JP2019000321A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately executing specific prompting notification for prompting a player to shoot game media to a specific area.SOLUTION: After jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the game machine can control a game state to a jackpot game state on the basis of a fact that a game ball passes through a specific area, and can control the game state to a KT state in which a frequency of being controlled to a small winning game state is increased more than that controlled to a normal state. When jackpot symbols of second special symbols are stop-displayed, if an absence condition (regardless of a normal state, variation of first special symbols is not executed) corresponding to a player's absence is not satisfied, the game machine executes second normal instruction notification, and, when the absence condition is satisfied, executes second reduced instruction notification having visibility lower than that of the second normal instruction notification. This configuration can appropriately notify of specific prompt notification for prompting a player to shoot game media to the specific area, with consideration taken for establishment of the absence condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 58

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area (also referred to as a “start prize”), the game machine is predetermined. Some prize balls are paid out to the player. Further, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) when a game medium wins in a specific winning area (also referred to as “starting area”). Some are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of information becomes the specific display result.

  The advantageous state means an advantageous state for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the state of the special variable winning means is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a game medium (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to become an advantageous state for the player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

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

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to control to a predetermined state (small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state from the normal state is increased. There are some special states that can be controlled. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to control to a state where it is likely to be a small hit than the normal state, and after a predetermined condition (for example, to stop display a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit is given) It is described that an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state) is controlled when a game medium passes through an area.

JP, 2006-202287, A (paragraphs 0219, 0258)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the specific promotion notification that promotes the launch of the game medium to the specific area cannot be appropriately performed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing specific promotion notification for promoting the launch of a game medium to a specific area.

  (Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and a specific area (for example, the operation gate 17) through which the game medium can pass, Variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be performed, and either the first identification information or the second identification information Variable display execution means capable of executing the other variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information during execution of one variable display (for example, by executing steps S26A and S26B in the game control microcomputer 560, After the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, and after a predetermined condition (for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), Advantageous state control means (for example, Y in step S2501 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium through the fixed area A predetermined state control means (for example, a game) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state, for example, a portion that executes steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357. A part that executes steps S358 to S360 in the control microcomputer 560) and a special state control means (for example, a KT state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state) that is controlled more frequently than the normal state. Steps S2208A and S2 in the game control microcomputer 560 11A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B) and specific promotion notification (for example, second instruction notification) that promotes the release of the game medium to the specific area based on the predetermined condition being satisfied. Possible promotion notification means (for example, a portion of steps S4604 and S4605 in the production control microcomputer 200), and the promotion notification means includes an absence condition (for example, a normal state) corresponding to the absence of the player The specific promotion notification is executed in a predetermined manner based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of the second identification information when the variation of the first special symbol is not satisfied in spite of (For example, the second normal instruction notification is performed), and when the absence condition is satisfied, the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Based on the establishment of the fixed condition, the specific promotion notification is executed in a special mode having lower visibility than the predetermined mode (for example, the second reduction instruction notification is performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the specific promotion notification that promotes the launch of the game medium to the specific area in consideration of the absence condition.

  (Means 2) In the case where the absence condition is satisfied in the means 1, the absence effect (for example, the first demonstration) indicating that the absence condition is satisfied regardless of whether the specific promotion notification is performed in a predetermined mode. Absence effect execution means capable of executing (display) (for example, a part for executing step S4716 in the effect control microcomputer 200) may be provided. According to such a structure, a player's game can be promoted appropriately.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game, and the effect for controlling the execution of the effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means Control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 200), and the game control means includes first absence information (for example, waiting for the first customer) indicating whether or not an absence condition is established based on the first identification information. Demonstration display designation command) and second absence information (for example, second customer waiting demonstration display designation command) indicating whether or not an absence condition is established based on the second identification information (eg, second customer waiting demonstration display designation command). In addition, a part for executing steps S51A and S51B in the game control microcomputer 560 may be included. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the situation.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means. The control means includes special state control information (for example, background designation command) indicating whether or not the special state is controlled, and absence information (for example, first customer waiting demonstration display) indicating whether or not the absence condition is satisfied. Including transmission means (for example, a part for executing steps S51A, S51B, S60A, and S60B in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of transmitting a designated command and a second customer waiting demonstration display designation command. Absence effect execution means (for example, effector) capable of executing an absence effect indicating that the absence condition is satisfied based on the special state control information and the absence information In step S4502 in patronage microcomputer 200, may comprise executable portion) of plying demonstration display on the basis of the background specified command and plying demonstration display instruction command. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the situation.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, information indicating whether or not to control the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information can be stored as a hold memory (for example, a second hold memory). On-hold storage means (for example, the second on-hold storage buffer) and advantageous notification effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of executing an advantageous notification effect (for example, a big hit effect) indicating that control is performed in an advantageous state. The advantage notification effect executing means corresponds to the holding storage indicating that the control is performed in the advantageous state during the variable display of the first identification information that is controlled in the advantageous state. When the variable display of the second identification information is started, the advantageous notification effect corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is not executed (for example, the game control microcomputer) When the data 560 is Y in step S64BB, the processing after step S65B is not performed, so that even if the big hit random number is stored as the second reserved memory, the fluctuation with respect to the second reserved memory is forced. The effect control microcomputer 200 may not execute the jackpot effect related to the second identification information). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the situation.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, an entry advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and an entry disadvantageous state (for example, an inaccessible or difficult game medium) (for example, A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a closed state), and a predetermined variable device (for example, a variable starting device that can be changed into an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantage state) provided downstream of the variable starting device. The special variable winning ball device 22) and variable starter control means (for example, step S26C in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling the variable starter by any one of a plurality of release patterns. 15 (1) and 15 (2), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened for 5.5 seconds or 0.2 seconds) and is variably displayed. The line means can execute variable display of the second identification information based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starter, and the predetermined state control means can change the variable display of the first identification information and the variable of the second identification information. Based on the display result of either one of the displays becoming a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), it is possible to control the predetermined variable device to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) for changing to an entry advantageous state. The special state control means, as the special state, the first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and the second special state (for example, high probability / 2nd KT state), and the variable starter control means can start variable according to a specific release pattern in which a game medium is more likely to flow down to a predetermined variable device than a non-specific release pattern among a plurality of release patterns. The device can be controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds), and is controlled in the first special state and in the second special state. The variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at a different rate depending on the controlled case (for example, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the variable winning ball device 15 is set to 5.5. It is possible to release the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 15 (2) in the second KT state. According to such a configuration, the monotony of the gameability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be improved.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the specific area is provided in a predetermined path (for example, to the right of the game area 7) among the flow-down paths through which the game medium flows, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. A predetermined promotion notification (for example, first instruction notification) that promotes the release of the game medium to a predetermined route is executed based on the predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification to the specific area. Promotion notification means (for example, a portion for executing steps S4404, S4405, S4604, and S4605 in the production control microcomputer 200) capable of executing specific promotion notification (for example, second instruction notification) that promotes the release of the game medium It may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the opportunity to control to the advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the production.

