JP2011235014A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment of a game machine by changing the game state after the end of the specific game state.SOLUTION: After the 15-round second probability variation jackpot ends, the game state is controlled to the ultrashort time state in which a variation pattern of a variation time shorter than that in the standard short time state after the 15-round first probability variation jackpot ends is selected. In the probability variation state after the standard short time state or the ultrashort time state ends, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern selected when the game state is controlled to the standard short time state or the ultrashort time state can be selected. And, times of variation display in which the game state is controlled to the short time state after the 15-round second probability variation jackpot ends are made more than times of variation display in which the game state is controlled to the short time state after the 15-round first probability variation jackpot ends.

Description

  The present invention provides a variable display of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area. And a variation display unit for deriving and displaying the display result, and when the display result of the variation display unit is a specific display result, the gaming state is changed to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, the execution condition of the variable display when the game medium (game ball) passes through the starting area (start winning prize opening) After (start winning prize) is established, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variation display, the variation that executes the variation display of the identification information (special symbol) that can identify each, and derives and displays the display result A display unit is provided, and when the display result of the variable display unit becomes a specific display result (big hit display result), the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state There was something to do.

  As such a gaming machine, a variation pattern table in which a variation pattern selection ratio differs between a probability variation state that shifts after a 15-round probability variation jackpot has occurred and a probability variation state that transitions after a two-round probability variation jackpot has occurred. Some have used it to select a variation pattern (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-72320 A (paragraph numbers 0010, 0152, 0188, 0198, FIG. 24)

  However, in the conventional gaming machines as described above, since the transition state is changed to a gaming state having a different selection ratio of the variation pattern corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state, the state in which the variation pattern is selected can be diversified. Since the game state is simply shifted to the state corresponding to the type of the specific game state, the state until the probability change state ends is not changed, and the monotonous game continues, so that the user gets bored. As a result, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that the interest of the game is reduced due to the monotonous game after the end of the specific game state.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by a change in state after the end of the specific gaming state.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) Allow the start of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium (game ball) through the start area (the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14). Based on the establishment of the start condition, a variable display unit (first special symbol display unit 8a, second special symbol display unit 8b) that displays the variation of identification information (symbol) that can identify each of them and derives and displays the display result. ), And when the display result of the variation display unit becomes a specific display result (big hit display result), the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1),
It is possible to change between a first state (open state) in which the game medium can pass through the start area and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the start area or does not pass through the start area. A variable starting device (variable winning ball device 15) that is controlled to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display is controlled to the specific game state, the specific game state, the first specific game state (15R first probability variable big hit), and the second specific game Predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, FIG. 24) for determining which of the plurality of types of specific game states including the state (15R second probability variable big hit) is to be made before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. S60, S71 to S73),
Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 14 to FIG. 14) are defined as variation patterns in which the variation time (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern in FIGS. Variation pattern selecting means (game control microcomputer 560, S112, S115 in FIG. 25) to select from among 20 variation patterns),
Fluctuation display execution means (S117 in FIG. 25, S303, S304 in FIG. 11) for executing the fluctuation display according to the selection result by the fluctuation pattern selection means;
After the end of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, the specific game is performed by the predetermination means until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). High probability state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S157 in FIG. 31, S157 in FIG. 31, FIG. 24) for controlling to a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability determined to be controlled to a state (big hit probability) is higher than the normal gaming state. S60)
After the end of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the variable display is executed as compared with the normal gaming state until the variable display is executed a number of times less than the number of times the high probability state continues. High-frequency state control means (a microcomputer 560 for game control, S162 in FIG. 31) for controlling to a high-frequency state (electricity chew support control state (high base state)) where the variable starter changes to the first state is high. S169, S511, S514 of FIG. 33),
In the high-frequency state after the end of the first specific gaming state, the variation pattern selecting means selects a variation pattern having a short variation time at a higher rate than the normal gaming state (standard time shortened after 15R first certainty variation big hit) In the state, when the deviation occurs, the variation pattern is selected using the first to third determination tables at the time of deviation from the standard time short state of FIG. In the non-short-time state of FIG. 14 in which the fluctuation pattern is selected when there is a deviation, the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the first and second determination tables at the time of deviation is higher. In the high-frequency state after the end of the second specific gaming state, the fluctuation pattern selecting means has a shorter fluctuation than the first shortened state. (In the super-short state after the 15R second probability variation big hit, when the loss occurs, select the variation pattern using the first to third determination tables of the super-short state in FIG. However, in these tables, the variation pattern is selected when the deviation occurs in the standard time short state. The ratio of selecting the variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the first to third determination tables in FIG. High)) Fluctuation shortening control means (game control microcomputer 560, S162, S169 in FIG. 31, S91-S109, S112-S115 in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26) for controlling to the second shortened state (super-short state). Prepared,
The variation pattern selection means is a variation pattern different from the variation pattern selected in the first shortened state or the second shortened state in the high probability state after the end of the high-frequency state (time shortening in FIG. 17). The variation pattern (fourth super reach, fifth super reach) of the determination table at the time of deviation from the end probability change state can be selected (S106B in FIG. 26),
The number of the variable displays controlled to the high frequency state by the high frequency state control means is greater after the end of the second specific game state than after the end of the first specific game state (FIG. 2). As shown in S161 and S168 of FIG. 31, the high base state after the end of the 15R second probability variation big hit can be continued until 98 fluctuation displays are executed, and after the end of the 15R first probability variation big hit, The high base state can continue until 96 variable displays are performed).

  According to such a configuration, after the end of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the high probability state is controlled until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed. The high-frequency state is controlled until the variable display is executed a smaller number of times than the number of times the state continues. In the high-frequency state after the end of the second specific gaming state, the second shortened state is selected in which a variation pattern with a shorter variation time than the first shortened state in the high-frequency state after the end of the first specific gaming state is selected. Be controlled. Then, in the high probability state after the high frequency state ends, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern selected in the first shortened state or the second shortened state can be selected and controlled to the high frequency state. The number of times of the variable display is greater after the end of the second specific gaming state than after the end of the first specific gaming state. As a result, the transition of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state differs depending on whether the specific gaming state is controlled to be the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state. It is possible to give diversity to changes in the gaming state until the high probability state ends later, and attract the player's attention to the game in the period until the high probability state ends after the high frequency state ends It is possible to improve the game interest by changing the state after the end of the specific game state.

(2) Production control means (production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the production state of the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means;
The effect control means performs an effect different from the effect of the variation display in the first shortened state or the second shortened state in the predetermined variation display in the high probability state after the end of the high frequency state (FIG. As shown in S106A and S106B of FIG. 26, in the two variation displays after the end of the standard time short state and the four variation displays after the end of the super short time state, it is not selected in the other game states. 4 super reach and 5th super reach may be selected).

  According to such a configuration, in the predetermined variation display in the high probability state after the end of the high-frequency state, an effect different from the effect of the variable display in the first shortened state or the second shortened state is performed. In the period from the end of the frequency state to the end of the high probability state, the player's attention can be further attracted to the game, and the interest of the player can be enhanced, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

(3) It is possible to change between a first state (open state) in which a game medium can be won and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state, And further includes a variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) controlled to the first state when controlled to the specific gaming state,
The pre-determining means sets the variable game device to the first state in a manner more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific game state and the second specific game state as the specific game state. Decide which of a plurality of types of specific game states including the game state (2R probability variation jackpot of FIG. 2) (S60, S71 to S73 of FIG. 24),
Whether or not to make an advantageous state (small hit) for controlling the variable winning device in the same manner as the third specific gaming state when the prior determination means determines that the specific gaming state is not controlled. An advantageous state determination means for determining (game control microcomputer 560, S61, S62 in FIG. 24) is further provided,
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state after the end of the third specific gaming state (S157 in FIG. 31),
When the high-frequency state control means determines that the pre-determining means enters the third specific gaming state in a low-frequency state (low base state) that is not controlled to the high-frequency state, 3 After the end of the specific gaming state, without controlling to the high frequency state (when 2R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability low base state by the 2R probability variation big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table of FIG. 2B, It is determined that the low base state is entered after the big hit gaming state (S165 in FIG. 31),
The fluctuation shortening control means, when the predetermining means decides to enter the third specific gaming state in the low frequency state, the first shortening state after the end of the third specific gaming state. And the second shortened state is not controlled (when the 2R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability low base state according to the 2R probability variation big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table of FIG. 2 (B), after the big hit gaming state It is determined that the variable time state becomes a non-time-short state (S165 in FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, as the specific gaming state controlled to the high probability state, the variable winning device is set to the first state in a manner disadvantageous to the player as compared with the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. The game may be controlled to the third specific gaming state. In addition, when a decision not to control to the specific gaming state is made, there is a case where it is controlled to an advantageous state in which the variable winning device is controlled in the same manner as the third specific gaming state. When it is determined that the third specific gaming state is set in the low-frequency state that is not controlled to the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state is not controlled after the end of the third specific gaming state. When it is determined that the third specific gaming state is set in the frequency state, neither the first shortened state nor the second shortened state is controlled after the end of the third specific gaming state. Thus, for the third specific gaming state, the transition of the state after the end of the specific gaming state differs depending on the state when it is determined to be the third specific gaming state. Diversity can be given to changes in the state later, and the fun of the game can be improved.

(4) The fluctuation display section
After the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the first start area (the first start winning opening 13), A first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8a) that performs a variation display of the first identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result;
After the second execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium through the second start area (second start winning port 14), each of the two start conditions that allow the start of the variable display is satisfied. Including a second variation display unit (second special symbol display 8b) that performs a variation display of the second identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result,
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Decided before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 1),
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Decided before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 2),
The selection ratio between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state differs between the variation display of the first identification information and the variation display of the second identification information (FIGS. 8C and 8D). ).

  According to such a configuration, when the first identification information is displayed in the first variation display section and the second identification information is displayed in the second variation display section, the first specific gaming state and the second variation are displayed. Since the selection ratio with the specific gaming state is different between the variation display of the first identification information and the variation display of the second identification information, the selection ratio of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state may be diversified. Can improve the interest of the game.

(5) The fluctuation display section
After the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the first start area (the first start winning opening 13), A first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8a) that performs a variation display of the first identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result;
After the second execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium through the second start area (second start winning port 14), each of the two start conditions that allow the start of the variable display is satisfied. Including a second variation display unit (second special symbol display 8b) that performs a variation display of the second identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result,
For the variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied, the first hold storage means (RAM 55, the first change in FIG. 13) can be stored as the hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit range. 1 pending storage buffer)
For the variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, the second hold storage means (RAM 55, the first change in FIG. 13) can be stored as hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit range. 2 pending storage buffers)
Start condition priority means (game) for preferentially establishing the second start condition over the first start condition when the hold storage information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means A control microcomputer 560, S52 to S54 in FIG.
The game state can be changed between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state (open state), and the specific game state A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) that is controlled to the first state when controlled by
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Decided before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 1),
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Decided before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 2),
The specific game state includes a plurality of types including a third specific game state in which the variable winning device is set to the first state in a manner that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific game state and the second specific game state. Decide which of the specific gaming state (S60, S71 in FIG. 24),
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state after the end of the third specific gaming state (S157 in FIG. 31),
The high-frequency state control means controls the high-frequency state after the end of the third specific gaming state when the pre-determining means determines to enter the third specific gaming state (FIG. 2). When a 2R probability variable big hit occurs in a state other than the low probability low base state in the base / variation time state selection table of (B) 2R probability variable big hit, it is determined that the high base state is set after the big hit gaming state. 31 S165, S169),
The fluctuation shortening control means controls to the second shortened state after the end of the third specified gaming state when the prior determining means determines to enter the third specified gaming state (FIG. When 2R probability variation big hit occurs in a state other than the low probability low base state in the 2 (B) base / variation time state selection table of 2R probability variation big hit, it is determined that the super short time state will occur after the big hit gaming state. S165 and S169 in FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, when the first identification information is displayed in the first variation display section and the second identification information is displayed in the second variation display section, the first identification information is displayed in a variation display. Since the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second identification information is prioritized and established over the first start condition to be started, the variable display of the second identification information is more preferential when there is pending storage information. This is executed with priority over the variable display of one identification information. In addition, as the specific gaming state controlled to the high probability state, the variable winning device is set to the third specific gaming state in the first disadvantageous state for the player as compared with the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. It may be controlled. Then, when it is determined that the third specific gaming state is set as the specific gaming state, the second shortened state is controlled after the end of the third specific gaming state. Accordingly, the third specific gaming state, which is more disadvantageous for the player than the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, is given the value of being controlled to the second shortened state, thereby making the first disadvantageous for the player. When the three specific game states occur, not only the player is discouraged but also the player can be satisfied by being controlled to the second shortened state.

(6) The fluctuation display section
After the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the first start area (the first start winning opening 13), A first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8a) that performs a variation display of the first identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result;
After the second execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium through the second start area (second start winning port 14), each of the two start conditions that allow the start of the variable display is satisfied. Including a second variation display unit (second special symbol display 8b) that performs a variation display of the second identification information that can be identified and derives and displays a display result,
For the variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied, the first hold storage means (RAM 55, the first change in FIG. 13) can be stored as the hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit range. 1 pending storage buffer)
For the variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, the second hold storage means (RAM 55, the first change in FIG. 13) can be stored as hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit range. 2 pending storage buffers)
Start condition priority means (game) for preferentially establishing the second start condition over the first start condition when the hold storage information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means A control microcomputer 560, S52 to S54 in FIG.
The game state can be changed between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state (open state), and the specific game state A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) that is controlled to the first state when controlled by
The variable start device changes between a first state in which a game medium can pass through the second start area and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the second start area or does not pass through the second state. It is possible and is provided in such a manner that it is controlled to the first state when a predetermined condition is established (the variable winning ball device 15 is provided on the second start winning opening 14 side),
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Decided before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 1),
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Decided before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed (S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 24 when the special symbol pointer is 2),
The variation display of the second identification information has a higher selection ratio of the second specific gaming state than the variation display of the first identification information (FIGS. 8C and 8D).

  According to such a configuration, when the first identification information is displayed in the first variation display section and the second identification information is displayed in the second variation display section, the first identification information is displayed in a variation display. Since the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second identification information is prioritized and established over the first start condition to be started, the variable display of the second identification information is more preferential when there is pending storage information. This is executed with priority over the variable display of one identification information. Further, the variable starter is provided in such a manner that it is controlled to a first state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, since the variation display of the second identification information has a higher selection ratio of the second specific gaming state than the variation display of the first identification information, the high-frequency state accompanying the control to the high probability state In the variable starting device, the game medium easily passes, and the second specific game state controlled to the second shortened state is easily selected as the specific game state. Thereby, when the probability variation state occurs continuously, each variation display to be executed can be executed efficiently in a short period of time, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of hit type including big hit and small hit in a tabular form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a figure which shows the content of the open pattern data table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of non-time-short state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time of non-time-short state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of a standard time short state, the 2nd determination table at the time of a standard time short state, and the 3rd determination table at the time of a standard time short state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift, the 2nd determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift, and the 3rd determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift. It is explanatory drawing which shows a time-short end probability change state, and the deviation time determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-time short state 15R big hit judgment table, the standard time short state 15R big hit judgment table, the super-short-time state 15R big hit judgment table, and the short time end probability change state 15R big hit judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-time short state 2R big hit judgment table, the standard time short state 2R big hit judgment table, and the super time short state 2R big hit judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-time short state small hit determination table, a standard time short state small hit determination table, and a super-short state small hit determination table. It is the surface screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 which shows the representative example of the production | generation of 1st super reach-3rd super reach. It is the surface screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 which shows the representative example of the production of 4th super reach and 5th super reach. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special prize process opening process in a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which varies depending on the passing of a gaming medium through a starting area. After the execution condition of the display is satisfied, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, the variable display unit that executes the variable display of the identification information that can identify each of them, and displays and displays the display result, Any gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when the display result of the variation display unit becomes the specific display result. Also good.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of hit type control including big hits and small hits in a table format.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5, and using the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball to the game area 7 (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 14 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. ) 15 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Thus, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 14.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 20.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs at the time, the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be opened, so that the big winning opening serving as a winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected. In the present embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the control which makes the ball | bowl apparatus 20 open.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  In FIG. 2, (A) shows a hit type table showing the characteristics of the hit type control including big hit and small hit, and (B) shows the base and variable time states after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variable big hit. A base / fluctuation time state selection table is shown which is used to determine the 2R probability variation after big hit.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2 (A), the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state or after the end of the small hit gaming state for each hit type in the big hit and the small hit The base, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2 (A), as the big hit gaming state with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of big hit gaming states of 15 rounds of big hit gaming state and 2 rounds of big hit gaming state. In the small hit, a small hit game state with the same number of times of opening and open time as the two round big hit game state.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and substantially a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is a hit that is not possible.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or two rounds, the probability that the special gaming state is decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal gaming state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In this embodiment, the time-short state includes a plurality of types of time-short states including a standard time-short state and an ultra-short time state in which the variation time is further shortened compared to the standard time-short state. Therefore, in the following description, when simply “time-short state” is indicated, it has a meaning as a general term of the time-short state including both “standard time-short state” and “super-time-short state”. In the following description, whether the fluctuation time is in the non-time-short state, the standard time-short state, or the super-time-short state is indicated by the term “variation time state”.

  Of the “big hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds is called “ordinary big hit”. In the present embodiment, an example in which a normal jackpot is not provided is shown, but a “normal jackpot” may be provided for either or both of 15 round jackpots and 2 round jackpots.

