JP7173549B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, a display unit displays a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) in a variable manner, and after deriving a predetermined big win display result, a big win game is started. is configured as In such a game machine, after the big hit display result is derived on the display unit, the big win game is started until the game ball enters a specific ball entrance (a gate as an example) provided in the game area. There are some that do not allow it (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-212080

In recent years, it is desired to improve the interest of players by further devising such game specifications for gaming machines that require a game ball to be entered into a specific ball entrance to start a jackpot game. ing.

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

A game machine that solves the above problems comprises a specific ball entrance into which a game ball flowing down a game area can enter, state control means for controlling the state, effect execution means for executing effects, and the effect execution means. and a performance control means for controlling, after a state in which a big win can be recognized, when a specific period elapses, it is controlled to a big win waiting state, and in the big win waiting state, a game ball enters the specific ball entrance. Then, while the big win game is started, the big win game is not started even if the game ball enters the specific ball entrance during the specific period, and the performance includes a specific performance related to the big win. There are a plurality of types, and in the specific period, one of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed, and depending on the type of specific effect executed in the specific period, the type of the big win game and after the big win game At least the type of the jackpot game is suggested among the game states, the specific performance of the plurality of types has a performance time respectively, and the specific period is the performance time of the specific performance executed in the specific period. The specific effect is a special effect for the specific period, and in the specific period, during the execution of the specific effect, even if the game ball enters the specific ball entrance, the The specific performance is not finished, the kind of the big win game differs according to the kind of the winning pattern when the big win is won in the winning lottery , and the specific period is associated with the winning pattern. A big winning game based on a first winning pattern among the winning patterns determined by lottery from a plurality of the specific periods and a big winning game based on the second winning pattern among the winning patterns are the same, while the first winning is the same. The gist is that the plurality of specific periods associated with the symbols are different from the plurality of specific periods associated with the second winning symbol.

With respect to the gaming machine, the plurality of types of specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect, and a predetermined period of time after the first specific effect is started. It is preferable that the effect mode until the elapse of the second specific effect is the same as or substantially the same as the effect mode from the start of the second specific effect until the predetermined period elapses.

According to the present invention, the player's interest can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of a small hit (small hit pattern). Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a big-hit design. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a big hit. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific effect period corresponding to each winning role. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state. (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of a specific execution mode of the effect in the jackpot standby state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation aspect of start promotion production|presentation. A flow chart showing specific effect execution processing. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production|presentation in a specific production|presentation state. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of the production|presentation in a jackpot standby state. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a jackpot symbol of the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a big hit of 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific effect period corresponding to each of the third to fifth symbol wins of the second embodiment. A flow chart which shows specific production execution processing of a 2nd embodiment. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production|presentation in the specific production|presentation state of 2nd Embodiment. A timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of the production in the jackpot standby state of the second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
The pachinko game machine of the first embodiment will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11 . On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. 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 an example of means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. As an example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the shooting handle HD.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting means that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). The decoration lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB, for example. A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of audio means that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes 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 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation 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 symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the second special symbol is fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of variation games. Also, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are an example of variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game.

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are 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. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not run concurrently. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a small winning symbol that is an example of a small winning display result, a big winning symbol that is an example of a big winning display result, and a losing symbol that is an example of a losing display result. There is In the pachinko game machine 10, when a small win is won in a special lottery, a small win pattern corresponding to the kind of the small win won in the special game is derived, and after the special game of the small win is finished, a small win game is provided. be done. Also, when a big win is won in the special lottery, a big win pattern corresponding to the kind of the small win won in the special game is derived, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is provided. In the following explanation, winning a jackpot in a special lottery may be referred to as "symbol winning".

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 includes 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". Each maximum value (upper limit) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number can be set to 4 as an example.

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 symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a normal lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as "normal game".

The normal symbols that can be derived from the normal symbol display section 13e include a normal winning symbol, which is an example of a normal winning display result, and a normal losing symbol, which is an example of a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal win is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

The information display device 13 includes 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".

The display units 13a to 13f do not need to be collectively 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 round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is an example of display means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image imitating characters. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices that are examples of effect means for executing effects, and a group of effect devices that are examples of effect execution means for executing effects. is configured. Note that the pachinko game machine 10 is not limited to having the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA as the effect executing means, and can be arbitrarily selected from the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. It is sufficient if it is configured to include at least one Also, the effect execution means may be a effect movable body that executes a movable effect and a effect vibrating body that executes a vibration effect. Also, in the present embodiment, the speaker SP is an example of a specific effect executing means.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes, as an example of a special starting opening, a first special starting winning opening 15 that opens in the game area YBa. The first special start winning opening 15 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering a first special starting winning hole 15.例文帳に追加In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second special starting prize winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of a special starting opening. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering a second special starting winning hole 16.例文帳に追加In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding 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 has means capable of operating in an open state in which game balls can enter the second special start prize winning port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second special start prize winning port 16. An example ordinary variable member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The normal variable member 17 is a so-called "normal electric accessory". The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of an actuator for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 6). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large prize winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of a means capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the big prize winning port 18. 19. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, 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 special solenoid SL2 as an example of an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 6). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a special symbol winning game.

A game board YB is formed with a ball passage 20 for guiding a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 to the outside of the machine. The ball passage 20 branches into a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c at a branch portion 20a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific variable member 21 as an example of means for distributing game balls that have reached the branching portion 20a to either the specific path 20b or the non-specific path 20c. The specific variable member 21 is configured to be operable between a normal state in which game balls that have reached the branch portion 20a are distributed to the non-specific passage 20c, and a specific state in which the game ball is distributed to the specific passage 20b. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an example of an actuator that operates the specific variable member 21 (see FIG. 6).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball entering a big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加The special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage 20 at a position where the game ball can be detected between the big winning opening 18 and the branch portion 20a. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a V winning sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball that has flowed (entered) into the specific passage 20b. The V winning sensor SE4 is provided at a position capable of detecting a game ball passing through the specific path 20b. Of the specific path 20b, the part where the V winning sensor SE4 detects the game ball is the specific area 20d. The specific region 20d is a so-called "V zone". In this specification, when "V winning occurs", it means that the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an operating gate 25 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 for detecting game balls passing through the operation gate 25. - 特許庁In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the condition for holding the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied. The operation gate 25 is an example of a specific ball entrance into which a game ball flowing down the game area YBa can enter.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26 as a prize winning port that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the normal prize winning sensor, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18 and 26. - 特許庁Entering a game ball into a winning hole is a so-called "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁For example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls shot to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18 and 26 are discharged out of the machine through an out opening 27. - 特許庁

As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 can adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be hit separately so as to flow down either the left area R1 of the center frame W or the right area R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed in the downstream path of the game ball in the left region R1 from the upstream side. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, that is, when the so-called "left hit", the game ball wins the first special start prize. The ball can enter the opening 15 and the normal winning opening 26. - 特許庁An operation gate 25, a big winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed in the downstream path of the game ball in the right area R2 from the upstream side. Therefore, when the game ball is shot so as to flow down the right area R2 of the game area YBa, that is, when it is hit to the right, the game ball enters the second special start winning opening 16 and the big winning. It can enter mouth 18 and actuation gate 25 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of game balls into the second special start prize winning opening 16 and a time shortening function for shortening the variation time of the special game. The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball-entering assist function is a function that supports the winning of prizes for ordinary electric accessories, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second special start prize-winning opening 16 is different. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate is higher than the low ball-entering rate state. When the ball-entering assist function is activated, the ball-entering rate state shifts from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state, making it easier to establish the starting condition for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second auxiliary control is control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control may be control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in the low ball-entering rate state, but the normal lottery itself is performed with a predetermined probability in the high-ball-entering rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third auxiliary control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than when the ball is in a low ball rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the opening time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states with different expected variable times of the special game. In this embodiment, the expected variable time of the special game is the variable time that can be expected when one special game is executed in each variable time state. The plurality of variable time states include a long variable time state and a short variable time state in which the expected variable time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long variable time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can actually be executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the suspension of the special game is improved.

