based on the pending jackpot first special game is started before the jackpot game based on the second special game being executed (step S45: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs the second specific effect. End the execution process. When the remaining variation time of the second special game being executed is equal to or greater than the prescribed value (step S44: YES), and the pending jackpot game is executed prior to the second special game being executed. When the jackpot game based on the first special game is not started (step S45: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a to execute the second specific effect (step S46). Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the main effect display device 12a so as to execute the second main effect game. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second specific effect execution process.

Thus, in this embodiment, the second specific effect is executed with the execution of the first special game as a trigger. Therefore, in a situation where the first special game is neither executed nor suspended, the second specific effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when a big win is achieved in the second winning lottery in the specific game state, and when the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery is not executed or suspended, a specific effect (second specific effect) is performed. is regulated.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20. FIG.
FIG. 16 exemplifies a situation in which, in the specific gaming state, the condition for executing the second special game with a big win is satisfied while the first special game is being executed. Time T10 is a situation in which the missing first special game is being executed and the second special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, the first main effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. Also, in the lower sub-effect display device 12b, the first sub-effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed. Also, at time T10, it is assumed that a plurality of first special games are suspended and all of them are lost first special games. After that, it is assumed that a second special game with a big win is executed at time T11. At this time, since the first main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

At time T12, it is assumed that the losing first special game has ended. As described above, the big hit variation pattern of the second special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state has a longer variation time than the losing variation pattern of the first special game that can be determined in the specific gaming state. It is a variation pattern that Therefore, regardless of the type of variation pattern of the winning first special game and the type of variation pattern of the big winning second special game, the winning first special game precedes the big winning second special game. ends. At time T12, when the first special game that is lost is finished, the first special game with a big win is not suspended. A second main effect game corresponding to a medium jackpot second special game and a specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are executed. Thereafter, at time T13, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are executed until the second special game with a big win is finished. Also, at time T13, the first special game that is lost is interrupted when the second special game with a big win ends. After that, along with the start of the jackpot game, the lost display result is derived in the interrupted lost first special game, and the lost first special game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during execution of the special game based on the big win in the second winning lottery in the specific game state, the main effect display device 12a displays the result based on the loss in the first winning lottery. Triggered by execution of the special game, a specific effect corresponding to the special game based on the result of the second winning lottery is executed. More specifically, when a big win is achieved in the second winning lottery in the specific game state, the special After the game is over, a specific effect corresponding to the special game based on the result of the second winning lottery is executed.

FIG. 17 illustrates a situation in which the condition for executing the second big-hit special game is established during the execution of the first big-hit special game in the specific gaming state. Time T20 is a situation in which the first special game with a big win is being executed and the second special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, in the main effect display device 12a, the first main effect game corresponding to the big win first special game is being executed. Further, the lower sub-effect display device 12b is running the first sub-effect game corresponding to the big hit first special game. After that, it is assumed that a second special game with a big win is executed at time T21. At this time, since the first main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

At time T22, it is assumed that the big winning first special game has ended. As described above, the second special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the specific gaming state has a longer variation time than the first special game jackpot variation pattern determinable in the specific gaming state. It is a variation pattern that Therefore, regardless of the type of variation pattern of the first special game with big wins or the type of variation pattern of the second special game with big wins, the first special game with big wins precedes the second special game with big wins. ends. Therefore, at time T22, since the finished first special game is the big win first special game, the second main effect game corresponding to the big win second special game being executed on the main effect display device 12a, And the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game is not executed. At time T22, the second special game for big wins is interrupted when the first special game for big wins ends. After that, along with the start of the big win game, the losing display result is derived in the interrupted big win second special game, and the losing first special game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during execution of a special game according to a specific winning variation pattern in a specific game state, when a big winning game based on a big win in the first winning lottery is executed, a specific effect is executed. is regulated.

FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b) exemplify a situation in which the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied during execution of the second special game with a big win in the specific game state.
As shown in FIG. 18(a), at time T30, it is assumed that the big win second special game is started. It is assumed that the first special game is not being executed or suspended at time T30. At this time, the main effect display device 12a does not execute the second main effect game although the main effect game is not being executed. Similarly, the specific effect is not executed in the main effect display device 12a. For example, the main effect display device 12a executes a standby effect suggesting that no game is being played.

