JP2016185193A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of guaranteeing fairness of a game.SOLUTION: In a game in which a success in a first special pattern is apt to be determined as a more advantageous success than the case of a second special pattern, and the second special pattern is consumed preferentially, two kinds of conditions, namely, a termination condition when the total number of times of variable display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern reaches 10 times, and a termination condition when the total number of times of variable display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern reaches 5 times, are provided as a termination condition in a high base state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, performs variable display of identification information based on the fact that a first start condition is satisfied after a game medium enters a first start area provided in the game area. First variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, and display result of variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the second start area provided in the game area Second variable display means for deriving and displaying the information, and when the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result, it is advantageous for the player The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific state.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball) enters the first start area provided in the game area (holding storage data). The first variable display means for performing variable display of the identification information (hereinafter also referred to as variable display) on the basis of the variable display order), and deriving and displaying the display result is provided in the game area. The identification information is variably displayed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the second start area (the variable display can be performed in accordance with the variable display order of the stored data). Second variable display means for deriving and displaying the information, and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is the specific display result (big hit display result) Occasionally, there is one that controls the advantageous specific state (jackpot gaming state) for the player.

  In such a gaming machine, the first variable display means and the second variable display means are provided, and the variable display based on the hold storage in the second variable display means is more effective than the variable display based on the hold storage in the first variable display means. Prioritized execution. Further, in the case where the specific state is controlled by the variable display based on the second variable display means, the specific state advantageous compared to the case where the specific state is controlled by the variable display based on the first variable display means is selected. The ratio is high. Therefore, the variable display of the second variable display means can be more advantageous for the player than the variable display of the first variable display means. After the end of the specific state, it is controlled to a high frequency state in which the variable display of the second variable display means is executed more frequently than the normal state over a period of time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (Patent Document 1). ). Therefore, in such a high frequency state, the player wants to perform variable display of the second variable display means more times.

JP 2012-250 A

  In the above-mentioned patent document 1, when a specific state occurs in a state where only the first variable display means is reserved and is controlled to a high-frequency state after the end of the specific state, first, based on the reserved storage The variable display of the first variable display means is executed. Thereafter, variable display in the second variable display means that is likely to occur in a high-frequency state is executed. Thus, when the variable display of the first variable display means is executed first in the high-frequency state where the control period is determined by the number of variable display times, the number of variable display operations that can be executed by the second variable display means is limited. (Decrease). Therefore, there is a situation where the number of variable displays of the second variable display means that can be executed in the high-frequency state after the end of the specific state differs depending on whether or not the first variable display means is held before the specific state occurs. Can occur. Therefore, there is a difference in the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the high frequency state, and there is a possibility that the fairness of the game cannot be sufficiently secured.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of ensuring the fairness of the game.

(1) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball or the like) enters the first start area (first start prize opening 13 or the like) provided in the game area (game area 7 or the like). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) for performing variable display (variation display, etc.) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the first provided in the game area 2 Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has entered the second start area (second start winning opening 14 and the like), the identification information (second special symbol etc.) is variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. Second variable display means (second special symbol display device 8b, etc.), and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (such as a jackpot display result) ), A special advantage for the player A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a fixed state (such as a big hit gaming state)
The specific state includes at least a first specific state (such as time and big hit) and a second specific state (usually big hit etc.) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific state,
Whether or not to control to the specific state based on the fact that a game medium has entered one of the first start region and the second start region (big hit determination etc.), and when to control to the specific state Prior determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S300 in FIG. 9, FIG. 9) for determining whether to display the identification information display result based on the approach (decision of jackpot type determination, etc.). 11 S57 to S62, etc.)
After the specific state is completed, the game medium is moved from the normal state to the second start area until a predetermined condition (a predetermined number of fluctuation displays such as 5 times, 10 times, 100 times, etc.) is satisfied. High-frequency state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S164 in FIG. 13, S169, S27 in FIG. 8, etc.) that can be controlled to a high-frequency state (high base state etc.)
Variable display control means (game control microcomputer 560, S51 in FIG. 11, etc.) that executes variable display of identification information in the second variable display means in preference to variable display of identification information in the first variable display means )
When the pre-determining means decides to control to the specific state based on the entry of the game medium into the second start area (FIG. 5 (E), etc.), the game medium enters the first start area. The first specific state is selected at a higher rate than when it is determined to control to the specific state based on the fact that the vehicle has entered (FIGS. 5C, 5D, etc.) (shown in FIG. 5E) The second special symbol is selected at a higher rate than the first special symbol shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D).
The high-frequency state control means has the predetermined condition that the total number of variable displays in at least the first variable display means and the second variable display means is a predetermined number (10 times, etc.), (2) When the variable display on the variable display means has reached a specific number of times (such as 5 times) less than the predetermined number of times, the high frequency state is terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied (FIG. 2, S147 to S150 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the high-frequency state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
A first on-hold storage means (game control) capable of storing variable display on the first variable display means that has not yet met the first start condition but stored as on-hold storage information, although a game medium has entered the first start area. A microcomputer 560, a RAM 55, a reserved storage buffer, etc.)
The predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than the total number of times (for example, four times) and the specific number of times (for example, five times) when variable display is performed using the on-hold storage information stored in the first on-hold storage means (10 times, FIG. 5, FIG. 6 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference between advantages and disadvantages for the player by the hold storage information stored by the first hold storage means, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of either (1) or (2),
Variable winning means (such as a V determination winning device 87) that allows a game medium to be awarded when the display result is a predetermined display result (such as a small hit display result);
A specific area (V winning area 870 or the like) provided in the variable winning means and into which a game medium can enter;
Specific state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S310, S305 to S307 in FIG. 9, S449 in FIG. 16, etc.) for controlling the specific state when a game medium enters the specific area;
The number of variable displays that can be controlled to the high frequency state is determined to be one of a first number (10 times, etc.) and a second number (100 times, etc.) greater than the first number. Frequency state number determination means (S163 to S166, S168 to S170, etc. in FIG. 13),
The high-frequency state control unit controls the high-frequency state to the number of times determined by the high-frequency state number determination unit (S142 to S150 in FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, there is a state in which the number of variable displays controlled to the high frequency state is different, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The high-frequency state control means, when the display result of the identification information on the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high-frequency state (FIG. 5D, etc.), In addition to the inside, the high-frequency state is controlled at a higher rate than when the identification information display result on the first variable display means is the specific display result (FIG. 5C, etc.) (S59 in FIG. 11). By S61, the high base first special figure big hit type determination of FIG. 5 (D) in which the selection ratio per short time and big hit is higher in the short time state in the high base state than in the non-short time state in the low base state. Select the table and select the jackpot type, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, even when the display result of the identification information on the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high-frequency state, the possibility of being in a disadvantageous state for the player is reduced. be able to.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4),
Second hold storage means (second storage) capable of storing variable display on the second variable display means that has not yet satisfied the second start condition yet entered as the hold storage information although the game medium has entered the second start area. The second reserved storage buffer in the RAM 55 of the embodiment),
When the high-frequency state ends, variable display is performed using the storage information stored by the second storage unit, and when the display result is the predetermined display result, during the high-frequency state, Special effect execution means (second embodiment) for executing a special effect (such as the special effect described in the second embodiment) different from the case where the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is the predetermined display result. The second reserved storage buffer in the RAM 55).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a disappointing impression given to the player when the high-frequency state ends.

(6) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball or the like) enters the first start area (first start winning port 13 or the like) provided in the game area (game area 7 or the like). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) for performing variable display (variable display) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second provided in the game area The identification information (second special symbol, etc.) is variably displayed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the start area (second start winning opening 14, etc.), and the display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means (second special symbol display 8b and the like), and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (such as a jackpot display result) When it becomes, identification that is advantageous for player A gaming machine (such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment) that is controlled to a state (such as a big hit gaming state),
A high probability state with a high ratio of entering the specific state until a special condition (a predetermined number of fluctuation displays such as 80 times, 85 times, 100 times, etc. has been executed) is established after the specific state ends. Controllable high probability state control means (processing steps provided as a probability variation function of the game control microcomputer according to the third embodiment),
The high probability state control means includes, as the special condition, that the total number of variable displays in at least the first variable display means and the second variable display means has reached a predetermined number (85 times, etc.), (2) The high-probability state is terminated when one of the conditions is established among the fact that the variable display on the variable display means has reached a specific number of times (80 times, etc.) less than the predetermined number of times (third embodiment) The game control microcomputer according to the embodiment, S147A to S150A in FIGS. 19 and 21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the high probability state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a fluctuation | variation of the 1st, 2nd special symbol in short time shortening. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the hit classification table in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end process in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and openable to the game frame. And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape.

  There is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 on the lower surface of the glass door frame. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operating knob) for firing the game balls as game media as hitting balls ) 5 is provided. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 in which a game area 7 in which a game ball that has been thrown can flow down is formed is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. The game area 7 shows some game nails among the game nails.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be a route that is partially shared. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails.

  A game ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. This makes it impossible or difficult to guide the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide the left game area.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning port 13 is provided with a first start winning port switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

  A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 has a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is provided inside the gate 32, a second start winning port switch 14a is provided inside the second starting winning port 14, and a V determination winning device. 87 is provided with a V winning switch 87a and a V determination count switch 15a, respectively. In the following description, a game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is also referred to as a first start winning prize, and a game ball winning (entering) the second start winning opening 14 is also referred to as a second start winning prize.