The game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a normal state and an advantageous state. The normal state is a game state in which the ball-entering assist function and the time-saving function do not operate. The advantageous state is a game state in which the ball entry assist function and the time saving function are activated.

In this embodiment, as an example, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entry assist function. That is, in the present embodiment, when the ball-entering assist function is activated, the time-saving function is simultaneously operated, and when the ball-entering assist function is deactivated, the time-saving function is deactivated at the same time. In the following description, when simply indicated as "electric support state", it means a game state that is a high ball entry rate state and a short fluctuation time state, and when indicated as "non-electric support state", low ball entry It means a game state that is a rate state and a long fluctuation time state.

Next, small prizes will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special symbols. The kind of the small hit pattern can be grasped as the kind of the small hit. In this embodiment, the small-hit symbols include small-hit symbols Za, Zb, and Zc. In this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of second special symbols, 40 kinds of small winning symbols are the small winning symbols Za, 35 kinds of small winning symbols are the small winning symbols Zb, and 25 kinds of small winning symbols. The symbols are classified into small winning symbols Zc, respectively. In addition, in this embodiment, there is a case where a small hit is won in a special lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the second special starting winning hole 16 . On the other hand, in the special lottery executed when a game ball enters the first special starting prize-winning hole 15, a small prize is not won. Therefore, the first special symbol does not include a small winning symbol.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a small winning game is started after the small winning special game is finished.
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 is an opening effect that can specify the start of the small winning game. In the small winning game of this embodiment, the big winning opening 18 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. In the small winning game, the big winning opening 18 is closed when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. After that, in the small winning game, a predetermined effect is executed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the small winning game. The small winning game is terminated with the lapse of the ending time.

Further, in the small winning game, the specific variable member 21 operates in such a manner that the game ball can flow into the specific passage 20b. In the small-hit game, when the game ball flows into the specific path 20b and V winning occurs, the granting condition of the big-hit game is established. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, a role game is performed in which a game ball entered into the big winning opening 18 is made to pass through the specific path 20b, and when a V winning occurs, a big winning game is awarded. be. That is, the occurrence of a V prize in the small winning game corresponds to winning the role game. In addition, the fact that the V prize does not occur in the small winning game corresponds to not winning the role game. In the following description, the occurrence of a V prize in a small winning game may be indicated as a "accessory winning".

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
As described above, the big hits include a prize winning and a winning symbol.
First, the types of prizes will be explained.

In the present embodiment, the type of the accessory per corresponds to the type of the small winning symbol. Specifically, the types of prizes include a jackpot won by a prize game in a prize game based on the prize pattern Za (hereinafter referred to as a first prize), and a prize based on the prize pattern Zb. There is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a second prize) that is won by the role game in the game. Further, the types of prizes include a big win (hereinafter referred to as a third prize) that is won by a prize game in a minor prize game based on the minor prize pattern Zc.

Next, the types of per symbol will be explained.
In this embodiment, the type of winning symbols can be grasped as the type of big winning symbols.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the jackpot patterns include jackpot patterns Zd and Ze. That is, the types of symbol wins include a big win based on the big win pattern Zd (hereinafter referred to as a first symbol win) and a big win based on the big win pattern Ze (hereinafter referred to as a second symbol win). In this embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbols, 50 types of jackpot patterns are classified into jackpot patterns Zd, and 50 types of jackpot patterns are classified into jackpot patterns Ze. In addition, in the present embodiment, all of the 100 kinds of second special symbols are classified as the jackpot symbols Zd. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol Ze may be won in a special lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the first special starting winning hole 15 . On the other hand, in the special lottery that is executed when the game ball enters the second special start winning hole 16, the player is not selected.

In the pachinko game machine 10, after a specific effect period corresponding to each small winning pattern has passed since the end of the small winning game in which the V winning occurred in the case of the prize, the state of waiting for the start of the big winning game (hereinafter referred to as , a jackpot standby state), and in the case of a winning pattern, shifts to a jackpot standby state after the special game of the jackpot is finished. In this embodiment, the specific effect period is an example of the specific period.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a jackpot game is started when a game ball passes through the operating gate 25 in the jackpot standby state. That is, if the game ball does not pass through the operation gate 25, even if the small winning game in which the V prize is generated and the special game for the big winning are finished, the big winning standby state continues and the big winning game is not started. It should be noted that the specific ball entrance that triggers the start of the jackpot game by entering the ball does not need to be shared with the operation gate 25, and may be used also as another ball entrance, and is a dedicated ball entrance. may

Then, 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 is an opening 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. One round game is terminated when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. 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 is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game with the first symbol and the second symbol, the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times. In addition, in the jackpot game for the first accessory, the upper limit number of round games is set to 9 times, and in the jackpot game for the second accessory and the third accessory, the upper limit number of round games is 4. Times are set. The upper limit number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that a player can obtain through one big win game. For this reason, the jackpot game per the first symbol and the jackpot game per the second symbol, in which 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games, is a round game from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one jackpot game. This is an advantageous jackpot game compared to the jackpot game for the first accessory in which 9 times is set as the upper limit number of times. In addition, the jackpot game for the first accessory, in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 9 times, is 4 times as the upper limit number of round games from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one jackpot game. The jackpot game is more advantageous than the jackpot game of winning the second and third prizes.

Next, the game state after the end of the jackpot game will be described.
A game state to be provided after the end of each jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpots. For the first prize winning, the third prize winning, and the first symbol winning, after the end of the big winning game, the first end condition that the next big winning game is awarded, and the predetermined advantageous number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times), it is determined that the advantageous state is given until any one of the second end conditions for ending the special game is satisfied. It is stipulated that the winning of the second accessory and the winning of the second symbol are not provided with an advantageous state after the big winning game is finished. That is, it is determined that the second prize winning and the second symbol winning are controlled to the normal state after the big winning game is finished.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko game machine 10 include the effect symbol variation game, which is one of the display effects. The effect symbol variation game is an example of a variation game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a decoration pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game is played by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the first, second, and third rows in predetermined directions.

The effect game is executed in association with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When a small winning pattern is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination is derived in the effect game. The small hit symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778", "787", etc., in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the effect game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. The jackpot symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all rows are the same effect symbol, such as "777". When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The missing symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. Incidentally, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, such as fluctuation display.

