JP2016005514A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enhancing interest.SOLUTION: When a jackpot game state is completed, variation time of second identification information easy to become a minor jackpot is controlled to a high base state shorter than a low base state, thus performing control to an advantageous state in that frequency of control to a minor jackpot game state is increased. Based on satisfaction of predetermined conditions (occurrence of a jackpot), control is performed to a common performance state (latent mode) in a normal state, and a special game state easier to be controlled to a specific game state than the normal state. Control can be performed to an advantageous state in control to a common performance state (control is performed to a high base state in a shift to the latent mode). Thus, game properties by a specific game state are diversified, and interest can be enhanced.

Description

  The present invention provides a variable display that performs a game by firing a game medium, variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the entry of the game medium into a starting area, and derives and displays a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the means.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state or a state in which a condition for giving out premium game media is easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to be controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state when a predetermined condition is established. For example, in a special game state, there is a game to which a predetermined game value is given (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-236922 A (paragraph 0030)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the gaming value given by the special gaming state is constant, and the interest cannot be improved.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention plays a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball), and the game medium is a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). A variable display means (for example, a first special symbol) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can be identified on the basis of having entered the display, and displays and displays the display result A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b) When the special display result (for example, the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the special game state (for example, the small hit game state) that is different from the specific game state advantageous to the player Based on the special game state control means to be controlled (for example, the part for executing steps S308 to S310 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the specific condition (for example, occurrence of jackpot), the specific condition is determined. By making the variable information display period different from that before the establishment, the advantageous state (for example, high base state (probability change state, time reduction) State)) is controlled by advantageous state control means (for example, by executing step S2206 in the gaming control microcomputer 560, after the big hit gaming state is completed, the variation time of the second identification information that tends to be a small hit is reduced. Control to the high base state (probability change state, short time state) shorter than the base state, frequent control to the small hit game state And a special gaming state that is more easily controlled to a specific gaming state compared to the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, occurrence of a big hit). Production state control means (for example, the step of executing step S683 in the production control microcomputer 100) that controls to the common production state (for example, the latent mode) in the high base state (probability change state, short time state)) Or the portion that executes the production for the latent mode in steps SS801 to 803), and the advantageous state control means can control to the advantageous state when the common production state is controlled (for example, the latent mode). The high base state is controlled when shifting to (1). According to such a structure, the game nature by a special game state can be diversified, and an interest can be improved.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the game area (for example, the game area 7) is changed to an open state in which a game medium can be won in a winning area (for example, the big winning opening 24) and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won. A variable winning device (for example, special variable winning ball device 22) and an open / close control means for changing the variable winning device to an open state and a closed state (for example, a special variable prize in steps S303 and S304 in the game control microcomputer 560). The ball device 22 may be provided with a portion for controlling opening and closing and a portion for executing steps S2474 and 2493). According to such a configuration, the variable winning device can be appropriately controlled.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the selection means for selecting a variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, the first variation patterns # 1 to # 14 and the second variation patterns # 1 to # 14). For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a portion for executing step S1700 and variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern selected by the selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer) The computer 560 may include steps S1702, S1703, S1125, and S1126). According to such a configuration, variable display of identification information by a plurality of types of variable display patterns can be executed, and interest can be improved.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a bottom surface member (for example, a bottom surface member (for example, a game area 7) provided as a bottom surface of a flow path in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) flows down is provided. , And the bottom member 23), a variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning device 22) that changes between an open state in which a game medium can enter a winning area (for example, the big winning opening 24) and a closed state in which a winning is impossible. ) And an open / close control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the steps S303 and S304, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened / closed) by moving the bottom member by operating the bottom member. A control part and a part for executing steps S2474 and 2493). , Over a period (for example, 0.8 seconds) shorter than a required period (for example, the flow time Ta (s) = 5.0 seconds) from the upstream area 23U) to the downstream area (for example, the downstream area 23L). A closing control means for changing the variable winning device to the closed state (for example, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed in step S304 in the game control microcomputer 560, and the opening control in the next round is started in S303. It is good also as including the part which maintains in a closed state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily win game media and improve the interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a top view (the 1) of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a top view (the 2) of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a perspective view of the drive device which switches opening and closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided, (A) is a perspective view in a closed state, and (B) is a perspective view in an open state. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the time of the game ball passing through the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine and the round interval at the time of big hit, (A) is a diagram conceptually showing the flow time of the game ball, (B) is a figure which shows the timing chart of opening and closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus at the time of big hit. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. 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 an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, the jackpot determination value, and the jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open | release pattern of a special variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol change process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st small hit release pre-processing performed in a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st small hit opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st small hit | end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory operating process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st design process process. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in the modification from the front.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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 a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Also good.

  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 opened and closed. 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) that can be opened and closed 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).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. 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.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a plurality of types that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition that is the first execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter, referred to as a first variable display portion 9a) for variably displaying an effect decoration pattern (first decoration pattern) and displaying a display result, and establishment of a second start condition that is a second execution condition A display area for variably displaying a plurality of types of decorative designs (second decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other based on (for example, that the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 14) and deriving and displaying the display result (Hereinafter referred to as the second variable display portion 9b) and a display area (hereinafter referred to as background pattern) that allows the player to visually recognize the display contents more easily than the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b. Display unit 9c). Note that easy to visually recognize the display content is, for example, that the size of the display area is large, or that the display content in the variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b is always monochromatic. The display color may change. In this embodiment, the background symbol effect unit 9c controls the display of identification information (hereinafter also referred to as a background symbol) in the three display areas of left, middle, and right. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping and displaying the symbol. In this embodiment, one background symbol effect part 9c is provided for two variable display parts (first variable display part 9a and second variable display part 9b). Since an effect corresponding to any of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) variably displayed on the two variable display portions is executed, the decorative symbol status (for example, whether the big hit symbol is derived and displayed) It is difficult to grasp whether or not.

  A first special symbol display device (a special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and 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, for example. Has been. The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are provided with a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. 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. Some of them may be different. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second special symbol type is a character other than numbers 0 to 5 and the first special symbol. Different characters may be included.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of the first reserved memory (the stored memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each 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. Also, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of reserved memories. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each 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.

  The first variable display section 9a performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol (for production) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. Further, the second variable display section 9b performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that perform variable display of decorative symbols are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display portion 9a is sometimes referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display portion 9b is sometimes referred to as a second decorative symbol. Further, the first decorative design and the second decorative design may be collectively referred to as a decorative design. Note that the type of the first decorative design and the type of the second decorative design may be the same (for example, both 0 to 9), or the types may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first decorative design includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than the numbers, and the second decorative design is a character other than the numbers 0 to 5 and the first decorative design. Different characters may be included.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of effective winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number, and the number of effective winning balls entered into the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. There is an area (hereinafter referred to as symbol hold storage display unit 18c) that displays the total number (the total number of hold storage). As described above, in this embodiment, by displaying the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c that is relatively easy for the player to visually recognize, It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b are four indicators such as lamps and LEDs smaller than the symbol hold memory display unit 18c, respectively. Although configured, in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, a display of another aspect may be used. As an example, each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is composed of one display, and the display color is different according to the number of reserved memories or the display density is different. I will let you.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the total pending storage number that can be displayed, that is, the total pending storage number is 8. The symbol holding storage display unit 18c increases the number of display areas to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of display areas to be lit is reduced by one. Or among the eight display areas in the symbol hold storage display unit 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color determined in advance as the effective start winning is increased by one. Each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of areas displayed in the color determined as the effective start prize is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4. Accordingly, when the first reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the first start condition. When the first reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an effective start win (first effective start win) that satisfies the first start condition. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the second start condition. When the second reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an effective start win (second effective start win) that satisfies the second start condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the combined reserved memory number is set to 8, but these values are an example. . Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, a winning device having a first start winning opening 13 is provided on the left side of 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.

  Also, below the effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. In the high base state (time reduction state, probability variation state) to be described later, since almost all game balls launched into the game area on the right side can be awarded to the second start winning opening 14, the second start opening switch The number of payout prize balls when a game ball is detected by 14a is set to one to prevent an increase in the number of game balls held by the player even though no big hit or small hit has occurred. ing. 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 won at the second start winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. 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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 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.

  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 on the left side of the effect display device 9, but nails are densely arranged around the first starting winning opening 13, or around the first starting winning opening 13. The nail arrangement may make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

  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.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 9, a specific game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b. A special variable winning ball apparatus 22 that is opened by a solenoid 106 in a big hit game state or a small hit game state) is provided. As will be described in detail later, the special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and has a plate-like bottom member 23 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. The open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can win a prize winning hole 24 located below the bottom member 23 and the closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won by moving forward and backward. To change. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, 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 when the game is performed, the bottom member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 23 is moved forward toward the front, so that a big winning opening 24 serving as a winning area is obtained. Open control is performed for a plurality of rounds to open the. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 also displays the special display result (small hit symbol) on the first special symbol display 8a when the special display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the special game state (small hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom surface member 23 is moved forward toward the front, The opening control for opening the large winning opening 24 is executed a plurality of times.

  A switch (count switch 25a, see FIG. 9) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening 24 is provided in the special winning opening 24. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b is used. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening 24 is opened, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to close and the grand prize opening 24 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the big prize opening 24, so that a prize ball cannot be obtained. It becomes disadvantageous for the person. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is arranged at a position where substantially all the gaming balls launched on the substantially right side of the game area 7 can win the special variable winning ball apparatus 22.

  Below the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 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 a display unit with four 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 LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). And the short time state in which the probability of being determined to be a small hit compared to the normal state is high (the state in which the probability of being determined to be a small hit is increased as a result of a special symbol variation display compared to the normal state) ), The probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be shifted to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  The gate 32 is provided adjacent to the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. As a result, almost all game balls that have passed through the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 without winning the big winning opening 24 can pass through the gate 32 as they are. The gate 32 is provided above the variable winning ball apparatus 15. As a result, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, almost all game balls that have passed through the gate 32 can be directly awarded to the second start winning opening 14. That is, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, almost all the game balls that have passed through the special variable winning ball device 22 without winning the big winning opening 24 pass through the gate 32 as they are. The winning prize opening 14 is configured to win. In the short-time state and the probable change state, the probability that the normal symbol is won is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the variation time of the normal symbol is further shortened. 15 is easily opened. Further, as described above, almost all game balls launched in the right area of the game area 7 pass on the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. Therefore, in the short-time state and the certainty-change state, almost all game balls launched into the right region are configured to be able to win the second start winning opening 14. In addition, in the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15, the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 is the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the short-time state and the probability changing state. It is provided to have a length of 0.1 seconds or longer (for example, 0.2 seconds). As a result, the game balls that have passed through the gate 32 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state are changed after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by changing the normal symbol due to the passage. In order to reach the device 15, the second start winning opening 14 can be won as it is.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 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 lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at 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 lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hit ball operation handle 5, a game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. 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 opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends) The first start condition is satisfied), variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display unit 8a, and variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the variable display unit 9a. Be started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c Increase by one.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) Is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display unit 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed in the second variable display unit 9b. The variable display starts. In other words, the second special symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by one. However, even if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c is increased by one.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 9a are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls have won the big winning opening 24. One round in the big hit gaming state is from when the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening 24. When a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening 24 or when a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the special winning opening 24 and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has entered the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened. Note that the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the types of jackpots include 15R normal jackpots and 15R probability variable jackpots. For example, if a 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability jackpot occurs, a 15-round jackpot gaming state is given.