  The first start winning opening 13 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) A possible winning opening structure. The second start winning opening 14 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins) ) A possible winning opening structure.

  The gate 32 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 13 of the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player only has to strike the game ball to the left. In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32 in the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  Note that it may be possible that a game ball divided into the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is divided into the left game area. It is desirable to make the game balls extremely low compared to the possibility of entering them. On the contrary, the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls that have been divided into game areas will enter them.

  As will be described later, the V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining a V winning of a game ball which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

  The V determination winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes inside. The V determination prize winning device 87 is provided with a width at the top so that a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of the passage that inclines from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A guide path is formed along which the game ball is guided. On the right side (entrance side) of the taxiway, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a game ball can be won by being opened for a predetermined period when a small hit is made. A portion of the guide path where the working port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixing portion 873. A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth in the front-rear direction on the operation port is provided at a position where the operation port can be opened and closed.

  The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can advance and retract to open and close the operating port. In a state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. To do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the guide path, so that the game ball guided to the guide path can fall into the V determination prize winning device 87 from the operating port. Become.

  Inside the V determination winning device 87 (operating opening), as a winning area where a game ball entering from the operating opening can win, a V winning area 870 as a specific area and a non-specific area 871 other than the specific area are at the bottom. On the side. The V winning area 870 is provided at the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V determination winning apparatus 87. The non-specific area 871 is provided on both sides of the V winning area 870.

  The operation port and the V winning area 870 are provided at positions separated in the left-right direction. When a game ball enters the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port when the operating port is in the open state, the gaming machine falls, for example, from the upper right side toward the lower left side inside the V determination winning device 87. . The dropping mode when falling is irregular depending on the operating mode such as the momentum when the game ball enters the working port. The internal space of the V determination winning device 87 is configured (designed) so that about 1/5 of the falling game balls can enter the V winning area 870. Thereby, in the V determination winning device 87, the game balls that have entered the operation port can enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1 in 5 balls.

  Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port, the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 are detected by the V winning switch 87a. Further, a V determination count switch 15a is provided below the V winning switch 87a. All of the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 and the game balls that have deviated from the V winning area and have entered the non-specific area 871 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a. In this way, all the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a.

  When a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. The big hit generation condition is established, and the big hit gaming state is controlled.

  In addition, as a modified example in which about 1/5 game balls can enter the V winning area 870, there are the following. For example, a predetermined obstacle (structure) may be provided in the V determination winning device 87 so that the game balls are guided to the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. Further, the internal structure of the V determination winning device 87 is configured such that a game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit occurs always enters the V winning area 870, and when the small hit occurs. With the selection ratio of about 1/5, the opening time of the operating port may be controlled to an opening time (for example, 1 second) in which the game ball can win the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (reversely, for example). The opening is opened at an opening time (0.5 seconds, etc.) at which the winning opening cannot be won at a selection ratio of about 4/5). In addition, a distribution member that distributes game balls to the V winning area 870 and the non-specific area 871 is provided inside the V determination winning apparatus 87, and the entered game balls are distributed to the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. In this way, the operation of the sorting member may be controlled.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a state (open state) advantageous for a player that can enter a game ball and a state disadvantageous (closed state) for a player that cannot enter the game ball. As an accessory, a tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to restrict the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. It has been. The opening blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol becomes a hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). 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.

  In the right game area, game nails are implanted so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  In addition, there may be a possibility that the game ball divided into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of gaming, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low as compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable symbol display. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display for variably displaying the first special symbol as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively. And a second special symbol display unit 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as a change display of the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) that displays three decorative (designed) effect symbols (also called ornament symbols) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b If the special display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display when the special symbol change display is being executed, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. When only one special symbol display is provided, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (a plurality) start winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is provided when a game ball wins at any start winning opening. You may control to display fluctuating. Further, when two (multiple) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start award). For example, the special symbol display may be switched.

  Below the gaming area 7, a big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided. In the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20, the right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail implanted in the right game area. The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

  The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big winning opening whose front face is covered with a rectangular door. When a big hit occurs, the door is tilted forward about the bottom by the solenoid 21, and the big winning opening appears. (Opens). Inside the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered. A winning route is provided to the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won at the big winning gate only when the gaming ball is hit into the right gaming area. Limited.

  It should be noted that, even when a game ball is shot into either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize winning opening.

  When a game ball wins any one of the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the V determination winning apparatus 87, a predetermined number of winning balls are determined in accordance with each of them. Is paid out. Note that a prize ball may be paid out even when a game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be configured so that no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball wins.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The big hit is when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, the big special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, the big special symbol display is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

  A big win is also generated when a game ball that has entered when the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened due to entering the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, and a big hit can be generated on the condition of the V winning. In the V determination winning device 87, a gaming state in which the operation port is opened is referred to as a “small hit gaming state”. And, in the small hit gaming state, the big hit that occurs based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called “big hit via the small hit”. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as “a big hit by the special symbol”.

  The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player, and repeated continuation control is performed in which the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repeated continuation control, the state where the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control.

  In the big hit gaming state, after the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). Are opened) in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition) that a winning ball is generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through (including winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the start winning area, the change display start condition (for example, change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped (determined).

  In addition, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13, information on the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied within the predetermined upper limit range. Is referred to as pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold. For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on such a reserved memory. When a big hit occurs in a state where such a reserved memory exists, the reserved memory that existed before the big hit occurs is maintained as it is, and is used for a variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 14, unlike the first special symbol, the hold display is not performed and the variable display is executed. For the second special symbol, information related to the change display at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is temporarily stored (temporarily stored) in the determination buffer. Unlike the temporary storage, the temporary storage temporarily stores the data at the time of the start winning in the determination buffer until the second special symbol variation display is executed by the start winning at the second start winning opening 14. To do. Therefore, even if a game ball continuously wins at the second start winning opening 14, start wins won after the second win become invalid.

  When the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 14, even if the first start winning is stored, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is executed with priority. Is done. Thus, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Above the first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a and the second special symbol display device 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is the starting memory or starting There is also provided a first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays for displaying a winning memory. 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. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 14, it is not stored, so a holding display corresponding to the second special symbol display 8b is not provided.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the display change 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 winning symbol ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state advantageous for the player. 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 to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be held by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). The stick controller 122 has a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 or the like is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided in the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  In the pachinko machine 1, depending on the game situation, the game ball can be changed by firing the game ball so that the player can use “left-handed” for the left game area and “right-handed” for the right game area. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. Below, the flow of the game after a player starts a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When the player sits on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by left-handed. Then, when the first special symbol variation display is executed and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is played by switching from left-handed to right-handed and aiming at the released big-hit variable winning ball device 20. . After the big hit gaming state is finished, a right-handed notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play a game by right-handing. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for the right” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by hitting it to the right. During the big hit gaming state, a right-handed notification is made. After the big hit gaming state is finished, if a short time state described later is reached, the game is continued by making a right turn. After the big hit game is completed, the time-shortening notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the time-shortening state is started if the time-shortening state is reached. In addition, a right-hand notification is also made at the start of the time-short state. If the short-time state does not occur after the big hit gaming state, the game is played so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. In this way, when the time-short state is not established, a left-handed notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to the left-handed and play a game.

  During the short-time state after the big hit game is over, the game is played by aiming at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 by right-handed. If a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 with a right hit. If the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is the small hit display result, the operation opening of the V determination winning apparatus 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state, so that the right-handed V A game is played aiming at the determination winning device 87. At the start of the small hit gaming state, a small hit start notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state is started. In addition, a right-handed notification is also made at the start of the small hit gaming state.

  When the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the V determination winning device 87, enters the V winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize is generated, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. At the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. After the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the big hit gaming state, and the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 while hitting right.

  In addition, when a game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870, There is no big hit. As described above, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, the V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Also, at the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. When the short-time state continues after the end of the small hit game state, the player continues to aim at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while making a right strike. When the time-short state is completed, the game is played so that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. At the end of the short-time state, a short-time end notification for notifying the end of the short-time on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed game are performed.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, for each hit type, a hit occurrence condition, a control state (game state) after hit, the number of wins (number of rounds) in hit, and the open time of each round in hit are shown. In this embodiment, small hits, 8R normal large hits, 2R short hits, 8R short hits, and 15R short hits are provided as hit types.

  The small hit occurs when a game ball wins a second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol small hit determination). When a small hit occurs, a small hit gaming state is established, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is one and the opening time is one second. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (a big hit probability, a small hit probability, and a base described later) is the same as before the small hit game.

  When the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open, if a game ball is successfully won into the operating opening and the game ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V determining winning device 87, a big hit occurs. There are 8R normal big hits and 15R short hit big hits.

  The 8R normal big win is a V win when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a big hit symbol or when the V judgment winning device 87 is opened when the second special symbol is a big hit. Occurs when Whether or not the display result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol jackpot determination). The type of jackpot is made in advance by another random lottery. When the 8R normal big hit is generated, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and the big hit gaming state is set. In the 8R regular big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 8, and the open time of one round is 29 seconds. When the 8R normal big hit is completed, the normal state which is not controlled to the time reduction state is obtained.

  Here, the short time state will be described. The short time state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player. The time-short state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened compared to the non-time-short state (normal state). In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the short-time state, by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state with high approach and high frequency).