The production game may involve a reach production performed by forming a reach. Reach is a display in which the same production pattern is temporarily stopped in a specific row (first and third rows as an example) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row as an example) is displayed. This is a state in which the symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner. The ready-to-win effect is an effect in which after the ready-to-win effect is formed in the effect game, the effect symbols in the second row are continuously variably displayed and then temporarily stopped, and a predetermined symbol combination is derived as it is. The ready-to-win effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string as an image on the effect display device EH. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect includes a normal ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the NR effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 42) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as main control RWM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 43 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 to the end. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation content) of the effect game performed during execution of the special game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of variation patterns. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns include fluctuation patterns HP1, HP2, HP3, and HP4. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are deviation fluctuation patterns. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination in the production game. The variation pattern HP1 is a losing variation pattern of "no reach" in which no ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game and finally a winning symbol combination is derived. The variation pattern HP2 is a loss variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a winning symbol combination is derived. The variation pattern HP3 is a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game, and finally a big win symbol combination is derived. The variation pattern HP4 is a small hit variation pattern. The small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern for finally deriving a small winning symbol combination without performing a ready-to-win effect in the production game. A fluctuation time HT1 is associated with the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP4, and a fluctuation time HT2 longer than the fluctuation time HT1 is associated with the fluctuation patterns HP2 and HP3. For example, the variable time HT1 is 10 seconds after the variable game starts, and the variable time HT2 is 20 seconds after the variable game starts. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the variation game based on each variation pattern to the elapse of a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern and the end of the variation game based on the variation pattern corresponds to the variation period.

Returning to the description of the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control RWM44 stores various information rewritten according to the results of processing by the main control CPU42. For example, information stored by the main control RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 42 . The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 42 is connected to sensors SE1 to SE5. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect game balls. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1-SL3. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19 and 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1-SL3.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51 , a sub-control ROM 52 and a sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. In this embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the effect executing means is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 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 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (eg, 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15, the main control CPU42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge.

When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special pending number. The first special game holding condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1 when the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the microprocessor 41 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . In this process, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for special lottery (small winning lottery and big winning lottery), a winning design random number used to determine the winning design (small winning design and big winning design), and a variation pattern used to determine the variation pattern random numbers, and so on. 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 the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the first special game until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the game ball has not won the first special start winning port 15, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored, the main control CPU 42 , Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second special starting sensor SE2, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second special starting winning hole 16. - 特許庁When the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16, the main control CPU42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) determine whether

When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. The second special game holding condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2 when the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 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 RWM 44 . In this process, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the second special game until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. can.

The main control CPU 42, if the game ball has not won the second special start winning port 16, if the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, or if the random number information for the second special game is stored, End the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when neither during execution of the special game, during the winning game (during the small winning game and during the big winning game), during the specific effect period, or during the big winning standby state, while the special game is executed. Negative determination is made during execution or during a winning game. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the special game execution condition is established, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU42 updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 42 uses a special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. In this process, the main control CPU 42 determines a big hit when the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is the numerical value determined for winning the big hit. When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 42 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot pattern lottery using a hit pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot pattern to be derived in the second special game. Also, the main control CPU 42 determines a big hit variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns.

When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 uses a special hit random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a small hit lottery to determine whether or not to win the small hit. In this process, the main control CPU 42 determines a small hit when the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a value determined for winning a small hit. When a small hit is won, the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit variation process. In the small-hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a small-hit design lottery using a winning design random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a small-hit design to be derived in the second special game. Also, the main control CPU 42 determines a small hit variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns.

When the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols to be derived in the second special game. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a reach lottery using a reach random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines whether or not to execute a reach effect in the effect game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a deviation variation pattern with reach or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU42 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs variation processing based on the results of subtraction of the first special reservation number, big hit lottery, small hit lottery, and each winning lottery. In the present embodiment, the first special game does not win a small prize. Therefore, the small winning lottery for the first special game and the small winning variation processing may not be performed.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in each variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game. The special design command is a control command that can specify the special design (big hit design, small hit design, or losing design) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes each variation process to constitute an example of variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the length of the variation period of the variation game.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by the special symbol execution process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has passed. .

When executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. When the big hit pattern is derived, the main control CPU 42 controls to the big hit standby state. In addition, the main control CPU42 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) that can be specified to be in a jackpot standby state.

Next, small hit game processing will be described.
The small-hit game process is a process for giving a small-hit game. The main control CPU 42 executes a small-hit game process after finishing the small-hit special game.

In the small hit game process, the main control CPU 42 first outputs information (hereinafter referred to as opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50 . The main control CPU 42 also controls the specific solenoid SL3 so that the specific variable member 21 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the special variable member 19 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern after the opening time has passed. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 information (hereinafter referred to as a round start command) that can specify that the big winning opening 18 has been opened along with the start of the operation of the special variable member 19. . After that, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the big winning hole 18 is closed when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Then, when the main control CPU 42 closes the big winning hole 18 , it outputs information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50 . The main control CPU 42 ends the small winning game when the ending time elapses. At this time, if the operation of the specific variable member 21 based on the predetermined operation pattern has not ended, the main control CPU 42 causes the specific solenoid to end the operation of the specific variable member 21 with the end of the small hit game. Controls SL3.

Further, the main control CPU 42 determines that a V prize has occurred when a detection signal is input from the V prize sensor SE4 in a small hit game. The main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE 4, and is information that can identify the specific effect state ( hereinafter referred to as a specific effect flag) is turned on to control to a specific effect state. In addition, the main control CPU42, after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4, sends information (hereinafter referred to as a specific effect command) that can specify that it is in a specific effect state. Output to the control board 50 .

As shown in FIG. 8, when the main control CPU 42 controls to the specific effect state, it measures a predetermined specific effect period for each accessory. That is, the specific effect state is a state from the end of the small winning game in which the V winning occurs until the specific effect period set for each accessory passes. In the present embodiment, the performance period ET1 is set as the specific performance period for the first prize, and the performance period ET1 is set as the specific performance period for the second performance and the third performance. A short presentation period ET2 is defined. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect period includes the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 having a different length from the effect period ET1. The degree of expectation for starting a jackpot game advantageous to the player is higher when the specific effect period is the effect period ET1 than when the specific effect period is the effect period ET2. In this embodiment, the effect period ET1 is an example of a first specified period, and the effect period ET2 is an example of a second specified period. For example, the effect period ET1 is 15 seconds after entering the specific effect state, and the effect period ET2 is 12 seconds after entering the specific effect state. After that, the main control CPU 42 outputs a standby command to the sub-control board 50 while controlling to a jackpot standby state when the specific effect period elapses. The main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of state control means for at least controlling a specific effect state, which is an example of a state in which a big hit can be recognized. It should be noted that the main control RWM 44 may not store information that can be used to identify the specific effect state. In this case, the main control CPU42 may measure a specific performance period predetermined for each accessory after the small winning game is completed when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4. When the main control RWM 44 does not store information that can identify the specific effect state, the specific effect state is during measurement of the specific effect period.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the jackpot standby state, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 25 in the jackpot standby state, and executes jackpot game processing.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs an opening command to the sub control board 50 . After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game, and opens the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 18. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 42 outputs a round start command to the sub control board 50 each time a round game is started. The main control CPU 42 outputs a round end command to the sub control board 50 each time the round game ends. The main control CPU 42 outputs an ending command to the sub control board 50 when the final round game ends. The main control CPU 42 ends the big hit game when the ending time has passed.

Next, a description will be given of processing for shifting the ball-entering rate state and the variable time state.
When the main control CPU 42 completes the jackpot game of winning the first prize, winning the third prize, and winning the first symbol, the information stored in the main control RWM 44 is in operation of the entry assistance function. Information that can specify whether or not (hereinafter referred to as a ball entry assistance flag) is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42, when finishing the jackpot game of the first prize winning, the third prize winning, and the first symbol winning, activates the ball entry assisting function to control the high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42, after the jackpot game of winning the first prize, winning the third prize, and winning the first symbol, when the advantageous number of special games is completed, the special game of the advantageous number is completed. , change the ball entry assistance flag to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 deactivates the ball entry assisting function upon completion of the advantageous number of special games after the end of the jackpot game of winning the first prize, winning the third prize, and winning the first symbol. to exit the high ball entry rate state.