On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c. After that, it is assumed that the missing first special game is executed during the period from time T31 to time T32. At time T32, when the first special game that has been lost is completed, the second special game with a big win that is being executed is being executed on the main effect display device 12a on condition that the remaining fluctuation time is equal to or longer than a prescribed time. A second main effect game corresponding to the big hit second special game and a specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are executed. Thereafter, at time T33, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are executed until the second special game with a big win is finished.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), at time T40, it is assumed that the big win second special game is started. It is assumed that the first special game is not being executed or suspended at time T40. At this time, the main effect display device 12a does not execute the second main effect game although the main effect game is not being executed. Similarly, the specific effect is not executed in the main effect display device 12a. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c. After that, it is assumed that the missing first special game is executed during the period from time T41 to time T42. At time T42, while the first special game that has been lost ends, the remaining variation time of the second big winning special game that is being executed is less than the specified time. The second main effect game corresponding to the second special game and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are not executed. After that, at time T43, the second special game for the big win is finished, and a state for waiting for the occurrence of the big win is entered.

FIGS. 19(a) and 19(b) exemplify a situation in which the condition for executing the first big win special game is established during the execution of the second big win special game in the specific gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 19(a), at time T50, the missing first special game is being executed, and the second special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, the first main effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. Also, in the lower sub-effect display device 12b, the first sub-effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed. At time T50, a plurality of first special games are suspended, and the second suspended first special game is the big winning first special game. After that, it is assumed that a second special game with a big win is executed at time T51. At this time, since the first main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

At time T52, it is assumed that the losing first special game has ended. At time T52, when the losing first special game ends, the big winning first special game is suspended, and the big winning second special game that ends the big winning second special game is being executed. It shall be earlier than the end of the special game. Therefore, at time T52, the main effect display device 12a does not execute the second main effect game corresponding to the big hit second special game and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game. After that, at time T53, it is assumed that a first special game with a big win is started. At this time, in the main effect display device 12a, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game of the big win is executed in accordance with the start of the first special game of the big win. Also, in the first main effect game, a big win announcement effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big win in the first special game being executed is executed. At time T54, when the first special game with a big win ends, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game with a big win ends. At time T54, the second special game for big wins is interrupted when the first special game for big wins ends. After that, along with the start of the big win game, the winning display result is derived in the interrupted second special game of big win, and the second special game of big win ends.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), at time T60, the missing first special game is being executed, and the second special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, the first main effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. Also, in the lower sub-effect display device 12b, the first sub-effect game corresponding to the lost first special game is being executed. Also, at time T60, a plurality of first special games are suspended, and the second suspended first special game is the big winning first special game. After that, it is assumed that a second special game with a big win is executed at time T61. At this time, since the first main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the second main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

At time T62, it is assumed that the lost first special game has ended. In addition, at time T62, when the losing first special game ends, the big winning first special game is suspended, and the big winning second special game that ends the big winning second special game is being executed. It shall be later than the end of the special game. Therefore, at time T62, the main effect display device 12a, triggered by the end of the first special game that has been lost, displays the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game that is being executed, and the second special game that is being executed. A specific effect corresponding to the 2 main effect game is executed. Assume that a first special game with a big win is executed at time T63. At this time, since the second main effect game and the specific effect are being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the first main effect game corresponding to the big win first special game and the big win first special game are executed. The jackpot announcement performance suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is not executed. On the other hand, the lower sub-effect display device 12b executes the first sub-effect game. At time T64, when the second special game with a big win ends, the second main effect game and the specific effect corresponding to the second special game with a big win end. At time T64, the first special game for big wins is interrupted, triggered by the end of the second special game for big wins. After that, along with the start of the big win game, the winning display result is derived in the interrupted first big win special game, and the first big win special game ends.

FIGS. 20(a) and 20(b) exemplify a situation in which, in the special game state, the execution condition for the second big-hit special game is established during the execution of the first big-hit special game.
As shown in FIG. 20(a), at time T70, the lost second special game is being executed, and the first special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, the second main effect game corresponding to the lost second special game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. Also, on the upper sub-effect display device 12c, a second sub-effect game corresponding to the second special game that has been lost is being executed. Also, at time T70, it is assumed that a plurality of second special games are suspended, and the second special game that is suspended second is the second special game with a big win. After that, it is assumed that a big winning first special game is executed at time T71. At this time, since the second main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the first main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the lower sub-effect display device 12b executes the first sub-effect game.