  (Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the advantageous state control means derives and displays a specific display result as a display result of one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357), and the predetermined state control means can change the first identification information and display the first identification information. 2 Based on the fact that the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as one of the variable display of the identification information, it can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S358 to S360). ), A notification effect executor capable of executing a notification effect (for example, display in preparation for jackpot) notifying that a predetermined condition is established (E.g., the part of the effect control microcomputer 200 that executes step S5003), and the notification effect executing means performs the second identification when the absence condition corresponding to the absence of the player in the normal state is not satisfied. Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of information, it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, if the effect control microcomputer 200 is Y in step S5000, Y in S5001, Y in S5002, S5003 is executed). And the execution of the notification effect is limited based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information when the absence condition is satisfied in the normal state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 200 is When Y in step S5000, Y in S5001, and N in S5002 5003 may be the do not run) it. According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied in consideration of the absence condition being satisfied.

  (Means 9) In any of the means 1 to 8, the state changes between an entry advantageous state in which a game medium can enter (for example, an open state) and an entry disadvantageous state in which a game medium cannot enter or difficult (for example, a closed state). Possible variable starter (for example, variable winning ball device 15) and a predetermined variable device (for example, special variable winning ball device 22) provided downstream of the variable starter and capable of changing between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state. ), Variable starter control means (for example, a part for executing step S5103 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can control the variable starter to change into the entry advantageous state or the entry disadvantageous state, and variable display of the second identification information Variable display executing means, comprising: a hold storage means (for example, a second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to hold storage (for example, second hold storage) The variable display of the second identification information can be executed based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starter, and the predetermined state control means can select either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information. It is possible to control the predetermined variable device to a predetermined state for changing to the entry advantageous state based on the fact that one of the display results is the predetermined display result (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S358 to S360). The special state control means includes, as the special state, a first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability / high probability / higher degree of advantage than the first special state). 2nd KT state), and when the variable starter control means is controlled to be in the advantageous state, the variable starter control means has a longer period of time than when it is controlled to the first special state. The variable starting device can be controlled to change into the entry disadvantageous state (for example, by executing step S26C in the game control microcomputer 560, the variable winning ball device 15 is set in the big hit gaming state as shown in FIG. 3.8 seconds to control the closed state, and in the first KT state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the 0.5 second closed state), the variable display execution means is controlled to the first special state and the first 2 As variable display of the identification information, variable display of the first period can be executed regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to the first KT state). In the first variation, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13D or FIG. Regardless of the number, the second special symbol can be changed for 7.0 seconds), and the variable display of the second identification information after the second control under the first special state is performed in the first special state. When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means is a predetermined number or more, variable display in the second period shorter than the first period can be executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is in the first KT state). If the second reserved storage number is 1 or more by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13E or FIG. The second special symbol can be changed over a second (controlled by the first KT state and shorter than the first fluctuation time of 7.0 seconds). According to such a structure, the interest in a special state can be improved.

  (Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, the special area (for example, the gate 32) through which the game medium can pass, the entry advantageous state (for example, the open state) in which the game medium can enter, and the game medium enter A variable starting device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to an impossible or difficult entry disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state), and an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state provided downstream of the variable starting device. A predetermined variable device (for example, special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to a normal variable display that can execute variable display of normal identification information (for example, normal symbols) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special area. Execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S5100 to S5102 in the game control microcomputer 560) and a variable starter based on variable display of the normal identification information Variable starter control means (for example, the part for executing step S5103 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be changed to the on-off advantageous state, and the variable display execution means is that the game medium enters the variable starter. Based on the above, the variable display of the second identification information can be executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S26B), and the predetermined state control means performs the variable display of the first identification information and the second display. Based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), it is possible to control the predetermined variable device to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) for changing to an advantageous entry state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S358 to S360), and the special state control unit Is controlled to a first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) as a special state and a second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having a higher degree of advantage than the first special state. In the first special state, the variable starter control means can perform variable start so that the game medium that has passed through the special area can enter the variable starter when the variable identification information is not variably displayed. The device is controlled (for example, the shortest time required for the game ball to pass through the gate 32 to reach the variable winning ball device 15 is 0.6 seconds. In the first KT state, the game ball passes through the gate 32. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the gate 32 in the first KT state by controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to the open state 0.5 seconds after The one play It is also possible that the technical ball can be directly awarded to the variable winning ball apparatus 15). According to such a structure, the interest in a special state can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, and a jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the open pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol change process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st grand prize opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the external output signal which a game machine outputs. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the external output signal which a game machine outputs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory operating process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of reception of a definite command. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol process process. It is a flowchart shown about an instruction | indication alerting | reporting control process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the instruction | indication alert | report in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the instruction | indication alert | report in this Embodiment. It is a timing chart when the big hit gaming state is finished and controlled to the first KT state.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