The main control CPU 42 turns off the ball entry assistance flag when finishing the jackpot game for the second accessory and the second symbol. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assisting function when finishing the jackpot game for the second prize and the second symbol, and controls the low ball entry rate state. In addition, when the main control CPU 42 starts a big hit game and the ball entry assistance flag is ON, the main control CPU 42 changes the entry assistance flag to OFF. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the ball entry assisting function during the jackpot game, and controls the low ball entry rate state.

Next, variable time transition processing for shifting the variable time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game with the first prize, the third prize, and the first symbol, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44, and whether or not the time saving function is in operation. Turn on information that can identify whether or not (hereinafter referred to as a time saving flag). That is, the main control CPU 42, when finishing the jackpot game of winning the first prize, winning the third prize, and hitting the first symbol, activates the time saving function to control to the short fluctuation time state. After the jackpot game of winning the first prize, winning the third prize, and winning the first symbol, when the advantageous number of special games ends, the main control CPU 42, when the advantageous number of special games ends, to turn off the time saving flag. That is, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation with the end of the advantageous number of special games after the end of the jackpot game of winning the first role, winning the third role, and winning the first symbol. , exits the short fluctuation time state.

The main control CPU 42 turns off the time saving flag when finishing the jackpot game for the second accessory and the second symbol. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function and controls to the long fluctuation time state when finishing the jackpot game of the second prize winning and the second symbol winning. In addition, when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is on, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function during the jackpot game, and controls to the long fluctuation time state.

Next, normal design input processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 25 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the operation gate 25, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, the main control CPU42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the normal number of reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal number of reservations and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information that can specify the number of normal reservations after the update. The normal game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 in a state where the number of normal suspensions is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the microprocessor 41 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . For example, the random number is an ordinary winning random number used in an ordinary lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for normal games and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information used in the normal game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal design start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal game execution conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information that can specify the number of normal reservations after the update.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information used in the normal game. The main control CPU 42 identifies the game state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is in operation. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses a normal winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery to determine whether or not to win a normal winning. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current ball entry rate state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 42 executes a normal hit variation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal hit pattern by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the variation time (variation pattern) of the normal game according to the current ball-entering rate state by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the winning is not normal, the main control CPU 42 executes normal loss variation processing. In the normal loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal loss pattern. In addition, in the normal losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the variation time of the normal game according to the current ball-entering rate state by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing a normal game, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display section 13e so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time of the normal game. The main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display section 13e so as to derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time of the normal game has passed.

Next, normal per game processing will be described.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the normal winning pattern in the normal game, the normal winning game process is performed after the normal winning normal game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of normal winning game based on the normal winning design (normal winning type) determined in the normal design start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 uses the specified opening control data for the normal winning game to control the normal solenoid SL1 so as to be in the opening mode according to the current ball-entering rate state, and the second special start winning opening 16 is in the open state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the hit effect processing will be described.
The hit effect processing is a process for executing the effect during the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as the small win effect) and the effect during the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as the big win effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the opening command, it controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the round start command, it controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending command, it controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. Incidentally, the small hit effect and the big win effect may each include at least one of a sound effect and a light effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the effect game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, it selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the control command. The control for selecting the effect pattern of the effect game will be described later. Also, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a small winning symbol combination when a small winning symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a big-hit symbol combination when the big-hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination when the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied. The reach condition is established by determining a fluctuation pattern with reach as an example. As the ready-to-win condition, in addition to the determination of the fluctuation pattern with ready-to-win, a predetermined ready-to-win effect lottery may be performed and winning of the ready-to-win effect lottery may be determined. When the ready-to-win condition is established and the big-hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the big-hit symbol combination as the ready-to-win performance symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination including the ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is established and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be specified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that does not include a reach when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and a symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be specified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time determined by the variation pattern. Then, when a predetermined timing comes after the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also, with the input of the fluctuation end command as a trigger, stops and fixes the symbol combination. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

Next, an effect executed when a V winning occurs in a small winning game will be described.
First, the round suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes a round suggestion effect in a specific effect state until a specific effect period set for the small win elapses after the small win game in which the V prize is generated is completed. configured as possible. In the present embodiment, the round suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the type of jackpot game to be executed when the game ball passes through the operating gate 25 thereafter. In this embodiment, the round suggestion effect is executed only in the specific effect state. That is, the round suggestive effect is a special effect for a specific effect period. In the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect is an example of a specific effect related to a big hit.

FIG. 9(a) shows a situation when a V winning occurs in a small winning game. As shown in FIG. 9(b), when the small winning game ends, the round suggestion effect is started in the effect display device EH. As an example, the round suggestion effect is started by displaying a character image Ga1 imitating a predetermined character on the effect display device EH. For example, the character image Ga1 is a character imitating a cat.

As shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d), when a predetermined period of time elapses after the round suggestive effect is started, the effect display device EH pre-determines the number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be given thereafter. Suggestion images are displayed. In the present embodiment, the suggestive images include a first suggestive image Gb1 and a second suggestive image that suggests that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game awarded after that is smaller than the first suggestive image Gb1. Gb2. For example, the first suggestive image Gb1 is an image imitating the character string "big bonus", and the second suggestive image Gb2 is an image imitating the character string "regular bonus". In the present embodiment, the first suggestive image Gb1 is displayed in the case of winning the first role, and the second suggestive image Gb2 is displayed in the case of winning the second role and winning the third role. . That is, the round suggestion effect includes a round suggestion effect in which a first suggestion image Gb1 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a round suggestion effect according to the first aspect) and a round suggestion effect in which a second suggestion image Gb2 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a round suggestion effect). (shown as a round suggestive effect according to the second mode), and a plurality of types. In addition, the round suggestive effect according to the first mode has a higher degree of expectation that an advantageous state will be provided after the big win game is finished, as compared with the round suggestive effect according to the second mode.

After that, when the performance period ET1 elapses after the round suggestive effect is started in the first mode, or when the performance period ET2 elapses after the round suggestive effect is started in the second mode, the round suggestive effect is displayed on the effect display device EH. finish. That is, when the performance period ET1 elapses after the start of the round suggestive effect according to the first mode, or when the effect period ET2 elapses after the start of the round suggestive effect according to the second mode, the specific effect period ends. In addition, in the present embodiment, the round suggestive effect according to the first mode and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode are the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect until the common effect period elapses. be. That is, the effect mode from the start of the round suggestive effect by the first mode until the common effect period elapses is the same as the effect mode from the start of the round suggestive effect by the second mode to the elapse of the common effect period. , or substantially the same. For example, the common effect period is 7 seconds after entering the specific effect state. Thus, in the present embodiment, when a V prize is generated in a small winning game, a round suggestive effect is executed in a specific waiting state from the end of the small winning game to a big winning waiting state, so that the big winning waiting state It suggests the type of jackpot game to be given after that until it becomes. That is, the type of the big hit game is suggested by the type of the round suggestion effect executed during the specific effect period. In the present embodiment, the round suggestive effect according to the first mode is an example of a first specific effect, and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode is an example of a second specific effect.

Next, the start promoting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a start promoting effect and an advantageous state suggesting effect in the jackpot standby state. In the present embodiment, the start promotion effect is a effect that encourages the start of a big hit game. Also, the advantageous state suggesting effect is an effect suggesting the type of the jackpot game to be executed after that. In the present embodiment, the start promoting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect are examples of special effects different from the round suggesting effect.