  In addition, as a special gaming state, an electric chew support that facilitates (higher frequency) winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It may be controlled to the control state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the special gaming state is controlled to the electric chew support control state when controlled to the probability variation state, and the electric power is controlled when controlled to the probability variation state. In some cases, the Chu support control state is not controlled. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the normal state is entered without being controlled to the probability variation state, it may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “highly accurate low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. For example, in the case of performing electric Chu support control for the case where the state of the big hit probability becomes a low probability state after the big hit gaming state ends, as in the normal big hit, the big hit probability state is a low probability state, and The base state is the “low-accuracy and high-base state”, which is a state indicating that the base state is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of positive probability big hits of 15R first positive likelihood big hit and 15R second positive random big hit are provided. In addition, 2R probability variation big hit is provided as the big hit of 2 rounds.

  In the 15R first probability variation jackpot and the 15R second probability variation jackpot, control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric chew support control state after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 15R second probability variation big hit, the probability variation state is either the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue for the period until the condition is met.

  In the 15R first probability variation big hit, there is a condition that the short-time state is executed less than the number of variation displays in which the probability variation state is 96 times, and a condition that the next big hit occurs. Continue for the period until the earlier condition is met. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. In the 15R second probability variation big hit, the time-short state is less than the number of variation displays in which the probability variation state is 98 times that the variation display is continued, and more than the number of variation displays in which the time short state continues for the 15R first probability variation big hit. It continues for a period until the earlier one of the condition until the next big hit or the condition until the next big hit occurs is satisfied. The 15R first probability variation big hit is controlled to the standard time short state as the time short state. The 15R second probability variation big hit is controlled to the super-short state as the short-time state.

  The 2R probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to shift to the probability variation state after the end of the two rounds of jackpot gaming state and becomes the following first control state or second control state. The first control state is a time-short state (super-short time state) and a state in which control to shift to the electric chew support control state is not performed (highly accurate low base state). The second control state is a state in which control for shifting to the super-short-time state and the electric chew support control state is performed (highly accurate base state).

  In the 2R probability variation big hit, the probability variation state continues for a period until the earlier one of the condition that the fluctuation display is executed for a predetermined number of times of 100 times and the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier To do. As for the 2R probability variation big hit, when it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state as the second control state described above, the time reduction state is less than the number of variation displays in which the probability variation state continues such that the variation display is 98 times. In addition, until the condition that is executed the same number of times as the number of times of the variable display in which the short-time state of the 15R second probability variation big hit continues or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first is satisfied Continue for a period of. The 2R probability variation big hit is controlled as a probability variation state in a super-short time state in which the average fluctuation time is shorter than in the standard time short state. On the other hand, when the first control state is controlled to the high accuracy and low base state, the variable time state is a non-time-short state that is not controlled to the time-short state.

  As described above, when the 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit (when the second control state is entered), the high probability high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. When a specific number of fluctuation displays (96 times or 98 times) is performed, the stage before the probability change state ends (until the fluctuation display is performed 100 times) due to the end of the time-saving state and the electric chew support state. With high accuracy low base state. The state in which the short-time state ends before the end of the probability change state may be referred to as a time-short end probability change state in the following description. Then, when a predetermined number of times of fluctuation display (100 times) is performed, the low probability low base state is entered by ending the probability change state. In the short-term end probability changing state, as will be described later, when changing display is performed, an effect that is not executed when changing display is performed in other gaming states is performed. The number of times of the variable display that becomes the short-time end probability change state may be a plurality of times of change display before the probability change state ends, or may be one time of change display.

  The small hit is a hit (advantageous state) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened with the same number of times and opening time as the 2R probability variable big hit in the gaming state (small hit gaming state) when the small hit is reached. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. In this way, the small hit is a hit in which a gaming state such as a big hit probability and a base state is maintained after the small hit gaming state ends and before the start of the small hit gaming state.

  When it is determined that 2R probability variable big hit is made, the base state and the fluctuation time state after the end of the big hit gaming state are selected using the 2R probability variable big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table shown in FIG. The The 2R probability variation big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table is stored in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the base / fluctuation time state selection table after 2R probability variable big hit in FIG. 2 (B), the base after the end of big hit gaming state selected according to the big hit probability at the time of 2R probability variable big hit determination (when it occurs) and the base state State (low base, high base) and variable time state (non-time-short state, super-time-short state) are set.

  When it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is, probability variation information as information indicating whether the big hit probability is in a normal state (non-probability variation state) or a probability variation state (whether a probability variation flag described later is set or not). Information indicating whether or not it is in a probable variation state), and time information as information indicating whether the variable time state is in a non-time-short state or a time-short state (including both standard time-short state and super-short-time state) Depending on whether the standard time-short flag or super-short-time flag is set, information indicating whether it is a non-time-short state, a standard time-short state, or a super-short-time state)) ) Jackpot probability and base state. Then, based on the confirmed 2R probability variation jackpot (when it occurs) jackpot probability and base state, the base after the 2R probability variation jackpot base / fluctuation time state selection table is used, and the base after the jackpot gaming state ends for the 2R probability variation jackpot A state and a varying time state are selected.

  In the base / fluctuation time state selection table after 2R probability variation big hit, for example, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is made in the low probability low base state, the electric base support control is not performed and the variation time state is set. Is set so that it is selected and determined to be in a non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the base / fluctuation time state selection table after 2R probability variation big hit, in the state other than the low accuracy low base state (in this embodiment, high accuracy high base state or high accuracy low base state) When it is decided to do so, the data is set so that the high base state in which the electric chew support control is performed is selected and the variable time state is selected to be the ultra-short time state. In this case, in the high base state and the short-time state, the condition that the fluctuation display of the same 98 times as the 15R second probability variation big hit is executed, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first is established. It continues for a period until.

  As described above, the 2R probability variable big hit is controlled so that the base state and the variation time state after the big hit gaming state are different according to the big hit probability and the base state when the 2R probability variable big hit is determined (when it occurs). As a result, depending on the gaming state when it is decided to control the 2R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to the super-short state after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit, and it is controlled to the non-time-short state without being controlled super time. In some cases, the transition of the gaming state can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  If it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is made in the low probability low base state, the base state becomes the low probability low base state because the high probability low base state is reached after the big hit gaming state of the 2R probability variation big hit. The low base state is the same as the state after the end of the small hit gaming state when it is determined to be the small hit. This makes it difficult for the player to identify whether the 2R-probability big hit or the small win is made when the big winning opening is opened twice in the low probability low base state. It becomes possible and the fun of the game is improved.

  As for 2R probability variable big hit, after the big hit gaming state, the base state is set to the low base state and the variable time state is set to the non-time-short state, and after the big hit gaming state ends, the base state May be provided separately from the second 2R probability variation big hit that sets the variable time state as the ultra-short time state, and the 2R probability variation big hit is selected at a predetermined ratio.

  In this way, when the first 2R probability variation big hit and the second 2R probability variation big hit are provided, for example, the second special symbol is in the super-short state compared to the first special symbol. What is necessary is just to set high the ratio from which the probability variation big hit is selected. In this way, in the electric chew support control state, since the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently changed to the open state, the frequency of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is increased. In the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state, the 2R probability variation big hit which is disadvantageous to the player in terms of the number of winning balls obtained is more disadvantageous for the player than the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 15R second probability variation big hit. When generated by the result, the ratio of being controlled to the super-short time state is high, which not only discourages the player than the non-time-short state, but also may be controlled to the super-short time state, so that the stored storage data is By being digested early, the player can be satisfied.

  In addition, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the high base state in which the electric chew support control is performed is set, and the variation time state is set to the super-short time state. The following conditions may be used as the state to be selected and determined. For example, the high base state and the super short time state may be determined on the condition that the time when it is determined to be the 2R probability variation big hit corresponds to the high base state. Alternatively, the high base state and the super-short time state may be determined on the condition that the high probability state corresponds to the time when it is determined to be the 2R probability variation big hit. Further, it may be determined to be in the high base state and the super-short time state on condition that the time when it is determined to be the 2R probability variation big hit corresponds to either the high base state or the high probability state. . Alternatively, the high base state and the super short time state may be determined on the condition that the 2R probability variable big hit is determined to be in both the high base state and the high probability state.

  2R probable big hit is a promising state after the end of the big hit gaming state by opening the big win in a mode with a small number of rounds (2 times) and a very short opening time (opening for 0.5 seconds). When it is informed that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is also referred to as a “sudden probable big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. The 2R probability variation big hit is a hit where a prize ball is not substantially obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, as a hit where a prize ball is not substantially obtained such as 2R probability variation big hit, it is a big hit of 15 rounds. However, since the opening time per round is extremely short, for example, 0.1 seconds, In other words, a prize ball may not be obtained. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist. Specifically, for a big hit (similarly for a small hit) for which no winning ball can be obtained, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 0.5 seconds, or the number of times of opening is 15 and the opening time is 0.00. What is necessary is just to set like 1 second. Also, instead of a big hit (similarly for a small hit) where no winning ball can be obtained, for example, a big hit of 15R big hit, such as a big hit with 2 times of opening and an opening time of 29 seconds. Due to the short total time, a big hit with fewer prize balls than the 15R big hit may be provided.

  In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the big hit is made in the variation area of the first special symbol and when the big display is made in the variation display of the second special symbol. It may be.

  Since the 2R probability variable big hit and the small hit are the same as the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the opening time, it is determined whether the 2R probability variable big hit or the small hit is in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. It is difficult for players to recognize. Further, since the 2R probability variable big hit is not controlled to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state and the electric chew support control may not be performed, the big hit probability and the base where the base does not change after the small hit gaming state ends. In the low probability and low base state, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the operation status after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state. As a result, when a common performance that does not notify that the 2R probability variation big hit big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are finished is not informed that the probability changed state is made, is the probability changed state? It is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is referred to as a latent effect state, and control for making such a latent state is referred to as latent effect control.

  In the case of providing the “normal big hit” as described above for either one or both of the big hits of 15 rounds and the big rounds of 2 rounds, the time-short state similar to the probability variable big hit having the same number of rounds (for example, In addition, the control may be performed according to whether the standard time is short or super short, and the duration (the number of times is short) is the same). In the case of controlling in this way, it is possible to control to the latent effect state as described above by performing a common effect that does not notify that the probability variation state is in the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 informs that the probability change state is obtained after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability change big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state. Latency control is performed to perform a common performance that is not performed. By performing such latent control, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As for 2R probability variable big hit, the base state is set to the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the base state is increased after the end of the big hit gaming state. As the base state, a second 2R probability variation big hit that sets the variable time state to the ultra-short time state may be provided separately, and these 2R probability variation big hits may be selected at a predetermined ratio. Further, when providing a plurality of (two types) 2R probability variation big hits, the ratio of selecting each of the plurality of 2R probability variation big hits is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. May be.

  Further, as the 2R probability variation big hits, the following three types of 2R probability variation big hits may be provided separately, and these 2R probability variation big hits may be selected at a predetermined ratio. As the first 2R probability variation big hit, there is provided one in which the base state is set to the high base state and the variation time state is set to the standard time short state after the big hit gaming state ends. As the second 2R probability variation big hit, when it is determined that the big hit is made in the high base state, the base state is set to the high base state after the big hit gaming state is ended, the variable time state is changed to the super-short state, and the low base state is set. When the jackpot is determined to be the big hit, after the big hit gaming state, the base state is set to the high base state, and the variable time state is set to the standard time short state. As the third 2R probability variation big hit, there is provided a base state that is set to a high base state after the big hit gaming state is ended and a variable time state is set to an ultra-short time state. In addition, when providing a plurality of (three types) 2R probability variation big hits, the ratio of selecting each of the plurality (three types) of 2R probability variation big hits in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is as follows. You may make it differ.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag, the value of each reserved storage number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  If it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, standard time short flag, super short time flag, etc.), and the output state of the output port. An area (output port buffer), a part in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, any type of 15R first probability variation jackpot, 15R second probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, For determining jackpot symbols)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit, and 2R probability variation big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, in the case of 15R first probability variation big hit and 15R second probability variation big hit, it is classified into a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with normal reach and a variation pattern type with super reach. Has been. In the case of 2R probability variation big hit, the non-reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and the reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. It is classified. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. The pattern type is classified into a pattern type and a super-short-time variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that displays variation in an extremely short time. The relationship of the average variation time for the variation patterns of these variation pattern types is: super short variation pattern type <normal variation pattern type <normal reach variation pattern type <super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. The variation time is shortened when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to the predetermined number compared to when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  Also, among the time-short states, the ratio of selecting a short variation pattern is higher when the state is the super-short state than when it is the standard time-short state.

  As the setting of the variation pattern type, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a super pattern It may be divided into variation pattern types including variation patterns with reach B. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of four re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 counts a counter for generating (1) the big hit type determination random number and (4) the normal symbol determination random number. Up (1 addition update) is performed. That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table stored in the ROM 54. The small hit determination tables include a normal (non-probable change) small hit determination table used for a small hit determination in a normal state and a probabilistic change small hit determination table used for a small hit determination in a positive change state. In the normal time small hit determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8B is set as the small hit determination value, and in the probability change small hit determination table, the right column of FIG. Each numerical value described in is set as a small hit judgment value. The small hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the value extracted from the random R matches the small hit determination value set according to the gaming state. When it is determined that they match, the small hit gaming state is controlled. As shown in FIG. 8 (B), the small hit determination value is set more for the probability change time than for the normal time.

  The numerical values described in FIGS. 8A and 8B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as a “hit determination value”. Further, the big hit determination and the small hit determination corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as “hit determination”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. When it coincides with any of the jackpot determination values shown, the special symbol is determined to be a jackpot (15R first probability variation jackpot, 15R second probability variation jackpot, or 2R probability variation jackpot described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value does not match any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8B. Then, decide to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 8C and 8D are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (C) uses a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 8D shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (D) is determined when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type, the big hit type is determined as one of “15R first probability variable big hit”, “15R second positive probability big hit”, and “2R probability variable big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8C and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. 8D to 8F are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value. , “15R first probability variation big hit”, “15R second probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are determined. Similarly, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “15R first probability variation big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “15R second probability variation big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R probability variation big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “1” of the first special symbol of the big hit symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this way, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8D, a plurality of determination values are included in one jackpot symbol. It is associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one determination value may be associated with one jackpot symbol. For example, if there are 100 symbols from “00” to “99”, for example, the big hit symbol “00” corresponds to the big hit symbol “00”, and the big hit symbol “99” is a big hit. The 100 jackpot type determination values “00” to “99” correspond one-to-one to the 100 jackpot symbols “00” to “99”, such that the type determination value “99” corresponds. You may do it.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8C and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8D, data is set in the following relationship.

  When comparing the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (D), the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 8 (D). In the determination table, the ratio determined to 15R big hit (15R first positive variation big hit and 15R second positive big change hit) is higher than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. Thereby, the variable display of the second special symbol can perform the variable display which is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to acquire more prize balls than the variable display of the first special symbol. The reason is that the 15R jackpot is set so that more open balls can be obtained in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 than in the 2R jackpot in the big hit gaming state. This is because it is a big hit. In other words, since the 2R big hit is constituted by the hit where the prize ball is not substantially obtained, the 15R big hit can obtain more prize balls than the 2R big hit.

  Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8D is determined to be the 15R second probability variable jackpot of the 15R probability big hit than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C. The rate that is done is high. As a result, the variation display of the second special symbol is higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, and the ratio of the 15R second certainty big hit that becomes the super-short time state becomes higher. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the 15R second probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher ratio determined for the 15R second probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C is set with a larger number of determination values to be determined for the 2R probability variable jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8D. ing. As a result, the ratio of the first special symbol variation display is determined to be the 2R probability variation big hit more than the second special symbol variation display. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined, whether the high base state due to the super-short time state or the low base state due to the non-short time state is determined It depends on the gaming state (hit probability and base state) when the decision to win is made. For example, when it is determined that the 2R accuracy variation big hit is determined in the low accuracy low base state, it is determined that the low base state is caused by the non-time-short state, and the high accuracy high base state or high accuracy low other than the low accuracy low base state is determined. When it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is in the base state, it is determined that the base becomes a high base due to the super-short time state. Accordingly, whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined to be 2R probability variable big hits or not is determined to be in the super-short time state or not depending on the gaming state when the determination is made.

  Further, considering the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot as a whole, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (D) is more than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C). The ratio determined to the probability variation big hit (including the 15R second probability variation big hit and the 2R probability variation big hit) that becomes the short-time state is high. As a result, the variation display of the second special symbol is higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, so that the ratio determined for the probability variation big hitting the super-short time state becomes higher.