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

  A first special symbol display device (a special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. Has been. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  A gate 32 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. An operation gate 17 is provided below the gate 32. The game ball that has passed through the operating gate 17 is detected by the operating gate switch 17a.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the operation gate 17. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the large winning opening as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Below the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, there are provided a special variable winning ball apparatus 22 for forming a special winning opening 24 for small hits, and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 having a second start winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 is arranged adjacent to the right side. Although details will be described later, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and are formed as plate-shaped bottom surfaces that are formed as the bottom surfaces of the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. By moving the member back and forth in the front-rear direction, the game ball is won in an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can win in the special winning port 24 or the second start winning port 14 located below the bottom member. It is changed to an impossible closed state (also called a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 22 moves the bottom member forwardly in the small hit gaming state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. From the closed state, the bottom member is moved backwards backward to execute the opening control for opening the special winning opening 24 that becomes the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 15 moves the bottom member backward from the closed state where the bottom member is moved forward when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, An opening control is performed to open the second start winning opening 14 that becomes a winning area.

  In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are formed to have the same structure, but as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is slightly larger than the above. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other, so that the game area 7 is dropped without winning the special variable winning ball device 20. The game ball first drops onto the variable winning ball device 15, but at this time, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 is moved backward and the second start winning port 14 is open, The game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball does not flow toward the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. On the other hand, if the second start winning opening 14 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and is guided toward the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is moved backward to open the special winning hole 24, the game ball wins the special winning hole 24. Furthermore, if the special winning opening 24 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 and falls to the out opening 26 as it is.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 22 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 15 is arranged on the right side. When the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 is formed so as to be gently inclined from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 15 has a special variable winning. Since the game ball is configured to flow toward the ball device 22, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

  In the special winning opening 24, a switch (second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening 24 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) through the special winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the gaming ball has won the big winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) through another prize opening, such as the first start prize opening 13a and the second start prize opening 13b. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening 24 is opened, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening 24 is in a closed state, the game balls cannot be passed through (entered) into the special winning opening 24, so that a prize ball cannot be obtained. It becomes disadvantageous for the person.

  Further, a second start opening switch 14 a capable of detecting a game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is provided in the second start winning opening 14. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  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 this embodiment, the gate 32, the operating gate 17, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning port 14), and the special variable winning ball device 22 (special winning ball device). Since the winning opening 24) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, when the player is in the big hit game or in the KT state to be described later, the player aims at the right side of the game area 7 and performs a launch operation (so-called right Hitting operation).

  In the present embodiment, the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 is configured to be 0.6 seconds or longer. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the gate 32 and the variable winning ball apparatus 32 and the nail group that forms the flow path of the game ball. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be controlled to open based on the game ball passing through the gate 32. In the first KT state described later, the game ball is gate 32. The time until the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state after passing through is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball passes from the gate 32 until reaching the variable winning ball device 15. Since the required time is shorter than 0.6 seconds, when one game ball passes through the gate 32 in the first KT state, when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the one game ball is The variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be won as it is.

  Below the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

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

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

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 9a are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls have won the big winning opening. One round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins a big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or when a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, and 16 rounds). A V winning area may be provided at the special winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on the condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. Note that the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the types of big hits are 2R normal big hit, 2R positive big hit, 6R normal big hit, 6R positive big hit, and 16R positive big hit. If a state is given and a 6R normal jackpot or 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, a two-round jackpot gaming state is awarded, and if a 16R probability jackpot occurs, a 16-round jackpot gaming state is awarded.

  When it is decided to change the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a to a jackpot symbol with probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, “7”, etc.) Has a higher probability of being a big hit than a low probability state (a low probability / non-KT state and a low probability / first KT state, which will be described later) have a higher probability of being a big hit. (State) is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and the probability transition state is entered, not only the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8a becomes a jackpot symbol is increased, The probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. That is, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

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

  When the second special symbol display unit 8b determines that the stop symbol at the time when the second special symbol fluctuates is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Has a higher probability of being a big hit than a low probability state (a low probability / non-KT state and a low probability / first KT state, which will be described later) have a higher probability of being a big hit. (State) is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol and shifts to a probable variation state, not only the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a jackpot symbol is increased, The probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

  Further, when the second special symbol at the time of the stop becomes a small hit symbol, the game proceeds to the small hit gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened until a certain time has passed so that a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. Thereby, although it is less than a big hit game state also in a small hit game state, it is set as the open aspect which a player can obtain a ball.