  Here, the “base” is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball in response to a winning with respect to the number of shot balls. A state in which positive control for increasing this ratio is performed is a “high base state”. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a “low base state”. Such control is realized, for example, as control for increasing the occurrence of a start prize that triggers the start of variation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (so-called electric tulips) can be opened to the variable winning ball apparatus by increasing the opening frequency or the number of times of opening, or by increasing the opening time of one time. This can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also referred to as “electric chew support control”. That is, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency at which the game balls enter the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 serving as a trigger for changing the special symbol is opened. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball apparatus 15 is facilitated (higher approach and higher frequency).

  Furthermore, the high base control (electric Chu support control) will be described in detail. As high-base control (electric Chu support control), normal symbol shortening (normal symbol shortening) by shortening the normal symbol variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result derivation display time) Control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and Then, the control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol (control for increasing the number of opening) is performed. When such a control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol is open is higher than when the control is not performed. It becomes easier to win a prize (variable display execution conditions on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more easily established).

  Also, the 2R short-term big hit occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. When a short jackpot at 2R occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot gaming state is entered. At the 2R short junior big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 2, and the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. The 2R hourly big hit is a big hit where the winning of a game ball is substantially impossible because the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. When the 2R short-time hit is completed, the short display state (short-term short state described later) in which the special symbol variation display time is made shorter than the normal variation display time. The time-short state (short-term short-time state) due to the 2R short-term hit is the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5, or the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times. End when the condition is met. Here, the 2R time junior large hit does not occur from the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  Note that the 2R time junior high jackpot may be generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the 2R junior college hit was set so that the game ball could not be won in most cases because the opening time of one round was 0.5 seconds. The round opening time may be lengthened to allow game balls to be won, and award balls may be paid out. In this way, it is possible to prevent a situation where there is no game ball to be put out and additional investment is forced even though the player is in a short-time state.

  Also, the 8R short and big jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. When a short jackpot at 8R occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot gaming state is entered. In the big hit gaming state at the 8R short joke, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened eight times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit gaming state for the 8R hourly jackpot is over, the time saving state is entered. The time-saving state after the end of the 8R time-shortage hit becomes a time-saving state (long-time-short state described later) that continues until the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times.

  Also, the 15R short and big jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a big hit symbol, or when there is a V prize in the small hit gaming state by the second special symbol. When a short hit at 15R occurs, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and a big hit gaming state is entered. In the big hit gaming state at 15R, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened 15 times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit gaming state per 15R hourly jackpot is over, the time saving state is entered. The time-short state after the end of the 15R time short-term hit is a time-short state (a long-time short state, which will be described later) that continues until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100.

  Here, after the 2R junior college hit, the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times or the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times is satisfied. A short time with a relatively short number of time reductions that sometimes ends is referred to as a short time reduction. In addition, as in the case of 8R hourly junior or 15 o'clock junior big hits, the time length of the time that is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times is referred to as the long time shortage. Called. Note that the short time may be executed after the end of the big hit such as 8R or 15R instead of the big hit with a small number of rounds. Further, the long time reduction may be executed after the end of the big hit with a short number of rounds such as 2R.

  Further, when it is determined to control the big hit based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, based on the winning (entering) of the gaming ball in the second starting winning opening 14. It is easy to determine the time and big jackpot, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot, at a higher rate than when it is decided to control the jackpot.

  In addition, after 2R junior college hits, the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times and the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times are 2 Two exit states are set. The number of short-term and short-term end conditions is such that the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. As will be described later, in the variation display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a very high rate. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is 5 times. If the variation display of the second special symbol is executed about 5 times, the game ball is placed in the V winning area 870 once per small hit. The number of times that there is a possibility of entering. In this way, after a big hit in a short time period with a small number of variable display times as an end condition, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit.

  Also, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by holding storage based on the first start winning prize. This is because the variation display of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a big hit, which is advantageous to the player, can be performed. By doing so, the change of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a big hit advantageous to the player is started by starting the change display of the first special symbol by the holding memory based on the first start winning in a short time. It is possible to prevent the number of times from decreasing.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows 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 a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Also, an input for giving a detection signal from each of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, and the V determination count switch 15a to the game control microcomputer 560. A driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the variable winning ball device 20 for jackpot, and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the right-handed lamp 50, and sound output through the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the substrate 70.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. In addition, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an effect gate passage detection signal as an information signal indicating information that the game ball has passed through the effect gate 61 (the game ball has entered the effect gate 61) from the effect gate switch 60. , Input via the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether to make a big hit and whether to make a big hit. Random 1 is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot (type, any one of 15R short / big hit, 8R normal big hit, 8R short / long hit, and 2R short / big hit) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type judgment, jackpot symbol determination) for). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 4: A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: An initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining a random 5 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hits in the specific gaming state include a plurality of types such as 15R hourly big hit, 8R normal big hit, 8R hourly big hit, and 2R hourly big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for hit determination (random 1), the type of the big hit is one of these big hits based on the value of the random number for random hit type determination (random 2). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) at the same time. Therefore, random 2 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is simultaneously determined. Therefore, random 2 is also a random number for determining small symbols.

  The variation pattern is first determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 4). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  Also, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, using only the variation pattern determination random number without providing the variation pattern type, one step The variation pattern may be determined by.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table, a second special figure determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table. The first special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining a big hit for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) that is a big hit.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure determination table. The second special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining the big hit and the small hit for the second special symbol, and the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value to be compared with the random 1 are set. It is a table. The upper row in FIG. 5B is a big hit determination table portion, and the lower cut in FIG. 5B is a small hit determination table portion. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (proportion) of being a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG.

  When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize slot 14, the CPU 56 selects a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure determination table, and if the extracted value matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit To decide. For the second start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches one of the big hit determination values, the second special symbol is set to the big hit To decide. When the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and the extracted value is equal to any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol.

  Note that deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but changing the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do. Also, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

  The first special symbol is set not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  FIGS. 5C to 5E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a low base first special figure big hit type determination table used for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the low base state. FIG. 5D is a high base first special figure jackpot type determination table used to determine the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the high base state. FIG. 5E is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

  In the low base first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, there are numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for big hit type determination, and “8R normal big hit”, “15R short hit big hit”, and , A big hit judgment value corresponding to each of “2R short-time big hit” is set. In the high base first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2, which are “8R normal big hit”, “15R short hit big hit”, “2R short hit big hit”, And the big hit judgment value corresponding to each of “short hit big hit at 8R” is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (E), the jackpot judgment corresponding to each of “8R normal jackpot” and “15R short jackpot” is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 2. Value is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 5C to 5E, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to “8R normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “1” of the jackpot symbol. The determination value corresponding to “15R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to “8R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R short and big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol.

  Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random 2 value matches as the jackpot type, and also matches the random 2 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type with the largest number of rounds and the shortest number of times for the jackpot of the second special symbol is larger than the jackpot type that can be selected with the first special symbol. “15R short-time big hit” is selected as a high percentage, and “8R normal big hit” with the second largest number of rounds is selected as another selectable big hit type, which is advantageous to the player The rate at which jackpot types are selected is high.

  According to such various big hit type determination tables, the selection ratio of the number of rounds in the high base state is the same as that in the low base state for the big special jackpot of the first special symbol. The rate at which big hits are selected is high. Therefore, in the high base state, compared with the low base state, the ratio that the big hit type advantageous to the player is selected is high.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the short-term short state (fluctuation display 5 to 10 times) and the long-term short state (fluctuation display 100) differ in the number of variable displays controlled in the short-time state (high base state). When there is a short time state such as (time), the games in the short time state are rich in variety, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-time jackpot will be described. FIG. 6 is a table showing an example of the execution form of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-time jackpot.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in the short-time short state of the 2R short-time big hit, which is controlled to the short-time state over a relatively small number of variable display times (5 to 10 times). For the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol existed before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol did not exist before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state is different.

  FIG. 6A shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one first special symbol reserved memory at the start of short-term short state control. FIG. 6B shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the first special symbol is not stored when the short-term short state control is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, only the first special symbol is reserved and stored, but when the big special game state is controlled in a state where the first special symbol is stored, before the control to the big hit game state The stored memory that existed in is kept in the jackpot gaming state and carried over until the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for variable display after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  On the other hand, since the second special symbol is not reserved, the only reserved memory that may be carried over from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is the reserved memory of the first special symbol. Therefore, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the second special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner unless a game ball wins at the second start winning opening 14.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), when there is one reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term short state after the big hit gaming state of 2R short-term big hit, the second special to be executed preferentially Since the starting winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for displaying the symbols in a variable manner has not yet been made, in the short time short state, first, as the first variable indication, before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state The variation display of the first special symbol is executed based on the hold storage of the first special symbol carried over from. In the short-term short-time state after the big hit game state of 2R short-time big hit, the game in which the right ball is made and the game ball enters the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 can be performed, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 can be continuously executed as the second and subsequent variation display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, at the start of the short-term short state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R short-term bonus, when there is no reserved memory of the first special symbol, In the short-term short state in FIG. 6B, the player can make a right-handed game to enter the game ball into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, so the second change display from the first fluctuation display as shown in FIG. The variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning at the start winning opening 14 can be continuously executed.