  As described above, as the 2R probability variation big hit, after the big hit gaming state, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the first 2R probability variable big hit in which the base state is the low base state and the variable time state is the non-time-short state. In FIG. 2, when the base state is set to the high base state and the second 2R probability variation big hit that sets the variable time state to the ultra-short time state is provided separately, and these 2R probability variation big hits are selected at a predetermined ratio, The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of 8 (D) is the second 2R probability variation of the 2R probability variation big hit that is in a super-short state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C. What is necessary is just to set so that the ratio determined per jackpot may become high. For example, the data of the table so that the number of data allocated as the big hit type determination value for the second 2R probability variation big hit is larger in the second special symbol big hit type determination table than in the first special symbol big hit type determination table. May be set. Also, as a jackpot type judgment value for the second 2R probability variation jackpot for the total number of data allocated as the jackpot type judgment value for the 2R probability variation jackpot (total data number of the first 2R probability variation jackpot and the second 2R probability variation jackpot) The table data may be set so that the ratio of the number of allocated data is larger in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (second 2R probability change). The number of data of the big hit type determination value allocated to the big hit is smaller in the second special symbol big hit type determination table, but the second number relative to the total number of data assigned as the big hit type determination value of the entire 2R probability variation big hit (The one with a large ratio of the number of data of the jackpot type judgment value allocated to the 2R probability variation jackpot is also included). In this way, in the electric chew support control state, since the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently changed to the open state, the frequency of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is increased. In the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state, the 2R probability variation big hit which is disadvantageous to the player in terms of the number of winning balls obtained is more disadvantageous for the player than the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 15R second probability variation big hit. When generated by the result, the ratio of being controlled to the super-short state is high, so that not only the player is discouraged, but also the super-short state may be controlled, so that the stored data is digested early. This can give a sense of satisfaction to the player.

  In the high base state in which the electric chew support control is performed, the first special symbol is based on the fact that the frequency of winning the second start winning port 14 with respect to the first starting winning port 13 is extremely high. 2 The frequency at which the special symbol variation display is executed becomes extremely high. The determination table (D) used as the second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of 15R second probability variable jackpots selected than the determination table (C) used as the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. . As a result, the rate of control in the super-short time state is higher in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. Therefore, the ratio of being controlled to the super-short time state is higher in the super-short time state than in the other states.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first identification that gives a predetermined amount of game value (for example, the number of rounds) as a big hit that is a specific gaming state that controls the gaming state to be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The first specific gaming state by giving 15 rounds of big hits as the gaming state (15R first probability variation big hit) and the second specific gaming state (15R second probability variation big hit) and a game value of a smaller amount than the gaming value Further, a case is described in which a two-round big hit (2R probability variable big hit) is determined as a third specific gaming state that is disadvantageous to the second specific gaming state. However, the game value given to the specific game state is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the third specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value. May be determined. In addition, for example, the first specific game state and the second specific game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit is made longer than the third specific game state are determined as the game value. Also good. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15 rounds of big hit, the third specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round, the first specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round, and the first Two specific game states may be prepared, and the game value of the first specific game state and the second specific game state may be increased by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the third specific gaming state or the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, the third specific gaming state In the case of (1), all 15 rounds will be completed, and in the case of the 1st specified gaming state and the 2nd specified gaming state, there will be unsettled rounds), and ask whether or not the jackpot will continue further Various effects may be executed. In the case of the third specific gaming state, all 15 rounds have been completed internally, so the big hit game is terminated, and in the case of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, it is not digested internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect as if the bonus winning opening was additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 15 times). As described above, the relationship between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state and the third specific gaming state depends on the gaming value and the like given to the specific gaming state as described above. The third specific game state may be more disadvantageous than the specific game state.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 15R first probability variation big hit is determined. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the 15R second probability variation big hit has been determined. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined. Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command for designating that a small hit is determined.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the effect symbol variation display (variation) and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start designation command includes a plurality of commands such as a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, and a jackpot start 3 designation command according to the type of jackpot. The jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of the 15R first probability variable jackpot is designated. The jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of the 15R second probability variable jackpot is designated. The jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted when designating the start of a jackpot gaming state with a 2R probability variable jackpot. The command A006 is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) that specifies the start of the small hit game.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the 15R first probability variable jackpot. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the 15R second probability variable jackpot. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 3 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the 2R probability variable jackpot. Command A 304 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) that specifies the end of the small hit game and specifies that the small hit game has been reached.

  Command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first prize, in which the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize. ). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a start prize, that is, a second start prize, in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize opening 14, ).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (standard time short state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the short time standard time. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (super-short time state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a super-short time state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (short time end designation command) for designating that the short time state (including the standard time short state and the super short time state) has ended. Command B005 (H) is an effect control command (probability change end designation command) for designating that the probability change state has ended.

  With such an effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 is informed of which state or combination of states among the normal state, the standard time short state, the super-short time state, and the probability change state. be able to. For example, when the probability variation state designation command and the standard time short state designation command are transmitted, it is possible to notify that the standard time short state is established in the high accuracy high base state by the 15R first probability variation big hit. Further, when the probability variation state designation command and the ultra-short time state designation command are transmitted, it is possible to notify that the super-short time state is established in the high-accuracy high-base state by the 15R second probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit. In addition, if a short-time end designation command is transmitted in the high-accuracy base state, after the 15R first positive variation big hit, 15R second positive variation big hit or 2R positive variation big hit, it becomes the high-precision low base state due to the end of the standard time short state or ultra-short time. Can inform you. Further, when the probability variation end designation command is transmitted in the high probability low base state, it is possible to notify that the low probability low base state is reached by the end of the probability variation state. In addition, when the probability variation end designation command and the short time termination designation command are transmitted in the high accuracy and high base state, the fluctuation display of the number of times that becomes the termination condition of the short time state after the 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit. It is possible to inform that a big hit has occurred and the low probability and low base state has been reached before. Also, when the probability variation state designation command is transmitted in the low accuracy and low base state, and neither the standard time short state designation command nor the ultra-short time state designation command is transmitted, the 2R probability variation big hit that occurred in the low accuracy and low base state causes high accuracy. It can be notified that the low base state has been reached.

  Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize which state or combination of states among the normal state, the standard time short state, the super time short state, and the probability variation state. Therefore, various effects such as image display according to the normal state, the standard time short state, the super time short state, and the probability variation state can be performed. In addition, as the production control command for designating the short-time state, the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state are not individually indicated by the production control command, but indicate that the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state are in the short-time state. A comprehensive time-saving command may be transmitted.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is based on the effect control commands other than the normal state designation command, the standard time short state designation command, the super-short time state designation command, and the probability variation state designation command. May be recognized. For example, when receiving a jackpot end 1 designation command designating that it was a 15R first probability variation jackpot, it is recognized that after the jackpot gaming state is finished, a high probability base state that becomes a standard time short state is established. it can. In addition, when a big hit end 2 designation command designating that it was a 15R second probability variable big hit, it is recognized that after the big hit gaming state ends, it becomes a high probability high base state that becomes a super-short time state. it can. In addition, when the gaming state recognized by the production control microcomputer 100 is a state other than the low probability low base state, when the big hit end 3 designation command designating that the 2R probability variation big hit is received, After the big hit gaming state is finished, it can be recognized that the base state becomes a highly accurate and high-speed state. In addition, when the gaming state recognized by the production control microcomputer 100 is a state other than the low probability low base state, when the big hit end 3 designation command designating that the 2R probability variation big hit is received, It can be recognized that the low probability base state is reached after the end of the big hit gaming state. Also, instead of the command at the time of jackpot end such as jackpot end 1 designation command to jackpot end 3 designation command, any type such as display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, and display result 4 designation command Based on the reception of the effect control command that can identify whether or not the big hit game state is received, it may be recognized what gaming state is to be obtained after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, after the end of the big hit, the effect control that can specify the execution of the change display such as the change pattern command received after the end of the big hit gaming state when it becomes a short time state such as the standard time short state or the super short time state By counting the number of executions of the variable display based on the command, by determining the end timing of the short-time state such as 96 times, 98 times, and 100 times as described above on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, You may make it confirm the end timing of a time-short state, and the end timing of a probability change state by the microcomputer 100 for effect control. Further, when at least one of the state of the big hit probability or the base state changes, an effect control command for specifying the low-accuracy low base state, an effect control command for specifying the high-accuracy low base state, and the high-accuracy base The effect control microcomputer 560 may transmit the effect control command for specifying the state so that the effect control microcomputer clearly recognizes the current game state.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the presentation control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are converted into the effect symbol variation display (variation) corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol display. An effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the device 8b, and performs the effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from being increased when controlling the effect parts such as the above.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the contents of the open pattern data table stored in the ROM 54 in a table format. The data of the release pattern data table includes the number of times of opening (number of rounds upper limit), opening time (opening time during each round), and interval time (time between each round) for each type of big hit and small hit. It is a data indicating an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Referring to FIG. 10, each of 15R first probability variation jackpot and 15R second probability variation jackpot has 15 times of opening, 29 seconds of opening time, and 5 seconds of interval time. Each of the 2R probability variation big hit and the small hit is common in that the number of times of opening is two and the interval time is 0.5 seconds.

  The interval time may be set so that the same time is obtained for the 15R first probability variation jackpot, the 15R second probability variation jackpot, and the 2R probability variation jackpot. The number of rounds per jackpot is a fixed number of rounds for big hits (for example, 15R first likelihood variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit) for which a winning ball is easily obtained and for big hits (eg 2R probability variation big hit) for which a winning ball is difficult to obtain. (For example, 15 rounds), a big opening time for which a winning ball is likely to be obtained is a long opening time for which a winning ball is easily obtained, and a big opening time for which a winning ball is difficult to obtain is a very short opening time for which a winning ball is difficult to obtain. You may do it.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variable display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the special symbol for starting the variable display in the reserved storage buffer (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer in FIG. 13). Confirm the number of stored numerical data (number of pending storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. In addition, when it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit (whether it is a loss). In case of big hit, set big hit flag. If it is a small hit, the small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. When the big hit gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is reset (reset regardless of whether the big hit is a promiscuous big hit that is probable. ) Further, when the termination condition of the time reduction state is satisfied, the time reduction flag (standard time reduction flag, super time reduction flag) is reset.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round. However, when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, processing for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag, a standard time short flag, a super time short flag, etc.) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big prize opening according to the small hit opening pattern as described above. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, a time for opening the special winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example).

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Control for transmitting the effect control command in the small hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there is still the remaining number of open times, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. It may be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later. Good. Further, the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S215).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S215. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S225) and ends the process.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-S215 and the process of S223-S225 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20 are diagrams showing the data tables used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  As the variation pattern table, the ROM 54 stores the first determination table when the non-short-time state is shifted, the second determination table when the non-time-short state is shifted, the first determination table when the standard-time short state is shifted, the second determination table when the standard-time short state is shifted, and the standard time. The third judgment table when the short state is off, the first judgment table when the super-short state is off, the second judgment table when the super-short state is off, the third judgment table when the super-short state is off, the short-term end probability change state is the off-time judgment table, non-short State 15R big hit judgment table, standard short state 15R big hit judgment table, super-short state 15R big hit judgment table, short-term end probability change state 15R big hit judgment table, non-short time 2R big hit judgment table, standard short state 2R big hit time Judgment table, super-short time state 2R big hit time judgment table, short-time end probability change state 2R There are stored hit judgment table, non-time short state small hit judgment table, standard time short state small hit judgment table, ultra-short state small hit judgment table, and short-term end probability variation state small hit judgment table. It is selectively used according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when the non-time reduction state is shifted and a second determination table when the non-time reduction state is lost. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first determination table when the standard time short state is shifted, a second determination table when the standard short time state is shifted, and a third determination table when the standard time short state is shifted. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when a super-short state is shifted, a second determination table when a super-short state is shifted, and a third determination table when a super-short state is shifted. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a determination table at the time-of-time end probability variation state. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-short-time state 15R big-hit determination table, a standard short-time state 15R big-hit determination table, a super-short-time state 15R big-hit determination table, and a short-time end probability change state 15R big-hit determination table. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-short-time state 2R big hit determination table, a standard time short state 2R big hit determination table, and a super-short state 2R big hit determination table. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-short-time state small hitting time determination table, a standard time short-state small hitting time determination table, a super-short-time short-time small hitting time determination table, and a short-time end probability change state 2R big-hitting time determination table.

  Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 14 to 20 is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to select and determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 14 to 20 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation indicating the relationship between the random 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the variation pattern column in each table of FIGS. 14 to 20, the variation pattern column indicates the variation time when the variation display of each variation pattern is performed in parentheses.

“Normal fluctuation” indicates a non-reach fluctuation pattern (10 seconds) that does not result in reach.
“Normal reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach. “First normal reach” (20 seconds) and “second normal reach” (20 seconds) have different backgrounds during variable display.

  “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special background image is displayed when the reach state is reached. The “first super reach” (30 seconds) is a variation pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the first special background image. The “second super reach” (30 seconds) is a change pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the second special background image. “Third super reach” (30 seconds) is a super reach variation pattern for performing a reach effect using a third special background image. The “fourth super reach” (30 seconds) is a super reach variation pattern that performs reach production using a first special character image that is not displayed in a variation pattern other than the fourth super reach. The “fifth super reach” (30 seconds) is a super reach variation pattern that performs reach production using a second special character image that is not displayed in a variation pattern other than the fifth super reach.

  “Normal fluctuation” (10 seconds) means normal reach fluctuation pattern types such as “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, and super reach such as “first super reach” to “fifth super reach”. The variation time is shorter than the variation pattern type. In addition, “first normal reach” and “second normal reach” have a shorter variation time than “first super reach” to “fifth super reach”.

  “Super short fluctuation” (1 second) is a super short fluctuation pattern in which fluctuation display is performed with a very short fluctuation time such as 1 second, and the fluctuation time is shorter than any other fluctuation pattern. Since the fluctuation display of “Super-short-time fluctuation” is extremely short, for example, as a variation aspect of the production symbol, the variation of the manner in which the stop symbol of the production symbol is instantly displayed on the spot is performed. As a variation mode, a reach effect (a reach effect as performed with a variation pattern that reaches) is not performed. Then, when the fluctuation display with “super-short-time fluctuation” is performed, for example, a specific pattern that is not displayed in the fluctuation display other than the super-short-time fluctuation is displayed as a background image. By performing an effect that is not present, the effect display device 9 performs a display that allows the player to easily identify that it is “super time variation”.

  "First non-reach special" (10 seconds, 6 seconds, or 3 seconds) and "Second non-reach special" (10 seconds, 6 seconds, or 3 seconds) are non-reach special fluctuations for 2 rounds It is a variation pattern included in the pattern type, and the variation time is shorter than that of “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”. In addition, “first reach special” (15 seconds, 10 seconds, or 5 seconds), “second reach special” (15 seconds, 10 seconds, or 5 seconds), “third reach special” (15 seconds, 10 seconds or 5 seconds), “4th reach special” (15 seconds), and “5th reach special” (15 seconds) are variation patterns included in the reach variation pattern type for 2R probability variation big hit. For example, the variation time is short as compared with “first super reach” to “fifth super reach”. Each of the “first non-reach special” and the “second non-reach special” is a special variation pattern that displays a chance pattern as a combination of 2R jackpot symbols without displaying a combination of reach symbols during variation display. It is. Each of “First Reach Special”, “Second Reach Special”, “Third Reach Special”, “Fourth Reach Special”, and “Fifth Reach Special” is used to display a combination of reach symbols during variable display. After the display, this is a special variation pattern that displays the chance as a combination of 2R jackpot symbols by replacing the symbols. Each of “first reach special” to “third reach special” is a variation pattern in which an effect using a specific background image that differs for each variation pattern is performed. ““ 4th reach special ”is a variation pattern in which an effect using a first specific character image that is not displayed in a variation pattern other than the 4th reach special is performed. “Fifth reach special” is a variation pattern in which an effect using a second specific character image that is not displayed in a variation pattern other than the fifth reach special is performed.

  “First non-reach special” and “second non-reach special” are compared with “first reach special”, “second reach special”, “fourth reach special” and “fifth reach special”. The fluctuation time is short.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern for the two round big hits and the variation pattern for the small hits may use a variation pattern common to the variation patterns of the big hit types other than the two round big hits and the small hits. Differences in production between “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, differences in production between “first super reach”, “second super reach” and “third super reach”, “first non-reach” Differences in performance between "Special" and "Second non-reach special", and differences in performance between "First reach special", "Second reach special" and "Third reach special" The background at the time may be different, but the background at the time of the variable display is not different. For example, the character displayed at the time of the variable display is different, or the pattern variation mode at the time of the variable display (for example, It is sufficient that the player can recognize that the display is changed in some way, such as one having a different (change direction). Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “15R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display becomes a display result of “15R big hit”. “2R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “2R big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “first super reach deviation” is indicated by the fluctuation pattern command as “first super reach fluctuation pattern resulting in a loss display result”.

  In the tables of FIGS. 14 to 20, the columns labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” include a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 14A as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, when the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches any numerical value in the numerical range of 230 to 251, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”. Further, taking FIG. 16C as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are assigned to the variation pattern type such as “super short time”. Further, taking FIG. 19A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1 to 251) are a plurality of numerical values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “non-reach special” and “reach special”. They are allocated in ranges.

  In each table of FIGS. 14 to 20, a column in which “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” are described is a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column which shows. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 14A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “first normal reach miss” and “second normal reach miss”. All values of random 3 (0 to 99) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super-reach” is set, “first super-reach out”, “second super-reach out”, according to the random 3 value extracted at a predetermined timing, And the variation pattern is selected and determined from “out of third super reach”.