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

  Here, the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state in the present embodiment includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that tends to be a small hit compared to the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this embodiment, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). When controlled, when controlled to a low probability and the first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and controlled to a high probability and the first KT state (high probability / first KT state) In some cases, the control is performed with high probability and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

  Of the KT states, the first KT state, as will be described later, is likely to cause a small hit, but the special variable winning ball device 22 is likely to be in the open state. Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). In the KT state, the second KT state, as will be described later, has a short opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15, and when a small hit occurs, a game ball is placed in the downstream special variable winning ball device 22. Easy to win.

  The probability variation state is a gaming state that tends to be a big hit than the low probability state. Specifically, since the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the probability variation state is 10 times the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the low probability state, the probability variation state is generated more than the low probability state. The gaming state is easy to play.

  Further, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur compared to the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state at the normal time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, when the second special symbol fluctuates, it is configured so that it will be all small hits except for the big hit (except for the case of forced deviation described later), so the KT state is smaller than the normal state. It is in a gaming state that tends to become. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to change, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, as a structure for making the KT state into a gaming state that is easier to hit than the normal state, it is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 will be in the open state per normal symbol is the same as the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes By configuring the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher rate of variation with respect to a certain time than the normal state, and the KT state is in the normal state. It may be a gaming state in which it is easier to hit a smaller game.

  Next, game state transition in the present embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming to the left of the game area 7. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning is mainly generated at the first start winning opening 13, and a variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to a low probability / first KT state, a high probability / first KT state, or a high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state. After that, when 100 variation display is finished without generating the big hit, the first KT state is ended and the normal state is changed. Further, for example, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / first KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / second KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first KT state is terminated when the variable display of 100 times is uniformly terminated when the low probability / the first KT state is controlled. Absent. For example, it is configured to provide a plurality of jackpot types that trigger the low probability / first KT state, and the number of variable displays that the first KT state continues after the jackpot game is different according to the jackpot type (for example, 20 times Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

  In this embodiment, when the player has moved to the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), the player moves to the right of the game area 7. Aim and perform a game ball launch operation (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated at the second start winning port 14, and a variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the KT state, the state shifts to a low probability / first KT state, a high probability / first KT state, or a high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / first KT state, and thereafter, after 100 variations display is finished without occurrence of a big hit, the first KT state is ended and the state is changed to the normal state. Further, for example, when a 2R probability variation big hit or 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / first KT state, and then the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / second KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  However, as will be described later, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R probability variation big hit is made even though the state is the non-KT state before the big hit starts, the state shifts to the high probability state. However, control is performed so as to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later). In other words, it is a case where a right hit is made due to the change display of the second special symbol in spite of being in the normal state, and a 16R probability variable big hit is generated. If it is made possible to obtain a prize ball, some players may actively play a right-handed game in a normal state, and the original game performance is impaired. For this reason, even if a right-hand hit in the normal state and a 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, a penalty is imposed by making a transition only to the first KT state. Aggressive right-handed games can be suppressed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIGS. 2 to 4 are views showing the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the structure of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, but the variable winning prize is only slightly smaller than the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. The structure of the ball device 15 is the same as that of the special variable winning ball device 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is fixedly supported by the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, a screw. In a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, a special winning opening 24 (second starting winning opening 14 in the case of the variable winning ball apparatus 15) that opens toward the front is formed and a special winning opening in the base plate portion 101 is formed. A slit-like accommodation hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 7 when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward is formed above the opening 24. Has been. In the present embodiment, the special prize opening 24 is specifically formed on the left side slightly from the center in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 101, but may be on the left or right side.

  The bottom member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward in the forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 4, and the bottom surface member 23 is located on the back side (backward) of the base plate portion 101. A drive device (not shown) for moving the vehicle forward and backward is disposed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  With the arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 as described above, referring to FIG. 3, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 (and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 configured in the same manner) of the present embodiment tries to flow down the flow path F. The game ball P flows down so as to meander on the flow path F. When the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P is placed in the special winning port 24 (or the second start winning port 14). Without passing, the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) is basically passed. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which the bottom member 23 is moved backward is opened, the game ball P is guided to the flow path forming base 112. It is possible to fall into the flow path portion 115 and flow down the guide flow path portion 115 to win a special winning opening 24 (or the second start winning opening 14).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 5 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

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

  Further, detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, the second count switch 25a, the gate switch 32a, and the operation gate switch 17a are given to the game control microcomputer 560. An input driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31 and controls the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 22, and the solenoid 206 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15. An output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on and generation of a big hit gaming state Information such as jackpot information indicating Information output circuit that outputs a force signal to an external device such as a hall computer (not shown) is also mounted on the main substrate 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

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

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 200 including an effect control CPU 201 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 201 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 202 and the input port 203. Further, the effect control CPU 201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 209 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 202 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 205. The effect control CPU 201 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the input / output port 204.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side. Further, in this embodiment, a special winning opening lamp 24a is provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, and the lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to the special winning opening lamp 24a.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, the second count switch 25a, the gate switch 32a, and the operation gate switch 17a are input via the input driver circuit 58. Then, the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21).