  As described above, the termination condition of the short-term short state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R short-term bonus is that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are It is established when the total number of variable displays is executed 10 times.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, at the start of the short-term short state, after the first special symbol variation display based on the first hold memory, only the second special symbol variation display was continuously executed. In this case, when the sixth variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation display count is executed five times, the termination condition is satisfied, and the control of the short-term short state is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when only the variable display of the second special symbol continues from the first time at the start of the short-term short state, the second special display is executed by executing the fifth variable display. When the symbol variable display count is executed five times, the end condition is satisfied, and the control in the short-term time-short state is ended.

  The termination condition of the short-term short-term state after the end of the jackpot gaming state for the 2R short-term short-lived game is that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol Is set so as to be established when 10 times are executed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), even if there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term short state, in the short-time state, the player is more than the variable display of the first special symbol. When the variable display of the second special symbol which is advantageous to the user is executed the same number of times (five times), the short time short state is terminated.

  In addition, for example, even if there are up to four first special symbol hold memories at the start of the short-term short state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four hold memories is executed in the short-time state. After that, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed the same number of times (five times), the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than ten times. When the variation display of the second special symbol which is more advantageous to the player than the variation display of the one special symbol is executed the same number of times (five times), the short-term short state is terminated.

  As described above, the termination condition of the short-term short state after the jackpot gaming state of the 2R short-term bonus is that the variation display count of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is set so that it is established when the total number of times of display is executed 10 times, so that the short-term state is shortened depending on whether or not the first special symbol is held at the start of the short-term state. During the control period, the feasible number of times that the variable display of the second special symbol that is advantageous to the player can be executed can be the same number, so that it is possible to prevent a difference in the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the short time state (high base state). In addition, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition of the short-term short state defined by the total variation display count of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times that the variation display by the first reserved memory is performed ( 4 times) and a specific number of times (5 times) for which a predetermined variation display is executed for the second special symbol is more than the total number of times (10 times). Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference between the advantage and disadvantage for the player by the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the special symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a small hit and the type of the small hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the hit gaming state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit gaming state for the first small hit is started, a hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state for the second small hit is started, a hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit gaming state is started, a hit start 3 designation command is transmitted.

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

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are hit end specifying commands for specifying the end of the hit gaming state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit game state for the first small hit is ended, a hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state for the second small hit is ended, a hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit gaming state is ended, a hit end 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but does not use the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and does not use the reserved memory number subtraction command. When subtracting, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories after the subtraction may be transmitted.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the command which designates the one of the holding memory which increased among the 1st holding memory and the 2nd holding memory may be transmitted. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  Command C200 (H) is a V winning designation command for designating that there has been a V winning.

  It is to be noted that an effect control command indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the small hit determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is provided. You may make it provide. Specifically, as the determination result at the time of winning, a symbol designation command may be provided that indicates whether or not a small hit is made and a determination result of the type of small hit. In addition, as a determination result at the time of winning a prize, a variation type command may be provided that indicates a determination result (a determination result of the variation pattern type) in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. When using such a command for designating various determination results at the time of winning a start, in the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the command, future fluctuations at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of special symbols. The display result of the display may be prefetched, and based on the prefetching, for example, a notice that a small hit will occur (so-called prefetch notice) may be executed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a holding storage buffer (also referred to as a first holding storage buffer) for storing the holding information of the first special symbol. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured in the reserved memory buffer. The pending storage buffer includes a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3), and a variation A random number for pattern determination (random 4) is stored.

  On the other hand, since the second special symbol is not reserved, such a reserved memory buffer is not provided. Regarding the second special symbol, after temporarily holding information on random 1 to random 4 at the time of starting winning of the game ball that entered the second starting winning port 14, the information is immediately displayed as a variable display of the second special symbol. For this purpose, a determination buffer is provided. The determination buffer is similar to the hold storage buffer in that it stores information, but temporarily holds information related to variable display in order to display the second special symbol in a preferential manner over the first special symbol. This is different from the hold storage buffer in that it is a thing and only holds information of one start winning prize.

  Based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, and stores them in a storage area in the reserved storage buffer ( Store). Specifically, based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored (temporarily held) in the determination buffer.

  In this way, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the holding storage buffer or the determination buffer. You may make it extract in a pattern setting process (at the time of the change start of a special symbol).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharging switch 25b are input via the input driver circuit 58, The state is determined (switching process: S21).

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start prize port switch 13a, the second start prize port switch 14a, and the accessory prize winning switch 25a (S30).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit and determining a small hit type when the small hit is used. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for performing control for opening the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit release pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing control or the like for opening the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. In the small hit release process (S309), it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and a process of transmitting a V winning designation command when winning V This is processing for performing processing such as processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command when the small hit end timing is reached.

  The small hit end process (S310) is a process (transmission of a big hit start designation command, a big win display) when a game ball wins V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 Time setting, jackpot opening mode setting, process flag transition setting for pre-opening process of big winning opening, etc.), on the other hand, when the V winning is not made, it is special without shifting to the big hit gaming state. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start prize port switch 13a and the second start prize port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on when the first start prize port switch is turned on. It is confirmed whether it is 13a (S1211). If the first start winning port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is 4) (S1212). If the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213).

  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 saving (storing) them in a save area in the reserved storage buffer (S1214). Specifically, in the process of S214, the jackpot determination random number (random 1), the jackpot type determination random number (random 2), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). Is saved (stored). As described above, the first special symbol is reserved and stored based on the first start winning prize. With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S1215). In the effect processing at the time of winning, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the value of the random number for determining whether or not the big win, whether or not the big win, the big hit type and the variation pattern type is determined at the start winning. It is determined whether it falls within the range. Next, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (S1216) and a variation type command (S1217) for the first special symbol based on the determination result of S1215. Next, the CPU 56 transmits a first start winning designation command (S1218), and transmits a reserved storage number designation command (S1219). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29). Note that the processing of S1216 may be executed after the processing of S214 without providing the winning effect processing (S1215).

  If it is determined in S1211 that the first start prize opening switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S1212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1219. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start winning flag is set (S1222). The second start winning flag is displayed after the information regarding the variable display is temporarily stored in the determination buffer based on the start winning to the second start winning port 14 until the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is completed. 2 A flag for preventing information temporarily stored in the determination buffer from being rewritten with information related to a new start prize based on a new start prize to the start prize opening 14, and is set in S1225.

  When the second start winning flag is set in S1222, the process is terminated in order to prevent the information from being rewritten with new start winning information. On the other hand, when the second start winning prize flag is not set in S1222, it is confirmed whether or not the second start winning prize switch 14a is turned on (S1223). If the second start winning port switch 14a is not turned on, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning a prize opening switch 14a is turned on, a value is extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number, and a process of temporarily storing them in the aforementioned determination buffer is executed ( S12244). Specifically, in the process of S214, the jackpot determination random number (random 1), the jackpot type determination random number (random 2), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). Is temporarily saved (stored). As described above, the second special symbol is not stored on the basis of the second start winning prize. Then, the second start winning flag is set (S1225), and the process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start winning prize has been detected based on whether or not the second start winning flag has been set (S50). When it is determined in S50 that the second start winning is detected, a special symbol pointer (indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set in the flag) (S50A). Then, the various random numbers described above temporarily held in the determination buffer are read (S51) and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Proceed to S57. On the other hand, when it is determined in S50 that the second start winning prize has not been detected, it is confirmed whether there is any storage data in the storage buffer (S52).

  If there is no pending storage data in the pending storage buffer in S52, the process is terminated after performing the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command. On the other hand, when there is pending storage data in the suspension storage buffer in S52, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S52A).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If the second start winning is detected by the processing of S50 to S52A, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data temporarily held in the determination buffer is based on the data in the first reserved memory. The first special symbol display 8a is executed with priority over the variable display.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 for the first special symbol in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer of the RAM 55 (S53). Specifically, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory buffer is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area (S54). That is, for the first special symbol, the CPU 56 uses each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 as the first special symbol. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = n−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. .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command for the first special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction ( S56).

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passing process or S1224 of the start port switch passing process and stored in the holding storage buffer or the determination buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and if they match, it determines that the big hit or the small hit. It is a program that executes a process for determining. That is, it is a program for executing a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the first special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, and the second special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B. Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S57), the process proceeds to S58. Deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but also to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol .

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S57), whether or not the jackpot determination target is determined by checking whether or not the second start winning flag is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is a variable display of the second special symbol (S63). When the big hit determination target is not the variation display of the second special symbol in S63 (the variation display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S66 described later. On the other hand, when the big hit determination target is the variation display of the second special symbol in S63, the small hit determination processing is performed using the second special symbol determination table of FIG. 5B (S64). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) coincides with any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B, (Y in S64) it is determined to be a small hit for the second special symbol. If it is determined to be a small hit (S64), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S65), and the process proceeds to S66. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S64 (N in S64), the process proceeds to S66 described later.

  When it is determined to be a big hit in S57 (Y in S57), a big hit flag indicating a big hit is set (S58). Then, the current gaming state (the gaming state such as whether or not it is a high base state) is confirmed (S59). Whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state is determined based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state (high base state), and is reset when the time reduction state (high base state) ends.

  Next, in order to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the special symbol pointer and specific information such as the high base state or the low base state confirmed as the gaming state in S59. The jackpot type determination table to be used is selected (S60). Specifically, in S60, if the special symbol pointer indicates “first” and the low base state is selected, the low base first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. If it is a state, the high base 1st special figure big hit type judgment table of Drawing 5 (D) will be chosen. In S60, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the second special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5E is selected.