  Further, when the first special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a small hit symbol, the game proceeds to the small hit gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a certain time has passed so that a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 24. Thereby, although it is less than a big hit game state also in a small hit game state, it is set as the open aspect which a player can obtain a ball. In the present embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened for 0.1 seconds, then closed for 0.8 seconds, and further opened for 0.1 seconds.

  A plurality of types of small hit types may be provided, and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state may be different for each small hit type. Here, the opening pattern refers to the number of times that the big winning opening 24 is opened, the time for the open state, the time for the closed state, etc. in the small hit gaming state. Further, the opening pattern may be different for each small hit type, or when there are a plurality of open patterns, the selection ratio may be different for each small hit type. For example, if small hit A, open pattern A is selected at a rate of 70%, open pattern B is selected at a rate of 30%, and if small hit B, open pattern A is selected at a rate of 10%. May be selected at a ratio of 90%. Further, the number of open patterns and the combination thereof may be any pattern. In this way, the small hit game state of any open pattern by shifting to the small hit game state of the different open pattern for each small hit type, or shifting to the small hit game state of the open pattern at different ratios Can be expected to be executed by the player, and the interest can be improved. Further, even when staying in an advantageous state (high base state) to be described later for a long time, the game can be performed without getting the player bored. In addition, if a different effect is executed for each small hit type, it is possible to suggest which small hit is to the player, so it is possible to prevent occurrence of small hits of a type that is more advantageous to the player. Expectation can be given to the player.

  When it is decided to change the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a to a jackpot symbol with probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, “7”, etc.) Is the normal state (also referred to as a normal gaming state) and short-time state (a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state. Specifically, the state where the short-time flag is set) Higher probability change state (a state in which a high probability state and a short time state in which a big hit is likely to occur than the normal state is controlled. Specifically, a state in which the state flag of both the probability change flag and the short time flag is set. ) Is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and the probability transition state is entered, not only the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8a becomes a jackpot symbol is increased, The probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state and the short-time state.

  Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display portion 9b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state.

  When the second special symbol display unit 8b determines that the stop symbol at the time when the second special symbol fluctuates is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is the normal state (also referred to as a normal gaming state) and short-time state (a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state. Specifically, the state where the short-time flag is set) Higher probability change state (a state in which a high probability state and a short time state in which a big hit is likely to occur than the normal state is controlled. Specifically, a state in which the state flag of both the probability change flag and the short time flag is set. ) Is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol and shifts to a probable variation state, not only the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a jackpot symbol is increased, The probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state and the short-time state.

  In the probability variation state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are the jackpot symbols (specific display result: for example, The odd number of 0 to 9) is higher than the normal state and the short-time state.

  Here, the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state according to the present embodiment includes a normal state, a time-short state that is likely to be a smaller hit than the normal state, and a larger hit and a smaller hit than the normal state (a combination of a high-probability state and a time-short state). E) There is a certain change state.

  The probability variation state is a gaming state in which a big hit is likely to occur than in a normal state or a short time state. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the probability variation state is 10 times the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the normal state or the short-time state. The game state is likely to generate big hits.

  Further, the short-time state and the probability variation state are gaming states that are likely to have a smaller hit than the normal state. Specifically, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is more likely to be in the open state in the short-time state or the probability variation state than in the normal state, and the variation time of the variation pattern selected when the second special symbol is varied is the short-time state or the certain variation state. Since the state is shorter than the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations with respect to a certain time is higher in the short-time state and the probability variation state than in the normal state. Since most of the second special symbols are changed so as to be a small hit, the short-time state and the probability variation state are the gaming states that are likely to be a small hit as compared to the normal state. As a result, in the short-time state and the probable change state, the small special is frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to change, and the game state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, game state transition in the present embodiment will be described. First, when a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the time-saving state or the probability variation state. For example, if a 15R normal big hit occurs, it will change to the short-time state 100 times, and the short-time state will end (normally triggered by changing the upper limit number of times without going to the big hit gaming state in the short-time state) Transition to the state. Also, for example, when a 15R probability change big hit occurs, the probability change state is changed to 100 times, and the probability change state ends (in the probability change state, the upper limit number of times is changed without changing to the big hit game state). To the normal state.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display portion 9a. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display portion 9b. Here, the synchronization means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 9a. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 8b, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  Further, when the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that reminds the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 9a. When the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a special decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that recalls the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  In the background symbol display unit 9c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display unit 9c. When performing a reach effect, for example, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed during variable display. Although there are exceptions as will be described later, basically when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived on the background symbol display unit 9c. Displayed (the background symbols are finally stopped in the three display areas). If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the stop symbol of the background symbol is a background symbol that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (for example, left Three background symbols with the middle right aligned. Hereinafter, such background symbols are also referred to as jackpot symbols.

  When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display unit 9c.

  When the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and at the same time the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. An effect corresponding to any one of the variable displays is executed.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed alone, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished, and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, it is delayed. When the special symbol for which variable display ends is stopped and displayed, variable display of the background symbol ends.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (variable display) for a background symbol that has not stopped yet when the stopped background symbol constitutes part of the jackpot symbol among the three background symbols. ) And all or some of the background symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that becomes a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions of the left, middle, and right display regions in the background symbol display unit 9c. The display area in the middle is in a state where the variable display is still being performed, and the state in which all or part of the display area is synchronously displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the background) The variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the symbol display unit 9c, and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are aligned.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the background symbol display unit 9c are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the background symbol) is displayed, or the background of the background symbol display unit 9c (a ground color or pattern different from the symbol and the character) Etc.) may be changed (for example, color).

  In addition, in a normal state, the player is allowed to perform a game method (hereinafter referred to as “left-handed”) in which a game ball is launched substantially on the left side of the game area 7, thereby aiming to win the first start winning opening 13. Make it. In the short-time state and the probable state, the game method for launching a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed”) to the right of the game state 7 is used to aim for winning at the second start winning opening 14. is there. In the right-hand hit, the player is directed to promote the game ball to the right side of the game area 7. For example, the effect display device 9 performs an effect of displaying information such as “right strike” and “please strike right”. As described above, the game method is changed depending on the game state, thereby preventing the player from being bored. In addition, when a small hit with the first special symbol occurs when left-handed in the normal state, during the small hit gaming state or before the small hit gaming state (for example, during the change to become a small hit or small Between the end of the hit variation and the control of the small hit game state), the player makes a right-handed effect to promote the launch of the game ball to the right side of the game area 7 for the player. Also good.

  In this way, the first special symbol and the first special symbol and the first start winning opening 13 are aimed by making the left strike and aiming for the second start winning opening 14 by making the right strike. A game using only one of the second special symbols becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with a reduced number of fluctuations in the special symbols from the gaming machine configured to always aim for winning at both start winning ports, and to allow the player to play an efficient game. In addition, even if it is configured to provide only a single special symbol, it is possible to play a game with a reduced number of fluctuations of the special symbol than a gaming machine configured to always aim for winning at both starting winning prize openings, Since it is not possible to set the selection ratio of the hit type, the type of production or the frequency of occurrence, etc., the interest is lowered. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a plurality of special symbols.

  Next, FIGS. 2 to 8 are diagrams showing the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8, the illustration of the gate 32 adjacent to the special variable winning ball device 22 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is fixedly supported on the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, a screw. A large winning opening 24 opening forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and the bottom member 23 moves backward at a position above the large winning opening 24 in the base plate portion 101. When this is done, a slit-like accommodation hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 7 is formed. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 24 is specifically formed on the left side slightly from the center in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 101, but may be on the left or right side.

  The bottom member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward in the forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 4, and the back side of the base plate portion 101 is referred to with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. On the (rear) side, a drive device 103 that moves the bottom member 23 forward and backward is disposed.

  The drive device 103 is housed in a housing portion 104 (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 for convenience of explanation) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 101, and this housing portion 104 is formed in the game area 7. It is inserted so as to be inserted into a hole not shown and accommodated inside the game area 7 in the rear. In addition, in this embodiment, although the accommodating part 104 is integrally formed in the base board part 101, you may fix to the base board part 101 separately.

  The driving device 103 is supported by a solenoid 106 that moves the plunger 105 forward and backward, and a tip of the plunger 105 so that one end is pivotable about the vertical direction and the other end extends rightward. A first arm portion 108 having a pivotal support hole 107 formed in the central portion thereof, and a shaft portion 110 inserted into a long hole 109 formed in the distal end portion of the first arm portion 108 at one end portion, and the other end And a second arm portion 111 extending in the front-rear direction with the portion fixed to the rear portion of the bottom surface member 23.

  The solenoid 106 is driven based on a command from the main board 40, and a pivot (not shown) is formed in the pivot hole 107 of the first arm portion 108 so that the vertical direction is the axis center (for example, formed in the housing portion 104. Is inserted. Thus, as the plunger 105 moves forward and backward, the first arm portion 108 swings about the pivotal support hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed swings back and forth. The second arm part 111 is inserted along the longitudinal direction from the long hole 109 according to the swinging of the first arm part 108 by inserting the shaft part 110 so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the long hole 109. An acting force is applied, and the bottom member 23 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, while the bottom member 23 is moved forward in a state where the plunger 105 is propelled rearward, as shown in FIG. By retracting the plunger 105 from the state of FIG. 7A, the first arm portion 108 swings around the pivot hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed moves backward. To do. Thereby, when the 2nd arm part 111 is pulled back, it will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved backward, and will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved forward by reverse operation | movement.

  If the bottom member 23 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, the bottom member 23 is displaced from the position of the accommodation hole 102 of the base plate portion 101, and the accommodation hole is moved when the bottom member 23 is moved forward. There is a possibility that the forward movement from the accommodation hole 102 may not be properly performed, for example, by being caught by the hook of 102. Therefore, measures may be taken by configuring as follows.

  First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member that suppresses the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 may be provided. For example, when a long hole portion is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm portion 111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted and fixed in the long hole portion, and the bottom member 23 is moved backward to an appropriate position. It is also possible to prevent the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 by the projection portion coming into contact with the front end portion of the long hole portion. Further, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, a guide portion (guide rib) that guides the bottom surface member 23 to properly move forward is provided. It is good also as providing in the back surface of the base board part 101, or the accommodating part 104. FIG. Of these first configuration example and second configuration example, either one of the configuration examples may be applied, or both of the configuration examples may be applied.

  Returning to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, a flow path forming base part 112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate part 101. An upstream channel portion 113 that is continuous with the upstream region 23U that is the upper side end portion (right end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and the bottom surface member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and that forms a flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23; A downstream region 23L that is a lower side end portion (left end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and a downstream flow path portion 114 that forms a flow path of a game ball together with the bottom surface member 23 are formed in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23. Yes.