FIG. 10(a) shows a situation in which the round suggestion effect is executed according to the second mode. As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the round suggestive effect is completed and the game is controlled to the big win standby state, the start promotion effect to prompt the start of the big win game is executed. For example, the start promotion effect is composed of a promotion display effect in which a promotion image Gc1 is displayed on the effect display device EH and a promotion sound effect in which a promotion sound is output from the speaker SP. That is, the promotion display effect of the start promotion effect is executed by the effect display device EH of the effect display device group, and the promotion sound effect is executed by the speaker SP of the effect display device group. For example, the promotion image Gc1 is an image imitating the character string "Aim for the gate", and the promotion voice is the voice "Aim for the gate". Note that the start-promoting effect may be a effect related to the launch strength with which the ball can enter the operating gate 25 . For example, the promotion image Gc1 may be an image simulating a character string "Right shot", and the promotion voice may be "Please hit right". That is, the start-promoting effect may be an effect that encourages the entry of the game ball into the operation gate 25 or an effect related to the launch intensity with which the ball can enter the operation gate 25 . Note that the start-promoting effect may be an effect suggesting a recommended shooting area, or an effect capable of specifying the launch intensity with which the ball can enter the operating gate 25 .

As shown in FIG. 10(c), after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start promotion effect started, the effect display device EH may execute an advantageous state suggesting effect. The advantageous state suggesting effect is an effect in which a character image Ga1 and an advantageous suggesting image Gd1, which is given thereafter and suggests a game state after the end of the big win game, are displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the advantageous suggestive image Gd1 is an image imitating the character string "chance". In this embodiment, the advantageous state suggesting effect is an effect that can be executed in the case of winning the third role. The advantageous state suggesting effect is executed over a predetermined advantageous effect period. The advantageous effect period is shorter than the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2. The advantageous performance period corresponds to the special period.

Thus, after being controlled to the big win standby state, that is, in the situation where the big win game is provided by the game ball passing through the operation gate 25, the start promotion performance is executed to start the big win game. urging. Then, when the game ball does not pass through the operation gate 25 even after the lapse of a predetermined period after being controlled to the jackpot waiting state, the advantageous state suggesting performance can be executed over the performance period set for the advantageous state suggesting performance. This suggests the type of jackpot game to be awarded after that. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is suggested by the advantageous state suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start promotion effect is different from the condition for ending the promotion sound effect by the speaker SP and the condition for ending the promotion display effect by the effect display device EH.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start promotion effect, the promotion sound is output during the output period ST from the start or until the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, while the promotion image Gc1 is output until the game ball passes through the operation gate 25. is displayed. Therefore, when the output period ST elapses from the start of the start promotion effect, the promotion image Gc1 is continuously displayed while the output of the promotion sound is regulated. That is, when the output period ST elapses, the promotion sound presentation ends. For example, the output period ST is 11 seconds after the jackpot standby state. Thus, in this embodiment, after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, the start promotion effect is executed over the output period ST. The output period ST corresponds to a special period.

Further, as described above, the variable time HT1 is 10 seconds, and the variable time HT2 is 20 seconds. Also, the effect period ET1 is 15 seconds, and the effect period ET2 is 12 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variable time and the length of each period are increased in the order of variable time HT1<output period ST<production period ET2<production period ET1<variation time HT2. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are longer than the variable period specified by one of the plurality of variable patterns. Also, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are longer than the output period ST. Also, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are shorter than the variation pattern with reach and longer than the variation pattern without reach. In addition, when a plurality of variation patterns with reach and variation patterns without reach are provided, the effect period ET1 and effect period ET2 are shorter than at least a part of the variation pattern with reach, and at least the variation pattern without reach It should be longer than one part. Next, the specific effect execution processing for executing the round suggesting effect, the start promoting effect, and the advantageous state suggesting effect will be described.

When a specific effect command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the small hit game in which the V winning has occurred has ended, and executes specific effect execution processing. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the specific effect execution process when the specific effect command is not input.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the round suggestive effect based on the type of winning role (step S101). In the process of step S101, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the round suggestive effect according to the first mode when the type of the current winning role is the first winning role, and the type of the winning role this time is the second winning role. In the case of either winning or winning the third role item, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is determined. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the type of winning this time is the third winning (step S102).

If the type of winning this time is the third winning (step S102: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the advantageous state suggesting effect by a predetermined lottery (step S103). That is, in the present embodiment, when the type of the current prize winning is either the first prize winning or the second prize winning, it is determined whether or not to execute the advantageous state suggesting effect. When the type of this time's winning role is not the third winning role (step S102: NO), or when the process of step S103 is completed, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a round suggestion effect according to the mode determined in the process of step S101. The effect display device EH is controlled to execute (step S104). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S105). In the process of step S105, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that it is controlled to the big hit standby state when the standby command is input.

When it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S105: YES), the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the start promotion effect (step S106). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect has been determined in the process of step S103 (step S107). If execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect is not determined (step S107: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the special effect execution process.

If it is determined that the advantageous state suggesting effect can be executed (step S107: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 waits until a predetermined period of time elapses (step S108). In the process of step S108, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a predetermined period of time has elapsed when the output period ST has elapsed after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, that is, after the start promotion effect is executed. After a predetermined period of time has passed (step S108: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the advantageous state suggesting effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific effect execution process.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 13, a specific example of an execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state in the case of winning a jackpot by a role game in a small win game with a small win pattern Za, that is, a first role win, and a small win pattern. A specific example of an execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state in the case of a big win won by a role game in a small win game of Zc, that is, a third role win is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13, at time T10, a variation game in which a small winning symbol Za is derived and a variation game in which a small winning symbol Zc is derived are being executed. At this time, any variation game is a variation game based on the variation pattern HP4. At this time, the effect display device EH derives a combination of small winning symbols in which it is not possible to specify whether any variation game is a small winning based on the small winning symbols Za or a small winning based on the small winning symbols Zc. Suppose Therefore, the player determines which of the small winning symbol Za and the small winning symbol Zc is derived from the execution mode of the variable game on the effect display device EH, that is, the first winning symbol and the third winning symbol. It becomes difficult to specify which one will be a hit. At time T11, the small-hit design Za and the small-hit design Zc are derived respectively, and the small-hit game based on each small-hit design is executed. At this time, in the small winning game based on the small winning pattern Za and the small winning game based on the small winning pattern Zc, the special variable member 19 and the specific variable member 21 are operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to specify which of the small winning game based on the small winning pattern Za and the small winning game based on the small winning pattern Zc is being executed from the execution mode of the small winning game.

After that, it is assumed that a V winning occurs between time T11 and end time T12 of the small winning game. At time T12, when the small winning game in which the V prize is generated ends, the round suggestive effect is executed. At this time, even if the game ball launched toward the big winning hole 18 opened in the small winning game enters the operation gate 25 formed in the same right region R2 as the big winning hole 18. , Since it is not in the jackpot waiting state, the jackpot game is not started during the specific performance period. Therefore, even if the player erroneously shoots a game ball toward the right region R2 during execution of the round suggestive effect, the round suggestive effect is not terminated in the middle.

Further, at time T12, in the case of winning the first role, the round suggesting effect of the first mode is executed, and in the case of winning the third role, the round suggesting effect of the second mode is executed. The round suggestive effect according to the first mode and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode have the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect until the common effect period elapses. For this reason, from the start of each round suggestive effect until the common effect period elapses, from the execution mode of each round suggestive effect, it is specified which one of the first role and the third role. it's getting harder.