  Next, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S60, the jackpot type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the jackpot type ( S61). Further, the data indicating the type of jackpot determined in S61 is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S62), and the process proceeds to S66. For example, when the jackpot type is “8R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “8R short hit big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15R short hit big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “2R short hit big hit”, “04” is set as the data showing the big hit type Is done.

  In S66, a special symbol stop symbol is determined (S66). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined “9” as a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” which are big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type using the big hit type determination table selected in S60. "Is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  As shown in S59 to S61 in FIG. 11, the high base number in FIG. 5 (D) has a higher selection ratio per short time in the short time state (high base state) than in the non-short time state (low base state). Since the special bonus big hit type judgment table is selected and the big hit type is selected, even if the display result of the first special symbol becomes the big hit display result during the short-time state (high base state), The possibility of being in a disadvantageous state can be reduced.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 is set when the long time short state is set with a long-term continuation condition of 100 variable displays, such as a short hit at 8R and a short hit at 15R. The flag that is set among the short-term time-short flags that are set when the short-term time-short state in which the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of the change display is set, such as the long-term time-short flag or the 2R time-shortage hit (S134), the jackpot start 1 designation command, the jackpot start 2 designation command, the jackpot start 3 designation command, or the jackpot start 4 designation command according to the determined type of jackpot is sent to the production control microcomputer 100. The process for transmitting any of the commands (a jackpot start designation command) is performed (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 8R normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a short jackpot at 2R, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a short jackpot at 8R, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is short jackpot at 15R, a jackpot start 4 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times, 8 times, 2 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds), and the like are set in a predetermined storage area. (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening.

  If the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the small hit release time timer for setting the small hit release time (1 second) is set (S140), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set before the small hit release. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (S308) (S141), and the process ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for small hits.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag indicating the short-time state is set (S142). If the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag is not set in S142, the time-short state is not set, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term time-short flag or the long-term time-short flag is set in S142, since the time-short state is set, the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the variation display number of the second special symbol in the time-short state are set. The total time reduction counter as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

  In the jackpot ending process in FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 10 times by S166 when controlled to the short-term short state, and is set to 100 times by S170 when controlled to the long-term time short state In step S143, the value is subtracted and updated each time the variable display that is the result of the loss display is executed. As shown in S166 and S170 in FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the short-term time-short end condition is satisfied and whether or not the long-term time-short end condition is satisfied. Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is a short time short state by confirming whether or not the short time short time flag is set (S144).

  If the short time flag is set in S144, is the end of the variable display of the second special symbol based on whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second"? It is confirmed whether or not (S145). In S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, when it is at the end of the second special symbol fluctuation display in S145, the special figure 2 hour / times counter is decremented by -1 (S146). The special figure 2 short time counter which is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of variable display times of the second special symbol which is controlled to the short time state after the big hit game per 2R short hit big game. The special figure 2 hour / times counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the short-term time short state in the jackpot end process of FIG. 13, and the fluctuation display that results in the display of the second special symbol is displayed by S146. Subtracted update every time it is executed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 short time counter updated in S146 has become “0” (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 hour / minute counter becomes “0”, it is when one of the short-term / short-term end conditions after the big hit game of 2R / h / h is completed, so the short-term / short state is reached. Is terminated, the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 short-time counter is not “0”, in order to confirm whether or not another end condition of the short-term short-time state is satisfied. The process proceeds to S148.

  In S148, the subtraction update is performed in S143 to check whether the short-term short-term or long-term short-term termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short-time state. It is checked whether or not the count value of the total short time counter has become “0” (S148). If the count value of the total time counter is not “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the total short time counter is “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, in the short-term short state, when it is determined in S147 that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions, and in the short-term short state and the long-term short state, the first special symbol and the second It is executed to end the time-saving state at any time when it is determined that the total number of times of variable display of the special symbol has reached the number of end conditions.

  In S149, the currently set time / short flag of the short-term time / short flag and the long / short time / short flag is reset (S149). And a total time-short count counter (if the long-term time is short, only one counter for the total time-short count counter) is reset (S150). Then, in response to the completion of the time-shortening condition based on the number of variable display times in the time-shortening state, processing for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

  In S152, it is confirmed whether or not the above-mentioned second start winning flag is set (S152), and if it is not set in S152 due to the change display of the first special symbol, the process proceeds to S155. On the other hand, if it is set in S152 because the second special symbol is being changed, the second start winning flag that has been set is reset in order to accept the start winning of the next second special symbol. At the same time (S153), the data in the determination buffer is cleared (S154), and the process proceeds to S155. In S155, the special symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) in accordance with the end of the variable display as the result of the loss display (S155), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  In such a special symbol stop process, in S142 to S155, when the short-term state is short, the second special symbol is displayed five times, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed ten times in total. When either of the execution of the deviation deviation display is established, a process for ending the short-term short state is performed. Further, in S142 to S155, in the case of the long-term time-short state, when execution of the display of the fluctuation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a total of 100 times is established, the long-term time-short state is terminated. .

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize winning control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be ended is 2R short-time jackpot based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state ( S163).

  If the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is 2R short-time big hit, in order to control to the short-term short state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the short-term short-term flag is set (S164), and the short-term short-term end condition is set Therefore, data of “5” (corresponding to 5 times of variable display of the second special symbol) is set in the special figure 2 short-time counter (S165), and “10” (first special symbol and second symbol is displayed in the total short-time counter). The data of the special symbol total fluctuation display 10 times) is set (S166). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, the short-term short state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for 2R short-term bonus, and the short-term short-term end condition includes the variable display count of only the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is defined by the total number of variable display releases.

  On the other hand, if the big hit type to be ended is not 2R short-time big hit in S163, the big hit type to be finished is 8R short-time based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in this big hit gaming state. It is confirmed whether it is a big hit or a short big hit at 15R (S168).

  In S168, when the type of jackpot to be ended is not 8R hour / short jackpot or 15R hour / short jackpot, the control is not set to the hourly state, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot to be ended is S8 / Short jackpot or 15R jackpot at S168, a long-term flag is set to control to a long-term time-short state after the big-hit gaming state ends (S169) In order to set the termination condition for the time reduction state, data of “100” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is set in the total time reduction counter (S170). Then, a process for transmitting the long time and short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R hour short jackpot or 15R hour big jackpot, the long time short state is controlled. It will be specified.

  In S172, it is confirmed whether or not the above-mentioned second start winning flag is set (S172), and in S172, if it is not set due to the big win based on the variation display of the first special symbol, the process goes to S175. move on. On the other hand, when it is set in S172 that it is a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the set second start winning flag is set in order to accept the start winning of the next second special symbol. In addition to resetting (S173), the data in the determination buffer is cleared (S174), and the process proceeds to S175. In S175, the special symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) in accordance with the end of the variable display as the result of the loss display (S175), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  In such a big hit end process, after the big hit game state of 2R short-time big hit, the second special symbol is displayed five times of fluctuation variation display, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in S164 to S166. The control is set to the short-term short state until one of the execution of the total of 10 deviation fluctuation displays is established. In addition, in S169 to S170, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R hour junior bonus or 15R hour joke, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are put into a long time short state until the execution of the display of the variation variation of 100 times in total is established. Setting to control.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for small hits (S308). In the small hit pre-release process, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 to the open state, and opens the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit gaming state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release process (S309) (S413).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (S309) in the special symbol process. In the small hit release processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit release time timer by -1 (S430), and checks whether the small hit release time timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S431).

  If the small hit release time timer has not timed out in S431, it is determined whether or not a V winning flag set in S434 described later is set (S432). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 inside the V determining and winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether 87a is in an ON state (S433). If it is not in the on state in S433, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S433, it is a time when a V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that a V winning is detected is set (S434). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S435), and the process ends. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  If the small hit release time timer times out in S431, it means that the small hit release time has ended, and the process proceeds to S436. In S436, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 (S436). Further, data corresponding to a specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed is set in the V winning effective period timer (S437), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (S310). ) Is updated to a value corresponding to (S438), and the process ends. Thereby, the time measurement of the specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning apparatus 87 is closed is started. In addition, since the specific period which is the V winning effective period is set in this way, even when the game ball passes through the V winning area with a time lag after the normal passing time, Can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who tries to illegally win the V winning area, only the period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process. In the processing after the end of the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the V winning effective period timer by -1 (S441), and checks whether the V winning effective period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

  If the V prize valid period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V prize flag set in S434 or S445 when the V prize has already been detected is set (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 is detected during the V winning effective period. It is determined whether or not is on (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it is a time when the V winning is detected during the V winning effective period, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  If the V prize valid period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has ended. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

  Next, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5E (S450). Then, random 2 is extracted, and the big hit type is determined by the second special symbol big hit type determination table selected in S540 based on the extracted random 2 (S451). As shown in FIG. 5 (E), either of the 8R normal big hit or the 15R short time big hit is selected and determined as the big hit big hit type via the V prize. Next, the big hit type determined in S451 is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 using data that can specify the big hit type as described above (S452). Next, the time-short flag (short-term time-short flag and long-time time-short flag set in the jackpot end process in FIG. 13) that has been set at that time is once reset (S453).

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 4 designation command according to the jackpot type determined in S451 (S454). Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the big hit gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S455).