  In addition, the upper part of the flow path forming base 112 is recessed downward from the end on the bottom surface member 23 side of the upstream flow path part 113 and the downstream flow path part 114, and in the front view, the big prize opening 24 is left and right and A guide flow path portion 115 is formed to guide the game ball dropped below the bottom surface member 23 to the special winning opening 24 so as to surround from below.

  The upstream channel portion 113 and the downstream channel portion 114 are formed so as to incline to the left so that the game ball can flow downward. In addition, the bottom of the guide channel portion 115 extends downward to the big winning opening 24 and is recessed at a position in front of the big winning opening 24. In the recessed space at the bottom of the guide channel portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 that guides the game ball backward toward the big prize opening 24 side (the back side of the game area 7) is disposed. ing.

  Furthermore, the front part (player side) of the flow path forming base part 112 is integrally formed with a covering part 117 that covers the upstream flow path part 113, the downstream flow path part 114, and the guide flow path part 115 from the front. Has been. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream flow passage portion 113, the downstream flow passage portion 114, and the guide flow passage portion 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down these flow passage portions jump to the glass door frame 4 side. It has a function to prevent it. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but may be fixed separately.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, a flow of game balls that are connected in the left-right direction, including the upstream channel portion 113, the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream channel portion 114, between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. A path F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces 118 that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting piece 118 is formed integrally with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding backward from the covering portion 117. When there is no restriction piece 118, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball flowing down to the left meanders with the movement of the longitudinal component by interfering with Than delay. These regulating pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at a predetermined interval in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. In addition, the restriction piece 118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to a width dimension that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent ones. Yes. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream-side passage portion 113 from the front, and the downstream-side passage portion of the covering portion 117. One restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion covering 114 from the front. In addition, a total of five restricting pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed at portions of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that cover the bottom surface member 23. Note that the number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulating piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

  With the arrangement of the restriction piece 118 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of the present embodiment, the game ball P about to flow down the flow path F is placed on the flow path F. It will flow down like meandering. And when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P basically passes through the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 without winning the big winning opening 24. To do. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 with the bottom member 23 retreating is opened, the game ball P falls to the guide flow path portion 115 of the flow path forming base portion 112. It becomes possible to flow down the guide channel portion 115 and win a prize winning opening 24.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the bottom surface member 23 has an area where a maximum of seven game balls P can flow at the same time when the bottom member 23 is in the closed state. At the same time, seven game balls can fall into the guide channel portion 115. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state is set to “7”, the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state is configured to be able to win even if it is opened for 0.5 seconds.

  Although omitted in the present embodiment, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is closed but it is determined to control the opening, an effect of encouraging the player to place a game ball on the bottom member 23 is performed. It is good. For example, when it is determined that the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is to be changed to the small hit gaming state in which the opening control of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is performed only once, the fluctuation that becomes the small hit or the fluctuation that becomes the small hit stops. Until the small hit game state is started (so-called fanfare effect is being executed), it is possible to perform an effect that prompts the player to place a game ball on the bottom member 23. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine in which the time required for a game ball to pass over the bottom member 23 is 5.0 seconds, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.5 seconds in the small hit game state. If it is later closed for 4.0 seconds and then opened for another 0.5 seconds, character information such as “Put the ball on the attacker” is displayed on the effect display device 9 while the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed. It is good also as doing. According to this, it can be urged to increase the number of game balls falling on the guide channel portion 115 during the second opening control, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the number of game balls riding on the bottom surface member 23 can be detected, and an effect corresponding to the detected number of game balls may be performed. For example, when the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state is “7” as in the present embodiment, if the detected number of game balls is “0” or “1”, “...” is displayed. If the number of detected game balls is between “2” and “5”, a display such as “chance” is displayed. If the detected number of game balls is “6” or “7”, “large chance” is displayed. Such a display may be performed. Alternatively, a light emitting member may be arranged near the special variable winning ball device 22 or the special variable winning ball device 22 to produce an effect of causing the light emitting member to emit light. For example, if the number of detected game balls is any of “0” to “4”, the light emitting member emits light in blue, while the number of detected game balls is any of “5” to “7”. For example, the light emitting member may emit light in red.

  FIG. 8 shows the relationship between the time required for the game ball P delayed by the restriction piece 118 to flow from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom surface member 23 (hereinafter referred to as the flow time) and the round interval in the big hit gaming state. It is a figure explaining.

  In FIG. 8A, the flow time of the game ball P from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom surface member 23 is indicated by a symbol Ta (s) for convenience. On the other hand, in FIG. 8B, the round interval in the big hit gaming state is indicated by Tin (s). The round interval Tin (s) is a time for changing the big winning opening 24 from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state, and then changing it to the open state again. Note that the round interval Tin (s) may be a value in consideration of the prize ball detection waiting time. The winning ball detection waiting time is the time it takes for a game ball won immediately before closing the bottom member 23 to pass through the count switch 25a, and the length of the winning ball guiding path from the big winning opening 24 to the count switch 25a. It is set accordingly.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is provided so that the relationship of the flow-down time Ta (s)> the round interval Tin (s) is established. Specific means for achieving such a relationship include, for example, a game when the flow distance of a game ball meandering from the upstream area 23U on the bottom member 23 to the downstream area 23L and reaching the upstream area 23U is reached. The number and arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 may be arithmetically determined based on dividing by the average speed of the sphere. Specifically, as will be described later, since the round interval Tin (s) at 15R normal big hit or 15R probability big hit is 0.8 seconds, the restriction piece is set so that the flow time Ta (s) becomes 5.0 seconds. If 118 is provided, the relationship of flow-down time Ta (s)> round interval Tin (s) is established. As described above, in this embodiment, the flow time of the game ball from the upstream flow path portion 113 to the downstream flow path portion 114 is delayed only by the restriction piece 118, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by providing a recess between the regulation pieces 118 on the surface of the base plate portion 101 and guiding the game ball in the recess, the game ball is guided deeper than the surface of the game board 6, and the upstream side It is also possible to delay the flow time of the game ball from the flow path portion 113 to the downstream flow path portion 114.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 9 also shows the payout control board 37, the 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 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. including. 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.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 25a and the gate switch 32a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and is specially variable. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the winning ball apparatus in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit (for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on) 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. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control is performed on the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that variably display the decorative symbols, the background symbol display unit 9c that variably displays the background symbols, and the symbol hold storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 10 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. 10, 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 includes an effect control microcomputer 200 including an effect control CPU 201 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 201 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal 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 202 and the input port 203. Further, the effect control CPU 201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 209 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 202 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass 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. 10 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 201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 205. The effect control CPU 201 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the input / output port 204.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output 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 amplification 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 speaker 27. 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 in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted between the effect control CPU 201, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in two-way communication (such as transmitting a response signal from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control CPU 201 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores in advance character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like (including decorative designs and background designs). It is for keeping. The effect control CPU 201 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 209. The VDP 209 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 201.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 209 that controls display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 209 has an address space independent from the effect control microcomputer 200, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP 209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  In this 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. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit on which other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board. Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but other boards (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. 10). It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 and the like. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means receives the command. Control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 that controls the effect display device 9 as it is or, for example, changed to a simplified command. May be. In addition, when two boards, the first effect control board and the second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing the command form or contents, simplifying, or selecting only necessary commands). You may comprise.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which a reset signal is input becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 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 (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4). In 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 the interrupt address. Is the mode shown.

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of 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 (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. 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. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S8). In step 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 for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). 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 in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. 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, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and in accordance with the contents, the control command (power) indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80. Control is performed such that a recovery command as an initialization command at the time of supply recovery is transmitted (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  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 state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). 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 big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, special symbol buffer, total prize ball number storage buffer, special symbol process flag, award ball flag, out of ball flag, payout stop flag, etc. are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In step 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, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step 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 (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display 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. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). 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 a process for transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination is one round (a random number generation counter for jackpot determination, etc.) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. 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 (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop 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 first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 25a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control processing for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol hold memory display device 18a, and the second special symbol hold memory display device 18b. Execute (Step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in step S32.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step 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: steps S24 and S25).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot, that is, which of 15R normal jackpot and 15R probability variable jackpot (for determining the jackpot type)
(3) Random 5: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(6) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol determination determination. A counter for generating a random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) are also used. In this embodiment, a common random number (random 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of jackpot and a random number for determining the type of jackpot. However, different random numbers are provided. May be.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol indicator 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Then, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing (step S26C). In the normal symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a hold storage process (step S27a). In the pending storage process, the CPU 56 executes a process for calculating and managing the total number (total pending memory number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to display control of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and an effect control command related to the number of reserved memories (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step 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 25a (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board 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 25a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with 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 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step 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.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the CPU 56 Control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  FIG. 14A 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 random 1 is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal / short time big hit determination table used in a normal state and a short time state, and a probability change big hit determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 14 (A) is set in the normal / short time jackpot determination table, and the probability change jackpot determination table is described in the right column of FIG. 14 (A). Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 14A is a jackpot determination value.

  14B and 14C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 14B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 14B and 14C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches one of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (either 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 14A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 10/487. On the other hand, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 467/487 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start prize is given to the second start prize port 14 and the second special symbol is displayed rather than the case where the first special symbol variation display is executed after the start prize is given to the first start prize slot 13. When the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is extremely high. This is because, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, most of them are determined to be big hits or small hits. It should be noted that when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation display of the first special symbol is easy to be executed, and when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state, the variation display of the second special symbol is easily performed. Then, in order to make it difficult to execute the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to be extremely longer in the normal state than in the time-short state or the probability variation state. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, it may be such that no deviation is provided, or it is always a small hit without any deviation or big hit. May be. Further, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a small hit may not be provided.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “15R normal jackpot” or “15R based on a random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a case is described in which the same number of 24 big hits (15R normal big hit, 15R probability big hit) is determined as a specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of game value. However, the specific type of jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to provide a plurality of jackpot types with different numbers of rounds, and determine the jackpots with different allowances for the number of game balls to be won (counts) to the big prize opening 24 per round as the game value. You may make it do. Further, for example, even in the case of a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a specific game state in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is released a plurality of times per round and a specific game in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is released only once per round. A state may be prepared so that the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened is substantially reduced so that the game value of one specific game state is lowered. As described above, the jackpots having different game values may be provided by changing the number of times and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. In addition, in order to promote a game with a small hit, all the opening times of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 per time are as short as 1 second so as to give a smaller amount of game value than the small hit game value. It may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, while the specific game state with 15R normal big hit (big hit game state) is finished, it is controlled to be in a short time state for 100 fluctuation displays, while the specific game state with 15R certainty big hit (big hit game state) is controlled. After the end of, control is performed to the probability change state for 100 fluctuation displays.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this embodiment. EXT shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is second byte data of an effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, ten types of first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and # 11 to # 14 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol are used. 12 types of second variation patterns # 1 to # 8 and # 11 to # 14 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n = 1 to 8, 11 to 14) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the hour / short flag field is “ON” is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the hour / hour flag is set (that is, the hour / short state or the probability variation state). ”Is a variation pattern that can be selected when the time reduction flag is not set (that is, in the normal state), and for a variation pattern whose time reduction flag column is“ ON / OFF ”, the time reduction flag Is a variation pattern that can be selected regardless of whether or not is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1 to # 4 are used in the state where the time reduction flag is off (normal state), and the state where the time reduction flag is on ( First variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and second variation patterns # 1, # 2, and # 5 to 8 are used in the time-short state and the probability variation state. That is, the variation time is the same in the short-time state and the probability variation state.