At time T72, it is assumed that the lost second special game has ended. At time T72, when the losing second special game ends, the big winning second special game is suspended, and the one that ends the big winning second special game is the first big winning game that is being executed. It shall be earlier than the end of the special game. Therefore, at time T72, the main effect display device 12a does not execute the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game of the big win and the specific effect corresponding to the first main effect game. After that, at time T73, it is assumed that a second special game with a big win is started. At this time, in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game of the big win is executed in accordance with the start of the second special game of the big win. Also, in the second main effect game, a big win announcement effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big win in the second special game being executed is executed. At time T74, when the second special game with a big win ends, the second main effect game corresponding to the second special game with a big win ends. At time T74, the first special game for big wins is interrupted when the second special game for big wins ends. After that, along with the start of the big win game, the winning display result is derived in the interrupted first big win special game, and the first big win special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), at time T80, the lost second special game is being executed, and the first special game is neither being executed nor suspended. At this time, the second main effect game corresponding to the lost second special game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. Also, on the upper sub-effect display device 12c, a second sub-effect game corresponding to the second special game that has been lost is being executed. Also, at time T80, it is assumed that a plurality of second special games are suspended, and the second special game that is suspended second is the second special game with a big win. After that, it is assumed that a big winning first special game is executed at time T81. At this time, since the second main effect game is being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the first main effect game corresponding to the first special game of the jackpot and the specific effect corresponding to the first main effect game are Not executed. On the other hand, the lower sub-effect display device 12b executes the first sub-effect game.

At time T82, it is assumed that the lost second special game has ended. At time T82, when the losing second special game ends, the big winning second special game is suspended, and the one that ends the big winning second special game is the first big winning game that is being executed. It shall be later than the end of the special game. Therefore, at the time point T82, the main effect display device 12a is triggered by the end of the second special game that has been lost, and the first main effect game corresponding to the first big-hit special game being executed, and the second special game. A specific effect corresponding to one main effect game is executed. Assume that a second special game with a big win is executed at time T83. At this time, since the first main effect game and the specific effect are being executed in the main effect display device 12a, the second main effect game corresponding to the big win second special game and the big win second special game are executed. The jackpot announcement performance suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is not executed. On the other hand, the second sub-effect game is executed on the upper sub-effect display device 12c. At time T84, when the first special game with a big win ends, the first main effect game and the specific effect corresponding to the first special game with a big win end. At time T84, the second special game for big wins is interrupted when the first special game for big wins ends. After that, along with the start of the big win game, the winning display result is derived in the interrupted second special game of big win, and the second special game of big win ends.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect corresponding to the second special game based on the result of the second winning lottery is the execution of the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery different from the second winning lottery. is executed as a trigger. Therefore, when the big winning second special game is executed, the big winning special game based on the result of the second winning lottery is started after the specific effect is started according to the execution timing of the first special game and the second special game. The timing until it ends is undefined. In order to secure the minimum production time as the production time of the specific production in such a situation, when the second winning lottery in the specific game state results in a big hit, the main control CPU 40a will be controlled when the first winning lottery loses. A specific winning variation pattern having a longer variation time than a specific losing variation pattern having the longest variation time among determinable losing variation patterns is determined. As a result, at least the difference between the variation time of the specific hit variation pattern and the variation time of the specific loss variation pattern can be secured as the minimum presentation time of the specific presentation.

(2) In the present embodiment, the specific effect is the effect of displaying the time image G2 indicating the remaining time until the main effect game being executed is finished. According to this, the specific effect can be executed according to the remaining time until the special game by the specific winning variation pattern being executed when the specific effect is executed, that is, the effect time of the specific effect. is. Then, when the specific effect is executed, the remaining variation time of the big win special game being executed, that is, the time until the big win game can be started can be specified from the time image G2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has obtained the right to play the big win game from ending the game without receiving the big win game.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the first winning lottery results in a big win in the special game state, a special winning variation pattern is determined in which the variation time is longer than the special losing variation time. Therefore, in a special game state advantageous to the player, a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery, which is a relatively disadvantageous big winning game compared to the big winning game based on the second winning lottery. It is possible to suppress the execution of a big hit game based on.

(4) In the present embodiment, when the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery is not executed or suspended in the specific game state, it is assumed that no game is being played. In this way, by restricting the execution of the specific effect in a situation where no game has already been played, the player who has obtained the right of the second winning lottery and the player who is different from the said player have the right of the big winning game. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of troubles related to

(5) In the present embodiment, during execution of a special game according to a specific winning variation pattern in a specific gaming state, when a big winning game is executed based on a big win in the first winning lottery, a specific effect is executed. Limited. According to this, it is possible to suppress the execution of the specific performance even though the big win game based on the big win in the second winning lottery is not executed.