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

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot, that is, 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability jackpot, or 16R probability jackpot (for jackpot type determination)
(3) Random 5: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(6) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In step S23 of the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol determination determination. A counter for generating a random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) are also used. In this embodiment, a common random number (random 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of jackpot and a random number for determining the type of jackpot. However, different random numbers are provided. May be.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Perform the appropriate processing. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Then, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing (step S26C). In the normal symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 25a. (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 25a being turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The jackpot determination table includes a non-probability change-time jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state) and a probability change state (high probability state (high probability / first KT state, high probability). Probability / second KT state)) is used in the probability change jackpot determination table. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 is set in the non-probable change big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column in FIG. 10 is set in the probability changing big hit determination table. . The numerical values described in FIG. 10 are jackpot determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1). If it matches the big hit determination value, it is decided to make a big hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 10 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  In this embodiment, when it is decided not to make a big hit when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, all are unconditionally set off. In addition, if it is decided not to make a big hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is unconditionally made a small hit (however, as will be described later, it will be forced off afterwards) Sometimes).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “2R normal jackpot” or “2R” based on a random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probable big hit”, “6R normal big hit”, “6R positive big hit”, or “16R positive big hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, “16R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 20%, and “ “6R probability variable big hit” is determined, and “6R normal big hit” is determined with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “16R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 30%, and the probability of 30% The “6R probability variation big hit” is determined, the “2R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 5%, and the “2R normal big hit” is determined with a probability of 35%.

  The “16R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to the 16-round jackpot gaming state and is shifted to the high probability / second KT state after the jackpot gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probability variation state. At the same time, the state is shifted to the second KT state (see steps S2207A, S2208A, S2207B, and S2210B described later). The probability variation state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  However, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the non-KT state before the big hit start, even if it becomes “16R probability variable big hit”, it is not in the second KT state. There is a case where the state shifts to the first KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later).

  The “6R probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a six-round jackpot gaming state, and shifts to a high probability / first KT state after the jackpot gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the jackpot is shifted to a probability varying state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the first KT state (see steps S2210A, S2211A, S2212B, and S2213B described later). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “6R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a six-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to only the first KT state after the jackpot gaming state ends (see step S2212A described later). Then, after the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times), the first KT state is finished (see steps S2213A and S2010 to S2013). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the high probability / first KT state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the probability changing state is changed). At the same time, the state is shifted to the first KT state (see steps S2212B and S2213B described later). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “2R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a two-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to only the first KT state after the jackpot gaming state ends (see step S2214B described later). Then, after the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state is finished (see steps S2215B and S2010 to S2013). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  Note that the types of jackpot types are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it may be configured to be able to determine 3R probability variation big hit to 7R probability variation big hit in addition to 16R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, and 2R normal big hit. It is done.

  FIGS. 12-14 is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol used in this embodiment, and a decoration symbol. EXT shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is second byte data of an effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and the second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. 18 types of # 01 to # 18 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 18) means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

  When the first special symbol variation display is executed, if the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the first special symbol variation pattern table for non-KT shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined by selection. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined as one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 05.

  When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, in the case of the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), the KT shown in FIG. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12B, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined as one of the first variation patterns # 06 to # 07.

  When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table for non-KT shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined by selection. As shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 02. Specifically, when determining the small hit, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when the big hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of time of 5 minutes.

  In this embodiment, even when in the non-KT state, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is made, there is a situation where a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game balls in the special prize opening 24. It will occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened and the variation display execution frequency is lowered. By doing so, the occurrence frequency of the small hit is reduced, and the situation where the winning of the winning ball by the small hit is aimed at despite the non-KT state is prevented. In this embodiment, the “occurrence frequency per unit time” is, for example, the generation rate per unit time (for example, 1 minute). The occurrence rate of is higher than the normal state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is set to 5 even if it is a big hit. By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent an act of unjustly aiming for a winning ball in the special winning opening 24 during the non-KT state. However, in the case of big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of small hit, so it is configured to have a shorter variation time than the case of big hit. Yes.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the low probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations after that. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13D, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 03 to # 04. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that a small hit is the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, the second variation is a relatively long variation time of 7 seconds. Pattern # 03 (a variation pattern for preparing to open the second start winning opening) is determined. In this embodiment, as described above, when controlled to the first KT state, the special winning prize is actually increased by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 although the frequency of small hits is increased. The special prize opening 24 in the ball device 22 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after shifting to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls have accumulated on the bottom members of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball is immediately If the device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in this embodiment, at the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 before the transition to the first KT state. By allowing the special variable winning ball device 22 to be in an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all of the game balls accumulated on the bottom member have fallen, This prevents a situation in which more than expected prize balls can be obtained in the first KT state.

  In addition, if the change display of the 2nd to 99th change is executed after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state is executed, FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the second to 99th variation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13E, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second to 99th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 05 to # 07, # 30. It is determined either. Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 of the shortening fluctuation having a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds. Or, the variation time may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 030 with a shortened variation that is as short as 1 second. The second variation pattern # 05 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second variation pattern # 30 can be selected only when one or more second reserved memories are stored. It is a fluctuation pattern. Thereby, it is set as the structure which accelerates | stimulates reservation memory and raises an operation rate. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the small hit is the 2nd to 99th fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern # 07, the effect display device 9 In the variation display of the background symbol in Fig. 1, the effect of the symbol curling is executed, such as reaching or slipping effect.

  In addition, after displaying the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation display of the 100th change (that is, the low probability / final change in the first KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 100th variation shown in FIG. 13F is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when the change display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state, it is determined as one of the second change patterns # 08 to # 09. Is done.

  In this embodiment, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, the effect display device 9 displays a character display such as “during chance time”. As shown in FIG. 13F, when it is determined that a small hit is the 100th change in the low probability / first KT state, an end display for displaying characters such as “End of Chance Time !!” on the effect display device 9 Is determined to be the second variation pattern # 08. Further, as shown in FIG. 13F, when the big hit is determined as the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state, the display of characters such as “End of Chance Time!” Is performed on the effect display device 9. After the display, the second variation pattern # 09 with a predetermined restoration display is determined.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the first special symbol variation display becomes a big hit during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having a variation time of 10 seconds is determined. It is configured as follows. This is a case in which a big hit immediately occurs in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol is a long fluctuation time, Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is configured to be forcibly disengaged, the forcible disengagement frequently occurs in spite of being in the second KT state, and the player hits the small hit You will not receive any profits. For this reason, in this embodiment, the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol is set to a short variation time so as to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the first special symbol before the forced disengagement frequently occurs. It is configured.