  Further, data indicating each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1 to # 4 is stored in the ROM 54 as a normal variation pattern table in correspondence with the values that can be taken by the random number 5. . Further, the data indicating each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1, # 2, and # 5 to 8 corresponds to the values that the random 5 can take, and the variation pattern table at the time reduction / probability variation time. Is stored in the ROM 54. In other words, the CPU 56 refers to the normal time variation pattern table or the short time / accuracy time variation pattern table according to the extracted random 5 value in the normal time, in the short time state, or in the probable variation state. Determine the pattern. If the CPU 56 decides to make a big hit, it selects one of the variation patterns # 1 and # 2, and if it decides to make a small hit, the first variation pattern # 3, the first variation pattern # 3. If any one of the two fluctuation patterns # 3 and # 8 is selected and it is decided to make a deviation, any one of the first fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 6 and the second fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 7 is selected. It is what is supposed to do.

  Here, the variation time of the second variation patterns # 3 and # 4 is 1800 seconds, which is extremely longer than the variation times of the other variation patterns. This is a configuration in which the hold is not digested as long as it is not a big hit even if the symbol of the second special symbol is changed in the state where the hourly flag is off (normal state), that is, the state where the hourly flag is off ( In the normal state, it is more disadvantageous for the player to change the second special symbol than to change the first special symbol. In the state where the hour / hour flag is on, as shown in the figure, the fluctuation time is a maximum of 40 seconds even if it is not a big hit. This makes it easy for the player to execute the variable display of the second special symbol when the time reduction flag is on (time reduction state and probability change state). In the present embodiment, when the time flag is off at the time of the second special symbol variation, the reach deviation does not occur. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A second variation pattern of “reach B deviation” may be provided.

  In addition, the variation time of the second variation pattern # 8 selected as the variation pattern of variation that becomes a small hit when the hourly flag is ON is set to 6.0 seconds. This is enough time to play efficiently in the short-time state or the probabilistic state. For example, by adding a large number of game balls on the special variable winning ball device 22 during the change of the second special symbol that is a small hit when the hourly flag is ON, more value is given in the small hit It is possible to play the game efficiently in the short time state or the probability variation state. In addition, for example, by generating a winning game ball to the second start winning opening 14 during the variation of the second special symbol that is a small hit when the hourly flag is ON, the second from the end of the small hit gaming state It is possible to shorten the time until the start of the change of the special symbol, and it is possible to play the game efficiently in the time-short state or the probability variation state. Specifically, game balls are launched every 0.6 seconds, and almost all game balls launched to the substantially right side of the game area 7 can be entered in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, so the game continues. When the player hits the right hand, the game ball reaches the special variable winning ball device 22 every 0.6 seconds on average. Therefore, the game ball reaches the special variable winning ball device 22 immediately before the closing control is performed. In this case, it takes approximately 0.6 seconds × 7 = 4.2 seconds until the maximum number of seven game balls accumulate on the bottom surface member 23 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 after the closing control. In order to generate a winning game ball at the second start winning opening 14 during the change of the second special symbol that is a small hit when the hourly flag is ON, a predetermined period (the gate 32 is played in the game). In this embodiment, the ball passes through, changes the normal symbol, controls the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 and requires a game ball to win the second starting winning port 14). The variation time of the second variation pattern # 8 selected as the variation pattern of variation that becomes a small hit when the hourly flag is ON was set to 6.0 seconds. In order to prevent the first game ball from passing through the bottom member 23 until the seventh game ball reaches the bottom member 23, the flow-down time Ta (s) in the special variable winning ball device 22 is the bottom surface. It is desirable that the member 23 be longer than the period until the maximum number of seven game balls are accumulated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it takes about 0.6 seconds × 7 = 4.2 seconds until the maximum number of seven game balls accumulates on the bottom surface member 23 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. The falling time Ta (s) in the ball device 22 is 5.0 seconds.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the big hit determination process is based on the fact that the display result of the second special symbol indicator 8b (and the second variable display unit 9b) has already been decided to be the big hit symbol. It is determined that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a (and the first variable display unit 9a) is to be used as a symbol without condition. Alternatively, based on the fact that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a (and the first variable display portion 9a) has already been determined to be the big hit symbol, the second hit is made without any condition without performing the big hit determination process. It is determined that the display result of the special symbol display device 8b (and the second variable display portion 9b) is the off symbol. Hereinafter, unconditionally determining that the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b is to be an off symbol may be referred to as “forced deviation”.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, the variation patterns # 11 to # 14 are used in the forced off state. Further, data indicating each of the variation patterns # 11 to # 14 is stored in the ROM 54 as a forced deviation variation pattern table in correspondence with the values that the random 5 can take. That is, the CPU 56 determines one variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern table at the time of forced deviation according to the extracted random value 5 at the time of forced deviation determination.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a and the first variable display unit 9a (or the second special symbol display unit 8b and the second variable display unit 9b) is a big hit unconditionally. The forced fluctuation pattern table, which is a dedicated fluctuation pattern table used when it is determined not to be used, is provided. The game control means executes variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol (or the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol) according to the variation pattern determined based on the forced deviation variation pattern table. Therefore, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a and the first variable display unit 9a (or the second special symbol display unit 8b and the second variable display unit 9b) is not unconditionally a big hit, Variable display can be executed by selecting from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  Further, as described above, the variation time of the first special symbol in the normal state (time-short flag OFF state) is 15 to 40 seconds, and the variation time of the small hit variation of the second special symbol is 1800 seconds. The second special symbol is much less than the first special symbol than the number of variable displays per predetermined time in the state. Thereby, in a normal state, it can be set as a structure which is more disadvantageous for a player to perform the variable display of a 2nd special symbol than to perform the variable display of a 1st special symbol. Then, the variation time of the first special symbol is 15 to 40 seconds and the variation time of the second special symbol is 6 to 40 seconds in the time-short state and the probability variation state (time-short flag ON state), and a deviation occurs in the second special symbol. By adopting a configuration that is difficult, it is possible to provide a configuration that is more advantageous to the player when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the short-time state and the probability change state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player is caused to execute the change display of the first special symbol in the normal state, and to execute the change display of the second special symbol in the time reduction state and the probability change state. Further, as described above, since the shift is unlikely to occur when the second special symbol is changed, the small hit game state is mainly given by the second special symbol in the short-time state and the certainty-change state.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the big hit and the small hit for each big hit type will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22.

  First, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in 15R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 15R probability variable big hit and the 15R normal big hit, after the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be released for 27 seconds per round, the special variable winning ball device 22 is set to 0.0. The closing control is performed for 8 seconds (however, 0.8 seconds during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to close is an interval period). And, as shown in FIG. 18 (1), the round of such an open mode is repeated 15 times, so that the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds. The operation is repeated 15 times continuously. After the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened for 27 seconds in 15 rounds, an operation of closing control for 3.0 seconds is performed.

  As described above, the flow-down time Ta (s) is 5.0 seconds, and the interval time between rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the 15R normal big hit and the 15R probability variable big hit is 0.8 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on the 15R probability variable big hit, almost all the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 23 will win the big winning opening 24.

  In this embodiment, when a 15R normal big hit or a 15R probable big hit is made, for example, the number of rounds is displayed in each round during the big hit game, or a game ball to the big winning opening 24 is given for each round. The effect during the round, such as displaying the number of winnings, is performed.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the small hit game state, during the small hit game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened for 0.5 seconds (however, unlike the big hit, it is called round. No concept).

  19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 19, commands 8000 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8021 (H) to 8034 (H) correspond to the first variable display portion 9 a or the second variable display portion corresponding to the variable symbol special display. This is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8021 (H) to 8034 (H), the first variable display section 9a or the second variable display section 9b. Control to start the variable display of the decorative pattern at. Note that the commands (first variation pattern commands) designated by the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and # 11 to # 14 are 8001 (H) to 8006 (H), 8021 (H) to 8024 (H), The commands (second variation pattern commands) designated by the second variation patterns # 1 to # 8 and # 11 to # 14 are 8011 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8031 (H) to 8034 (H).

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (15R normal jackpot designation that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second ornament symbol) designated by the variation pattern command is 15R normal jackpot. Command). Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (15R probability variation big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 15R probability variation big hit. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit. Command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (offset specifying command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern command is not set.

  Hereinafter, the 15R normal big hit designation command, the 15R probability variable big hit designation command, the small hit designation command, and the miss designation command may be referred to as display result commands. In this embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result command received by the game control microcomputer 560 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the display result command is for the first decorative pattern, and the display result command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result command for the second decorative pattern, the display result command is Although one decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol can be used together, the display result command for the first decorative symbol may be different from the display result command for the second decorative symbol.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not transmit the display result command, but instead determines a variation pattern command corresponding to each of 15R normal big hit / 15R probability variation big hit / small hit / displacement. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined based on the received variation pattern command.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first decoration symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the first decoration symbol. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol.

  The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (first interruption designation command) for instructing to interrupt the variable display of decorative symbols on the first variable display section 9a, and the command A101 (H) is the first variable display section 9a. Is an effect control command (first resume designation command) for instructing to resume the variable display of decorative symbols.

  Command A200 (H) is an effect control command (second interruption designation command) for instructing interruption of variable display of decorative symbols in the second variable display portion 9b, and command A201 (H) is the second variable display portion 9b. Is an effect control command (second resume designation command) for instructing to resume the variable display of decorative symbols. Command A 202 (H) is an effect control command (second stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of decorative symbols in second variable display portion 9 b.

  Command BXXX (H) (X = any hexadecimal number) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Among them, B000 (H) is an effect control command (first big hit start designation command: first fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the first big hit game. B001 (H) is an effect control command (first jackpot end designation command: first ending designation command) that designates the end of the first jackpot game. B002 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot start designation command: second fanfare designation command) that designates the start of the second jackpot game. B003 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot end designation command: second ending designation command) that designates the end of the second jackpot game. B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) that specifies the start of a small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening) that designates display during the round during the big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (count number designation command) that designates the number of winning balls (the number of winning detections of the count switch 25a) to the big winning opening 24 during each round. The number of winning balls (count number) is set in “XX”. The command B3XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big prize opening) that specifies display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached four. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached four. In this embodiment, a command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second effective start winning specified command. The first valid start winning designation command and the second valid start winning designation command are commands indicating that there has been a start winning.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) 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 first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b and the display state of the background symbol display portion 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, and the display state of the lamp is changed. The sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, a presentation control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b. . In this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the two displays is not generated at the same time.