(6) According to the present embodiment, the effect time of the first effect that constitutes the specific effect is shorter than the difference between the specific winning variation time and the specific loss variation time. The specific effect is executed at least until the effect time of the first effect elapses and the second effect is started. That is, when the specific effect is executed, at least the first effect can be executed, and regardless of the execution timing of the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery and the special game based on the result of the second winning lottery, the specific effect is executed. You can enjoy the performance.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12a supports the big hit announcement effect corresponding to the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery and the second special game based on the result of the second winning lottery. It is shared in the big hit notice production. Therefore, if attention is paid to the main effect display device 12a, the big win notice effect corresponding to the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery and the big win corresponding to the second special game based on the result of the second winning lottery. It becomes possible to recognize the performance content of the advance notice performance. That is, it is possible to guess whether or not the result of the first winning lottery and the result of the second winning lottery are big wins. On the other hand, in the lower sub-effect display device 12b, a first sub-effect game corresponding to the first special game based on the result of the first winning lottery is executed, and in the upper sub-effect display device 12c, based on the result of the second winning lottery. A second sub-effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Therefore, the player recognizes the content of the desired sub-effect game out of the first sub-effect game and the second sub-effect game by turning his attention to the lower sub-effect display device 12b or the upper sub-effect display device 12c. It becomes possible. That is, the player can obtain a desired result of the winning lottery out of the result of the first winning lottery and the result of the second winning lottery by turning attention to the lower sub-effect display device 12b or the upper sub-effect display device 12c. become recognizable.

(8) According to the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12a and the lower sub-effect display device 12b execute different effects when executing effects corresponding to the same special game. As a result, the player can enjoy desired effects by arbitrarily selecting which of the main effect display device 12a and the lower sub-effect display device 12b to turn his attention to.

(9) According to the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12a and the upper sub-effect display device 12c execute different effects when executing effects corresponding to the same special game. As a result, the player can enjoy desired effects by arbitrarily selecting which of the main effect display device 12a and the upper sub-effect display device 12c to turn his attention to.

(10) According to the present embodiment, both the main effect display device 12a and the lower sub-effect display device 12b can execute the first effect game. easier to recognize.

(11) In the present embodiment, the first effect game (first main effect game) executed by the main effect display device 12a is the first effect game (first sub effect game) executed by the lower sub effect display device 12b. game) with higher visibility. Therefore, a player who wants to specify the result of the first winning lottery can select one of the main effect display device 12a and the lower sub-effect display device 12b depending on whether or not the first effect game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. By selecting which effect display device to pay attention to, the result of the first winning lottery can be easily recognized.

(12) According to the present embodiment, both the main effect display device 12a and the upper sub-effect display device 12c can execute the second effect game. easier to recognize.

(13) In the present embodiment, the second effect game (second main effect game) executed by the main effect display device 12a is the second effect game (second sub effect game) executed by the lower sub effect display device 12b. game) with higher visibility. Therefore, a player who wants to specify the result of the second winning lottery can select one of the main effect display device 12a and the upper sub-effect display device 12c depending on whether or not the second effect game is being executed on the main effect display device 12a. By selecting which performance display device to pay attention to, the result of the second winning lottery can be easily recognized.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
The variation pattern that can be determined when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in the specific game state may include a variation pattern that can specify a longer variation time than the variation time that can be specified from the specific winning variation pattern. According to this, it is possible to suppress execution of a big win game based on a big win in the first win lottery in the specific game state during execution of the specific effect.

- The execution timing of the specific effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the execution timing of the specific effect may be triggered by the start of the special game, or may be triggered by the lapse of a predetermined time after the start of the special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the first specific effect execution process and the second specific effect execution process at the timing of executing the specific effect. The predetermined time may be the time from when the main effect game is started until a predetermined effect such as an N reach effect or an SP reach effect is started.

- With respect to the above modified example, the execution timings of the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be different. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may make the execution trigger of the first specific effect execution process and the execution trigger of the second specific effect execution process different.

- In the specific game state, when the second special game with big wins is started, if the first special game is neither being executed nor pending, a new first special game is played during the execution of the second special game with big wins. Even if the execution condition of is satisfied, the specific performance may not be executed.

In the special game state, when the first special game with a big win is started, if the second special game is neither running nor pending, a new second special game is played during the execution of the first special game with a big win. Even if the execution condition of is satisfied, the specific performance may not be executed.

- In the first specific effect execution process, the process of step S34 may be omitted. In this case, if there is no big hit second special game in the hold (step S33: NO), the process of step S36 should be executed.