  Unlike the present embodiment, even when the second special symbol starts to change during the big hit change of the first special symbol, the configuration of the second special symbol is not forced to deviate (for example, the first special symbol If the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped when the second special symbol is changing, the gaming time of the first special symbol jackpot change time in the KT state is a gaming machine with a configuration in which the second special symbol is forcibly removed. May be a long variation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case in which a big hit immediately occurs in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. If the big hit fluctuation time is set to the same short fluctuation time as the deviation, the player You can no longer receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time at which small hits can occur at least several times. (For example, 1 minute) is ensured.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the high probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit or the 2R probability variable big hit that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations after that. In this case, if the change display of the first change is executed, the second special symbol change pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first change shown in FIG. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 14G, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 10 to # 12. Is done.

  Similarly to the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), the second start winning prize is also obtained when the small probability is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state. There are cases where the variation pattern for preparing the mouth opening (second variation pattern # 10) is determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14G, when it is determined that the big hit is the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends. Second variation pattern # 12 including the effect is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 14G, the second variation pattern # 11 including the battle effect may be determined even when the small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state.

  In addition, in the case of executing the change display after the second change after the big hit game based on the 6R probability change big hit or the 2R probability change big hit that triggered the high probability / first KT state is executed, FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability to be shown / first KT and the second and subsequent variations is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 14H, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed after the second change of the high probability / first KT state, the second change patterns # 13 to # 15, # 31 Decide on either.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (H), in the same way as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. There are cases where the second fluctuation pattern # 13 with a short fluctuation of 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern # 031 of a short fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 1 second are determined. The second variation pattern # 13 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second variation pattern # 31 can be selected only when one or more second reserved memories are stored. It is a fluctuation pattern. Thereby, it is set as the structure which accelerates | stimulates reservation memory and raises an operation rate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), in the case of determining a big hit as the second and subsequent changes in the high probability / first KT state, it is suggested to indicate whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends. A second variation pattern # 15 including a battle effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the second variation pattern # 14 including the battle effect may be determined even when the small hit is determined after the second variation in the high probability / first KT state. .

  In the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 14 (I) is selected. Variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14I, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 16 to # 18.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when a small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the shortening variation occurs in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). There is a case where the second variation pattern # 16 of a shortened variation having a variation time of 1.5 seconds shorter than that when the variation display is executed is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (I), in the case of determining the small hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation including the continuous effect suggesting whether the high probability / second KT state continues. The pattern # 17 may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), in the case of determining a big hit in the high probability / second KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends after the continuous performance. The second variation pattern # 18 including the effect is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern including the continuation effect and the battle effect is determined, the effect display device 9 executes the continuation effect and the battle effect in the background symbol variation display. In the case of a big hit (16R probability change big hit, 6R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit), the effect of the victory mode is executed in the battle production, and in the case of a normal big hit (6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit) When the effect of defeat is executed, and when it is a small hit, the effect of draw is executed in the battle effect. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be configured such that the defeat mode effect is executed in the battle effect even when the number of rounds in the big hit game is small 2R probability variable big hit. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the second KT state. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a short variation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the case of a low probability state, and a short variation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in the case of a high probability state.

  Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state. Among these, FIG. 15 (1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state, and FIG. 15 (2) shows the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable ball device 15 in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus 22 is shown.

  First, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (1), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Is determined, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol fixed time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol and the off symbol is 0.2 seconds. . When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), after the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second startup winning port opening processing time of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14.

  If a game ball wins the second start winning port 14 when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the second special symbol variation display is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is kept open for 0.8 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. It becomes. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15A, the open time of the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is short. Opening time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although it is a state where a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball wins the special winning opening 24 (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation displays).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is finished, the next variable winning ball device 15 can be opened for the next normal symbol variation time. After a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is a total of 0.2 seconds, a symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds, and a second start winning opening opening pretreatment time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened.

  In the present embodiment, in the first KT state, it is normal that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the gate 32 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. The game ball is gated after 0.5 seconds, which is the total of the symbol variation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening release pretreatment time 0.1 seconds. The time required from passing through 32 to reaching the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is approximately 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 32 in a state in which the normal symbol is not changed to when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state is usually normal. Since the time until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15 after the game ball passes through the gate 32 in the state where the symbol is not changed is shorter, the variable winning ball device 15 is already in the open state. When controlled, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, in the first KT state, a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 in a state in which the normal symbol is not changed is likely to win the variable winning ball device 15.

  Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (2), when a game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol is displayed. Is determined, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol fixed time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol and the off symbol is 0.2 second. . When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), after the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second start winning port opening processing time of 2.6 seconds has elapsed. Then, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14.

  If a game ball wins the second start winning port 14 when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the second special symbol variation display is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is kept open for 0.8 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. It becomes.