After that, at time T13 when the common effect period has passed from time T12, when the round suggestion effect according to the first mode is being executed, the effect display device EH displays the first suggestion image Gb1 and the round suggestion according to the second mode. When the effect is being executed, the effect display device EH displays the second suggestive image Gb2. As a result, the player can specify which of the round suggestion effect according to the first mode and the round suggestion effect according to the second mode was executed. Then, the player who has specified that the round suggestive effect is being executed according to the first mode expects that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be executed thereafter is large.

At the time point T14a, a situation is shown in which the performance period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestive effect in the first mode and the round suggestive effect in the second mode. At time T14a, the round suggestive effect of the second mode ends, while the round suggestive effect of the first mode continues to be executed. At time T14a, in the case of winning the third role, the performance period ET2 has passed since the start of the round suggestion performance by the second mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state and the start promotion performance is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 to give a big hit game.

At the time point T14b, a situation is shown in which the presentation period ET1 has passed since the round suggestion presentation in the first mode was started. At the time point T14b, the round suggestion effect by the first aspect ends. At time T14b, when the first prize is won, the performance period ET1 has passed since the start of the round suggestion performance by the first mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state and the start promotion performance is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 to give a big hit game.

Thus, in this embodiment, after the specific effect state, when the specific effect period elapses, it is controlled to the big hit standby state. Also, during the specific effect period, a round suggestion effect is executed. More specifically, during the specific effect period, one of a plurality of types of round suggestion effects is executed. In the jackpot waiting state, when the game ball enters the operating gate 25, the jackpot game is started, while during the specific performance period, even if the game ball enters the operating gate 25, the jackpot game is not started. ing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a specific example of the execution mode of the production in the jackpot standby state in the case of winning the second role, and a specific example of the execution mode of the production in the jackpot waiting state in the case of the third role winning A typical example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, at time T20, a situation is shown in which the small winning game in which the V prize is generated ends, and the round suggestion effect is started. At this time, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed in both cases of winning the second prize and winning the third prize. At time T21, the effect period ET2 has passed since the start of the round suggesting effect by the second mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state, and the start promotion effect is executed. At the time point T22, a situation is shown in which the output period ST has passed since the start of the start promoting effect. At time T22, in the case of winning the third prize, the output of the promotion voice is regulated, and an advantageous state suggesting effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of winning the second prize, although the output of the promotion voice is regulated, the advantageous state suggesting effect is not executed. As a result, the player who recognizes the execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect expects that the game state after the end of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter is an advantageous state.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, during the period from the end of the small winning game in which the V winning occurred until the presentation periods ET1 and ET2 elapse, one of a plurality of types of round suggestion presentation is executed. be. In this embodiment, the big win game is not started by the game ball passing through the operation gate 25 before the performance periods ET1 and ET2 elapse, so that the big win game is started during execution of the round suggestion performance. can be suppressed. As a result, the execution of the round suggestive effect can be enjoyed in the specific effect state while the round suggestive effect is diversified.

(1-2) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing the type of jackpot game by the round suggestive effect during the specific effect period.
(1-3) According to the present embodiment, when either the round suggestive effect according to the first mode or the round suggestive effect according to the second mode is executed, from the start of the effect until the common effect period elapses However, it is difficult to identify which effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in which of the round suggestive effect according to the first mode and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode is being executed in the specific effect period.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, the round suggestive effect is a special effect for the specific effect period. As a result, the rarity of the round suggestion effect can be increased, and the interest can be further improved when the round suggestion effect is executed.

(1-5) According to the present embodiment, since the specific performance period is longer than the fluctuation period specified by at least one fluctuation pattern among the plurality of fluctuation patterns, before being controlled to the jackpot standby state It can be made easy to recognize a big hit.

(1-6) According to the present embodiment, depending on the length of the specific effect period, the degree of expectation for the start of a big win game that is advantageous to the player differs. Therefore, in the specific performance period, it is possible to make the player interested in whether the length of the specific performance period is the performance period ET1 or the performance period ET2 while enjoying the execution of the round suggestion performance.

(1-7) According to the present embodiment, after the specific effect period elapses, in the output period ST and the advantageous suggesting period, the start promoting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect, which are different from the round suggesting effect, are respectively executed. Thus, while enjoying the round suggesting performance in the specific performance period, the start promoting performance and the advantageous state suggesting performance can be enjoyed respectively in the output period ST and the advantageous suggesting period after the end of the specific performance period.

(1-8) According to the present embodiment, the player can understand that the game ball is to be shot toward the operation gate 25 by executing the start promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a big win game is not started due to no game ball entering the operation gate 25 after the round suggesting presentation is finished and the game is controlled to the big win standby state.

(1-9) According to the present embodiment, among the start promotion effects, the promotion voice effect is executed by the speaker SP of the effect device group. This makes it possible to make the impression of the promotion sound effect different from other effects. In this embodiment, the specific effect period during which the round suggestion effect is executed is longer than the output period during which such a promotion sound effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the round suggestion effect.

(1-10) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect period differs depending on the type of the small winning symbol when the V winning occurs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the diversity of the length of the specific performance period and to improve the diversity of the round suggestion performance according to the type of the small winning symbol.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, in addition to not winning a small hit in the special lottery executed when the game ball enters the first special start winning opening 15, the second special start winning prize It is different from the first embodiment in that a small prize is not won even in a special lottery executed when a game ball enters the opening 16.例文帳に追加That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment does not have a small win, a small win game, and a prize. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the type of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the jackpot patterns include jackpot patterns Zf, Zg and Zh in addition to jackpot patterns Zd and Ze. That is, in the present embodiment, the types of symbol wins include a first symbol win based on the big win pattern Zd, a second symbol win based on the big win pattern Ze, and a big win based on the big win pattern Zf (hereinafter referred to as a third symbol win). , a big hit based on the big win pattern Zg (hereinafter referred to as a fourth pattern win), and a big win based on the big win pattern Zh (hereinafter referred to as a fifth pattern win). In this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of second special symbols, 40 kinds of big-hit symbols are the big-hit symbols Zf, 35 kinds of big-hit symbols are the big-hit symbols Zg, and 25 kinds of big-hit symbols are the big-hit symbols Zh. , respectively. In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, 50 types of jackpot patterns out of 100 types of first special patterns are classified into jackpot patterns Zd, and 50 types of jackpot patterns are classified into Ze. ing.

As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, in the jackpot game with the third symbol, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games, and in the jackpot game with the fourth and fifth symbols, Five times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, the jackpot game with the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol, in which 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games, is based on the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one big win game. If you look at it, it becomes an advantageous big-hit game compared to the big-hit game of the 4th symbol winning and the 5th symbol winning, in which 5 times is set as the upper limit number of times of the round game.

Further, in the present embodiment, for the first symbol win, the third symbol win, and the fourth symbol win, an advantageous state can be imparted from the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. It is defined. It is stipulated that the second symbol win and the fourth symbol win are not given an advantageous state after the big win game is over. That is, it is determined that the second symbol hit and the fourth symbol hit are controlled to the normal state after the big win game is finished.