- In the second specific effect execution process, the process of step S44 may be omitted. In this case, if there is no big hit first special game in the hold (step S43: NO), the process of step S46 should be executed.

The symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the main effect game and the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the sub effect game may be the same or different.
- In the production game, the number of symbol rows may be changed arbitrarily. In this case, the number of symbol rows may differ between the main effect game and the sub effect game. Moreover, the effect pattern of each pattern row may be changed arbitrarily. That is, the main effect game and the sub effect game may have different effect symbols forming the symbol rows.

- The variation pattern of the special game based on the result of each winning lottery in each game state may be changed arbitrarily. For example, in the specific game state, the variation time of the variation pattern determined when the result of the second winning lottery is a big win is longer than the variation time of the variation pattern when the lottery result of the second winning lottery is not a big win (loss or small win). It may be configured to be shorter than the variation time of the determined variation pattern.

- The sub-effect game may be executed by an effect display device different from the lower sub-effect display device 12b and the upper sub-effect display device 12c. For example, the sub-effect game may be executed by the main effect display device 12a, or may be executed by a different effect display device from the effect display devices 12a to 12c. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to include the lower sub-effect display device 12b and the upper sub-effect display device 12c.

・When the main control CPU 40a wins the jackpot lottery in either the first special symbol start process or the second special symbol start process, a special game is being executed based on the result of the jackpot lottery. may be controlled so as not to execute the jackpot lottery in the other process. That is, when the result of the winning lottery in either one of the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of the winning lottery in the one process. During execution of the special game to be executed, control may be performed so that the result of the winning lottery in the other process is not a big win. For example, when the main control CPU 40a wins a big hit in either the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the big win in a predetermined flag, and can specify the big win in a predetermined flag. It is preferable to execute the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery on the condition that the information is not set. It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a may set information that can specify that a predetermined flag is not a big hit, triggered by the execution of the big win game.

- The game state in which the second special game is more likely to be executed than the first special game may include another game state in addition to the first high probability state. In this case, the specific game state may be a part of the game state in which the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game, and the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game. It may be all of the easy game states.

- The special game state may be a part of the game state in which the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game. Also, in the gaming state in which the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game, in addition to or instead of the first low probability state, the second low probability state, and the second high probability state There may be a game state. In this case, the gaming state in which the first special game is more likely to be executed than the second special game is the first low-probability state, the second low-probability state, the second high-probability state, and the above-mentioned another game state. It may be one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected game states.

- When the special game is interrupted, if the main effect game corresponding to the special game is being executed, the main effect game may be interrupted or terminated. Further, when the special game is interrupted, if the sub effect game corresponding to the special game is being executed, the sub effect game may be interrupted or terminated.

- The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big winning opening to be opened in the big winning game, the upper limit number of round games, the opening mode of the big winning opening, etc. may be changed as appropriate. Also, for some or all of the big winning games, the big winning openings 18 may be opened in the same opening manner as the opening manner of the big winning openings 18 in the small winning games. In this case, the effect during the big win game and the effect during the small win game may be executed with the same or substantially the same effect contents. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize which of the big win or the minor win has been won, so that it is possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing which of the big win or the minor win has been won.

・Also, for example, in addition to providing a large winning opening other than the big winning opening 18, the main control CPU 40a may control to open another large winning opening in a predetermined round game of a predetermined big winning game. good.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the jackpot game is finished, after being controlled to the second high probability state, the big win is controlled to the first high probability state when the special game of the number of operations is ended without winning the big win. may be In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given, while until the next jackpot game is given or the number of times of operation is special. It is preferable to control to the second open state until the game ends.

・Also, in the above modified example, the number of times set as the number of times of operation may be changed according to the type of the big win. Namely, regarding a plurality of types of jackpots, no matter which one of the jackpots is won, after the jackpot game is over, control is performed to the second high-probability state, while different operation times are set according to the type of jackpot won. By doing so, the timing at which the number of times of operation ends and the state is controlled to the first high-precision state may be varied.

- Also, the big win may include a big win whose game state is controlled according to the game state at the time of winning after the big win game is over.
- A jackpot that is controlled to the first low-probability state after the jackpot game ends may be provided. The big win controlled to the first low probability state after the end of the big win game may be included in only one or both of the big win with the first special symbol and the big win with the second special symbol. may be included in

- It is not necessary to provide a big win controlled to the second high probability state after the end of the big win game. That is, when the high-probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the first high-probability state may be controlled.