  In this embodiment, the game state includes a normal state, a short time state, and a probability change state. Then, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to one of the gaming states. Control relating to the transition of the gaming state is performed based on ON / OFF (set / reset) of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag. Specifically, if the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are off, the normal state is established. If the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction state is established.

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 has occurred (step S311), a first start opening switch passing process is executed (step S312).

  When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the second big hit symbol stop process to the second small hit end process (step S314), the processes of steps S315 and S316 are executed. After that, the first special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S317 and S318, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag). Do. In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process to the second small hit end process is a continuous value (for example, 5 to 10). Therefore, the determination process of step S314 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S315, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing and the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200. If it is not changing, or if it is already changing and the first interrupt designation command has already been transmitted (for example, the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the first interrupt designation command is transmitted) If it has been changed), the process ends, but if the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the first interruption designation command has been transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200. The process is terminated later (step S316). In step S317, the CPU 56 transmits the first interruption designation command (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted). When the process of step S317 is executed, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. Note that the CPU 56 can determine whether or not the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing depending on whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the processing in step S303. Moreover, it can be determined by the second special symbol process flag whether or not the second big hit game is being executed. That is, when the value of the second special symbol process flag handled in the second special symbol process is a value corresponding to steps S305 to S310, the second big hit game or the second small hit game is being executed. judge.

  When receiving the first interrupt designation command, the effect control CPU 201 of the effect control microcomputer 200 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the first decorative symbol. Further, when the first resumption designation command is received, the variation of the first decorative symbol is resumed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The first big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

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

  First display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 200 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  First special symbol changing process (step S303): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the production control microcomputer 200 Control is performed to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When the first small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): This is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. In the first big winning opening opening pre-processing, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls entered in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is initialized, and the solenoid 106 is driven to open the special winning opening 24. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round. However, when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  First big prize opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the first 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 200, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds have been completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  First big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the production control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  First small hit pre-release process (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. In the first pre-opening pre-processing, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 24) is initialized, and the solenoid 106 is driven to control the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 to be opened. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. Note that the first small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the special variable winning ball device 22 is released during the small hit game. However, when starting the first release during the small hit game, the first small hit open is started. Pre-processing is also processing for starting a small hit game.

  First small hit release process (step S309): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the closing condition and opening condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is performed. When all the special variable winning ball devices 22 have been released, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  First small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer 200 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the first small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not is 4) (step S212). If the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

  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 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). 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 them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 23) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, the big hit determination random number (random 1), the big hit type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5), which are software random numbers, are extracted and stored in the storage area. . Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) in a first variation pattern setting process described later. May be.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 23, 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. In this embodiment, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Is done. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, control is performed to transmit the first effective start winning command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S216).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the first special symbol display unit 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case in which the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened a predetermined number of times) and not in the first small hit game.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks the value of the first reserved memory number (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, and the RAM 55 Are stored in the first random number buffer area (step S53), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are: The order of extraction is also stored in an identifiable manner.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60). Specifically, when the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are off, it is determined that the current state is normal, and the normal state background designation command is determined. When the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is off, the time reduction state is determined. Then, if the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are on, the time variation state background designation command is determined to be the probability variation state, and the probability variation state background designation command is transmitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S63a). If the second jackpot flag is set, the first forced miss flag indicating that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a is determined to be forced miss is set (step S63b), and the process proceeds to step S68. To do. That is, since it has already been determined that the display result of the second special symbol display unit 8b is the big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 does not perform the big hit determination process, and the first special symbol indicator 8a is unconditionally left as it is. It is determined that the display result of is to be an off-design.

  Note that the second big hit flag is set when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol process. Further, the second big hit flag is reset when, for example, the variation of the second special symbol is finished (or is reset when the big hit game is finished). That is, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that it has been determined that the display result of the second variable display portion 9b is a jackpot symbol. Therefore, the fact that the second big hit flag is set means that the second variable display portion 9b changes the second decorative symbol based on the decision that the display result of the second variable display portion 9b is the big hit symbol. (However, if the game is reset when the jackpot game ends, it means that the change is being executed or that the jackpot game is being executed).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64) and executes the jackpot determination module (step S64). S65). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first big hit flag (step S67). Then, it is determined whether the big hit type is 15R normal big hit or 15R probability variable big hit based on random 2 (step S160), the big hit type is stored (step S161), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  If the big hit is not made in step S66, the small hit determination module is executed (step S162). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when the big hit determination random number matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S163), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first small hit flag (step S164). Then, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S68). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step S68.

  In step S65, whether or not to win is determined using either the normal / short-time state big hit determination table or the probability variation big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  In addition, although it was set as the structure which performs each of the big hit determination which determines whether it is a big hit, and the small hit determination which determines whether it is a small hit, it is not restricted to this, It uses a common random number. If there is, it may be determined in a lump at the time of step S65 whether it is a big hit or a small hit. Thereby, step S162 can be omitted and the processing load can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the big hit determination and the small hit determination are performed using a common random number (random 1), but may be performed using different random numbers.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the first forced failure flag is set (step S201). If the first forced failure flag is not set, the game The control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the time reduction state or the probability change state is set (step S201a). When the hour / hour flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is the hour / short state or the probability variation state, the variation pattern table used when the hour / hour flag is set is not the big hit or the small hit. A variation pattern table is selected according to whether it exists (step S201b). In addition, when the hour / hour flag is not set, that is, when the gaming state is a normal state, the variation pattern table used when the hour / hour flag is not set is different from the big hit or the small hit. A variation pattern table corresponding to the above is selected (step S201c). If the first forced miss flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the forced missed variation pattern table (see FIG. 17) (step S202b). Here, if the number of reserved balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the variation pattern when the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number may be selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps S201b, S201c, and S202b, and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. ), It is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is used (step S1700). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1701).

  Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S1700, the game control microcomputer 560 sets variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer to vary. Time measurement is started (step S1702), a measurement execution flag to be described later is set, and the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a is started to be displayed (step S1703). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (step S1706).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 4 designation) (see FIG. 16) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S101). If not set, the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the first jackpot flag is set, control is performed to transmit any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 3 designation command according to the type of jackpot (step S102).

  Further, when the first big hit flag is not set (N in step S101), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S103). If the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S104). When the first small hit flag is not set (N in Step S103), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S105).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S106).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S1125), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S1126), the symbol is confirmed in the effect control microcomputer 200. Control to transmit the specified command is performed (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S2001). If it is not set, that is, if it is not the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  When the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the probability variation counter indicating the remaining number of times of the probability variation state (step S2002). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is “0” (step S2003). If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2010. When the value of the probability variation counter becomes “0”, the probability variation flag is reset (step S2004). Thus, the probability variation state remaining count is subtracted for each variation, and the probability variation state is terminated when the remaining count becomes “0”.

  In step S2010, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state (time reduction state or probability variation state) is “0” (step S2010). That is, if not in the high base state, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, that is, in the high base state, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the time reduction counter (step S2011), and determines whether or not the value has become “0”. (Step S2012). If the value of the time reduction counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the time reduction counter reaches “0”, that is, when the 100th change in the high base state is completed, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S2013), and proceeds to step S2014. As a result, the high base state ends when 100 fluctuations are completed in the high base state.

  In step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2014). If it is set, the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, the probability variation number counter, and the time variation number counter are reset (step S2015).

  Then, the CPU 56 transmits a first jackpot start designation command (step S2016), sets a timer before opening the big prize opening (step S2017), and sets round 1 opening pattern data corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2018). ), “1” is set to the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the big hit (step S2019), and the first special symbol process flag is set to the pre-processing for opening the first big winning opening (step S2020).

  If the first big hit flag is not set in step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2101). If it is set, a small hit start designation command is transmitted (step S2103), a pre-winner opening timer is set (step S2104), and the first special symbol process flag is set to the first small hit pre-processing. (Step S2106).

  In step S2101, if the first small hit flag is not set, that is, if it is off, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first special symbol normal process (step S2113).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step S2201), and the first big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S2202). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (the jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S2203), and the process ends.

  In step S2204, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step S2004). 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 (step S2205). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205), the CPU 56 sets the hour / hour flag (step S2206) and sets “100” to the hour / hour number counter (step S2207). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit (step S2208). If it is not a 15R probability variation big hit (if it is a 15R normal big hit), the process proceeds to step S2211. If it is 15R probability variation big hit, the probability variation flag is set (step S2209), and the probability variation number counter is set to “100” (step S2210). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2211).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a first small hit release pre-processing (step S308) executed in the small hit game. In the first small hit pre-opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening pre-open timer by 1 (step S2470). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S2471), the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter (step S2472). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the required time (specifically, 0.5 seconds) in the small hit gaming state in the opening time timer (step S2473b). Then, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball device 22 to be released (step S2474), and updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first small hit releasing process (step S309) (step S309). S2475).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first small hit opening process (step S309). In the first small hit opening process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the count switch 25a is turned on, that is, whether or not a game ball winning in the big winning opening 24 is detected (step S2480a). If not, the process proceeds to step S2480c. If the count switch 25a is on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S2480b).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 7 (step S2480c). If not, the CPU 56 decrements the opening time timer (step S2481). Then, it is determined whether or not the open time timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the open time timer has reached 0 (step S2482). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S2493. If not timed out, the CPU 56 ends the process as it is.

  In step S2493, the CPU 56 controls closing of the special variable winning ball device 22 (step S2493), and updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first small hit pre-opening process (step S308). (Step S2494).

  In step S2480c, when the value of the winning number counter is 7, the process proceeds to step S2493. As a result, when a predetermined number (seven) of game balls are won in the big winning opening 24 during one small hit gaming state, even if the total time timer has not timed out, The winning gaming state is to be terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first small hitting end process (step S310) in the first special symbol process. In the first small hitting end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (step S2400). If the small hitting end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2404. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the first small hitting flag is reset (step S2401), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S2402). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S2403). finish.

  In step S2404, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S2405). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2405), the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2407). ).

  34 and 35 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. . As described above, in the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process, the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S321), a second start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). If “first” in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 22 is read as “second”, the second start port switch passing process will be described.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the first big hit symbol stop process to the first small hit end process (step S325), the processes of steps S326 to S331 are executed. After that, the second special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S323 and S324, any one of steps S350 to S360 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag). Do. In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process to the first small hit end process is a continuous value (for example, 5 to 10). Therefore, the determination process of step S325 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S326, by determining whether the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any of the second variation pattern setting process to the second special symbol variation process, the second special symbol process flag is determined. It is determined whether or not the symbol is changing (step S326). If the second special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to step S328. If the first special symbol process flag is changing, it is determined whether the first special symbol process flag value is a value corresponding to any of the first big hit pre-release process to the first big hit end process. It is determined whether or not the big hit according to the special symbol is in progress (step S327). If it is not a big hit, it is confirmed whether or not the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200. When the second interruption designation command has already been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag at the time of transmission of the second interruption designation command), the process ends. If the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the second interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200, and the process is terminated (Y in step S328, S329).

  When the big hit according to the first special symbol is being made in step S327, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step S330). Then, after the second stop designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200, the process is terminated (step S331). Thus, the change in the second special symbol is forcibly stopped on condition that a jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol is performed during the change in the second special symbol.