  In the present embodiment, among the non-time-short states (low base state) that do not correspond to the time-short states including the standard time-short state and the super-time-short state, the time-short end is a state in which the time-short state has ended before the probability variation state as described above. In the probability variation state, an effect that is not executed when variation display is performed in other gaming states is performed. Therefore, even in the same non-short-time state, variation display is performed with different variation patterns depending on whether it is in the short-time end probability change state or in a state other than the short-time end probability change state. As a result, in the non-short-time state, the variation pattern is selected and determined using different determination tables depending on whether the state is the short-time end probability change state or the state other than the short-time end probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-short-time state (specifically, the low-accuracy low base state or the high-accuracy low-base state), in the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability change state, the variation pattern is determined Then, the determination table is selected as follows. When the variation display result is out of order, for the special symbol that starts the variation display, if the number of reserved memory at the time of variation pattern determination is 0 or 1, select the first judgment table at the time of non-time reduction state in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of stored memories at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3, the second determination table at the time of non-time reduction state in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), when a decision is made to make a shift in a non-time-short state other than the time-end end probability change state, the hold at the time of determination of the change pattern corresponding to the special symbol that starts the change display When the number of memories is 2 or 3, the percentage determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is higher than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1, and reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation) In addition, data is set in the first determination table when the non-short-time state is shifted and the second determination table when the non-time-short state is shifted, so that the ratio determined to include the change in super-reach is low. As a result, in a non-time-saving state other than the time-end probable change state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is increased based on the increase in the number of reserved memories, so the variation time is shortened according to the number of reserved memories. The hold number reduction control is performed.

  In the standard short time state, which is the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 15R first probability variation big hit, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows.

  In the standard short time state, when the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is off, the first judgment table for the standard time short state in FIG. 15 (a) is selected regardless of the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern. To do.

  15A is determined to be a normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation deviation) as compared to the first determination table in the non-time short state in FIG. 14A compared to the first determination table in the non-time short state in FIG. The data is set so that the ratio is low and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. As a result, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the standard time-short state, it fluctuates more than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in a non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability variation state. Since the variation pattern with a long time is selected at a high rate, the variation time is longer on average than when the first reserved memory number at the time of variation pattern determination is 0 or 1 in a non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability variation state. Fluctuation display will be performed. In addition, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the standard time short state, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is not set high based on the increase in the number of reserved memories. Yes.

  In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is off in the standard time short state, the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. The reason why the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is increased is as follows. Regarding the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, in the standard time short state, the fluctuation display by the second special symbol held and stored has a high rate of selecting a short fluctuation time, and is therefore digested too early. There are times when the special symbols change display. Even in such a case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol becomes very long, so the fluctuation display of the normal symbol during that time (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 32 in the electric chew support state). When the display result is successful and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated, and therefore, the first special symbol based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is displayed. Even if it is done, it becomes possible to prevent the said fluctuation | variation display from being performed frequently. In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the standard time short state, the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. Even if the rate at which the variation pattern having a longer variation time is selected is increased, the second special symbol having a high rate at which the short variation time is selected is mainly displayed in a variable manner in the short standard time state. The average variation time of the entire special symbol including the special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the average variation time in the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability variation state.

  In the standard short time state, when the variation display result is out of the second special symbol, if the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the standard short time state in FIG. If the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3, the third determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state of FIG. .

  In the second determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 15B, the second pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 or 1 in the non-time short state other than the short-term end probability change state. Compared to the first determination table at the time of non-time-short state deviation in (a), the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high, and is determined as reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super-reach fluctuation). The data is set so that the ratio is lower. Further, the variation time of the normal variation is shorter in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 15B than in the first determination table at the time of deviation from the non-time short state in FIG. As a result, when the hold number shortening control is not performed when the variation display of the second special symbol is out of place, the variation display performed in the standard time short state is performed in a non-short time state other than the short time end probability variation state. Since the variation pattern with a shorter variation time than the variation display is selected, the variation display is performed with a variation time shorter on average than the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability variation state.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (b) and 15 (c), when it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the standard time short state, the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. In this case, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is higher than when the second reserved memory number at the time of fluctuation pattern determination is 0, and reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) 15B, data is set in the second determination table when the standard time short state is shifted and the third determination table when the standard time short state is shifted in FIGS. 15B and 15C. As a result, when the second special symbol is in the standard time short state, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a short variation display is increased based on the increase in the number of second reserved memories. The hold number shortening control is performed to reduce the fluctuation time.

  The third determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 15C is selected when the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. Compared to the second determination table at the time of non-time-short state in (b), the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high, and is determined as reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation). The data is set so that the ratio is lower. Furthermore, the variation time of the normal variation is shorter in the third determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 15C than in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the non-time short state in FIG. As a result, when the hold number shortening control is performed when the variation display of the second special symbol is out of place, the variation display performed in the standard time short state is the variation performed in the non-short time short state other than the short time end probability variation state. Since the rate of selection of a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that of the display is high, variation display is performed in a relatively short variation time.

  Comparing FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is determined more frequently in the standard time-short state than in the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state, and reach fluctuation The data is set so that the ratio determined for (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is low. Furthermore, in the standard time short state, the variation time of the normal variation of the second special symbol in which the fluctuation display is mainly performed in the standard time short state is set to a short time compared to the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. ing. As a result, in the standard time-short state, the variation pattern with a shorter variation display is selected more than in the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability change state, so the rate of selection is higher than in the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability change state. When the fluctuation time is shortened, the state becomes short.

  In the super-short time state, which is a short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 15R second-probable big hit or 2R-probable big hit, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows.

  When the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is lost in the super-short state, the first determination table for the super-short state in FIG. To do.

  In the first determination table at the time of super-short state deviation shown in FIG. 16A, it is determined to be a normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) as compared to the case of the first determination table at time non-time shortage of FIG. The data is set so that the ratio is low and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. As a result, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the ultra-short time state, the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability variation state is more varied than when it is 0 or 1. Since the ratio of the long-displayed variation pattern is high, the variation time is on average longer than when the first pending storage number at the time of variation pattern determination is 0 or 1 in a non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability variation state. Fluctuation display will be performed. In addition, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the super short time state, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation display is set not to increase based on the increase in the number of reserved memories. Yes.

  Thus, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the super-short-time state, the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state. The reason why the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is increased is as follows. As for the variable display of the first special symbol, in the super-short time state, the variable display by the second special symbol held and stored has a high rate of selecting a short variation time, and is therefore digested too early. There are times when the special symbols change display. Even in such a case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol becomes very long, so the fluctuation display of the normal symbol during that time (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 32 in the electric chew support state). When the display result is successful and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated, and therefore, the first special symbol based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is displayed. Even if it is done, it becomes possible to prevent the said fluctuation | variation display from being performed frequently. In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the super-short-time state, the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability changing state. Even if the rate at which the variation pattern having a longer variation time is selected is higher than that at the time, the second special symbol having a higher rate at which the short variation time is selected is mainly displayed in a variable manner in the super-short state. The average variation time of the entire special symbol including the special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the average variation time in the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability variation state.

  Note that, for the first determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short time state of FIG. 16A, a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed at a fixed time of about 30 seconds is always selected regardless of the variation pattern type. Also good. The first determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short-time state of FIG. 16A is at least an average as compared with the case where the first pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is zero in a non-short-time state other than the short-term end probability change state. It is only necessary to select a variation pattern in which variation display is performed in a long variation time.

  When the fluctuation display result for the second special symbol is lost in the super-short time state, if the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0, the super-short state in FIG. If the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3, the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state shown in FIG.

  In the second determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 16B, the standard short-time state in FIG. Compared with the judgment table, data is set so that the ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is low and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. Yes. Thus, when the second reserved symbol number when the second special symbol variation pattern is determined is 0, when the variation display of the second special symbol is off, the variation display performed in the super-short state is more Since the variation pattern having a longer variation time than the variation display performed in the standard time short state is high, the variation display is performed with a long variation time on average as compared with the standard time short state.

  In this way, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is lost in the super-short time state, a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern in the standard time short state is 0 The reason for increasing the ratio of being generated is as follows. In the super-short-time state, the second special symbol is selected once when the variation pattern of the ultra-short-time variation is extremely short when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. Since the change display is terminated very early, the second reserved storage information is digested very early. Even in such a case, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the variation time determined when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 in the short time standard time state By selecting the long time variation pattern, the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol in the super-short time state is promoted when the number of the stored storage information becomes a predetermined number or more. When the number is less than the predetermined number, execution becomes difficult to be promoted. When the variation time becomes long, the normal symbol variation display (in the electric chew support state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 32) is performed, and the display result is hit, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Since the second reserved memory is likely to occur due to the release of the first special symbol, the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory information that rarely occurs in the extremely short time state because the variable display by the second special symbol is digested too early. Can be prevented from being executed frequently. As described above, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is lost in the super-short time state, when the second reserved memory number is 0, there is a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than in the standard time-short state. Even if the selected ratio is increased, in the ultra-short time state, the extremely short variation time is selected when the second reserved memory number is any one of 1 to 3, so the average variation time is the standard time shortening. The average variation time in the state is shortened. Note that the ultra-short time state when the hold number reduction control is not performed is not limited to enabling selection of a very short fluctuation pattern of ultra-short time variation such as 1 second, but it is possible to select an ultra-short time state such as 10 seconds. The variation time may be made shorter than the variation time in the standard time short state by fixedly determining a variation pattern having a variation time longer than the variation pattern of variation.

  It should be noted that, for the second determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 15B and the second determination table at the time of deviation from the super short time state in FIG. The variation time of the pattern may be set so as to be shorter than the variation time of the normal variation pattern in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state. For example, such a relationship may be realized by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation pattern in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state to less than 5 seconds. Such a relationship may be realized by making the pattern variation time longer than 5 seconds.

  In addition, for the second determination table when the super-short state is out of FIG. 16B, reach fluctuation patterns such as “normal reach” and “super reach” are not selected, but only “normal fluctuation” change patterns are selected. You may be made to do. Further, in the second determination table at the time of the super-short state deviation shown in FIG. 16B, a variation pattern of super-short variation (1 second) is always selected instead of the variation pattern of “normal variation”. Good. Further, in the second determination table at the time of the super-short-time state deviation of FIG. 16B, data is not set so that the ratio of selecting a short variation time is low, but a long variation time is selected. The data may be set so that the ratio becomes high.

  In the third determination table in the super-short-time state deviation state of FIG. 16C, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result for the second special symbol is out of the super-short-time state, the second reserved memory number when the fluctuation pattern is determined. Is any one of 1 to 3, the ultra-short variation pattern (1 second) for displaying the variation in an extremely short variation time is determined as compared with the case where the second reserved memory number when determining the variation pattern is 0. As described above, data is set in the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short-time state of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. Since only the ultra-short variation pattern having a variation time shorter than any of the selected variation patterns is determined, in the ultra-short state, there is a variation pattern with a short variation display based on the increase in the second reserved memory number. Since the selected ratio becomes high, the variation time is shortened to a very short time according to the second reserved storage number.

  In the third determination table at the time of the super-short-time state deviation shown in FIG. 16C, it is selected when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability changing state. The second determination table at the time of non-time reduction state in (b) and the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern in the standard time reduction state are selected from 1 to 3 in FIG. The super short time state of FIG. 16C is deviated so that only the super short time fluctuation pattern (1 second) for displaying the fluctuation in a very short fluctuation time is determined as compared with the case of the third judgment table at the time of the standard time short time deviation. Data is set in the third determination table. As a result, when the hold number reduction control is performed when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is off, the fluctuation display performed in the super-short-time state is the non-short-time state and the standard time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state. Since the variation pattern with a very short variation time is selected compared to the variation display performed in, the variation display is performed in a very short variation time compared to the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability variation state and the standard time short state. Will be.

  In the short time state such as the standard time short state and the super short time state, the electric start support control is performed, so that the frequency of winning the second start winning port 14 with respect to the first start winning port 13 is extremely high. Therefore, the frequency at which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with respect to the first special symbol becomes extremely high. Thus, in the short time state, the variation time of the second special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the average variation time of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as a whole. It greatly affects the length. Furthermore, in such a short time state, since the ratio of the game balls entering the second start winning opening 14 is much higher than the first starting winning opening 13, the time when the change pattern is determined is the time when the change pattern is determined. The number of cases where the second reserved memory number is 1 or more is particularly large. Also, in the super-short state, since the variation pattern determined when the second reserved memory number is 1 or more is all “super-short variation” for 1 second, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are selected. The average variation time of the entire variation display becomes extremely short compared to the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability change state and the standard time-short state.

  Note that, for example, in the standard time reduction state, the hold number reduction control is performed when the number of reserved storage when the display result is determined is two (first threshold) or more, and in the super time reduction state, the hold when the display result is determined is held. The threshold for the number of reserved memories for which the control for shortening the number of holds is performed in the standard time short state and the ultra-short time state, such as the control for shortening the number of holds is performed when the number of memories is 1 (second threshold) or more. May be different. In addition, for example, in the non-time-saving state other than the short-time end probability change state, the holding number reduction control is performed when the number of stored storage when the display result is determined is 3 or more, and in the standard time-short state, the display result is determined. Holding number shortening control is performed when the number of reserved memories is two or more, and when the display result is determined in the super-short time state, the holding number shortening control is performed when the number of stored memories is one (second threshold) or more. For example, the threshold value for the number of reserved storages for which the number-of-holds shortening control is performed may be different between the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability changing state, the standard time-short state, and the super-short-time state.

  In the high-accuracy base state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit, or 2R probability variation big hit, the number of variable display times that the time-short state and the electric chew support control state are completed are executed. In order to determine the fluctuation pattern in the time-short end probability change state when the time-short state and the power support control state have ended before the probability change state, the high-precision low base state is reached. Select the judgment table.

  When the variation display results for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are out of place in the high-low-low base state of the short-term end probability variation state as described above, regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of variation pattern determination, 17 (a) Selects the short-term end probability change state determination table.

  In the time-short end probability variation state determination table of FIG. 17A, the variation pattern of the fourth super reach or the fifth super reach that produces an effect that is not performed in the highly accurate base state as shown in FIGS. Data is set up to be selected. The fourth super reach and the fifth super reach are different from the super reach effect that changes the background image like the first to third super reaches, and the super reach effect that causes the special character to operate. The special character is an image displayed only when the variation patterns of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach are executed.

  It should be noted that, in the determination table for when the short-term end probability change state, an effect other than the reach effect such as super reach may be performed as an effect that is not performed in the highly accurate and high base state. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with an operation switch, the effect display device 9 displays an image requesting the player to operate the operation switch, and if the operation switch is operated by the player, is a big hit? You may make it perform the effect which alert | reports it by a predetermined alerting | reporting aspect. In addition, an effect display device 9 may display an image for performing a game such as a car race, and may perform an effect of notifying that a car that is a player's ally wins a race when it wins the race. .

  In addition, as an effect to be performed in the short-term end probability change state in the high-accuracy low-base state, for example, after performing an effect asking whether or not a predetermined chance item (for example, “791”) is stopped, When stopping, a predetermined reach effect with a high percentage of winning is performed, and when the chance is not stopped, the reach effect may be terminated without performing the reach effect.

  In the time-short end probability variation state determination table of FIG. 17A, all values of random 2 are assigned to the variation pattern type of super reach, and the ratio of selecting the fourth super reach for random 3 is the first. The data is set to be higher than the ratio of selecting 5 super reach.

  Each of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach is an effect that is displayed only when a predetermined number of times of variation display is performed in the high and low base state, that is, just before the end of the probability variation state. When the 4th super reach or 5th super reach production is performed, the player can know that the probabilistic state is about to end, so that the player's attention can be attracted to such a production, By making the player feel frustrated, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  When the variation pattern at the time of deviation is selected using the variation pattern table as described above, the following state is obtained. For example, when the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit, even if the probability change state is the same as when the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state of 15R second probability change big hit, even in the same probability variation state, FIG. As shown in the opening pattern, the advantage (the opening time and the number of times of opening) of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the open state in the big hit gaming state is less advantageous, and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the big hit gaming state is small. In that respect, the player may be disappointed.

  However, as shown in the table of FIG. 16, in the ultra-short state when the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit, the probability change state is entered after the big hit gaming state of 15R second probability variable big hit. Compared to the standard short-time state at the time, the change time is shortened at a high rate, so the change time is shortened, so it is possible to generate the next big hit early, so the player feels disappointed The feeling can be reduced.