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is as extremely short as 0.2 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol variation time 1.0 seconds + design fixed time 0) as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. A relatively long period of 2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening opening process is secured. Accordingly, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), since the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball apparatus 15 is short and the interval period (closed period) is long, the downstream side is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for a game ball to enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of this type, and it is easy to win a game ball to the special winning opening 24.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the second KT state, it is normal that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the gate 32 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the symbol variation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning port opening pre-treatment time of 2.6 seconds, the game ball is gated. The time required to reach the variable winning ball apparatus 15 after passing through 32 is approximately 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 32 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed to when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state is usually normal. Since it is longer than the time from the game ball passing through the gate 32 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15 in a state where the symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15 before being played. Therefore, in the second KT state, the game ball that has passed through the gate 32 in a state in which the normal symbol is not changed is difficult to win the variable winning ball device 15.

  In this embodiment, normal symbol process processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) to execute the normal symbol variation display or to control the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be opened. This is performed by executing (see step S26C). The game control microcomputer 560 also executes a process of determining whether or not to hit the normal figure in the normal symbol process of step S26C, depending on whether it is the KT state or the normal state. It is determined whether or not to hit the normal map according to different probabilities (for example, 10/11 in the KT state and 1/11 in the normal state). The same probability regardless of whether the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state or a second KT state, or a jackpot gaming state (For example, 10% or 100%) may be used to determine whether or not to reach the ordinary map.

  In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same in 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second start winning opening releasing process is The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is made different by shortening to 0.1 second in the 1KT state and 2.6 seconds in the second KT state has been shown. I can't. For example, you may comprise so that the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may differ by varying the variation time and the symbol determination time in the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed can be controlled, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. By doing so, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured to have different closing periods (interval periods). In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the methods described above, it is possible to suppress winning in the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state. it can.

  Further, for example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning as shown in FIG. The ball device 15 is controlled with a first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, a second opening pattern (for opening the variable winning ball device 15 shown in FIG. 15 (2) for a short time ( You may comprise so that it may control by short open. In other words, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the special flag may be controlled not to be set in other states including the big hit gaming state.

  Even in the first KT state, when the last change display in the low probability / first KT state is executed, the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be shortened. For example, the special flag may be deleted in response to the 99th special symbol fluctuation stop in the 100th special symbol shortened fluctuation period in the low probability / first KT state. With such a configuration, when a left-handed notification is made after the low probability / first KT state ends, the player is prevented from feeling uncomfortable with the variable winning ball device 15 being long open. be able to.

  As described above, when the variable winning ball device 15 is configured by using the opening control flag (special flag) of the variable winning ball device 15, a flag for shortening variation of the special symbol variation display is further used. The special symbol variation display may be controlled, and in this case, the special flag and the shortening variation flag may be separately managed and controlled.

  Further, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured to be short-opened during the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, in the case where the probability of opening the variable winning ball device 15 is high in the low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. Then, it is possible to prevent winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and it is possible to prevent the right-handed operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the normal symbol variation time is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol with a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the ordinary symbol is not retained. This is because the device 15 is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture the timing of the second special symbol variation stop timing (when the small symbol hits, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the gate 32 Until the game ball that has passed through reaches the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, the variable winning ball device 15 is not released, and the special winning opening 24 can be won). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 is released before the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 by shortening the normal symbol variation time. Since it is set so as to be started, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 16, commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H), 8011 (H) to 8022 (H) correspond to the first variable display portion 9 a or the second variable display portion corresponding to the variable symbol variable display. This is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H), the first variable display unit 9a or the second variable display unit 9b. Control to start the variable display of the decorative pattern at.

  The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (outgoing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is to be lost. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 16R probability variation jackpot. . Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit. . Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot. . Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the 2R probability variation jackpot. . Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 2R normal jackpot. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result designation specified by the effect control microcomputer 200 immediately before the first variation pattern command is performed. Since the command can be determined to be a display result designation command for the first decorative symbol, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result designation command for the second decorative symbol, Although the display result designation command can be used for both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, the display result designation command for the first decorative symbol and the display result designation command for the second decorative symbol may be separated.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not transmit a display result designation command, but corresponds to each of 15R probability variation big hit / 6R probability variation big hit / 6R normal big hit / 2R positive variation big hit / 2R normal big hit / small hit / loss. The variation pattern command may be determined, and the production control microcomputer 200 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

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

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

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening) that designates display during the round during the big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big prize opening) that specifies display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

  Command B400 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a big winning opening. Command B 401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

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

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first customer) that specifies that the first customer is waiting (the first special symbol is not changed and the first reserved memory is not stored). (Wait demo display designation command). Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (second customer) that specifies that the second customer is waiting (the second special symbol is not changed and the second reserved memory is not stored). (Wait demo display designation command). The first customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. The second customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

  The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / non-KT background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a low probability / non-KT state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is low probability / first KT state. The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (high accuracy / first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is high probability / first KT state. Command E003 (H) is an effect control command (high accuracy / second KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is high probability / second KT state.

  The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b and the display state of the background symbol display portion 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, and the display state of the lamp is changed. The sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, a presentation control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 has occurred (step S311), a first start opening switch passing process is executed (step S312). Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S300 to S307 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag).

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the first jackpot flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S304A. If the first jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  First gate passage waiting process (step S304A): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. In the first gate passage waiting process, control for waiting for the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is detected, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example).

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

  First big prize opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 200, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the like are performed. Further, when a game ball is won at the big winning opening and the first counting switch 23a detects the gaming ball, control is performed to transmit a big winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is satisfied and there are still rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds have been completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not is 4) (step S212). If the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, the big hit determination random number (random 1), the big hit type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5), which are software random numbers, are extracted and stored in the storage area. . Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) in a first variation pattern setting process described later. May be.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Is done. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the first special symbol display unit 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case where the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened a predetermined number of times) is not in progress.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the first reserved memory number (step S52A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is 0, the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200 (step S51A).