The advantageous state of the present embodiment is a state in which the probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) operates in addition to the ball entry assist function and the time saving function.
I will explain the probability variation function.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the variable probability function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high-probability state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

Further, in the present embodiment, a specific performance period is set for each of the third symbol hit to the fifth symbol hit.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, an effect period ET1 is set as a specific effect period for the third symbol hit, and an effect period ET1 is set for the fourth and fifth symbol hits as a specific effect period. A period ET2 is defined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42, after the special game for the first symbol and the special game for the second symbol, is controlled to the jackpot waiting state, while the special game for the third symbol to the fifth symbol. After the end of, control to a specific effect state. Further, the main control CPU42 outputs a specific effect command to the sub-control board 50 when controlling to the specific effect state, and measures the specific effect period predetermined for each of the third symbol to the fifth symbol. . After that, the main control CPU 42 outputs a standby command to the sub-control board 50 while controlling to a jackpot standby state when the specific effect period elapses.

Next, specific effect execution processing in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when a specific effect command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that any one of the special game for the third symbol, the special game for the fourth symbol, and the special game for the fifth symbol has ended. Then, specific effect execution processing is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect contents of the round suggestion effect based on the type of per symbol (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the round suggestion effect according to the first mode when the type of the current symbol win is the third symbol win, and the type of the current symbol win is the fourth symbol hit and In any case of per 5 symbols, the round suggestion effect by the second aspect is determined. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the type of the current symbol win is the fifth symbol win (step S202).

If the type of the current symbol win is the fifth symbol win (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the advantageous state suggesting effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery (step S203). That is, in this embodiment, when the type of the current symbol win is either the third symbol win or the fourth symbol win, it is determined whether or not to execute the advantageous state suggesting effect. If the type of the current symbol win is not the fifth symbol win (step S202: NO), or if the process of step S203 is terminated, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the round suggestive effect according to the mode determined in the process of step S201. The effect display device EH is controlled as follows (step S204). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S205). In the processing of step S205, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that it is controlled to the jackpot standby state when the standby command is input.

When it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S205: YES), the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the start promotion effect (step S206). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect has been determined in the process of step S103 (step S207). If execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect is not determined (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the special effect execution process.

If it is determined that the advantageous state suggesting effect can be executed (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 waits until a predetermined period elapses (step S208). In the process of step S208, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a predetermined period has passed when the output period ST has passed since, for example, the jackpot standby state has been controlled, ie, the start promotion effect has been executed. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed (step S208: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the advantageous state suggesting effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific effect execution process.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19 shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production in the specific production state in the case of winning the third symbol, and a specific example of the execution mode of production in the specific production state in the case of winning the fifth symbol. ing.

As shown in FIG. 19, at time T30, a variation game for the third symbol and a variation game for the fifth symbol are being executed. At this time, any variation game is a variation game based on the variation pattern HP3. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the effect display device EH has derived a combination of big winning symbols in which it is not possible to specify which of the third symbol winning and the fifth winning symbol in any variation game. For this reason, it is difficult to specify which of the third symbol win and the fifth symbol win. At time T31, when the variation game for the 3rd symbol and the variation game for the 5th symbol are completed, the round suggestion effect is executed. At this time, in an advantageous state in which the game ball to the second special start winning opening 16 is easy to enter, the game ball fired toward the second special starting winning opening 16 is on the same right side as the second special starting winning opening 16 Even when the ball enters the operation gate 25 formed in the region R2, the big hit game is not started during the specific performance period. Therefore, even if the player erroneously shoots a game ball toward the right region R2 during execution of the round suggestive effect, the round suggestive effect is not terminated in the middle.

Further, at time T31, in the case of winning the third symbol, the round suggesting effect of the first mode is executed, and in the case of winning the fifth symbol, the round suggesting effect of the second mode is executed. The round suggestive effect according to the first mode and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode have the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect until the common effect period elapses. For this reason, from the start of each round suggestive effect until the common effect period elapses, it becomes difficult to specify which of the third symbol win and the fifth symbol win from the execution mode of each round suggestive effect. ing.

Thereafter, at time T32 after the common effect period has elapsed from time T31, when the round suggestion effect according to the first mode is being executed, the effect display device EH displays the first suggestion image Gb1, and the round suggestion according to the second mode. When the effect is being executed, the effect display device EH displays the second suggestive image Gb2. As a result, the player can specify which of the round suggestion effect according to the first mode and the round suggestion effect according to the second mode was executed. Then, the player who has specified that the round suggestive effect is being executed according to the first mode expects that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be executed thereafter is large.

At a time point T33a, a situation is shown in which the performance period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestive effect in the first mode and the round suggestive effect in the second mode. At time T33a, the round suggestive effect of the second mode ends, while the round suggestive effect of the first mode is continuously executed. Further, at time T33a, when the fifth symbol win, the performance period ET2 has passed since the start of the round suggestive performance by the second mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state and the start promotion performance is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 to give a big hit game.

At a time point T33b, a situation is shown in which the presentation period ET1 has passed since the round suggestion presentation in the first mode was started. At the time T33b, the round suggestion effect by the first aspect ends. Further, at the time T33b, in the case of the third symbol hit, the performance period ET1 has passed since the start of the round suggestion performance by the first mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state and the start promotion performance is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 to give a big hit game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the jackpot standby state in the case of winning the 4th pattern, and a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the jackpot standby state in the case of the 5th pattern hit An example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, at time T40, the variation game for the fourth symbol and the variation game for the fifth symbol are finished, and the round suggestion effect is started. At this time, the round suggestion effect according to the second mode is executed in both the case of winning the fourth symbol and the case of winning the fifth symbol. At the time point T41, the performance period ET2 has passed since the start of the round suggestion performance by the second mode, so that the game is controlled to the big win standby state, and the start promotion performance is executed. At a time point T42, a situation is shown in which the output period ST has passed since the start of the start promoting effect. At time T42, in the case of winning the fifth symbol, the output of the promotion voice is regulated, and an advantageous state suggesting effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of winning the fourth symbol, although the output of the promotion voice is regulated, the advantageous state suggesting effect is not executed. As a result, the player who recognizes the execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect expects that the game state after the end of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter is an advantageous state.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of round suggestive effects is performed during the period from the end of the variation game for the third to fifth symbols to the elapse of the effect periods ET1 and ET2. is executed. In this embodiment, the big win game is not started by the game ball passing through the operation gate 25 before the performance periods ET1 and ET2 elapse, so that the big win game is started during execution of the round suggestion performance. can be suppressed. As a result, the execution of the round suggestive effect can be enjoyed in the specific effect state while the round suggestive effect is diversified.

(2-2) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect period differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the diversity of the length of the specific performance period and to improve the diversity of the round suggestion performance according to the type of the jackpot pattern.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the following description, configurations different from this embodiment will be described in detail, while descriptions of configurations similar to those of this embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

- In the first embodiment, the specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery. For example, one specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery from a plurality of specific effect periods according to the type of small winning symbol.

- In the first embodiment, in addition to or instead of the small winning symbols Za to Zc, one or more other small winning symbols may be provided. In this case, the jackpot game of the jackpot won by the role game in the jackpot game based on the different jackpot symbols may be the same as the first jackpot to the third jackpot, or may be different. may

- In the first embodiment, the specific effect period corresponds to each type of prize winning by corresponding to each small winning symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the types of jackpot games to be won by the accessory game in the jackpot game based on each jackpot pattern may be made the same for a plurality of jackpot patterns, and the plurality of jackpot patterns may be associated with different specific performance periods. good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the type of big win game from being specified from the execution period of the round suggestion effect. Also, by changing the winning percentage of each small winning pattern, it is possible to change the easiness of guessing the kind of big winning game.