  Note that the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 15R second probability variation big hit and the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit are more variable in the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit. The ratio for selecting the variation time (variation pattern) may be set differently, such as increasing the ratio for selecting the short variation pattern. In such a case, in addition to the super-short state in the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit, in the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit, the big hit game for the 15R second probability variation big hit. Since the change time is shortened compared to the short-time state when the state becomes probabilistic after the end of the state, it is possible to generate the next jackpot even earlier, so the player feels more disappointed Can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the second special symbol is more likely to be selected as the 15R big hit when the big special hit is made than the first special symbol. Further, since the electric Chu support control is performed in the probability variation state, the second special symbol is more likely to be displayed in a variable manner than the first special symbol. For this reason, the probability variation state is an opportunity for the player to easily aim to generate a 15R jackpot for the second special symbol. Therefore, if the result of the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state results in a big hit for two rounds, the probability variation state is entered, but there is a risk of disappointment in terms of the number of game balls that can be obtained in the big hit gaming state. In addition, the player may be disappointed more because the 2R jackpot is displayed on the variable display of the second special symbol, which has a higher rate of 15R jackpot than the first special symbol.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 8 (C) and 8 (D), when the second special symbol variation display in the probability variation state results in a big hit of 2 rounds, FIG. (C) As shown in (c), the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the fluctuation pattern is extremely short. Thus, the next big hit can be generated early in the probability change state after the end of the two round big hit gaming state. Therefore, the disappointment felt by the player can be further reduced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 16A, in the short time state such as the standard time short state and the super short time state, the first special symbol varies depending on the first reserved memory number. A variation pattern having a longer variation time is selected at a higher rate when the time is not shortened and when the time is controlled in the time-short state than when the time-short state is not controlled. As a result, with regard to the variable display of the first special symbol, in the short time state, the variable display by the second special symbol stored and stored will be digested too early, and the variable display of the first special symbol will be performed. Even when the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol is extremely long, the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed during that time (the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second as shown in FIG. 32 in the electric chew support state). When the display result is successful, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated by opening the variable winning ball device 15, so that even if the first special symbol variation display based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation display from being frequently executed. Therefore, in the short-time state, the interest of the game is reduced due to the occurrence of a state in which the player cannot enjoy the benefits of frequent execution of the variable display of the second special symbol having a high rate of 15R jackpots. Can be prevented.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16C, in the ultra-short time state, the second special symbol has an extremely short variation time when the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. Since the fluctuation display of one time is finished very early by selecting the fluctuation pattern of the short-time fluctuation, the second reserved storage information is digested very early, but conversely, as shown in FIG. In this way, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the variable time is determined when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in a non-time-short state other than the time-short-term certain change state. A variation pattern having a time longer than the variation time to be selected is selected. As a result, the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol in the super short time state is promoted when the stored number of the stored storage information becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number, but is executed when the stored number is less than the predetermined number. It becomes difficult to be promoted. When the variation time becomes long, the normal symbol variation display (in the electric chew support state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 32) is performed, and the display result is hit, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Since the second reserved memory is likely to occur due to the release of the first special symbol, the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory information that rarely occurs in the extremely short time state because the variable display by the second special symbol is digested too early. Can be prevented from being executed frequently. Therefore, in the super-short state, the interest of the game is reduced due to the occurrence of a state in which the player cannot enjoy the benefits of frequent execution of the variable display of the second special symbol having a high rate of 15R jackpots. Can be prevented.

  Also, when it is determined to be a 15R big hit (15R first positive change big hit, 15R second positive change big hit) in a non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state, or in a time-short state (standard time short state) excluding the super-short-time state As for, it will always be reach fluctuation, but the ratio determined to be “super-reach fluctuation” is higher than the ratio determined to “normal reach fluctuation” compared to when it is determined to be out of place. The data is set in the non-short-time state 15R big hit judgment table and the standard short-time state 15R big hit judgment table of FIG.

  In this embodiment, except for the case of the super short time state, the ratio of 2R probability variation big hit is determined to be less than 100% with respect to 15R probability variation big hit, but the ratio of 15R probability variation big hit is short. An example higher than the rate determined for the variation time was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of the 2R probability change big hit to the short change time may be 100% with respect to the 15R probability change big hit except in the case of the super short time state. Specifically, such a variation pattern is selected by, for example, S105, S106, S108, and S109 in FIG. 26. The variation pattern selection ratio is set in the determination tables shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting the data so that the ratio is as follows.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (b) and 16 (b), when the variable display is performed for the second special symbol, the change corresponding to the number of reserved storages in the super-short time state. As an example of determining a long variation time at a higher rate when the time is not shortened than when no variation time is shortened according to the number of reserved memories in the standard time-short state, In the state, the ratio of selecting the variation time longer than the short standard time state is less than 100%, but the ratio is higher than the ratio of selecting the long variation time in the short standard time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the fluctuation time is not reduced according to the number of reserved memories in the super-short time state, the fluctuation time is not reduced according to the number of held memories in the standard time-short state. Compared to the time, the ratio of selecting a long variation time may be 100%. Such variation pattern selection is performed, for example, in S99 and S105 of FIG. 26. The variation pattern selection ratio is set in the determination tables shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a), 14 (b), 15 (a), and 16 (a), the standard special time short state and the super short time are displayed for the variable display of the first special symbol. As an example of determining a long variation time at a higher rate when controlled to a time-short state such as a state, compared to when it is a non-time-short state other than a time-short end probability change state, it is controlled to a time-short state In some cases, the ratio of selecting a longer variation time than in the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state is less than 100%, but in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state, the long variation time is selected. An example is shown in which the ratio is higher than the ratio to perform. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of selecting a long variation time is 100% when the control is performed in the short-time state compared to the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability change state. Good. Such variation patterns are selected by, for example, S97, S103, S108, and S109 in FIG. 26. The variation pattern selection ratios are set in the determination tables shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting the data as follows.

  The non-time-short state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. 18A is used when it is determined to be the 15R first positive change big hit or the 15R second positive change big hit in a non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state. The short standard time short state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. 18B is used when it is determined that the 15R first positive variation big hit or the 15R second positive big hit is determined in the short standard time state. The super-short state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. 18C is used when it is determined that the 15R first positive variation big hit or the 15R second positive change big hit is determined in the super short state. In the time-short end probability variation state 15R big hit determination table of FIG. 18D, it is determined to be the 15R first probability variation big hit or 15R second probability variation big hit in the high probability low base state of the time short end probability variation state as described above. Sometimes used.

  The non-time-short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 19A is used when it is determined that the 2R probability change big hit is in a non-time-short state other than the time-end end probability change state. The standard time short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 19B is used when it is determined that 2R probability variation big hit is made in the standard time short state. The super-short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 19C is used when it is determined that the 2R probability variable big hit is made in the super-short state. The time-short end probability variation state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 19D is used when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is made in the high probability low base state of the time-short end probability variation state as described above.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit or the 15R second probability variation big hit is determined, the standard time short state is other than the short time end probability variation state. Data is set in the non-short-time state 15R big hit judgment table and the standard short-time state 15R big hit judgment table so that the rate of selection of the fluctuation pattern type of “normal reach” is higher than that in the non-short-time state. Yes. As a result, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time on average is determined in the standard time short state than in a non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. When it is determined that the 15R first probability variation big hit or the 15R second probability variation big hit is determined, the time in the standard time short state is “super reach” than in the non-time short state other than the short time end probability variation state. The data may be set so that the rate at which the variation pattern type “” is selected increases.

  In the super-short state 15R big hit determination table of FIG. 18C, when it is determined that the variable display result is 15R big hit in the super-short state for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, In addition, as compared with the case where the 15R big hit is determined in the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability change state, the super-short time variation pattern (1 second) for displaying the variation in a very short variation time is determined. Data is set in the super-short state 15R big hit determination table of 18 (c). As shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined to be 15R big hit in the super-short time state, except for the standard time short state and the short-time end probability change state Since only the ultra-short-time variation pattern having a shorter variation time than any of the variation patterns selected when the decision to become 15R big hit in the non-time-short state is made, The fluctuation time is shortened to an extremely short time as compared with the case of 15R big hit in the standard short time state and the case of 15R big hit in the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state.

  In the time-short end probability change state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. 18D, the variation pattern of the fourth super reach or the fifth super reach that provides an effect that is not performed in the high probability high base state as described above is necessarily selected. So that the data is set.

  In the short-term end probability change state 15R big hit determination table of FIG. 18D, all values of random 2 are assigned to the variation pattern type of super reach, and the ratio of selecting the fifth super reach for random 3 is Data is set so as to be higher than the ratio of selecting the fourth super reach. Therefore, when the fourth super reach or fifth super reach effect is performed, the player's attention can be attracted to such an effect as described above, and the fifth super reach effect is performed. Is performed, based on the fact that the ratio of 15R jackpot is high, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined, the non-time-short state other than the time-end end probability variation state is determined when the standard time short state is determined. Data is set in the non-short-time state 2R big hit judgment table and the standard short-time state 2R big hit judgment table so that the rate of selection of the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher than that determined in ing. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the variation time is shorter in the standard short-time state than in the non-short-time state other than the short-term end probability variation state. Is set. Thereby, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time shorter in the standard time short state than in the non-short time short state other than the short time end probability changing state is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined, the case where it is determined in the super short time state is determined in the standard time short state. In addition, data is set in the standard time short state 2R big hit determination table and the super short time state 2R big hit determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher. In addition, for each variation pattern included in each of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the case of being determined in the super-short-time state is more than the case of being determined in a non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state. The fluctuation time is set short. As a result, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is determined in the super short time state than in the standard time short state.

  In the short-term end probability variation state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 19D, all values of random 2 are assigned to reach special variation pattern types. The data is set to be higher than the ratio for selecting the variation pattern specific to the fourth reach.

  Each of the variation patterns of the fourth reach special and the fifth reach special is an effect that is displayed only when a predetermined number of variation displays are performed in the high accuracy low base state, that is, immediately before the end of the probability variation state. When such fourth reach special and fifth reach special effects are performed, the player can know that it is about to end the probabilistic state, so attracting the player's attention to such effects It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player feel frustrated.

  In the short-term end probability change state 2R big hit time determination table, instead of the variation patterns of the fourth reach special and the fifth reach special, the variation pattern for performing the reach effect similar to the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach described above. May be used. As a result, in the short-term end probability variation state, it is possible to perform a common effect in the variable display when the 15R first probability variation big hit or the 15R second probability variation big hit and when the 2R probability variation big hit is reached.

  FIG. 18C shows a variation pattern determined when the 15R probability variation big hit is made in the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability variation state or the standard time-short state as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation time determined when the 15R probability variation big hit is set in the ultra-short time state is set so that the variation time of the selected variation pattern is shorter. 19 (a) and 19 (b), the variation pattern determined when the 2R probability variation big hit is determined in the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability variation state or the standard time-short state, as shown in FIG. As shown in c), the variation time determined for the 2R probability variation big hit in the super-short time state is set so that the variation time of the selected variation pattern is shorter. Therefore, when it is determined that the big hits of 15R and 2R in the super-short-time state are shorter than the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state, or the big hits of 15R and 2R in the standard time-short state, High percentage of time controlled. As described above, when it is decided to make a big hit including the big hits of 15R and 2R in the super short-time state, the big hit including the big hits of 15R and 2R in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state or the standard time-short state It is determined to have a shorter variation time than when it is determined to be. As a result, the period from when the super-short-time state is reached to the big hit is shorter than the period from the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state, or from the standard time-short state to the big hit. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of speed to the game and to further enhance the fun of the game. Note that when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit, even if the determined time is in the super-short time state, the variation time may not be set short. This is because a prize ball is not substantially obtained at the 2R probability variation big hit, and even if the change display is quickly digested, the ratio that the player feels advantageous to that is less than that at the 15R probability variation big hit.

  The non-time-short state small hit determination table in FIG. 20A is used when it is determined to make a small hit in a non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability change state. The standard time short state small hit determination table of FIG. 20B is used when it is determined that the small hit is in the standard short state. The super time short state small hit determination table of FIG. 20C is used when it is determined to make a small hit in the super short time state. The short-term end probability change state small hit determination table shown in FIG. 20D is used when it is determined to make a small hit in the high-accuracy low base state of the short-term end probability change state as described above.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b), when it is determined that a small hit is made, the case where it is determined in the standard time short state is the non-time short state other than the short time end probability changing state. Data is set in the non-time short state small hit determination table and the standard time short state small hit determination table so that the rate of selection of the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher than when determined. Yes. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each variation pattern type of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the time in the standard time short state is less than the non-time short state other than the short-term end probability variation state. The fluctuation time is set short. Thereby, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time shorter in the standard time short state than in the non-short time short state other than the short time end probability changing state is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C, when it is determined that a small hit is made, the case of being determined in the super-short time state is more than the case of being determined in the standard time short state. In addition, data is set in the standard time short state small hit determination table and the super short state small hit determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is high. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each variation pattern type of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the case where it is determined in the super-short-time state is determined in the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state. The variation time is set to be shorter than that of the case. As a result, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is determined in the super short time state than in the standard time short state.

  Further, when it is determined to make a small hit as shown in FIGS. 20 (a), (b), and (c), a 2R probability variation big hit as shown in FIGS. 19 (a), (b), and (c). It is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher than when it is determined to be. As a result, the average fluctuation time is shorter when the small hit is achieved than when the 2R probability variable big hit is achieved.

  In addition, in the short-term end probability variation state small hit determination table in FIG. 20D, the variation pattern of the fourth reach special or the fifth reach special that performs an effect that is not performed in the highly accurate base state as described above is always selected. The data is set as shown.

  In the short-term end probability change state small hitting time determination table of FIG. The data is set to be higher than the ratio for selecting the fifth reach special. Therefore, when the fourth reach special or fifth reach special effect is performed, the player's attention can be attracted to such an effect as described above. In addition, the fifth reach special effect is provided. Is performed, based on the fact that the ratio of 2R probability variation jackpot is high, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  When the decision to win 15R is made, the relationship between the ratio determined for “normal reach fluctuation” and the ratio determined for “super reach fluctuation” is different from the time when the decision is made to be out of place. The non-short-time state 15R big hit shown in FIG. 18 (a) so that the ratio is the same regardless of the non-time-short state other than the end probability change state, the standard time-short state, the super-short-time state, and the number of reserved symbols stored in the variable display. Data may be set in the hour determination table, the standard short time state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. 18B, and the super short state 15R big hit determination table in FIG. In addition, when the 2R big hit is determined, the relationship between the ratio determined as “non-reach special variation” and the ratio determined as “reach special variation” indicates that the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state, standard time The non-short-time state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 19A, FIG. 19B, so that the ratio is the same regardless of the number of reserved symbols stored in the short state, the super-short state, and the variable display. Data may be set in each of the standard time short state 2R big hit determination table and the super short time state 2R big hit determination table of FIG.

  In addition, in each of the non-short-time state, the standard time-short state, and the super-short-time state other than the short-time end probability variation state, when the 2R probability variation big hit becomes the same rate as when the 15R first probability variation big hit or 15R second probability variation big hit Data may be set so as to determine the type of variation pattern.

  In addition, in the super short state 15R big hit determination table of FIG. 18C, only a super short fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 1 second is selected, so that the player's expectation is like a fluctuation pattern for performing a reach effect. Although the variation pattern for producing a feeling effect is not selected, the variation for performing the effect of encouraging the player's expectation like the variation pattern for the reach effect is also obtained for the super-short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. The pattern may not be selected. As an example of the display of the fluctuation pattern that does not perform reach production, for example, when the display result is out of order, the stop pattern is displayed when the stop pattern is stopped sequentially or simultaneously, such as when the stop pattern is derived and displayed. Is displayed.

  In addition, each of the super-short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 19C and the super-short state small hit determination table of FIG. As in the judgment table, it may be set so that the fluctuation pattern of “super short fluctuation (1 second)” is fixed, “non-reach special” fluctuation pattern, and “reach special” fluctuation You may set so that the variation pattern of "super-short variation (1 second)" can be selected from the variation pattern which added the variation pattern of "super-short variation (1 second)" to the pattern.

  Further, in each 2R big hit time determination table shown in FIG. 19, when the current big hit type is a big hit type that is in a super-short-time state, and when the current big hit type is in a state other than the super-short-time state. The variation pattern selection ratio may be different. Specifically, when the current jackpot type is a jackpot type that is in a super-short-time state, the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern that has a shorter variation time than when this jackpot type is in a state other than the super-short-time state May be made higher.

  14A and 14B, the first and second determination tables when the non-short-time state is shifted, and the second and third determination tables when the standard state is shifted and shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C. With respect to the fluctuation pattern of “normal fluctuation”, the variation time may be set shorter when the hold number reduction control is performed than when the hold number reduction control is not performed. In addition, the number-of-holds reduction control is performed not only on these variation pattern determination tables but also on various variation patterns set in all determination tables including the determination table at the time of a big hit as shown in FIGS. The time may be set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than when the hold number reduction control is not performed.

  Next, an example of an effect performed in the effect display device 9 will be described. Here, as representative examples, the effect of super reach by changing the background image performed in the first super reach to the third super reach described above, and the character performed in the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach described above. The production of super reach by operating will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a surface screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing a representative example of effects of the first super reach to the third super reach.

  Referring to FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 21A, left effect symbol 91 in the left symbol stop area and right effect symbol 93 in the right symbol stop area stop at the same symbol, and in the middle symbol stop area After the reach state in which the medium effect symbol 92 is fluctuating, the effect of changing the background image as shown in (B) to (D) and (F) is performed as the reach effect. Thereafter, an outlier display result such as (G) or a big hit display result such as (E) is derived and displayed.

  In FIG. 21, immediately after the reach state occurs, as shown in FIG. 21B, a background image showing a starry sky where a small star exists is displayed. When the big hit display result as shown in (E) is obtained, an image in which a plurality of large stars 73 and 74 appear in the starry sky as shown in (C) and (D) is displayed. After the background image is changed, the display result is derived and displayed. The change in the background image shown in (C) and (D) is an effect for recognizing that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the background image changes in this way, the player displays It can be recognized that the result is a big hit. On the other hand, when the result is a display error as shown in (G), the background image does not change as shown in (F). Such an image of (F) is an image for recognizing that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the background image does not change in this way, the player has a big hit as the display result. Can be recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the first super reach to the third super reach are fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect is performed by changing the background image, and each of the first super reach to the third super reach is displayed. The type of background image is different. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the first super reach is a reach effect performed by changing a background image indicating a starry sky, and the second super reach is a reach effect performed by changing a background image indicating a seascape. The 3 super reach is a reach effect performed by changing a background image showing a mountain landscape.

  Such first super reach to third super reach are executed as effects of super reach in the low probability low base state and the high accuracy high base state.

  FIG. 22 is a surface screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing a representative example of effects of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach.

  Referring to FIG. 22, as shown in FIG. 22A, left effect symbol 91 in the left symbol stop area and right effect symbol 93 in the right symbol stop area stop at the same symbol, and in the middle symbol stop area After the reach state in which the medium effect symbol 92 is changing, the first character 71 and the second character 72 as shown in (B) to (D) and (F) have weapons as the reach effect. An effect of displaying an image for operating a special character such as a battle is performed. Thereafter, an outlier display result as shown in (E) or a big hit display result as shown in (G) is derived and displayed.