  In step S323, the CPU 56 transmits the second interruption designation command (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set so that the transmission completion flag is set when the second interruption designation command is transmitted). When the process of step S323 is executed, a second restart designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S324), and any one of steps S350 to S360 is performed.

  When receiving the second interrupt designation command, the effect control CPU 201 of the effect control microcomputer 200 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the second decorative symbol. In addition, when the second restart designation command is received, the variation of the second decorative symbol is resumed. When the second restart designation command is received, the change in the second decorative symbol is stopped.

  Note that the processing of steps S350 to S360 will be described by replacing “first” in the processing shown in steps S300 to S310 with “second” and “second” with “first”. .

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S26C) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S5111). A switch passage process (step S5112) is executed. Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S5100 to S5103 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (step S5112): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S5100): The CPU 56 can start the normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S100, specifically, the normal symbol is processed). When the display 10 does not display the change of the normal symbol, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the normal symbol display 10 being hit and displayed, the gate pass memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S5101).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S5101): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S5102).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S5102): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, it checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric component operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, the timer is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (step S5103).

  Normal electric accessory operation processing (step S5103): The CPU 56 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step S5121). If the number of stored gate passes is 0 (Y in step S5121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in step S5121), the CPU 56 reads out the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 (step S5122). Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S5123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective gate passing memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S5124). If the time-short flag is set (that is, if the time-short state or the probability variation state (high base state)), the CPU 56 uses a table for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. The normal symbol determination table for probability variation / time reduction is selected (step S5125). In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is set not only in the case of being controlled only in the time reduction state after the 15R normal big hit, but also in the probability change state after the 15R positive variation big hit. There may be. Therefore, the normal symbol determination table for probability variation / time shortening is selected by executing the processing of step S5125 when not only the time shortening state is controlled but also when the probability variation state is controlled. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is not set (that is, in the normal state (low base state)), the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol as a table for determining whether or not to win the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol. A normal symbol determination table is selected (step S5126).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol determination table selected in steps S5125 and S5126 to execute the lottery process based on the read normal symbol per-random determination value, and the normal symbol variation display result is not correct. Is determined (step S5127). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. If it is determined to win in step S5127, for example, a normal symbol hit determination flag indicating that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is win is set, and the normal symbol display control is performed as described later. When the process (see step S33) is executed, based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being a value “2” indicating the normal symbol stop process and the fact that the normal symbol per unit determination flag is set. The normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and a drive signal is output to the normal symbol display 10, so that the normal symbol display 10 hits. The symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a deviation and the normal symbol per flag determination flag is not set, the normal symbol display 10 is in a state in which the symbol (for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S5128a). If the time-short flag is set (that is, if the time-short state (high base state)), the CPU 56 sets 0.1 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (step S5128b). On the other hand, if the time flag is not set (that is, in the normal state (low base state)), the CPU 56 sets 5.0 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (step S5128c). In this way, the normal symbol variation time may be shortened (normal symbol short time state) during the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, in the case of a probabilistic state or a short-time state, it is possible to improve the operating rate of normal symbol fluctuation by shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, and as a result, the normal symbol fluctuation result is a hit. Thus, the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state can be increased, and it is possible to facilitate the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14.

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation time is uniformly set to 5.0 seconds when the probability variation state or the time-short state is not present (in the case of the low base state) (see step S5128c). One variation time may be selected from a plurality of variation times as long as the variation time of the normal symbol is made longer than that in the time reduction state. For example, any one of the fluctuation times may be selected from 30 seconds, 25 seconds, and 20 seconds. As a result, since the variable winning ball device 15 is opened at an irregular timing in the low base state, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being launched at the timing when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Can do.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S5101) (step S5129).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a determination value per normal symbol to be compared with a random number for determination per normal symbol (random 4) is set.

  FIG. 38A is a normal symbol determination table for probability variation / time reduction that is selected when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state or the time reduction state (see step S5125). As shown in FIG. 38 (A), in this embodiment, it is determined to win with a probability of 10/11 when controlled to the probability variation state or the time reduction state.

  FIG. 38B is a normal symbol determination table for normal use that is selected when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (see step S5126). As shown in FIG. 38 (B), in this embodiment, when the control is in the normal state, it is determined to win with a probability of 1/11.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the probability that the variation result of the normal symbol is a hit is as low as 1/11, and the variable winning ball apparatus The frequency at which 15 is in the open state is low, and it is difficult to start a prize at the second start prize opening 14. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a short time state (high base state), the probability that the variation result of the normal symbol is a hit is increased to 10/11, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Becomes higher, and it becomes easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14.

  Note that the control method for facilitating the start winning at the second start winning opening 14 when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in step S5161 of the normal symbol stop process to be described later, when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, a longer time is set as the normal electric accessory operating time than the normal state (for example, normal 3 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory operating time in the state, whereas 7 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory operating time in the probability change state and the short time state (high base state)). During the state, the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be extended. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14 by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the case of the probability changing state or the short time state.

  Further, for example, in the normal symbol stop process and the normal electric accessory operating process described later, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released more times in the case of the probability variation state or the short time state than in the normal state. (For example, in the normal state, 1 is set as the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15, whereas in the probability changing state or in the short time state (high base state), the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 is set to 2 times. Control). By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14 by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in the probability changing state or the short time state.

  In addition, for example, in the case of a probable change state or a short time state, compared to the normal state, the control for increasing the probability that the fluctuation result of the normal symbol shown above is a hit and the normal symbol short time state. The control, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, and the control for increasing the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 may be executed in combination.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (step S5101). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S5141). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S5141), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S5144).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Y in step S5141), the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (step S5142). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S5102) (step S5143).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S5151). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S5152). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S5152), the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step S5152), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (in step S5127). (Step S5153). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol is determined by, for example, setting a normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in step S5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can do.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in step S5153), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step S5100) (step S5100). Specifically, it is updated to “0”) (step S5154).

  In step S5153, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in step S5153), the CPU 56 sets the release time of the normal electric accessory in the normal symbol process timer (step S5161). Specifically, 6.0 seconds is set as the opening time.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device 15 to the open state (step S5162). Specifically, the solenoid 16 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 15. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a command for opening the ordinary electric accessory to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S5163).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S5103) (step S5164).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory actuating process (step S5103). In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S3901). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S3902). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S3901), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out in step S3902 (Y in step S3902), the CPU 56 instructs the effect control microcomputer 100 to close the variable winning ball apparatus 15 after opening the normal electric accessory release command. Is transmitted (step S3910). Then, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed (step S3911), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100) (step S5100). S3912).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable symbol special display. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Note that the normal symbol variation display is specifically performed in the normal symbol display control process (see step S33) in the same manner as the special symbol display control process (see step S32) shown in FIG. Is done by. Specifically, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1” indicating the normal symbol variation process, the same processing as that in the special symbol display control processing step S3202 is performed, and the normal symbol variation display is performed. The normal symbol display control data is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and a drive signal is output to the normal symbol display 10, whereby the normal symbol display 10 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Is executed. Further, based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being the value “2” indicating the normal symbol stop process, the same processing as the special symbol display control processing step S3204 is performed. If determined and the normal symbol per unit determination flag is set, the normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and the drive signal is sent to the normal symbol display 10. By outputting, the normal symbol display 10 is in a state where the winning symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed. Also, for example, if it is determined in step S5127 that there is a deviation and the normal symbol per unit determination flag is not set, the normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol deviation is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and the normal symbol is displayed. When the drive signal is output to the display device 10, the normal symbol display device 10 is in a state where the symbol (for example, “−”) is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs the first decorative symbol process (step S705A). In the first decorative symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display portion 9a is executed. . Further, the second decorative symbol process is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9b is executed. . Further, background symbol process processing for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 9c is executed (step S706). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a notice determination random number is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 19 and 20) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. When the received command is the first suspension designation command, control for interrupting the variation of the first decorative symbol is performed. When the received command is the first restart designation command, control for resuming the variation of the first decorative symbol is performed. Do it. Further, when the received command is the second suspension designating command, control for interrupting the variation of the second decorative design is performed, and when the received command is the second restart designating command, control for resuming the variation of the second decorative design is performed. Do it. Further, when the received command is the second stop designation command, control is performed to stop the variation of the second decorative symbol.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 19 and 20) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command (step S621), the presentation control CPU 101 receives the first jackpot start designation command reception flag or the second jackpot start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S622). In this embodiment, the first jackpot start designation command reception flag and the second jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S624A). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624A is also referred to as an ending flag.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S680). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the latent mode flag if it is set (step S681). The latent mode flag is a flag indicating that the latent mode is a latent mode in which it is impossible to specify whether the time base state is the time-short state or the probability variation state. During the latent mode, it is difficult for the player to specify which gaming state is being performed by performing a common effect regardless of whether the state is a short-time state or a probable variation state.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a time-short state background designation command or a certain change state background designation command (Y in step S682a, Y in S682b), the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect on the effect display device 9. The background screen is changed to a background screen for the latent mode (for example, a background screen with a red display color) (step S683). If not set, the latent mode flag is set (step S684).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 after 30 seconds (step S687). . Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a variation pattern command or the like is received during measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement ends. After step S687, the number of reserved memories stored in each reserved memory number storage area is cleared (step S688).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol process (step S705A) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S810 according to the value of the first decorative symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the first decorative symbol process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the first decorative symbol is realized.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  First decorative symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the first decorative symbol is started. If the latent mode flag is set, the variation effect for the latent mode is set as an effect to be executed during the variation of the first decorative symbol. If the latent mode flag is reset, a variation effect different from that for the latent mode is set as an effect to be executed during the variation of the first decorative symbol. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Further, if the latent mode flag is set, the variation effect for the latent mode is executed. If the latent mode flag is reset, a variation effect different from that for the latent mode is executed. When the variation time ends, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  First decorative symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the first decorative symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). The value of the first decorative symbol process flag corresponds to one of the first big hit display process (step S804), the first small hit display process (step S808), and the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Update to value.

  First jackpot display process (step S804): If the jackpot is reached, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805).

  First round processing (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening 24 is in an open state is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  First round post-processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening 24 is in the closed state is received, the interval display is performed.

  First jackpot end effect process (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  First small hit display process (step S808): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit opening process (step S809).

  First small hit opening process (step S809): A process of confirming the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is performed. When the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hitting end effect process (step S810).