· In the first embodiment, the specific performance period may vary depending on the current game state in addition to or instead of the small winning symbol.
- In the second embodiment, the specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery. For example, one specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery from among a plurality of specific effect periods according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

- In the second embodiment, in addition to or instead of the jackpot symbols Zd to Zh, one or more jackpot symbols may be provided. In this case, the big-hit game based on another big-hit symbol may be the same as the first to fifth symbol-hit, or may be different.

- In the second embodiment, the specific effect period corresponds to each type of winning symbol by corresponding to each big winning symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the types of jackpot games based on the jackpot patterns may be the same for a plurality of jackpot patterns, and different specific effect periods may be associated with the jackpot patterns. In this case, it is possible to prevent the type of big win game from being specified from the execution period of the round suggestion effect. In addition, by changing the winning ratio of each big win pattern, it is possible to change the easiness of guessing the kind of big win game.

- In the second embodiment, the specific effect period may vary depending on the current gaming state in addition to or instead of the big hit symbol.
- In each embodiment, in the specific effect state, the round suggestion effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the specific effect state, the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed, or both the round suggesting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the specific effect state, an effect other than the round suggestive effect and the advantageous state suggestive effect may be executed. In this case, another effect may be an effect suggesting both the type of big win game based on the number of rounds and the game state after the end of the big win game. That is, the specific effect may be an effect suggesting at least one of the type of the big win game and the game state after the end of the big win game.

· In each embodiment, in the jackpot standby state, the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the jackpot standby state, the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed, or both the round suggesting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the jackpot standby state, an effect different from the round suggesting effect and the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed. In this case, another effect may be an effect suggesting both the type of big win game based on the number of rounds and the game state after the end of the big win game. That is, the specific effect may be an effect suggesting at least one of the type of the big win game and the game state after the end of the big win game.

- In each embodiment, the effect period of the round suggestion effect may be a part of the specific effect state.
- In each embodiment, the effect period of the advantageous state suggesting effect may be the entire period of the jackpot standby state.

- In each embodiment, the advantageous state suggesting effect may be executed when the jackpot standby state is controlled.
・In each embodiment, at least one of the degree of expectation for starting a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player and the degree of expectation that a game state that is advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game is given is the length of the specific effect period. shorter may be higher.

・In each embodiment, the state in which the jackpot symbol combination is fixed and stopped is displayed as a state in which the jackpot can be recognized, and the specific effect is executed. A specific effect may be executed with the state of being temporarily stopped and displayed as a state in which a big hit can be recognized. In such a configuration, the round suggestion effect may be executed in a period that is a combination of the period from when the big win becomes recognizable until the end of the variable game and the specific effect period. That is, the period from when the big win becomes recognizable until the end of the variable game and the specific effect period correspond to the specific period. With this configuration, even if the big win is the same, the length of the specific period can be changed depending on whether or not the big win can be recognized during execution of the variable game, and the same big win can be achieved. It is also possible to perform round suggestion effects of different lengths. In addition, in the case of executing the round suggestion effect over the period from when the big win becomes recognizable to the end of the variable game and over the specific effect period, the big win can be recognized depending on the type of variation pattern. The timing to reach the state may be different. In other words, the period from when the big win becomes recognizable to when the variable game ends may differ depending on the type of variation pattern. As a result, even if the jackpot is the same, the length of the specific period changes depending on the type of variation pattern, and the variety of round suggestive effects can be improved.

- In each embodiment, the combined period of the output period ST and the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2. When the combined period of the output period ST and the advantageous performance period is set shorter than the performance period ET1 and the performance period ET2, the combined period of the output period ST and the advantageous performance period may be the special period.

- In each embodiment, the promotional sound effect ends when the output period ST elapses, but the volume may be made smaller after the output period ST elapses compared to before the output period ST elapses.

- In each embodiment, the end condition of the promotion display effect and the promotion sound effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the promotion sound effect may end when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, but may not end when the output period ST elapses. Further, for example, the promotion display effect may be terminated when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 and when a predetermined period of time elapses. When the conditions for ending the promotion display performance include the lapse of a predetermined period of time, the promotion display performance may be terminated upon the lapse of the prescribed period of time, and the promotion display performance is recognized more than before the lapse of the prescribed period of time with the lapse of the prescribed period of time. You can make it difficult. That is, if the conditions for ending the promotional display effect include the elapse of a predetermined period of time, the promotional display effect may be restricted according to the elapse of the predetermined period of time.

- In each embodiment, the round suggestive effect according to the first mode and the round suggestive effect according to the second mode may be different effects from when each round suggestive effect is started.
- In each embodiment, the lengths of the fluctuation times HT1 and HT2, the performance periods ET1 and ET2, and the output period ST may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the effect period ET1 may be longer than the variable time HT2, the effect period ET2 may be longer than the variable time HT2, the variable time HT1 may be longer than the effect period ET1, The variable time HT1 may be longer than the presentation period ET2. Further, for example, the fluctuation time HT1 may be longer than the output period ST, the output period ST may be longer than the presentation period ET1, and the output period ST may be longer than the presentation period ET2. , the performance period ET2 may be longer than the performance period ET1. Further, for example, the advantageous effect period may be longer than the effect period ET1, and the advantageous effect period may be longer than the effect period ET2. Also, for example, the advantageous rendering period may be shorter or longer than the fluctuation time HT1. Further, for example, the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the fluctuation time HT2. Also, for example, the advantageous rendering period may be shorter or longer than the output period ST.

- In each embodiment, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the end of the special game for the first symbol win and the second symbol win, the game may be controlled to the big win standby state. In this case, the predetermined period may be longer than at least part of the specific effect period, and may be shorter than at least part of the specific effect period.

・In the present embodiment, the specific time is the time when the variable game is executed for the number of times of activation, but it is not limited to this, and may be the time when the variable game is performed more times than the number of times of activation. , it may be the time when the variable game is executed a number of times less than the number of times of actuation. Further, the number of times of operation is not limited to 100 times, and may be less than 100 times or may be 101 times or more.

- In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of reservation, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Also, the second special game may be omitted.
- In this embodiment, the functions of the main control board 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- In this embodiment, the function of the sub-control board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker SP. It may further include a general board that controls the group of boards in a centralized manner. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 40... Main control board 41... Microprocessor 42... Main control CPU 50... Sub control board 51... Sub control CPU 53... Sub control RWM, EH... Effect display device, LA... Decoration Lamp, SP...Speaker.

Claims (1)

a specific ball entrance into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
a state control means for controlling the state;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
When a specific period elapses after the big win becomes recognizable, it is controlled to a big win standby state, and in the big win standby state, when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance, a big win game is started, During a specific period, even if a game ball enters the specific ball entrance, the jackpot game is not started,
The production includes a plurality of specific productions related to the big hit,
In the specific period, one of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed,
At least the type of the jackpot game is suggested from the type of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed by the type of the specific effect executed in the specific period,
A production time is set for each of the plurality of types of specific production,
The specific period is a length corresponding to the production time of the specific production executed in the specific period,
The specific production is a production dedicated to the specific period,
In the specific period, even if a game ball enters the specific ball entrance during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect does not end,
The type of the jackpot game differs according to the type of winning pattern when the jackpot is won in a winning lottery ,
The specific period is determined by lottery from a plurality of the specific periods associated with the winning symbols,
While the jackpot game based on the first winning pattern among the winning patterns and the jackpot game based on the second winning pattern among the winning patterns are the same, the plurality of specific periods associated with the first winning patterns. and a gaming machine different from the plurality of specific periods associated with the second winning symbols.

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