  Also, with reference to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, according to the jackpot type, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time (the big winning opening between rounds) Open pattern data indicating an open mode such as (close time) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S456). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S457), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the second starting winning flag indicating that the second starting winning that is set in the starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 10 has occurred is reset (S459). Then, the determination buffer data regarding the variable display based on the second start winning prize temporarily stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is cleared (S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S461), and the process ends. As a result, when no V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is not entered.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in command analysis processing, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the change display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, Effect control is executed by selecting a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag).

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the selection of various effects (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When it is done, the change display of the effect design is stopped. By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is stopped. Also good. The variation pattern command is a command including data that can specify information necessary for designating a variation display mode such as a variation time length and a variation display result. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when performing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined on the basis of determining whether it is off or a big hit based on the display result designation command.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S700 and then performs any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and an effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process. In the effect control process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized with) the normal symbol variation display is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the special symbol variation display.

  Small hit effect processing (S700): An effect related to the small hit is executed based on the effect control command related to the small hit received from the game control microcomputer 560. In response to receiving the small hit start designation command, an effect of informing the start of the small hit is executed. For example, the aforementioned small hitting start notification, right strike notification, and other decorative image display for small hitting effects are executed. Further, in response to receiving the V winning designation command during the small hit gaming state, the aforementioned V winning notification is executed. Further, in response to the reception of the small hit end designation command, an effect of informing the end of the small hit is executed. For example, the aforementioned small hit end notification and other decorative image display for the end of the small hit effect are executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is 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 effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect display start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that a variation effect, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, a variation production effect pattern is selected, and the production time timer that measures the production time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing-during effect process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the production pattern, and monitors whether or not the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the production time has ended or that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the value of the production control process flag corresponds to the production-time production stop process (S803) in order to terminate the production at the time of fluctuation. Update to value.

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the effect at the time of variation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit Perform display control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round of big hit (first big hit or second big hit) is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above-described processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The production control CPU 101 recognizes the designated variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example, and produces the effect during variation. Determine the result. In the effect control process, an effect at the time of fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed at S600. Thereby, in the effect display device 9, the normal symbol effect display corresponding to the change display of the normal symbol display 10 and the special symbol change display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. The corresponding special symbol effect display can be executed in parallel.

  Moreover, in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, when a time-short state designation command is received, a time-short state effect including a time-short state notification and a right-handed notification is executed. Further, in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when a normal state designation command is received, an effect for time-short state termination including a time-short end notification and a left-handed notification is executed.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, data specifying what state the gaming state is based on, for example, a normal state designation command, a short time state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 And the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example in which the second special symbol is not stored on hold, information on the variable display at the time of starting winning (such as a random number for jackpot determination) is temporarily stored in the determination buffer for the second starting winning. Although an example is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the second start prize, information related to a variable display (such as a random number for jackpot determination) is extracted when a start prize occurs without using the determination buffer, Instead of temporarily holding the information, the variable display may be directly executed based on the information.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the second special symbol is not reserved is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol may be reserved. In that case, control is performed in which the reserved memory for the second special symbol is used for the variable display with priority over the reserved memory for the first special symbol.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a configuration example in which the second special symbol is reserved and stored in the same manner as the first special symbol will be described. Specifically, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved memory buffer for storing the reserved memory information of the second special symbol, similarly to the first reserved memory buffer for storing the reserved memory information of the first special symbol. . In the second holding storage buffer, information on random 1 to random 4 at the time of starting winning of the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 14 is stored on hold.

  Thus, when it is set as the structure which memorize | stores pending | holding memory information about a 2nd special symbol, when the time-short state (high base state) is complete | finished, for example, the pending | holding currently hold | maintained in the 2nd pending storage buffer When a small hit display result is obtained when the variable display by stored information is performed, the variable special display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit display result during the short time state (high base state) A special effect as a different effect may be executed by the microcomputer 100 for effect control.

  For example, one second reserved memory buffer for storing the reserved memory information of the second special symbol is provided. In such a case, when the time saving state (high base state) ends, when the variable display is performed by the hold storage information stored in the second hold storage buffer, as shown in FIG. In the variable display by the second special symbol, the probability of a small hit display result is extremely high. And when it is a small hit, it is possible to generate a big hit at a rate of about 1/5. By providing a reserved memory for the second special symbol in this way, even when the short-time state (high base state) ends (when the base state becomes low), it is possible to pull back to the big hit at a rate of about 1/5. There is sex. Then, when the change display result of the second special symbol is the small hit display result during the time-short state (high base state), an effect is displayed in which the special character image is not displayed. ) Is ended, and if a small hit display result is obtained when the variable display is performed by the storage information stored in the second storage buffer, a special character image is displayed. Should be executed.

  By executing such an effect, even if the short-time state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal state (low base state), it can be pulled back to the big hit based on the execution of the special effect. Since there is a possibility, the disappointing impression given to the player can be reduced. Note that the number of the second special symbol reserved storage may be one, or the same number as the first special symbol may be provided.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the jackpot via V winning described in the first embodiment is not provided and the probability variation state via V winning is provided. Specifically, the V determination prize-winning device 87 shown in FIG. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the big hit determination is changed to a high probability state in which the probability is improved from the normal probability state (low probability state). In the third embodiment, description of parts common to the control performed in the first embodiment is omitted. First, in the third embodiment, the flow of the game after the player starts a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the player sits on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by left-handed. Then, the first special symbol variation display is executed, and if the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is played aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 by switching from left-handed to right-handed. After the big hit, a right-handed notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play a game by right-handing. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for the right” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  During the big hit game, the game is performed by aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 by hitting right. During the big hit game, a right-hand notification is given. In the third embodiment, a normal jackpot and a V probability variation determination jackpot are provided as the jackpot types. The V probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state when there is a V winning when the V determination winning device 87 is opened. In addition, the probability variation state is a state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to a normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probability variation state).

  When the V probability variation determination jackpot occurs, the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to be in an open state during a second round period as a predetermined round of the jackpot round. In the middle of the first round (may be after the end of the first round), it is notified that the player is aiming for a V prize in the next round (two rounds). For example, V round notification such as “Aim at V in the next round” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  When a V winning is generated by the V determination winning device 87 in the second round of the big hit round, the probability change state and the short time state that can be continued for a predetermined number of fluctuation displays after the big hit gaming state is controlled. A plurality of variations are set for the number of fluctuations in which the probability variation state and the short time state continue. In the second round of the big hit round, when a V winning is not generated by the V determination winning device 87 and after the normal big hit, the game state is changed to a normal game state that is not controlled to the odd state or the short time state.

  After the big hit game, when the probability change state and the short time state are controlled, the probability display state and the short time state are notified at the start of the probability change state and the short time state, and the variable display number that the probability change state and the short time state can be continued. Is notified. In addition, a right-handed notification is given at the start of the probability variation state and the time reduction state. In the case of being controlled to the probable change state and the short-time state, a game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 by right-handing. When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by a special symbol) while being controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 remains hitting right. The game is aimed at. If the big hit is not the normal big hit, the game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the second round.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, when the probability change state and the time-short state are not controlled, the notification that the normal state is entered and the left-handed notification are executed. After the big hit game, when the probability change state and the time-short state are not controlled, the player switches the game from right-handed to left-handed and plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13.

  The situation of the second round when the V probability variation determination jackpot occurs will be described in detail. After the first round is completed due to the V probability variation determination big hit, the player aims at the operation port opened by the V determination prize winning device 87 in the second round so that the game ball enters the V winning area 870. Advance the game.

  When a game is played aiming at the operating port of the V determination winning device 87, if a game ball enters the V determination winning device 87 and enters the V winning area 870, a V winning is generated. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  When a game is played aiming at the V determination winning device 87, the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870, or the game ball is in the V winning area 870 but is not specified other than the V winning area 870. When entering the area 871, no V prize is generated. When no V winning has occurred, a V winning failure notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V winning has failed.

  Normally, in the case of a big win, the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is not opened, so there is no case where a V winning occurs, and the player aims only at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 and digests the round. In addition, a plurality of types of rounds such as 2R, 8R, and 15R are provided for the V probability variation determination big hit. In the case of 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot round ends after the second round ends. In the case of 8R and 15RV probability variation determination jackpots, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again after the second round, and after the third round, the big round variable winning ball apparatus 20 is aimed and digested.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a hit type table in the third embodiment. The win type table of FIG. 19 shows, for each win type, the win occurrence condition, the control state after the V winning probability change is confirmed, the number of wins (round number) in the win, and the open time of each round in the win. . In this embodiment, the 8R normal big hit, the 2RV exact variation big hit, the 8RV exact variation big hit, and the 15RV exact variation big hit are provided as the hit types.

  The 8R normal jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols is a jackpot symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol jackpot determination). The type of jackpot is also made in advance by random number lottery. The 8R normal jackpot is a jackpot in which no V winning round occurs, and V winning is not possible. After the end of the 8R normal big hit, it is not controlled to the probability variation state or the time-short state, and it becomes a normal state. Further, when the 8R normal big hit occurs, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and the big hit gaming state is set. In the 8R regular big hit, the number of times the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is 8, and the open time of one round is 29 seconds.