  First small hit end effect process (step S810): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  As described above, a game is played by firing a game medium (in this example, a game ball), and the game medium is in a start area (in this example, the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14). A variable display means (in this example) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (in this example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can be identified based on the fact that the vehicle has entered When the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b), the specific gaming state (in this example, the big hit) that is advantageous to the player (Game state). In addition, when a special display result (in this example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means, control is performed to a special game state (in this example, a small hit game state) that is different from the specific game state advantageous to the player. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S308 to S310), based on the fact that the specific condition (in this example, the occurrence of a big hit) is satisfied, and before the specific condition is satisfied Advantageous state (in this example, high base state (probability change state, short time state) with a higher frequency of control to the special gaming state than before the specific condition is satisfied by varying the variable information display period (In this example, by executing step S2206, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the variation time of the second identification information that tends to be a small hit is shorter than the low base state. Base state (probability variation state, the time-shortening state) is controlled to increase the frequency of control to Koatari gaming state) it was decided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at least in a predetermined state (in this example, a high base state), almost all the game media that have been launched can enter the starting area (in this example, the right-handed abbreviation The second start winning opening 14 is provided at a position where all game balls can be won, and in the high base state, the probability that the normal symbol is a hit is increased compared to the low base state, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. By doing so, almost all game balls that have been hit to the right can win the second start winning opening 14), and a special display result is derived and displayed based on the game medium entering the start area in a predetermined state. (In this example, it is possible to control to the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting port 14 in the high base state). As a result, when the advantageous state and the predetermined state are controlled at the same time, a special gaming state caused by almost all the game balls that have been launched is generated, so the game characteristics by the special gaming state are diversified. , Can improve interest.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous state and the predetermined state are controlled simultaneously by controlling to the high base state, but the advantageous state and the predetermined state are not necessarily controlled simultaneously. Good. For example, if the control is performed in the advantageous state when the first condition is satisfied and the control is performed in the predetermined state when the second condition is satisfied, the control is performed only in the advantageous state. There is a time when only the state is controlled and a time when both the advantageous state and the predetermined state are controlled (when the high base state is controlled in the present embodiment). By causing the player to play a game according to each state, the game characteristics according to the special game state can be diversified and the interest can be improved. For example, a gaming machine that controls a state where it is difficult to specify whether or not it is in a high probability state when a big hit that shifts to a high probability state after exhibiting the same behavior as a small hit or a small hit occurs Is a condition (first condition described above) that a small hit or big hit occurs, and shifts to an advantageous state in which the occurrence frequency of the small hit is increased due to a shorter variation time of the special symbol than the normal state, When other conditions (the second condition described above. For example, occurrence of a big hit that shifts to a high base state with a high occurrence frequency per normal symbol), almost all of the launched game balls enter the starting area. It is good also as shifting to the predetermined state which is possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition (in this example, the occurrence of a big hit) is established, the normal state (in this example, the short-time state) is specified as compared with the normal state. The special control state that is easily controlled by the game state (in this example, the probability variation state) and the common control state (in this example, the latent mode) are controlled. Step S683 is executed, and the latent mode effect is executed in steps SS801 to 803). Then, it is possible to control to an advantageous state when controlled to a common performance state (in this example, control to the high base state when shifting to the latent mode). Thereby, the game nature by a special game state can be diversified, and an interest can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous state and the common performance state are controlled simultaneously by controlling to the high base state, but the advantageous state and the common performance state are not necessarily controlled simultaneously. May be. For example, if the first condition is satisfied and the advantageous state is controlled, and the second condition is satisfied and the common production state is controlled, then only the advantageous state is controlled. There are a case in which control is performed only in the common performance state, and a time in which control is performed in both the advantageous state and the common performance state (when controlled to the high base state in the present embodiment). Therefore, by allowing the player to play a game according to each state, it is possible to diversify the game characteristics according to the special game state and improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the game area (game area 7 in this example) is provided in an open state in which a game medium can be awarded to the prize area (in this example, the big prize opening 24), and a closed area where no prize can be awarded. And a variable winning device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that changes to a state, and changes the variable winning device to an open state and a closed state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs step S303). , S304, the portion for controlling opening / closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 and steps S2474 and 2493 are executed). As a result, the variable winning device can be appropriately controlled.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variable display patterns (in this example, first variation patterns # 1 to # 6, # 11 to # 14, second variation patterns # 1 to # 8, # 11 to # 14). ) To select a variable display pattern (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S1700), and executes variable display of identification information based on the selected variable display pattern (in this example, The game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S1702, S1703, S1125, and S1126). Thereby, the variable display of the identification information by a multiple types of variable display pattern can be performed, and an interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a bottom surface member (in this example, formed as a bottom surface of a flow path provided in a game area (in this example, game area 7) and flowing down a game medium (in this example, a game ball). , The bottom member 23), a variable winning device (in this example, a special winning device (in this example, a special winning port 24) that changes between an open state in which a game medium can be won and a closed state in which no winning is possible. Variable winning device 22) and operating the bottom member to change the variable winning device to an open state and a closed state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a special variable prize in steps S303 and S304). The ball device 22 is controlled to open / close, or steps S2474 and 2493 are executed), and the game medium moves from the upstream region (in this example, the upstream region 23U) to the downstream region (in this example, the downstream region 2). L), a period shorter than the required period (in this example, the flow time Ta (s) = 5.0 seconds) (in this example, the round interval Tin (s) = 0.8 seconds in the big hit gaming state) (In this example, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the special variable winning ball device 22 to the closed state in step S304, and starts the opening control in the next round in step S303. Until it is closed). This makes it easier for the game medium that has started to flow down on the bottom member after the variable winning device changes to the closed state to win in the open state after the closed state ends. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by improving the proportion of game media that wins the variable winning device with respect to the launched game media.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are described using a gaming machine that can variably display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine that alternates (a game that cannot variably display the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the same time, and variably displays either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) The machine may be controlled to an advantageous state in which the frequency of control to the special gaming state is increased. At that time, the change order of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be a winning order, or one of the special symbols may be given priority.

  In the present embodiment, the variation state of the second special symbol is shortened in the advantageous state (short time state, probability variation state) than in the normal state, so that the game with the first special symbol is played in the normal state. On the other hand, in the advantageous state (short-time state, probability variation state), it is configured to play a game with the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is more special game state (small hit game state) than the first special symbol. However, the method for realizing the advantageous state is not limited to this, but the advantageous state in which the frequency of control to the special gaming state is increased is realized.

  For example, while the first special symbol has a function of holding memory, the second special symbol having a higher probability of hitting than the first special symbol does not have a function of holding memory, and the first special symbol is obtained by performing an alternating change. The winning state in the second starting area during the variable display of the special symbol is invalidated, and in the normal state, the variation time of the first special symbol is lengthened so that the variation is not interrupted. Then, it is good also as implement | achieving the advantageous state which raised the frequency of control to a special game state by comprising so that a fluctuation | variation may be interrupted by shortening the fluctuation | variation time of a 1st special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous state is set to a state in which the frequency of control to the special game state is higher than before the specific condition is satisfied, but before the specific condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is completely controlled to the special game state. (For example, those that do not generate any small hits) or control to the special gaming state at a rate lower than the advantageous state even before the specific condition is satisfied, as in this embodiment. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific condition for controlling to an advantageous state in which the frequency of control to the special gaming state is increased, a big hit to shift to the high base state occurs, but it is not limited to this. Absent. For example, a big hit to shift to a low base state occurs, a small hit gaming state ends, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times after the big hit gaming state ends. It is advantageous as a specific condition that the fluctuation of the power is completed or that the generated big hit is a big hit (for example, 15R normal big hit) that does not shift to the probability variation state continuously for a specific number of times (for example, five times). It is good also as a structure controllable to a state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a predetermined condition for controlling to the common performance state, a big hit that shifts to the high base state occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit to shift to a low base state occurs, a small hit gaming state ends, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times after the big hit gaming state ends. Common to a predetermined condition that the fluctuation of the game is complete, or that the big hit that has occurred is a big hit (for example, 15R normal big hit) that does not shift to a certain variation state for a specific number of times (for example, five times) continuously. It is good also as a structure which can be controlled to the production state.

  Also, when a big hit (so-called latent probability variation big hit) that shifts to a low base state and a high probability state occurs, the same behavior is shown when a small hit occurs in the low base state (for example, low The operation mode of the specific variable winning device 22 in the big hit gaming state due to the big hit that shifts to the base state is the same as the operation mode of the specific variable winning device 22 in the small hit gaming state generated in the low base state (for example, 0.1 second) It will be closed for 0.8 seconds after opening, and then opened for 0.1 second), and in any case, a common effect will be performed) to show the player whether or not the state has shifted to a high probability state. It may be difficult to specify. Also in that case, control to an advantageous state may be performed. In the advantageous state in the low base state, the first special symbol has a function of holding memory, while the second special symbol having a higher probability of hitting than the first special symbol does not have a function of holding memory. In the normal state, the variation is not interrupted by extending the variation time of the first special symbol while invalidating the winning in the second starting area during the variable display of the first special symbol by performing the alternating variation. On the other hand, in an advantageous state, it is good also as implement | achieving by comprising so that a fluctuation | variation may be interrupted by shortening the fluctuation | variation time of a 1st special symbol.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the common production state (latent mode), the common production is performed regardless of whether it is in the short-time state or the probability variation state. As long as the performance is performed, all the effects may not be common. For example, in any gaming state, a common effect may be mainly performed, and a predetermined effect may be performed only when the game is in a certain change state. Since it is not performed in the short time state, when the predetermined effect is performed, the player is informed that the probability variation state is present.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special gaming state is terminated based on the fact that a predetermined number (seven in this example) of game media have won the winning area (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 In step S2480c, when the value of the winning number counter is “7”, the small hit gaming state is terminated), and the variable winning device is a bottom member (in this example, FIG. As shown, the bottom member 23) having an area enough to carry seven game balls at the same time is changed to an open state and a closed state. That is, the same number of game balls as the upper limit winning number (7 in this example) in the small hit gaming state can be accumulated on the bottom member 23. Thereby, even when the time for which the variable winning device is in the open state is short, the upper limit number of game media in the special gaming state can be easily won and the interest can be improved. This also increases the number of game media winnings per opening time of the variable winning device, so that the game media can be transferred to the variable winning device without increasing the total opening time of the variable winning device in the special gaming state. The number of winnings can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the bottom member 23 is provided that can simultaneously flow the same number (seven) of game balls as the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state. It is possible to provide a bottom member 23 that can simultaneously flow a large number (for example, 8 or more) of game balls, or only a smaller number (for example, 3) of game balls than the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state. It is good also as providing the bottom face member 23 which cannot flow down simultaneously.

  Further, when the specific variable winning device 22 in the present embodiment is provided, the number (for example, 8 or more) exceeding the upper limit winning number (7 in this example) for the big winning opening 24 in the small hit gaming state. It is conceivable to detect a winning game ball. In such a case, all of the game balls that exceed the upper limit winning number may be valid, or only a part of the winnings of game balls that exceed the upper limit winning number may be valid. For example, if the maximum number of winnings in the small hit gaming state is “7”, the winning of game balls to the eighth and subsequent large winning openings 24 is invalidated, and even one ball has won the maximum number of winnings. In some cases, the winning may be invalidated. In addition, for example, the tenth and subsequent game balls for the grand prize opening 24 are invalidated (for the eighth and ninth game balls, it is valid although it exceeds the maximum number of winnings. It is good also as giving a little margin to a judgment standard by doing.