  In FIG. 22, immediately after the occurrence of the reach state, as shown in (B), the first character 71 and the second character 72 having weapons appear, and the effect that these characters fight with the weapons is started. . And when it becomes a display error result like (E), after displaying the image which the 1st character 71 loses as shown to (C) and (D), a display result is derived | led-out displayed. Such images of (C) and (D) are images for recognizing that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. When such an image is displayed, the player displays the display result. Can be recognized as out of place. On the other hand, when the jackpot display result is as shown in (G), the display result is derived and displayed after the image in the first effect mode in which the first character 71 wins is displayed as shown in (F). The production in one production mode is ended. Such an image of (F) is an image for recognizing that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when such an image is displayed, the player displays the result as a big hit. Can be recognized.

  The fourth super reach and the fifth super reach are fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed by operating a special character image as shown in FIG. 22, and each of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach is displayed. Different types of character images are displayed. For example, the fourth super reach is a reach effect that operates a first special character image as shown in FIG. 22, and the second super reach is a second that is different from the first special character image as shown in FIG. This is a reach effect performed by operating a special character image. Regarding the reach effects of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach, different character images are not used, but the same character image is used, but the character image has a different operation, or the character and the background image. The effect may be performed using the same character image, such as a different combination. In addition, for the reach effects of the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach, an effect of displaying special background images that are not displayed in other variation patterns may be performed. When such a special background image is used, not only the background image but also the effect of displaying the special character image and the background image in combination may be performed. For example, a special background image may be made different between the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach, and the same special character image may be displayed, or different special background images may be displayed and different special characters may be displayed. An image may be displayed.

  Such an effect by the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach is an effect executed only in the high probability low base state of the short-time end probability changing state. Thus, when such a fourth super reach or fifth super reach effect is performed, the player can know that it is in the short-time end probability change state, that is, the end of the probability change state. This attention can be attracted to such an effect, and the excitement of the game can be improved by encouraging the player to feel frustrated.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 13), the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). . If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done. Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series for performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes the processing of S55 to S76 in the special symbol normal processing described later, the variation pattern setting processing of S301, the display result specifying command transmission processing of S302, and the special symbol variation of S303. The process and the special symbol stop process of S304 are included.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. Thereby, the following effects can be obtained. During a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control is performed, so that it becomes easy for the variable winning ball device 15 to win a game ball at the second start winning port 14. Therefore, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the data in the second reserved memory is more likely to be generated than at other times. When the reserved storage data is stored in both the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, the second reserved storage is more effective than the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the first reserved storage data. Since the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data is preferentially executed, it is possible to efficiently process the stored storage data that is likely to occur in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Occurrence of start winnings (starting conditions) that cannot be stored as the second reserved memory and become invalid due to the limitation by the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number can be reduced. Thereby, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol display 8b in the time-short state after completion | finish of jackpot game state can be improved.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, it is a program for executing a big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability change flag is determined to be 15R first probability variation big hit, 15R second probability variation big hit, or 2R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then a predetermined number of times (100 times). When the condition that the change display is performed, the condition that the next big hit is determined, or the earlier condition, whichever comes first, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S60), the small hit determination module that performs the small hit determination using the big hit determination random number extracted in S60 Is executed (S61). The small hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with a big hit determination random number and executes a process of determining to be a small hit if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the small hit determination process.

  In the small hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability that a small hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal game state and short time state). It is configured. Specifically, a probability change time small hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8B in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of small hit determination values are set in advance, and the small hit determination value There is provided a normal time small hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8B in the ROM 54 is set) in which the number is set to be smaller than the probability change small hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is in a probable change state. If the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a small hit determination process using the probability change small hit determination table. Is in the normal state (non-probability change state), the processing for determining the small hit is performed using the normal small hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (S61Y), a small hit flag is set (S72), and the process proceeds to S75. If it is decided not to make a small hit (S61N), the process proceeds to S75. Note that determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but determining whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a small hit symbol It is also to do.

  With regard to the small hit, the probability of determining a small hit in the probability variation state may not be made higher than that in the normal state, and it may be determined to always be a small hit with a fixed determination probability. Regarding the small hit, the probability that the variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are smaller than the variation display of the first special symbol in the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. The probability of performing the determination as a small hit may be varied so as to lower the value.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). Then, as a table used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 8C and the second special symbol big hit type in FIG. 8D. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selected in S72. Using the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined (S73). Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the 15R big hit is compared with the case where the variable display of the first separate symbol is executed. The ratio at which (15R first probability variation big hit and 15R second probability variation big hit) are selected is high.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (D), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type. Since the symbols are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control corresponding to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “15R first probability variation big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “15R second probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” as a special symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “15R first probability variation big hit”, “5” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “15R second probability variable big hit”, “7” is decided as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “2R probability variable big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short time state other than the short time end probability change state, the standard time short state, or the super short time state. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the time variation information indicating the normal state (non-probability variation state) and the probability variation information indicating which state is in the certain variation state. State 15R big hit judgment table, standard short state 15R big hit judgment table, super-short state 15R big hit judgment table, short-term end probability change state 15R big hit judgment table, non-short time 2R big hit judgment table, standard short state 2R big hit time Judgment table, super short state 2R big hit judgment table, short time end probability change state 2R big hit judgment table To select the Zureka (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S112.

  Here, the time information includes the state of the standard time flag set when the standard time is short, the state of the super time flag set when the time is short, the standard time short state or This is information specified based on the time-short end flag that is set when the time-short state is ended and the time-short state is ended. When the short flag is set, the standard time-short state is specified. When the super-short-time flag is set, the super-short-time state is specified. When the short-time end flag is set, the short-time state is specified. The non-short-time state in the end probability change state is specified, and none of the standard time-short flag, super-short-time flag, or short-time end probability change state is set. To is specified to be non-time reduction state other than the time-shortening termination probability variation state. The probability variation information is information specified based on the state of the probability variation flag that is set when the probability variation state is set, and when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is identified. When is not set, it is specified that the normal state as the non-probability change state. The distinction between the non-short-time state in the short-time end probability change state and the non-short-time state other than the short-time end probability change state is not performed using the short-time end flag, and it is either the standard time-short flag or the super-short-time flag. When the probability variation flag is not set, it is determined that the non-time-short state is in the short-time end probability change state. You may make it judge that it is a time-short state.

  When the big hit flag is not set in S91, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type and variation pattern as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the above-mentioned variation time information and probability variation information. Then, any one of the standard time short state small hit determination table, the super short state small hit determination table, and the short time end probability change state small hit determination table is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S112.

  If the small hit flag is not set in S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the standard time short flag indicating that the standard time short state is set (S95). The standard time short flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the standard time short state, and is reset when the standard time short state is terminated. Specifically, the standard time short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit gaming state when it is determined to be the 15R first probability variable big hit. With regard to the 15R 1st probable big hit, the standard hourly flag is displayed when the fluctuation display of the predetermined number of times (96 times) is executed, or when the big win is decided next, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is displayed. It is reset at the earlier timing of the stop display timing.

  When the standard time reduction flag is not set (N in S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to S101 described later. On the other hand, when the standard time-short flag is set (Y in S95), the CPU 56 checks based on the special symbol pointer data whether or not it is during the variable display of the first special symbol (S96). When the variation display of the first special symbol is in progress (Y of S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type and variation pattern as a table to determine the first determination when the standard time short state in FIG. A table is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when it is during the variable display of the second special symbol (N in S96), the CPU 56 proceeds to S98 described later.

  In S98, it is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (S98). When the second reserved storage number is less than 1 (that is, 0) (N in S98), the CPU 56 deviates from the standard time short state of FIG. 15B as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. The second determination table is selected (S99), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (Y in S98), the CPU 56 uses the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation of the standard time short state in FIG. 3 The determination table is selected (S100), and the process proceeds to S112.

  In S101, it is confirmed whether or not a super-short time flag indicating that the super-short time state is set (S101). The super-short time flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the super-short time state, and is reset when the super-short time state ends. Specifically, the super short time flag is determined to be 15R second probability variable big hit, or is determined to be 2R probability variable big hit, and after the big hit big hit gaming state, It is set in the process of ending the jackpot gaming state when it is decided to do so. The super-short time flag is either a timing at which a predetermined number (98 times) of fluctuation display is executed, or a timing at which the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed when the big hit is determined next. It is reset at an early timing.

  When the super short time flag is not set (N in S101), the process proceeds to S106A described later. On the other hand, when the super-short time flag is set (Y in S101), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first special symbol is in a variable display based on the data of the special symbol pointer (S102). When the variation display of the first special symbol is in progress (N in S102), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type and variation pattern as a table to determine the first determination when the super-short state in FIG. A table is selected (S103), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when it is during the variable display of the second special symbol (N in S102), the CPU 56 proceeds to S104 described later.

  In S104, it is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (S104). When the second reserved storage number is less than 1 (that is, 0) (N in S104), the CPU 56 deviates from the super-short state of FIG. 16B as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. The second determination table is selected (S105), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number is 1 or more (Y in S104), the CPU 56 uses the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation state from the super-short state in FIG. 3 determination table is selected (S106), and the process proceeds to S112.

  In S106A, it is checked whether or not a time-short end flag indicating that the time-short end certain change state is set (S106A). When S106A is executed, it is not in the standard time-short state due to S95 and is in the low base state as the non-time-short state (non-electricity Chu support control state) that is not the super-short time state due to S101. When it is confirmed that is set, the high-probability low base state in the short-time end probability change state is established. Therefore, when it is confirmed in S106A that the short-time end flag is set, the CPU 56 determines whether the short-time end probability change state in FIG. 17A is out of place as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. A table is selected (S106B), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in S106A that the short-time end flag is not set, the high-low base after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R-probable big hit controlled to the low-probability low-base state or the high-probability low-base state. State, and the process proceeds to S107. In S106A, it is not distinguished using the time-end flag to distinguish between the non-time-short state in the short-time end probability change state and the non-time-short state other than the time-short end probability change state. When neither of the flags is set, it is determined that the probability variation flag is set and the non-time-short state in the short-time end probability variation state, while the time variation probability is varied when the probability variation flag is not set. You may make it judge that it is a non-time-short state other than a state.

  In S107, is the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner (the first reserved memory number during the variable display of the first special symbol and the second reserved memory number during the variable display of the second special symbol) of 2 or more? It is confirmed whether or not (S107). In S107, it is confirmed based on the data of the special symbol pointer which is the special symbol for the variable display. When the number of reserved storages corresponding to the special symbol for the variable display is less than 2 (that is, 0 or 1) (N in S107), the CPU 56 uses FIG. 14 as a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern. The first determination table at the time of non-time reduction state in (a) is selected (S108), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol for the variable display is 2 or more (that is, 2 or 3) (Y in S107), the CPU 56 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as The second determination table at the time of non-time reduction state in FIG. 14B is selected (S109), and the process proceeds to S112.

  Next, in S112, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and S92, S97, S99, S100, S103, S105, By referring to the table selected in the processing of S106, S106B, S108 or S109, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S112).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S112, the CPU 56 uses the table selected in the processing of S92, S94, S97, S99, S100, S103, S105, S106, S106B, S108, and S109 as described above. Then, the variation pattern determination table provided corresponding to the variation pattern type is selected (S113). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S113. It is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  In addition, when random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing and the variation pattern type is determined in S112, the value is obtained from the random number counter for variation pattern type determination for generating random 2. The variation pattern type may be determined by direct extraction and based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is started with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of starting the display of the special symbol with reference to the start flag. You may do it. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of S93 to S109 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 determines any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation commands) according to the determined type of big hit or loss. (See FIG. 9).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is terminated with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of ending the variation display of the special symbol with reference to the end flag. You may do it.

  Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 described later.

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current big hit type is the 2R probability variable big hit based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S133A). . When the type of big hit this time is not 2R probability variable big hit, the process proceeds to S134 described later.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is the 2R probability variation jackpot, probability variation information (probability variation flag is set as information indicating whether the jackpot probability is in a normal state (non-probability variation state) or a probability variation state) Time) and time / time information (standard time / short flag or super time / short flag as information indicating whether the variable time state is non-time / short state or time / short state (including both standard time and short time states) Whether or not the 2R probability variable jackpot is determined (when it occurs) and the base state are confirmed. Then, the jackpot occurrence information flag indicating the jackpot probability and the base state when the confirmed 2R probability variable jackpot is determined is set (S133B), and the process proceeds to S134.

  Specifically, in S133B, the following big hit occurrence information flag is set. When the probability variation flag is not set, and when neither the standard time short flag nor the super time short flag is set, the low probability low base time generation flag indicating the low accuracy low base state is set. When the probability variation flag is set and either the standard time short flag or the super time short flag is set, the high-accuracy base state occurrence flag indicating the high-accuracy base state is set. When the probability variation flag is set and neither the standard time short flag nor the super time short flag is set, a high accuracy low base state occurrence flag indicating that the high accuracy low base state is set is set. Thus, the big hit occurrence information flag includes the low probability low base time occurrence flag, the high accuracy high base state occurrence flag, and the high accuracy low base state occurrence flag, and any one of the flags is set by S133B. Is done.

  In S134, the flag that is set among the probability variation flag, the standard time shortening flag, the super time shortening flag, and the time shortening flag is reset (S134), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R first probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 15R second probability variable big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. In S135, the type of jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display device 9 when the jackpot is generated is set in the jackpot control timer for managing the control time in the jackpot game state (S137). ). Further, according to the big hit type specified by the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55, the open pattern data (FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of open times is displayed in the big prize opening number counter. (For example, 15 times in the case of 15R first likelihood variation big hit and 15R second probability variation big hit. Two times in case of 2R probability variation big hit.) (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S139), and the process is terminated.

  As described above, the first specific gaming state (15R first probability variation big hit), the second specific gaming state (15R second probability variation big hit), and the third specific gaming state (2R probability variation which is disadvantageous to the first specific gaming state). When the number of rounds is the same as the number of rounds, a fixed value (for example, 15 times) may be used as the number of times of opening set in S138. Processing can be simplified.

  Next, when the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S140). When the probability variation flag is not set in S140, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (S141). The probability variation counter is set to a value indicating a predetermined number of times (100 times) in the jackpot end process (S307) when the probability variation state is entered, and one time in the special symbol stop process every time the variable display is performed. Subtraction is updated. Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter has become 0 (S142). When the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S145 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation counter is 0, since the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the probability variation state is reached, the probability variation flag is set to end the probability variation state. In addition to resetting, the short time end flag is reset (S143). Thereby, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation state ends when the fluctuation display is performed 100 times. Then, in response to the end of the probability change state, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S144), and proceeds to S145. As described above, the number of times of display of the special symbol whose probability variation state continues is managed by S140 to S144.

  In S145, it is confirmed whether or not the standard time short flag or the super short time flag is set (S145). When neither the standard time flag or the super time flag is set, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the standard time / short flag or the super time / short flag is set, whether or not the value of the time / count counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time / short state (including the standard time / short state and super time / short information) has become zero. (S143). The time reduction counter is set to a value indicating the first predetermined number of times (96 times) in the big hit end process (S307) when the standard time short state is reached, and is set in the big hit end process (S307) when the super short time state is reached. 2 is set to a value indicating the predetermined number of times (98 times), and every time the variable display is performed, the special symbol stop process is incremented by one.

  It should be noted that in S145, based on checking whether the value of the time reduction counter is 0 without determining whether the standard time reduction flag or the super time reduction flag is set, the standard time reduction state and It may be determined whether or not the time-short state is any of the time-short states. That is, when either the standard time short state or the super time short state is entered, the time counter is used in common in the standard time short state and the super time short state in accordance with S161 or S168 of the jackpot end process described later. 98 or 96 times), it is possible to determine whether or not the time-short state is in any state based on whether or not the value of the time-count counter is 0 (the value of the time-count counter is not 0). Sometimes it is in a time-short state, and when the time-count counter value is 0, it is not a time-short state). As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the state is either the short time state or not without performing processing for confirming the state of the standard time short flag and the super short time flag, so that the processing content in the special symbol stop processing is simplified. be able to.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S147). When the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is 0, it is confirmed whether or not the standard time reduction flag is set (S148A). When the standard time shortening flag is set, since the first predetermined number of times (96 times) of the variable display is executed after the standard time short state is entered, the standard time short flag is used to end the standard time short state. The flag is reset (S148B), and the process proceeds to S148D. On the other hand, when the standard time / short flag is not set, that is, when the super time / short flag is set, the second predetermined number of times (98 times) of change display is executed after the super time / short state is set. Therefore, in order to end the super-short time-short state, the super-short time flag is reset (S148C), and the process proceeds to S148D. As a result, when the standard time short state is reached, the standard time short state ends when 96 times of fluctuation display is performed, and when it is the super time short state, the time is displayed when 98 times of fluctuation display is performed. The super-short-time state ends. In this way, the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed in the standard time-short state or the super-short time state is managed by S145 to S149. Note that when the value of the time reduction counter is 0 in S147, the standard time short flag and the super time short flag may be reset without performing the determination processing in S148A. In this way, the flag can be reliably reset without increasing the number of processing of the game control program.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a time-short end flag that is a time-short end probability change state (also a flag indicating that the time-short state has ended) in response to the end of the standard time-short state or the super-short time state. Then (S148D), control is performed to transmit a short time end designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S149), and the process proceeds to S149A.