- The first special symbol may include a small winning symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may execute a small winning lottery if the big winning lottery is not won in the process of step S07 of the first special symbol start process. When the small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the small winning symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the small winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and specifies from the random number information. It is preferable to determine the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the possible variation pattern determination random number value. Then, when the small hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a may execute the process of step S09 of the first special symbol start process.

- There may be multiple types of small hits.
- In the small winning game, the opening time and the ending time may not be provided, or a very short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) may be set for the opening time and the ending time.

・The main control CPU 40a is configured so that when a small winning symbol is derived in the other special game while one special game is being executed, a losing symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one special game ends. You may

When the main control CPU 40a derives a jackpot pattern in one of the first special game and the second special game while the other special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the one special game and ends the jackpot game. Execution of one of the suspended special games may be resumed later.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that controls to a high-probability state with an upper limit until a predetermined number of special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that terminates the high-probability state when a predetermined falling lottery different from the winning lottery is won. According to these, even if it is controlled to the first high-probability state, the first high-probability state may end before the next big hit game is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the player does not know when the first high-probability state will end.

- The positions of various members on the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second starting port 15 may be arranged upstream of the third starting port 17 and the big prize winning port 18 in the right region R1b of the game board YB.

・The sub-control board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, it specializes in a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display devices 12a to 12c, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP. A voice control board may be provided to control the A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects.

- The main control CPU 40a 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 another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

12a Main effect display device 12b Lower sub effect display device 12c Upper sub effect display device 40 Main control board 40a Main control CPU 40b Main control ROM 40c Main control RAM 50 Sub Control board, 50a... sub-control CPU, 50b... sub-control ROM, 50c... sub-control RAM.

Claims (5)

A gaming machine capable of concurrently executing a special game based on the result of a first winning lottery and a special game based on the result of a second winning lottery at the same time,
a winning lottery means for performing the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery;
Variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the special game;
a first production execution unit that executes production;
a second production execution unit that executes production;
A third production execution unit that executes production,
The variation pattern includes a specific deviation variation pattern,
The specific loss variation pattern is a variation pattern that can specify the longest specific loss variation time among the loss variation patterns that can be determined when the first winning lottery is lost in the specific game state,
When a big win is achieved in the second winning lottery in the specific game state, the variation pattern determination means determines a specific winning variation pattern that can specify a variation time longer than the specific loss variation time,
The effects corresponding to the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery include a first variable effect using identification information and a first notice effect capable of recognizing the degree of expectation for a big win, and the second winning lottery. The effects corresponding to the special game based on the results include a second variable effect using identification information and a second advance notice effect capable of recognizing the degree of expectation for a big hit.
The first effect executing section can execute the first notice effect with execution of a special game based on the result of the first winning lottery as a trigger, and a big win is achieved in the second winning lottery in the specific game state. During the execution of the special game based on the event, the execution of the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery can be used as a trigger to execute the second notice effect, and the second effect execution unit performs the first winning lottery. It is possible to execute the first variation effect with the execution of the special game based on the result of the above, and in the third effect execution unit, the second variation with the execution of the special game based on the result of the second winning lottery as a trigger It is possible to perform the production ,
When the second winning lottery results in a big win, it is more advantageous than when the first winning lottery results in a big win,
A variation pattern that can be determined when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in the specific game state includes a variation pattern that can specify a longer variation time than a variation time that can be specified from the specified winning variation pattern. A game machine characterized by Variation patterns that can be determined when a big win is achieved in the first winning lottery in the specific game state include a variation pattern that can specify a variation time that is shorter than a variation time that can be specified from the specified winning variation pattern,
During execution of the special game according to the specific winning variation pattern in the specific game state, when a big winning game is executed based on a big winning in the first winning lottery, the execution of the second notice effect is regulated. The game machine according to claim 1. special game suspending means for suspending execution of the special game;
When the special game based on the big win in the second winning lottery is started in the specific gaming state, if the special game based on the result of the first winning lottery is neither being executed nor suspended, During execution of the special game based on the big win in the second winning lottery, the execution of the special game based on the result of the new first winning lottery does not trigger the execution of the second notice effect. 2. The gaming machine described in 2. The first production execution unit, the second production execution unit, and the third production execution unit are independent members,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first effect executing section can execute the first variable effect and the second variable effect. In the specific game state, the first effect execution unit executes the first variable effect,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the first effect executing section executes the second variable effect in a special game state different from the specific game state.

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