  In the present embodiment, the variable of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) is based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first starting area (in this example, the first starting winning opening 13). First variable display means for starting display and deriving and displaying the display result (in this example, the first special symbol display 8a), and the game medium in the second starting area (in this example, the second starting winning opening 14) Second variable display means (in this example, the second special symbol display 8b) that starts variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) and derives and displays the display result based on the entry. It was decided to prepare. The variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be performed in parallel (in this example, steps S300 to S304 and steps S350 to S354 are performed once as a timer interrupt process (FIG. 12). Specific game state (in this example, advantageous for the player) when the specific display result (in this example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. The special game state advantageous to the player (this example) when the special display result (in this example, the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. Then, it was decided that it was a gaming machine to be transferred to a small hit gaming state. The display result of the variable display of the first identification information is determined in advance before the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S64 to S66, S162, and S163), The display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined in advance before the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the processing corresponding to steps S64 to S66, S162, and S163 in step S350 in the game control microcomputer 560) To determine the variable display period of the second identification information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S1810), and controls the second variable display means to control the second identification information. The variable display is executed in the determined period and the display result determined in advance is derived and displayed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 5 0 executes the steps S353, S354) it was decided. Further, the display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined as the special display result at a rate higher than the ratio of determining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the special display result (in this example, FIG. B), a small hit determination is performed using the small hit determination table shown in (C)), a predetermined event does not occur after a predetermined event (in this example, a big hit gaming state by the first special symbol) occurs A period shorter than the time is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S2210a), and a predetermined event occurs during the variable display of the second identification information. When this occurs, the variable display of the second identification information is stopped (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is changing the second special symbol (Y in step S326), and the first special symbol is displayed. If a jackpot gaming state by (Y in step S327), the second ends the variation of the special symbol by performing the step S330) was decided. Accordingly, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display period of the second identification information cannot be shortened until the variable display is completed. Can be solved.

  In this embodiment, there are two types of big hits, one is a big hit type with 15 short-time states (15R normal big hit), and the other is a big hit type with 100 probability changes (15R-probable big hit). It is not limited. For example, a jackpot type in which the probability change state continues until the next big hit occurs, or a big hit type in which the high probability state continues until the next big hit occurs (100 times the probability change state). (A jackpot type that shifts to a high probability low base state) after (high probability high base state) may be included.

  In this embodiment, the variation time (6.0 seconds) of the second variation pattern # 8 selected as the variation pattern of the variation that is a small hit when the time-short flag is ON is the special variable winning ball apparatus. The flow-down time Ta (s) at 22 is longer than 5.0 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. The flow-down time Ta (s) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is not limited to this. ) May be shorter. That is, after the open state of the big winning opening 24 in the small hit gaming state is completed and closed, the small winning change is performed, and the big winning opening 24 is opened in the next small hit gaming state. The time for flowing down the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 may be longer than the time until. Thereby, before the game ball that has started to flow down the special variable winning ball device 22 immediately after the small hit gaming state is ended and the large winning opening 24 is closed, Since it becomes an open state in the next small hit gaming state, it is possible to make it easy for the game ball to be awarded to the special variable winning ball device 22.

  In the present embodiment, the closing time in the big hit gaming state is shorter than the flow-down time Ta (s). However, when the opening control is performed a plurality of times during the small hit gaming state, the release control is performed. The closing time from the end to the start of the next opening control may be shorter than the flow-down time Ta (s). For example, the flow-down time Ta (s) may be delayed by the restriction piece 118, and the flow-down distance of the game ball that flows meandering from the upstream region 23U on the bottom surface member 23 to the downstream region 23L may be reduced to the upstream region 23U. The number and arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 may be arithmetically determined based on, for example, dividing by the average speed of the game ball when reaching.

  In the present embodiment, a single special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is provided, but a plurality of special variable winning ball apparatuses may be provided. Specifically, a description will be given using the following modification. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 48 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front in a modified example. As shown in the figure, at the lower right of the effect display device 9, there are a first special variable winning ball device 22a having a first big winning port 24a and a second special variable winning ball device 22b having a second big winning port 24b. Adjacent. The first special variable winning ball device 22a and the second special variable winning ball device 22b have the same configuration as that of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the above-described embodiment, and the first big prize winning port 24a and the second big prize winning. The mouth 24 b corresponds to the special winning mouth 24. The respective bottom members are connected so that the game balls that have passed over the second special variable winning ball device 22b roll on the first special variable winning ball device 22a as they are.

  In this modification, there are first small hits and second small hits as the small hit types. In the small hit game state by the first small hit, the first special variable winning ball device 22a is controlled to be opened, and the first big winning port 24a is opened, and in the small hit game state by the second small hit, the second special variable is possible. The winning ball device 22b is controlled to open, and the second large winning opening 24b is opened. Most of the small hits that occur in the high base state (short-time state, probability variation state) are the first small hits (for example, the first small hit occurs at a rate of 90%, and the second small hits at a rate of 10%). Wins). Further, the variation time of the special symbol when the second small hit occurs is set to be extremely short (for example, 0.1 second). As a result, when the second small hit occurs due to the next fluctuation of the first small hit, the second small hit is made 0.1 seconds after the opening control of the first special variable winning ball device 22a by the first small hit is completed. The opening control of the second special variable winning ball device 22b is started. Accordingly, the game balls that have accumulated on the first special variable winning ball apparatus 22a and the game balls that have accumulated on the second special variable winning ball apparatus 22b can be won in a short period of time. The game value can be given and the interest can be improved.

  In this modified example, the special variable winning ball apparatus that is controlled to open may be different depending on the special symbol that is a big hit or a small hit. For example, in the case where a big hit or a small hit is made based on the variation of the first special symbol, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 22a is controlled to be released, and in the case of a big hit or a small hit based on the variation of the second special symbol The second special variable winning ball apparatus 22b may be controlled to be opened. In this case, only the second special variable winning ball device 22b that is controlled to be released based on the variation of the second special symbol is the special variable winning ball device (upstream side) that is advantageous to the player when the small hit occurs as described above. It may be a special variable winning ball apparatus that delays the flow time of the game ball from the flow path portion 113 to the downstream flow path portion 114. In addition, when a big hit that shifts to a high probability state after exhibiting the same behavior as a small hit or a small hit occurs, it is difficult to specify whether or not it is a high probability state (for example, latent mode) In the controlled gaming machine, the opening control is performed when a big hit that shifts to a high probability state occurs after exhibiting the same behavior as the small hit or the small hit based on the variation of the first special symbol. One special variable winning ball device 22a is a special variable winning ball device that is not advantageous to the player when a small hit occurs (a special variable winning ball that does not delay the flow time of the game ball from the upstream channel 113 to the downstream channel 114). Ball device).

  In this case, when the second small hit occurs after the first small hit, there is no game ball on the first special variable winning ball device 22a and the second special variable winning ball device 22b, so the second small hit occurs. The variation time of the next special symbol may be made longer than the variation time of the special symbol before the second small hit occurs. As a result, the game balls can be stored on the first special variable winning ball device 22a and the second special variable winning ball device 22b during the variation of the special symbol. However, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball to be awarded to the first grand prize winning port 24a or the second grand prize winning port 24b, and to improve the interest.

  In addition, by providing the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in the flow area of the game ball when hit right, the first start winning opening and the right start are made in the high base state. The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time, aiming for a winning at the second start winning opening, and when a big hit by the first special symbol occurs, at a high rate (for example, 80%) While transitioning to the high base state, transition to the low base state at a low rate (for example, 20%), always transitions to the high base state when a big hit by the second special symbol occurs, and small in the second special symbol The probability of winning is as high as in the above-described embodiment (for example, 467/487), and in the high base state, the variation time of the first special symbol is long (for example, 30 seconds to 3 minutes), and the second special symbol is The fluctuation time of the embodiment described above Similarly, by adopting a short configuration (for example, 6 seconds), from the transition to the high base state to the occurrence of the big hit to the transition to the low base state by the first special symbol, the small hit by the second special symbol and Value may be given to the player by a big hit that shifts to a high base state. In this case, the high base state becomes an advantageous state having a high game value given in the special game state (small hit game state).

  In the present embodiment, each random number is generated by software. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not a big hit is made using a random number generated by hardware. It may be a thing.

  In this embodiment, the player is given a value at the big hit and the small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the player is given a value at the small hit, the big hit is given. You may not provide. In that case, a value can be given to the player at any time of symbol variation by providing a small hit at any time of symbol variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the same variable winning device is opened in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, but different variable winning devices are opened in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. It may be a thing. In that case, if the variable winning device having the above-described configuration is provided as the variable winning device that performs the opening control in the small hit gaming state, the variable winning device that performs the opening control in the big hit gaming state is described above. A variable winning device different from the configuration may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, a common variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of holds. However, as the number of holds increases, it becomes difficult for invalid winning to occur by selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time. It may be configured as such.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on whether or not various flags (time reduction flag, forced loss flag) are set and whether or not the jackpot, but the variation pattern selection procedure is as follows. This is not a limitation. For example, by selecting a variation pattern type based on whether or not various flags (time reduction flag, forced outage flag) are set and whether or not a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern type. The variation pattern may be determined by a lottery process in stages.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include 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 variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. 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-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to pay out a game ball as a prize game medium in response to a winning of a game ball at a special winning opening. That is, it can be said that it is a gaming machine that gives an advantageous value in accordance with the winning of a game medium in a variable winning opening. Here, the advantageous value may be a prize game medium or may be a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The gaming state that is advantageous to the player is, for example, a gaming state in which the variation of the pattern is faster than the normal state, a probable change state in which a big hit is likely to occur, a big hit gaming state, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, when the occurrence of a big hit in the fluctuation of the other special symbol is determined at the start of the fluctuation of one special symbol, the big hit determination for the fluctuation of the special symbol is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of special symbols may continue to fluctuate without interfering with each other without providing “forced deviation”. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that forced disengagement occurs only in the case of a big hit, but for example, forcible disengagement may also occur in the case of a small hit.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the change control pattern 200 indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 200 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 200 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 200 selects a specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 9a 1st variable display part 9b 2nd variable display part 9c Background symbol display part 13 1st starting winning a prize 14 2nd starting winning a prize Mouth 15 Variable winning ball device 18c Symbol holding memory display unit 22 Special variable winning ball device 22a First special variable winning ball device 22b Second special variable winning ball device 23 Bottom member 24 Big winning port 24a First big winning port 24b Second Big prize opening 25a Count switch 31 Main board 32 Gate 56 CPU
80 Production control board 200 Production control microcomputer 201 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (3)

A game is played by launching a game medium, and based on the fact that the game medium has entered the starting area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and a specific display is provided on the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a result is derived and displayed,
Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state different from the specific game state advantageous to the player when a special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means;
Based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied, the variable display period of the identification information is made different from that before the specific condition is satisfied, so that the frequency of control to the special gaming state can be increased compared to before the specific condition is satisfied. Advantageous state control means for controlling to an enhanced advantageous state;
An effect state control means for controlling to a common effect state between the normal state and the special game state that is more easily controlled to the specific game state than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition And
The gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous state control means can be controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the common performance state. A variable prize device that is provided in the game area and changes between an open state in which a game medium can win a prize area and a closed state in which a prize cannot be awarded;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an opening / closing control unit that changes the variable winning device into an open state and a closed state. A selection means for selecting a variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern selected by the selection means.

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