  It should be noted that, as the 2R big hit, 2R normal big hit that is not controlled in the probability change state after the big hit gaming state may be selected. In the 2R normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state, the control to shift to the super time-short state may be performed as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit. In the case of providing such 2R normal big hit, after the end of the 2R normal big hit big hit gaming state, the duration of the short time state is limited by the number of times of variable display. When the duration of the short-time state is limited by the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit game state of 2R normal big hit, by limiting the duration of the short-time state by the same number of variable displays (for example, 98 times) as the 2R probability variable big hit It may be difficult to determine whether the 2R normal big hit or the 2R probability variable big hit. In this way, when the 2R normal big hit is provided, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not it is in a promiscuous state when the 2R big hit is made, so that the interest of the game can be improved. After the end of the big hit game state of 2R normal big hit, when shifting to the super-short time state in a state that is not the probability variation state and limiting the duration of the super-short time state by the number of variable display (for example, 98 times), for example, the special of FIG. In the symbol stop processing, in the super-short state after the end of the 2R normal big hit game state, for example, when it is determined in S140 that the probability variation flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the super-short time flag is set. Then, the time counter may be subtracted by proceeding to SS146 when it is set. Then, after that, when the time reduction counter reaches 0 in S147, the super time reduction flag may be reset by the step of S148C or another step.

  In S149A, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (S149A). If the small hit flag is not set, the display result is out of order, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149F), and the process is terminated. .

  When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148B).

  Also, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit in the effect display device 9, for example) is set in the small hit display time timer (S148C). Further, with reference to the small hit opening pattern data (FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 54, the number of opening of the big winning opening is counted and managed in the small hit pre-release process (S308) and the small hit releasing process (S309). The number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the number of times of opening counter used for this purpose (S148D). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S148E), and the process is terminated. Thus, after that, the small hitting opening pre-processing (S308) and the small hitting releasing process (S309) are executed, so that in the small hitting gaming state, the big winning opening is 2 in the same manner as the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hitting. Will be released once.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. As a result, at the start of the big hit gaming state, the big hit display time set as described above is reached until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes zero, so control for notifying that a big hit has occurred is performed. It is. In addition, during the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the interval time set in S440, which will be described later, is used until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0. Done.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). The CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to open to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405).

  In addition, the value corresponding to the opening time of the round based on the opening pattern data corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the winning prize control timer as a value corresponding to the maximum time that the winning prize opening can be opened in each round. (S406). The opening time of the round is set with reference to the opening pattern data (FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 54 according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. For example, the release time is set to 29 seconds in the case of 15R first probability variation big hit and 15R second probability variation big hit, and the release time is set to 0.5 seconds in the case of 2R probability variation big hit. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs a control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. The interval time is set with reference to the open pattern data (FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 54 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a big hit end command corresponding to the big hit type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time to notify the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (S443), and the value of the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set and is operating (S151). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, control is performed to transmit a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot to be ended (S152). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. If the jackpot type is 15R first probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 15R second probability variable jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 2R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot end 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S153), and the processing is ended.

  In S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S156). In the case of the present embodiment, since all types of jackpots are probabilistic big hits, the probability changing flag is set in response to the end of the big hit gaming state (S157), and the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state.

  Then, in order to control the probability variation state limited by the variable display count, the CPU 56 sets a value indicating 100 times in the probability variation counter as the predetermined probability variation count (S158). Further, control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S129).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot to be ended is 15R first probability variation jackpot (S160). In S160, when the big hit type to be ended is 15R first probability variable big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the CPU 56 controls the control to the standard time short state and the electric chew support control state limited by the number of variable displays. A value indicating 96 times is set in the hour / hour counter as a predetermined hour / hour number (S161), and a standard time / short flag is set (S162). As a result, after the big hit gaming state ends, the state shifts to the standard time reduction state and the electric chew support control state that are limited by the number of times of variable display. Then, control for transmitting the standard time short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S163), and the process proceeds to S171.

  In S160, if the jackpot type to be terminated is not the 15R first probability variation jackpot, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type to be terminated is a 15R second probability variation jackpot (S164).

  In S164, when the big hit type to be ended is 15R second probability variable big hit, the CPU 56 controls the super hit state and the electric chew support control state limited by the number of variable displays after the big hit gaming state is finished. A value indicating 98 times is set in the hour / times counter as a predetermined time / short number of times (S168), and an ultra-short time flag is set (S169). Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to the super-short time state and the electric chew support control state, which are limited by the number of times of variable display. Then, control is performed to transmit the standard time short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S170), and the process proceeds to S171.

  In S164, when the big hit type to be terminated is not the 15R second probability variation big hit, the big hit type to be terminated is the 2R probability variation big hit according to the erasing method. When the big hit type to be finished is 2R probability change big hit, the base state and fluctuation after the big hit gaming state end of 2R probability change big hit using the base / variation time state selection table after 2R probability change big hit shown in FIG. 2 (B) The time state is determined (S165). In S164, if it is not the 15R second probability variation big hit, it may be confirmed whether or not it is the 2R probability variation big hit, and if it is the 2R probability variation big hit, the process may proceed to S165.

  Specifically, in S165, the base state and the variation time state are determined as follows. Based on the jackpot occurrence information flag set in S133B of the special symbol stop process, the information on the big hit probability state and base state (information on the big hit occurrence) at the time of the big hit occurrence is confirmed, Based on the 2R probability variation big hit base / variation time state selection table, the base state and the variation time state after the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit are selected and determined. Then, the big hit occurrence information flag is reset (S166).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not it has been selected in S165 that the super-short time state is selected (S167). When it is selected in S165 that the super short time state is selected, the process proceeds to S168, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the CPU 56 controls the super short time state and the electric chew support control state, which are limited by the variable display count. A value indicating 98 times is set in the hour / times counter as a predetermined time / short number of times (S168), and an ultra-short time flag is set (S169). Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to the super-short time state and the electric chew support control state, which are limited by the number of times of variable display. Then, control is performed to transmit the standard time short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S170), and the process proceeds to S171.

  On the other hand, when it is not selected in S165 that the super-short time state is selected, the process proceeds to S171 to be described later. In this case, after the big hit gaming state, the short time state and the electric chew support control state are not established.

  In S171, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S170), and ends the process.

  In S160 and 164 described above, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55.

  As described above, in the effect control microcomputer 100, by transmitting either the standard time / short state specifying command or the super time / short state specifying command so that the type of the time / short state can be specified when the time / short state is entered, Since it is possible to recognize which type of time-short state is selected from the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state, for example, different effects can be performed depending on the type of the time-short state. Specifically, an effect may be made to display different characters depending on the type of the short-time state, and in the super-short time state, the effect symbol may be moved to the screen edge to display the character in a variable manner. When a predetermined effect such as a production that has been performed is executed in a manner that spans multiple variable displays, and a big hit is made, a specific effect that is reminiscent of a big hit is performed as a result of such a predetermined effect. Good. In addition, different effects depending on the type of short-running state include different types of effect symbols for variable display, different variation modes such as variable symbol display of effect symbols, and different background images. Any of these effects may be performed. In addition, as an effect that varies depending on the type of the short-time state, an effect that combines any two or more effects among the plurality of effects described above may be performed. In addition, when the time-short state including the standard time-short state and the super-time-short state is entered, a state designation command indicating that the time-short state is not transmitted without specifying the type of the time-short state may be transmitted. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the time is in the short-time state, so that, for example, an effect different from the non-time-short state can be performed according to the time-short state.

  In addition, although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit pre-release process in S308 is the same as the pre-big hit release process in S305, and the small hit open process in S309 is the same process as the round process in S306. The small hit end process of S310 is the same process as the big hit end process of S307, and when these processes are executed, in the small hit gaming state, the same opening pattern as the big hit gaming state at the time of 2R probability variable big hit Thus, the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. However, unlike the case of the big hit end process, the probability change flag, the standard time short flag, and the super time short flag are not set in the small hit end process. Therefore, at the small hit, the probability variation flag, the standard time short flag, and the super time short flag are not set / reset.

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening 14) is shown separately for a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which the electric chew support control is not performed) and an electric chew support control state.

  In the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is once in 0.3 seconds. Set to open. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 21 to 201 in the normal gaming state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 1 second, and the release time is 1.5. Set to open 3 times per second. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Thus, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the electric chew support control state, compared with the normal gaming state, the determined value is set to be higher, the variation time is set to be shorter, Further, the opening time and the number of opening times are set to increase.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure storage unit stores a maximum of four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the normal figure storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state, the following S510 to S514 are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute each process.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether the standard time short flag or the super short time flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the electric chew support control state, and is stored in the head order of the general figure holding storage unit. On the basis of the general symbol hold storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the display result in the variable symbol display is referred to the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. A determination is made as to whether to make a “win” or “out”.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state when the electric chew support control state corresponds to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state. The decision value to be compared with the random 4 is assigned so that the proportion of the decision that the display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is higher than the case. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal game state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. 2. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state when the electric chew support control state corresponds to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state. It is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the case. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, when the standard time short flag or the super time short flag is set in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the electric chew support control state is recognized, and compared with the normal game state. The variation time is determined so as to shorten the symbol variation time. In the electric chew support control state, the interval at which the normal symbol variation display result is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the “win” variation display result is derived and displayed is also shortened, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. The second start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the normal symbol is variably displayed with the same variation time in the standard time short state and the super time short state as the time short state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform control so that normal symbols are variably displayed in the same short time in the standard time short state and the super short time state. For example, the normal symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed in a shorter variation time in the super-short time state than in the standard time short state.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the standard time short flag or the super short time flag is set, it is recognized that the electronic chew support control state is set. The opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is set longer and the number of times of opening is set to be larger than in the normal gaming state which is the Chu support control state. Therefore, in the electric chew support control state, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes longer than in the normal game state in the non-electric chew support control state, and Control is performed so that the number of times of opening is increased. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened with the same opening time and number of times of opening in the standard time short state and the super time short state as the time short state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be released with different opening times and different opening times in the standard time short state and the super time short state. For example, the super time-short state may be controlled to perform an operation that is advantageous to the player in at least one of the opening time and the number of times of opening compared to the standard time-short state.

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control is performed to change the winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern corresponding to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, based on the display result designation command, the stop symbol of the production symbol is determined to be out of play, jackpot or jackpot, and the jackpot type at the time of jackpot is determined. Determine based on.

  When the 15R jackpot is reached, the combination of the big hit symbols with the left, middle and right effect symbols is determined as the jackpot display result. For example, when the big hit symbol combination is 15R first probability variable big hit, for example, an even number such as “4” is determined as the big hit symbol combination. Further, when the 15R second probability variation big hit, for example, an odd number such as “7” is determined as a big hit symbol combination. When the 15R first probability variation big hit, one of a plurality of types of even symbol combination is randomly selected and determined as a big hit display result, and when the 15R second probability variation big hit, a plurality of types of odd number symbol combinations are selected. One of the eye combinations is randomly determined as a jackpot display result. In this way, by distinguishing the 15R first probability variation big hit from the display results of the even numbered and odd numbers, the 15R second probability variation big hit is made easier to distinguish. Can do. Alternatively, the odd symbol combination may be selected and determined as a jackpot display result when the 15R first probability variation jackpot is reached, and the even symbol combination may be determined as a jackpot display result when the 15R second probability variation jackpot is achieved. Since both the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 15R second probability variation big hit are probability variation big hits, the combination of the big hit symbols may be determined in common without distinguishing between these big hit types. In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit, one of the three kinds of chances consisting of symbol combinations other than the big hit symbol combination is randomly determined as a big hit symbol combination. Further, when a small hit is made, as in the case of 2R probability variable big hit, one of the three types of chances is randomly determined as a combination of small hit symbols.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols that do not become a chance and a chance is determined at random as a display result. However, if the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach is out of reach, it is possible to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display, and the movable display result is determined. When the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach pattern is not reached (usually change), the display result is determined so as not to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the variation display.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect predetermined for each type of normal reach is performed. Further, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, a reach effect predetermined for each type of super reach is performed. For example, the reach production of super reach 1 to super reach 5 as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 is performed in advance corresponding to the type of super reach when such super reach is designated in the variation pattern command. It is executed by the production control microcomputer 100 using the determined data. Further, when non-reach special is designated in the variation pattern command, a predetermined effect is performed corresponding to each type of non-reach special. In addition, when reach special is designated in the variation pattern command, a predetermined effect corresponding to each type of reach special is performed.

  Then, in the production control microcomputer 100, based on the production control commands (standard time short state designation command, super short time state designation command) capable of specifying the type of the short time state, the short time state is the standard time short state and the super short time state. Since it is possible to recognize which type of time-short state among the time-short states, different effects are performed depending on the type of time-short state by the effect device such as the effect display device 9.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a normal state designation command, a standard time short state designation command, a super-short time short state designation command, a probability change state designation command, a short time end designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and Based on the probability change end designation command or the like, data specifying what kind of game state is present is stored, and the game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. The variation display of the effect design is executed.

  As for the effect commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the normal state designation command, the standard time short state designation command, the super-short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, the short time end designation command, and the like described above, Instead of using the probability variation end designation command, a variation pattern command that can also identify the current gaming state may be transmitted. In doing so, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize the current gaming state and recognize the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command.

  In addition, in the production control microcomputer 100, the above-described latent production control is performed as follows. When the big hit end 3 designation command indicating the end of the 2R probability variable big hit is received and when the small hit designation command indicating the end of the small hit is received, in the effect control process, at the end of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state Set the latent effect flag at the end of each. Then, the latent effect flag is reset when the jackpot ends next or when the duration of the probability change state until the predetermined number of times (100 times) of change display is executed ends. Then, while the latent effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not notify whether or not it is in the probability variation state, and whether or not it is in the probability variation state such as displaying a common background image. The latent effect is difficult for the player to recognize. In addition to such an example in which such a latent effect is continued for a period until the next big hit occurs, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times, etc.) of variable display (various display of special symbols and effect symbols) is executed. You may make it continue for the period until this. In addition, as the latent effect, it may be executed in each of the 2R probability change big hit that shifts to the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state and the small hit that occurred in the low base state (non-short-time state). . In addition, as the latent effect, it may be executed in each of the 2R probability variation big hit that shifts to the high-accuracy high base state after the big hit gaming state and the small hit that occurred in the high base state (time-short state).

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the 15R second probability variation big hit is reached, or when the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved in a state other than the low probability low base, the super-short state is controlled. As a result, the stored memory data is digested at an early stage, so that the player can be satisfied. In addition, in the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 15R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently changed to the open state, the variable special ball indicator 8b varies. Although the frequency of the display is increased, when a 2R probability variation big hit that is disadvantageous to the player occurs in the probability variation state and the electric Chu support control state, the player is not only discouraged but also controlled to a super-short state. In some cases, the stored memory data is digested at an early stage, so that the player can be satisfied.

  In the above-described embodiment, 15R first probability variable big hit is provided as the first specific gaming state controlled to the standard time short state, and 15R second probability variable big hit and 2R are provided as the second specific gaming state controlled to the super time short state. An example in which a probable big hit was provided is shown. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second specific gaming state controlled to the super-short time state may be provided with a plurality of types of 2R probability variation big hits such as 15R first probability variation big hits and 15R second probability big hits. For example, the 2R first probability variation big hit may be controlled only in the super-short time state, and the 2R second certain variation big hit may be controlled in the super-time-short state or the non-time-short state.

  In the above-described embodiment, a small hit is provided, and the second probability variation big hit is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state, and one controlled to a highly accurate and low base state (ultra-short state). It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small hit may not be provided, and only those controlled to a highly accurate and high base state (super-short state) may be provided as the second likelihood variation big hit.

  Further, the “super-short time” variation pattern shown in the above-described embodiment may be set to be selected at a rate of 100% regardless of the display result when controlled to the super-short time state. Good. Further, such a selection of the “super short” variation pattern at a rate of 100% is performed without distinguishing between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, such a selection of the “super short time” variation pattern at a rate of 100% is performed regardless of the number of reserved memories (holding number shortening control is not performed). In other words, the fluctuation pattern of “super-short time” is controlled to be in the super-short time state, regardless of the display result, regardless of the symbol type of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the reserved storage. Regardless of the number, it may be selected at a rate of 100%.