  As for the normal big hit that does not become the probability change state such as the 8R normal big hit, the V decision at the second R is the same as the other V probability change big hits (2RV positive change judgment big hit, 8RV positive change judgment big hit, and 15RV positive change judgment big hit). Although the operation port of the winning device 87 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 has an opening pattern that does not substantially result in a probable big hit by making the game ball in the V winning area 870 unable to win or difficult to win. May be opened. For example, in the 2R, the game ball may be in a state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win in the V determination winning device 87 in a controllable manner or in a structural and controllable manner. On the 2R side, a game ball can be won in the V determination winning device 87, but a state in which a game ball cannot be won in the V winning area 870 in a controlled or structural and control manner or You may make it difficult to win a prize.

  The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round in the jackpot gaming state. In the second land, the V determination winning device 87 is opened for 29 seconds. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. In this case, the probability variation state and the short time state are when the end condition that the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 80 times is satisfied, or the total number of times of variation between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. End when the end condition is satisfied.

  The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 8RV probability variation determination big hit, in the big hit gaming state, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round. From the 3rd round to the 8th round, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for 29 seconds for one round. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. The probability variation state and the time reduction state in this case are terminated when the termination condition that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes a jackpot symbol. The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot where a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 15RV probability variation determination jackpot, in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released for 29 seconds in the first round. In the third to fifteenth rounds, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for 29 seconds for one round. When a V winning is generated in the V determination winning device 87 in the second round, the probability change state and the short time state are controlled after the big hit. The probability variation state and the time reduction state in this case are terminated when the termination condition that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  Here, when it is determined to control the big hit based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, based on the winning (entering) of the gaming ball in the first starting winning opening 13. Therefore, it is easy to determine the jackpot that is advantageous to the player at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the jackpot.

  Further, both the first start prize and the second start prize are reserved and stored in a predetermined upper limit number (four). Further, when the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 14, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is preferentially executed even if the first start winning is stored. The Thus, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, after the 2RV probability variation determination big hit, an end condition that the number of changes of the second special symbol is 80 times or an end condition that the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times is set. . Compared to such 8RV probability variation big hit and 15RV probability variation big hit, the short time state (probability variation state) with a shorter number of times changes the first special symbol due to the reserved memory based on the first starting prize during the short time state (probability variation state). This is because even if the display is started, the variation display of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is to make the variation display executable. In this way, the first special symbol variation display by the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started in a short time and short state (probability variation state), so that it is easy to determine the big hit advantageous to the player. 2 It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of special symbols from decreasing.

  In addition, it is good also as the game property which is provided with a probability variation big hit by random number lottery, without providing V determination prize-winning apparatus 87. FIG. In the probability variation state and the short-time state for the 2R probability variation big hit, the end condition that the number of changes of the second special symbol is 80 times or the end condition that the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. It may be terminated when established.

  Further, the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 may be provided in the left game area, and the game may be performed by left-handed even during the normal state, the probability change state, and the time-short state. For example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be provided below the first start winning opening 13. For example, when the first start prize and the second start prize are advantageous for the player, the player can aim for the first start prize port 13 by left-handed or the second start prize. Since the game can be performed aiming at the mouth 14, the width of the game is widened and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot type determination table according to the third embodiment. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. Of these tables, the description will focus on the parts that are different from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 20C is a low base first special figure big hit type determination table used for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the first special symbol in the low base state. FIG. 20D is a high base first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the first special symbol in the high base state. FIG. 20E is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type with the largest number of rounds and the shortest number of times for the jackpot of the second special symbol is larger than the jackpot type that can be selected with the first special symbol. “15RV probability variation big hit” is selected at a high rate, and “8R normal big hit”, which has the second largest number of rounds, is selected as another big hit type that can be selected. There is a high ratio of selecting big jackpot types.

  According to such various jackpot type determination tables, for the jackpot of the first special symbol, the selection ratio of the number of rounds in the high base state is the same as that in the low base state, but the probability variation state is the same. + The percentage of jackpots that become short-running is selected is high. Therefore, in the high base state, compared with the low base state, the ratio that the big hit type advantageous to the player is selected is high.

  In the third embodiment in which the probability variation state via the V prize is provided, as the big hit type determination table, for the big hit of the first special symbol, the same multiple types of big hits in the low base state and in the high base state The jackpot type may be determined using a jackpot type determination table in which the jackpot type to be executed can be selected from the types and the jackpot type can be selected at the same (common) selection ratio. In this case, the ratio of selecting the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player is the same (common) in the low base state and in the high base state.

  The V-probability big hit shown in the third embodiment can be realized mainly by partially changing the processing contents of the special symbol stop processing and the big hit end processing as follows.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing according to the third embodiment. The special symbol stop process of FIG. 21 is different from the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment in that S134 is changed to S134A, and S142 to S150 are changed to S142A to S150A. is there. S134A and S142A to S150A will be described.

  When the big hit flag is set in S133, the CPU 56 is set when a long-term continuation condition of 100 fluctuation displays is set, such as an 8RV probability change big hit and a 15RV probability change big hit. Long-term probability change flag and long-term time-short flag, or short-term probability change flag and short-term time-shortness set when the short-term continuation condition of 80 to 85 times of variation display is set, as in the case of 2RV probability variation judgment jackpot Among the flags, the set flag is reset (S134A).

  When the big hit flag is not set in S133, it is confirmed whether the short-term probability change flag or the long-term probability change flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S142A). The short-term probability variation flag is a flag that is set when the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of fluctuation display is set, and the long-term probability variation flag is set to a long-term continuation condition of 100 times of variation display. This flag is set when the certain probability change state is set. If the short-term probability variation flag or the long-term probability variation flag is not set in S142, the probability variation state is not established, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term probability variation flag or the long-term probability variation flag is set in S142A, since the probability variation state, the variation display count of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol in the probability variation state. The total probability variation counter serving as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by subtracting -1 (S143A).

  The total probability variation counter to be subtracted and updated in S143A is set to 85 times by S166A when controlled to the short-term probability variation state in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 22, and is set to 100 times by S170A when controlled to the long-term probability variation state. In S143A, the subtraction update is performed each time the variable display resulting in the display error is executed once. As shown in S166A and S170A in FIG. 22, the total probability variation counter is used to determine both the presence / absence of the short-term probability variation end condition and the presence / absence of the long-term probability variation end condition. Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is a short-term probability variation state by confirming whether or not the short-term probability variation flag is set (S144A).

  If the short-term probability change flag is set in S144A, is it the end of the variable display of the second special symbol based on checking whether the special symbol pointer is data indicating “second”? It is confirmed whether or not (S145A). In S145A, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when it is time to end the second special symbol fluctuation display in S145A, the special figure 2 probability variation counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S146A). The special figure 2 probability variation counter to be subtracted and updated in S146A is a counting means that counts the number of times the second special symbol is changed to be displayed after the big hit game for the 2R probability variation big hit is controlled. The special figure 2 probability variation counter is set to 80 times by S165A when controlled to the short-term probability variation state in the jackpot end process of FIG. Subtracted update every time it is executed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter updated in S146A has become “0” (S147A). In S147A, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter becomes “0”, it is when one of the termination conditions of the short term probability variation state after the big hit game of the 2R probability variation big hit is satisfied, so the short term probability variation state Is terminated, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter is not “0” in S147A, in order to confirm whether or not another termination condition in the short-term probability variation state is satisfied. The process proceeds to S148A.

  In S148A, the subtraction update is performed in S143A in order to confirm whether the short-term or long-term probability change end condition is satisfied based on the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the probability variation state. It is checked whether the count value of the total probability variation counter is “0” (S148A). When the count value of the total probability variation counter is not “0” in S148A, the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the total probability variation counter is “0” in S148A, the process proceeds to S149A.

  In S149A, in the short-term probability variation state, in S147A, it is determined that the number of times the second special symbol has been changed is the number of end conditions, and in the short-term probability variation state and the long-term probability variation state, the first special symbol and second This is executed to end the probability changing state at any time when it is determined that the total number of fluctuation displays of the special symbol has reached the number of end conditions.

  In S149A, the currently set probability variation flag is reset among the short-term probability variation flag and the long-term certain probability variation flag (S149A), and further, the probability variation count counter that is set (in the case of short-term certainty variation, the special time counter in Fig. 2) And the total short time counter (if the long time is short, only one total short time counter) is reset (S150A).

  In such a special symbol stop process, in S142A to S155, in the short-term probable change state, the second special symbol is displayed 80 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed 85 times in total. When any of the deviation deviation display is established, processing for ending the short-term probability variation state is performed. Further, in S142A to S155, in the case of a long-term time-short state, a process for ending the long-term certainty-change state is performed when execution of the display of the variation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times in total is established. .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process according to the third embodiment. The big hit end process of FIG. 22 is different from the big hit end process shown in FIG. 13 of the first embodiment in that S163 to S171 are changed to S163A to S171A. Next, S163A to S171A will be described.

  When the big hit end time has elapsed in S162, whether or not the big hit type to be ended is a 2R probability variable big hit based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current big hit gaming state. Confirm (S163A).

  When the type of jackpot to be ended by S163A is 2R probability change jackpot, in order to control to the short-term probability change state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the short-term probability change flag is set (S164A) and the short-term time-short flag is set (S164B). ) In order to set the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state, data of “80” (corresponding to the second special symbol variation display 80 times) is set in the special figure 2 probability variation counter (S165A), and the total probability variation counter is set. Data of “85” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 85 times) is set (S166A). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term probability variation state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167A), and the process proceeds to S172.

  Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to the short-term probability variation state, the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state is the number of fluctuation display only of the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is defined by the total number of variable display releases.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot type to be ended is not 2R probability change jackpot by S163A, the jackpot type to be ended is 8R probability change based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state. It is confirmed whether or not the big hit or 15R probability variation big hit (S168A).

  In S168A, when the type of jackpot to be ended is not 8R probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit, control is not performed to the probability change state, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot to be ended is 8R probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit in S168A, a long-term probability change flag is set to control to a long-term probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends (S169A) In order to set the hour / short flag (S169B) and set the end condition of the long-term probability variation state, data of “100” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is stored in the total probability variation counter. Set (S170A). Then, a process for transmitting the long-term certainty change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171A), and the process proceeds to S172.

  As a result, the long-term probability variation state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, and the termination condition of the long-term probability variation state depends on the total variation display release count of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It will be specified.

  In such a big hit end process, after the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variable big hit is completed by S164A to S166A, the second special symbol is displayed 80 times of fluctuation variation display, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The control is set to the short-term probability variation state until any of the execution of the total of 85 deviation variation displays is established. In addition, in S169A to S170A, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 8R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, until the execution of the display of the variation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a total of 100 times is realized, Setting to control.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state of the 2R probability variation big hit is executed when the second special symbol variation display count is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and When the total number of variable display of the second special symbol is set to be established when it is executed 85 times, when the first special symbol is retained and not stored at the start of the short-term probability variation state Thus, during the control period of the short-term probability variation state, the feasible number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol that is advantageous for the player can be the same number of times, so that the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the probability variation state (high base state) It is possible to prevent the difference and ensure the fairness of the game.

  In the third embodiment, the probability variation state (the high base state, the short time state) is executed when the variation display count of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times is executed 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probability variation state, and the fun of the game is improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S164 to S166 of FIG. 13 and S147 to S150 of FIG. Is executed five times, or when the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed ten times, FIG. 6 (A), ( As shown in B), the second special symbol that is advantageous to the player during the control period of the short-term short state, with or without the holding of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term short-term state. Since the number of times that the variable display can be performed can be the same, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the short time state (high base state) and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition in the short time short state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the first reserved memory. Since it is equal to or more than the total number (10 times) of the maximum number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (5 times) for which the variable display predetermined for the second special symbol is executed (10 times), the first hold in the short time short state Even if the variable display by memory is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference from being advantageous and disadvantageous to the player by the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the short-term short state (fluctuation display 5 to 10 times) and the long-term short state ( The presence of a short time state such as 100 fluctuation displays), the games in the short time state are rich in variety, and the fun of the game is improved.

  (4) As shown in S59 to S61 in FIG. 11, the selection ratio per short-time and large-time is higher in the time-short state (high base state) than in the non-time-short state (low base state). Since the high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table is selected and the jackpot type is selected, even when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot display result during the short-time state (high base state), The possibility of being in a disadvantageous state for the player can be reduced.

  (5) As shown in the second embodiment, with respect to the second special symbol, the storage information is stored, and when the time-short state (high base state) ends, the small hit is made by the variable display by the second storage. When the display result is obtained, a special effect different from the case where the small hit display result is obtained by the variable display by the second reserved memory during the short time state (high base state) is executed. In the variable display using the second special symbol, the probability of a small hit display result is extremely high, and when a small hit is made, it can be pulled back to the big hit at a rate of about 1/5. Therefore, even if the short-time state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal state (low base state), there is a possibility that it can be pulled back to the big hit based on the execution of a special effect. Can alleviate the disappointing impression of

  (6) As shown in the third embodiment, in the probability variation state (high base state, short time state), the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times of fluctuation display is executed 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probability change state, and the fun of the game is improved.

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Next, other modifications, feature points, and the like are listed below.

  (1) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which alert | reports how to divide the game ball like right strike notification and left strike notification was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such right-handed notification and left-handed notification may not be performed. However, in the above-described embodiment, the opening time of the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state is relatively short (1 second), so that the player does not lose the opportunity to generate the V prize. It is desirable to alert the player by making a right-hand notification. In addition, such notification of how to play the game balls is not performed every time when the notification condition is satisfied, but may be executed by selecting whether to notify by lottery or the like, for example. .

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration example in which the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device provided in the lower portion of the game area 7 to the game area 7 is shown. A configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device provided at the top of the game area 7 to the game area 7. In this way, the player can easily make a right strike.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning area where a winning ball is paid out in accordance with the entry (winning) of a game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 may be used as a gate in which no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball enters.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the first special condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 5 times, or the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, as the short time short time end condition. An example has been described in which the process ends when the second end condition of 10 is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of setting the first end condition may be a specific number less than the number of times of setting the second condition. For example, the first end condition may be the second special symbol. The variable display count may be set to a value of 5 or more, and the second end condition may be set to a value of the total count of 10 or more.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a specific big hit type is controlled to a short time state and a high base state after completion of the big hit gaming state, such as a short hit big hit at 2R, a short hit big at 8R, and a short hit big at 15R. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific big hit type may be controlled to the high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished, without being controlled to the short-time state. The specific jackpot type may be controlled to the short-time state without being controlled to the high base state after the jackpot gaming state is ended.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol. An example in which large jackpots are easily selected has been described. As an example of a jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol, as compared to the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol, an advantageous jackpot that is advantageous to the player is easily selected. For example, there are many variable display times that the short time state continues after the big hit gaming state ends, there are many variable display times that the high base state continues after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display that the probability change state continues after the big hit gaming state ends Any one or any of the matters advantageous to various players such as a large number of times, a large number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and a large number of winnings possible in one round in the big hit gaming state As long as it is an advantageous jackpot by a plurality of combinations, it may be anything.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, a relatively small counting range of 0 to 9 is set for the random 2 for determining the big hit type, but this is not limiting, and the random 22 for determining the big hit type is, for example, 0. A relatively wide counting range such as ˜99 may be set.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, among the display result designation commands, for example, display result commands for designating big hits such as 8R normal big hit and 15R short-time big hit, big wins via V winning and special symbols An example of using the same command for jackpot based on variable display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and separate commands may be used for the jackpot via the V prize and the jackpot based on the variation display of the special symbol.

  (9) The arrangement of the structures such as the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the V determination winning apparatus 87, and the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 shown in the above-described embodiment is an example, and the following different arrangements are used. It may be adopted. For example, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be provided in the right game area. Also, a V winning area is provided inside the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 includes a variable winning ball device for big hit and a variable winning ball device for small hit as one variable winning ball. You may make it share with an apparatus.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which, when a game ball is won in the V winning area of the V determination winning device 87, a big hit gaming state is entered and only the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Not only in the big hit gaming state, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined release mode, or only the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode. .

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the V determination winning device 87 is always opened when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Not only, but when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is released, it is determined whether or not to enter an open state based on a specific lottery, When this happens, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which when the game ball is won in the V winning area in the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Such a game state operation may be executed by controlling the big hit game state in which the same operation as the game state is executed. For example, it is possible to execute a big hit game control of an open pattern in which the V determination winning device 87 is released in the first round and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is decided to execute such a big hit game control by the big hit determination, such a big hit gaming state is started, and the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the big hit gaming state. In the second round, when the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by continuing the big hit gaming state when the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 in the first round. The subsequent round control is executed to show a big hit gaming state. On the other hand, in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, the jackpot gaming state is not continued from the second round onward in the first round. Execute the control to end.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the effect 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 effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

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

  Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning. Although a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize has been described, the game media is enclosed, and game points (without paying out the game medium to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning.

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

  (17) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (18) The gaming state advantageous to the player is a state where the jackpot gaming state, the short-time state, the high base state, and the probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot as compared to the normal state Any gaming state may be used as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probability variation state.

  (19) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball dispensing device. The basic functions such as the above may be shared, and only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine. Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “held points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  (20) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display (variable display) was shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers such as “0” to “9” and “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised from the symbol etc. which show "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Further, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during variable display of normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Repeating alternately is also included in the variable symbol display. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (21) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  7 gaming area, 8a first special symbol display, 8b second special symbol display, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 microcomputer for game control, 55 RAM, 87 V determination winning device.

Claims (1)

A first variable display means for variably displaying identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the first start area provided in the game area; And second variable display means for variably displaying the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the second start area provided in the A gaming machine that controls a specific state advantageous to a player when a display result of identification information in either one of the variable display means and the second variable display means is a specific display result,
The specific state includes at least a first specific state and a second specific state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the first specific state;
Whether to control to the specific state based on the fact that a game medium has entered either the first start area or the second start area, and which specific state to control when controlling to the specific state Predetermining means for determining before the display result of the identification information based on the approach is derived and displayed,
A high-frequency state control means capable of controlling the second start area to a high-frequency state in which a game medium is more likely to enter than in a normal state until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the specific state ends;
Variable display control means for preferentially executing variable display of identification information in the second variable display means over variable display of identification information in the first variable display means;
When the pre-determining means determines to control to the specific state based on the game medium entering the second start area, the specific state is based on the game medium entering the first start area. The first specific state is selected at a higher rate than when it is determined to be controlled,
The high-frequency state control means includes, as the predetermined condition, that the total number of variable displays in at least the first variable display means and the second variable display means reaches a predetermined number of times, and the second variable display means A game machine that terminates the high-frequency state when any of the conditions is satisfied among the fact that the variable display is a specific number of times less than the predetermined number of times.

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