  In the above-described embodiment, the normal symbol process in FIG. 33 may be controlled so that the variation time of the normal symbol is different between the super short time state and the standard time short state. For example, the normal symbol variation time in the super short time state may be controlled to be much shorter than the normal symbol variation time in the standard time short state. In this way, even if the change display of the second special symbol is digested early in the ultra-short time state, the increase of the second reserved storage data is achieved by the fact that the change display of the normal symbol is digested early. Since the rate increases, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the interruption of the variable display of the second special symbol that is continuously performed because the second reserved data of the second special symbol is lost.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the 2R probability variable big hit that becomes the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state can be selected is selected, the fluctuation display count at the end of the big hit gaming state is counted and the variable display is performed. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number (for example, the number of times of variable display that becomes a short-time end probability change state such as 96 times or 98 times), the change ratio selection ratio is changed to execute in the short-time end probability change state. A predetermined fluctuation pattern may be selectable. In other words, the selection ratio of the variation pattern for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit may be different from the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the other states.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an effect to be performed in the short-term end probability change state in the high-precision low-base state, the operation means such as an operation switch (for example, repeated operation switches) is requested over a plurality of fluctuation displays. A series of performances are executed, and the player is made to perform an operation according to the request, and on the condition that the operation according to the request has been performed, the occurrence of a big hit is announced in a variable display where the display result is a big hit. It is also possible to produce an effect (notification that informs the occurrence of a big hit with only one variation display).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 2 (A), after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 15R first probability variation big hit and the 15R second probability variation big hit, the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times such as 100 times is displayed. Time-controlled state (including standard time-short state and super-short time) until the variable display is executed, which is controlled to the probability-variable state until execution, and is executed fewer times than the number of times the probability-variable state continues such as 96 times or 98 times Controlled to the electronic Chu support control state. As shown in FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B), after the end of the 15R second big hit big hit specific gaming state, the fluctuation is even shorter than the standard time short state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 15R first positive hit big hit. The time variation pattern is controlled to the selected super short time state. Then, in the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) after the standard time short state or the super time short state (electricity chew support control state) ends, for example, the fourth super reach and the fourth super reach as shown in FIG. A variation pattern different from the variation pattern selected in the standard time short state or the super short time state can be selected, such as 5 super reach, and further, as shown in FIG. After the end of the jackpot specific gaming state, the number of variable displays controlled to the short-time state (super-short-time state) and the electric support support control state is the short-time state (standard time short state) after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 15R first probability big hit. And less than the number of variable displays controlled in the electronic chew support control state. As a result, the transition of the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state differs depending on whether the big hit is controlled to be the 15R first positive change big hit or the 15R second positive change big hit. It is possible to provide a variety of changes in the game state until the probability change state ends, and in the period until the probability change state ends after the short-time state (standard time short state, super short time) ends. Attention can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved by the change of the state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  (2) In S106A and S106B of FIG. 26, in the two fluctuation display after the end of the standard time short state (electric chew support control state) and in the four fluctuation display in the super short time state (electric chew support control state). Can be selected although not selected in other gaming states, such as the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach of FIG. In this manner, in the multiple variation display in the probability variation state after the end of the standard time short state or the super time short state, an effect different from the variation display effect before the end of the standard time short state or the super time short state is performed. It is possible to further attract the player's attention to the game during the period from the end of the state (standard time short state, super time short state) to the end of the probable change state. Can be improved.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 2B, the 2R probability variation big hit is controlled to the standard time short state when it is determined to be executed in the low accuracy low base state, and is executed in a state other than the low accuracy low base state. When it is decided to do so, the super time-short state is controlled. As a result, since the transition of the state after the big hit gaming state ends differs depending on the state when it is determined to be the 2R probability variable big hit, the state of the state after the big hit gaming state ends. Diversity can be given to change, and the fun of games can be improved.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 2 (A), the first special symbol display unit 8a displays the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol display unit 8b displays the second special symbol variation display. Since the selection ratio between the 1-probability big hit and the 15R second probable big hit is different, the selection ratio between the 15R first probable big hit and the 15R second probable big hit can be diversified, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 2 (B), the 2R probability variation big hit that is more disadvantageous to the player (disadvantageous in the number of prize balls obtained) than the 15R first probability big hit and 15R second probability big hit By giving the value of being controlled, not only will the player be discouraged but also the second shortened when a 2R probability variation big hit that is more disadvantageous to the player than the 15R first probability big hit and 15R second probability big hit. The player can be satisfied by being controlled by the state.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher selection ratio per 15R second probability variation than the variation display of the first special symbol. In the high base state due to the control to the probability variation state, the game ball is more likely to win in the variable prize ball device 15 than in the low base state, and the 15R second probability variation big hit that becomes the super time-short state is selected. It becomes easy to be done. As a result, when the probability variation state occurs continuously, each variation display can be executed efficiently and in a short period due to the short variation display due to the super short state, thus improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  (7) Note that when 2R probability variation big hit in non-time-short state other than short-time end probability variation state, 2R first probability variation big hit that becomes non-time-short state, 2R second probability variation big hit that becomes standard time-short state, and super-short-time state It may be determined to be any big hit of 2R third probability variation big hit. When the 2R probability variation big hit in the standard time short state is selected, either the 2R second probability variation big hit that becomes the standard time short state or the 2R third probability big hit that becomes the super time short state is determined. When it is determined that only the 2R third probability variation big hit that is in the super-short state is determined, such as 2R third probability variation big hit in the super-short time state, the 2R probability variation big hit in the normal state or the standard time short state is determined. The ratio of controlling to the super-short time state may be made higher than when it is determined to be. As a result, the ratio of control to the super-short state changes after the end of the 2R probability variation jackpot according to the gaming state when it is determined to control the 2R probability variation jackpot, so diversify the transition of the gaming state Can improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the above-described configuration using the 2R first probability variation big hit, 2R second probability variation big hit, and 2R third probability variation big hit, the ratio for determining the 2R third probability variation big hit that becomes the ultra-short state becomes 2R in the standard time short state. The time when it is determined to be the probability variation big hit may be set higher than the time when it is determined to be the 2R probability variation big hit in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability variation state. As a result, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined in the standard time short state, the super time short state is controlled as compared with the case where it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined in the non-time-short state other than the time reduction end probability variation state. The ratio is high. And since the ratio of control to the super-short state after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit further changes according to the gaming state when it is decided to control the 2R probability variable big hit, further diversification of the transition of the gaming state It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) As shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), the variation pattern determined when the 15R probability variation big hit is determined in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability variation state or in the standard time-short state. As shown in (c), the variation time determined for the 15R probability variation big hit in the super-short time state is set so that the variation time of the selected variation pattern is shorter. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the variation pattern determined when the 2R probability variation big hit is determined in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability variation state or the standard time-short state, as shown in FIG. As shown, the fluctuation pattern determined when the 2R probability variation big hit is set in the super-short time state is set to have a shorter fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when it is determined that the big hits of 15R and 2R in the super-short-time state, the super-short time is shorter than the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state, or the big hits of 15R and 2R in the standard-time short state. The rate of state control is high. As described above, when it is decided to make a big hit including the big hits of 15R and 2R in the super short-time state, the big hit including the big hits of 15R and 2R in the non-time-short state other than the short-time end probability change state or the standard time-short state It is determined to have a shorter variation time than when it is determined to be. As a result, the period from when the super-short-time state is reached to the big hit is shorter than the period from the non-time-short state other than the short-term end probability change state, or from the standard time-short state to the big hit. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of speed to the game and to further enhance the fun of the game.

  (10) In the above-described configuration using the 2R first probability variation big hit, 2R second probability variation big hit, and 2R third probability variation big hit, when it is determined to be the 2R second probability variation big hit in the ultra-short time state, When the 2R second probability variation big hit is determined in a predetermined state (which may be a standard time short state) such as a non-time short state other than the super short time state, It is controlled to be in a predetermined state such as a standard time short state (may be a non-time short state other than the super short time state). As a result, when the 2R probability variation big hit which is disadvantageous to the player occurs when the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state are controlled to the super time short state, not only the player is discouraged but also the super time short state is achieved. By being controlled, the player can be satisfied. Further, the ratio for selecting the 2R third probability variation jackpot for the second special symbol is set to be higher than the ratio for selecting the 2R third probability variation jackpot for the first special symbol. In the electric chew support control state after the end of each jackpot gaming state of 15R jackpot and 2R jackpot, since the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently changed to the open state, the second special symbol display 8b displays the variation. However, the ratio of selecting the 2R third probability variation big hit for the second special symbol is higher than the proportion of selecting the 2R second probability variation big hit for the first special symbol, so the first special symbol display Since the variation display executed by the second special symbol display device 8b has a higher ratio of determining the 2R third probability variation big hit as the 2R probability variation big hit than the variation display executed by the device 8a, a 2R probability variation big hit occurs. In this case, the player can be more satisfied with the 2R third probability variation big hit.

  (11) In the configuration using the above-described 2R first probability variation per unit, 2R second probability variation per unit, and 2R third probability variation per unit, 2R probability variation per unit is controlled to the standard time state without controlling to the super-short state. Since the second probability variation big hit and the 2R third probability variation big hit that is controlled to the super-short time state without being controlled to the standard time short state, the 2R probability big hit that is disadvantageous for the player in the probability variation state and the electric support support control state is included. When this occurs, it not only discourages the player but also gives the player a sense of satisfaction by being controlled in a super-short time state. Further, the ratio for selecting the 2R third probability variation jackpot for the second special symbol is set to be higher than the ratio for selecting the 2R third probability variation jackpot for the first special symbol. In the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 15R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently changed to the open state, the second special symbol display 8b displays the fluctuation display. Although the frequency of execution is higher, the variation display executed by the second special symbol display 8b is 2R third probability variation as the 2R probability variation big hit than the variation display performed by the first special symbol display 8a. Since the ratio for determining the big hit is high, when the 2R probability variable big hit occurs, the player can be more satisfied by being controlled to the super-short time state.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) As a control for realizing the short-time state, when the time-short state is controlled, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time compared to the non-time-short state is increased. The time may be shortened. In addition, as a control for realizing the short-time state, a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to the non-short-time state and a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to the short-time state whose average variation time is shorter than the variation pattern are provided, In the non-short-time state, select a variation pattern from multiple types of variation patterns dedicated to the non-time-short state, and in the short-time state, select a variation pattern from multiple types of variation patterns dedicated to the short-time state. It may be.

  (6) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided the big hit of 15R and the big hit of 2R was shown as a big hit type. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15R, a big hit of 5R, and a big hit of 2R. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, 15R big hit, 10R big hit) and a big hit type group (for example, 5R big hit, which is difficult to obtain a winning ball). 2R jackpot) and the second special symbol may be set so that the ratio of the jackpot type of the jackpot type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained is higher than that of the first special symbol. . At that time, the control related to the short-time state as shown in the above-described embodiment is performed, and for the jackpot type of the jackpot type group in which a winning ball is easily obtained, the same control as the 15R jackpot in the above-described embodiment is performed, and the winning ball With respect to the big hit type of the big hit type group in which it is difficult to obtain, the same control as the 2R big hit in the above-described embodiment may be performed to control the variation time as described above for each group.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the control for changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved storage is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control for varying the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories may not be performed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, for the first special symbol, in the high base state, the example in which the control for changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories is not performed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol may be controlled to vary the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories in the high base state.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the super-short state after the big hit gaming state is continued for the same period (up to 98 fluctuation displays) for the 15R second-probability big hit and the 2R-probable big hit that become the super-short state. It was. However, for the 15R second probability variable jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot, the super-short state after the jackpot gaming state may be continued for different periods (for example, the 15R second probability variable jackpot continues up to 98 fluctuation displays, 1st example in which 2R probability variable big hit continues up to 97 times of variation display, 15R 2nd probability variable big hit continues up to 97 times of variation display, and 2nd example in which 2R probability variable big hits continue to 98 times of variation display).

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are made to correspond one-to-one and selected simultaneously using the same random number value (random 1) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for each jackpot type, each of a plurality of jackpot symbols is associated with a jackpot symbol determining random number value provided separately from the random number value for determining the jackpot type, and the jackpot type is determined. Thereafter, a process for selecting and determining one jackpot symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols included in the determined jackpot type may be performed using a random number value for determining the jackpot symbol.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state for the big hit (15R big hit) at which a winning ball is easily obtained and the big hit (2R probability variable big hit) at which a winning ball is hard to be obtained. The example which divides the type of jackpot with is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of opening is the same for big hits where prize balls are easily obtained and big hits where prize balls are difficult to obtain. For a big hit where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, an extremely short opening time may be used in which a prize ball is difficult to obtain. In such a case, even when the small hit as described above is provided, the number of times and the opening time are the same as those for the big hit where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. In this way, there is no need to provide a display lamp (round lamp) for distinguishing the number of times of opening at the time of big hit, and therefore it is impossible to determine at all whether or not it is in a probable state from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. be able to.

  (12) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special design display, 1 pachinko game machine, 15 variable winning ball device, 20 special variable winning ball device, 560 game Control microcomputer, production control microcomputer 100, 55 RAM.

Claims (6)

After the execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, the variable information is displayed to be identifiable. A gaming machine comprising a variation display unit for deriving and displaying a display result, and controlling the gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when the display result of the variation display unit is a specific display result Because
It is possible to change between the first state in which the game medium can pass through the start area and the second state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the start area or does not pass through the start area, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. A variable starter sometimes controlled to the first state;
When the start condition is met, whether or not to control the variation display to the specific game state, and a plurality of types of specification including a first specific game state and a second specific game state as the specific game state Predetermining means for deciding which of the gaming states is to be made before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
A variation pattern selecting unit that selects a variation pattern in which a variation time for performing the variation display is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination by the prior determination unit;
Fluctuation display executing means for executing the fluctuation display according to the selection result by the fluctuation pattern selecting means;
After the first specific game state and the second specific game state are finished, it is determined that the predetermination means controls the specific game state until the predetermined number of changes is executed. High probability state control means for controlling the probability to be higher than the normal gaming state to a high probability state;
After the end of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the variable display is executed as compared with the normal gaming state until the variable display is executed a number of times less than the number of times the high probability state continues. A high-frequency state control means for controlling the variable starter to a high-frequency state with a high frequency of changing to the first state;
In the high-frequency state after the end of the first specific gaming state, the variation pattern selecting means controls to a first shortened state in which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected at a higher rate than the normal gaming state, and the first (2) Fluctuation shortening control means for controlling to a second shortened state in which the variation pattern selecting means selects a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the first shortened state in the high-frequency state after the end of the specific gaming state. Prepared,
The variation pattern selection means can select a variation pattern different from the variation pattern selected in the first shortened state or the second shortened state in the high probability state after the end of the high frequency state. ,
The number of times of the variable display controlled to the high-frequency state by the high-frequency state control means is greater after the end of the second specific gaming state than after the end of the first specific gaming state. A gaming machine. An effect control means for controlling the effect state of the change display based on the change pattern selected by the change pattern selecting means,
The effect control means performs an effect different from the effect of the variable display in the first shortened state or the second shortened state in the predetermined variation display in the high probability state after the end of the high frequency state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The game state can be changed between a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state. And further includes a variable prize device controlled to a state of 1,
The pre-determining means sets the variable game device to the first state in a manner more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific game state and the second specific game state as the specific game state. Decide which one of multiple types of specific game states including game states
Advantageous state for deciding whether or not to set the advantageous state for controlling the variable winning device in the same manner as the third specific gaming state when the prior determination means decides not to control the specific gaming state. Further comprising a determining means,
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state after the end of the third specific gaming state,
When the high-frequency state control means determines that the third specific gaming state is set to the third specific gaming state by the prior-decision means in the low-frequency state that is not controlled to the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state control means Do not control to the high frequency state after the end,
The fluctuation shortening control means, when the predetermining means decides to enter the third specific gaming state in the low frequency state, the first shortening state after the end of the third specific gaming state. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is not controlled to either the second shortened state or the second shortened state. The fluctuation display part is
First identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area. A first fluctuation display unit that executes a fluctuation display of, and derives and displays a display result;
Second identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the second execution condition of the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area. Including a second fluctuation display unit that performs a fluctuation display of
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Determined before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed,
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Determined before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed,
The selection ratio between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is different between the variation display of the first identification information and the variation display of the second identification information. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3. The fluctuation display part is
First identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area. A first fluctuation display unit that executes a fluctuation display of, and derives and displays a display result;
Second identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the second execution condition of the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area. Including a second fluctuation display unit that performs a fluctuation display of
First variable storage means capable of storing within a predetermined upper limit number as variable storage information for variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied;
Second variable storage means capable of storing the variable display for which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied within a predetermined upper limit number as the stored storage information;
Start condition priority means for preferentially establishing the second start condition over the first start condition when the hold storage information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means;
The game state can be changed between a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state. And a variable prize device controlled to a state of 1,
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Determined before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed,
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Determined before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed,
The specific game state includes a plurality of types including a third specific game state in which the variable winning device is set to the first state in a manner that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific game state and the second specific game state. Decide which of the specific gaming state you want,
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state after the end of the third specific gaming state,
The high-frequency state control means controls the high-frequency state after the end of the third specific gaming state when it is determined by the prior-decision means to be the third specific gaming state,
The fluctuation shortening control means controls to the second shortened state after the end of the third specific gaming state when the predetermining means determines to enter the third specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The fluctuation display part is
First identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the first execution condition for the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area. A first fluctuation display unit that executes a fluctuation display of, and derives and displays a display result;
Second identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display after the second execution condition of the variable display is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area. Including a second fluctuation display unit that performs a fluctuation display of
First variable storage means capable of storing within a predetermined upper limit number as variable storage information for variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied;
Second variable storage means capable of storing the variable display for which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied within a predetermined upper limit number as the stored storage information;
Start condition priority means for preferentially establishing the second start condition over the first start condition when the hold storage information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means;
The game state can be changed between a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state. And a variable prize device controlled to a state of 1,
The variable start device changes between a first state in which a game medium can pass through the second start area and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the second start area or does not pass through the second state. It is possible, provided in a manner to control to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The pre-determining means includes
Whether or not to change to the specific gaming state for the variation display executed by the first variation display unit when the first start condition is satisfied, and whether to select one of the plurality of types of specific gaming states Determined before the display result of the variation display of the first identification information is derived and displayed,
When the second start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable display executed by the second variable display unit is controlled to the specific game state, and which of the plurality of types of specific game states is to be set Determined before the display result of the variation display of the second identification information is derived and displayed,
6. The selection ratio of the second specific gaming state is higher in the variation display of the second identification information than in the variation display of the first identification information. 6. Game machines.

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