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, and the RAM 55 Are stored in the first random number buffer area (step S53A), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are: The order of extraction is also stored in an identifiable manner.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, and the second KT flag are off, the low probability / non-KT state is determined and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off. When the 1KT flag is on, the low probability / first KT state is determined and the low probability / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variable flag is on and the first KT flag is on, the high probability / second It is determined that the state is the 1KT state, and the high-accuracy / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variation flag is on and the second KT flag is on, the high-probability / second KT state is determined and the high-accuracy / second KT state is determined. Send the background specification command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big special symbol variation of the second special symbol is being performed (step S64AA). Specifically, when the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big special hit of the second special symbol is being changed. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S68A without performing the processes after step S64A. Thereby, when the variation of the first special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the second special symbol, it is configured to forcibly deviate regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

  Note that the method of forcibly removing is not limited to that described above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is changing in step S64AA, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) out of place as the big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65A. Regardless of which jackpot determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of starting winning, it may be forced to be off.

  In addition, in a gaming machine that performs a small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit separately from the big hit determination, if the big special symbol fluctuation of the second special symbol is in step S64AA, steps S64A to S161A. The random number value (fixed value) is set as a small hit determination random number (may be the same random number as the big hit determination random number or may be a completely different random number) By performing the small hit determination, the big hit determination random number (random 1) may be forcibly disregarded at the time of starting winning.

  If the second special symbol jackpot change is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step S64A). S65A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66A), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step S67A). . Then, based on random 2, it is determined whether the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit, 6R probability variable big hit, or 6R normal big hit (step S160A), the big hit type is stored (step S161A), and the process proceeds to step S68A. . Further, when the big hit is not made in step S66A (that is, when it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S68A.

  In this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, the case where it is unconditionally determined to be all off is shown. I can't. For example, even when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be configured to be determined to be a big hit with a low probability.

  In step S68A, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S68A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step S68A.

  In step S65A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probability change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first selects any variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12B according to the game state. (Step S201). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 is based on the variation pattern table decided to be used in step S201 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Then, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 12 is to be used (step S1700). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

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

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

  In the first display result designation command transmission process (step S302), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56), based on the determination result of whether or not to win, and the determination result of the jackpot type, Any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) is controlled to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S1121A), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S1122A), the symbol is confirmed in the effect control microcomputer 200. Control to transmit the specified command is performed (step S1123A). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1124A).

  When the first variation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (step S1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, The determination can be made by checking whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1123A and performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 200 (step S1123A). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1124A).

  In this embodiment, if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol by executing the processing of steps S1125A to S1125A, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed. Is forcibly stopped to prevent a situation where a big hit occurs simultaneously in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, on the side of the production control microcomputer 200, when the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly disengaged, the first variable display portion 9a in the first variable display section 9a receives the symbol confirmation designation command. In addition to stopping the stop display of one decorative symbol, control is performed to forcibly stop and display the symbol as a variation display result of the first decorative symbol based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S302.

  In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 18 and the second special symbol process shown in FIG. 28, the first start port switch passing process is performed for each timer interrupt (see step S312). And the second start port switch passing process (see step S322) is executed, so that even when the first special symbol or the second special symbol jackpot symbol is being displayed, a new start prize is generated. It is configured to store new pending storage.

  If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (N in step S1125A), the process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the KT number counter indicating the low probability / the remaining number of times of the first KT state is “0” (step S2010). If there is, that is, if the low probability / the first KT state is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the KT number counter is not “0”, that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the KT number counter (step S2011). Is determined (step S2012). When the value of the KT number counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the KT number counter becomes “0”, that is, when the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state is ended, the CPU 56 resets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state ( Step S2013) and the process proceeds to Step S2014. As a result, the first KT state ends (shifts to the low probability / non-KT state) when 100 fluctuations are completed in the low probability / first KT state.

  In step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2014). If the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, the second KT flag, and the KT number counter (step S2015).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to start external output of the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 (see FIG. 32 and FIG. 33) if not output yet (step S2015X).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a pre-winner opening timer (step S2017), sets round 1 release pattern data corresponding to the big hit type (step S2018), and sets “1” in the round number counter indicating the number of big wins. Is set (step S2019), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step S2020).

  In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S2015X, the external output of the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 can be performed even before the game ball passes through the operation gate 17 and the big hit game is started. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

  Although details will be described later, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a right-handed notification for urging the player to launch a game ball to the right of the game area 7 can be executed. . Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, as a right-handed notification, a firing promotion notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball aiming at the operation gate 17 can be executed.

  Conversely, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 or the operation gate 17 in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), a mode with a low degree of recognition (for example, a low volume sound output or a small sound output). It is also possible to make a left-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the left of the game area 7 by screen display). On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14 or the special winning opening 24 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), a mode with a high recognition degree (for example, a loud sound) You may comprise so that left-handed notification may be performed by an output or a large screen display. With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, for a player who has accidentally fired a game ball to the right of the game area 7, a light left-hand notification is given in a mode of low recognition to the surroundings of the gaming machine. Thus, a player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation may be configured to perform a left-handed notification in a manner in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is high. If comprised in that way, the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation can be urged to return to the left-handed operation from the store clerk of the game store.

  Further, in the above case, when the number of detected game balls at the gate 32, the operating gate 17, the second start winning opening 14, and the special winning opening 24 reaches a certain number, a left-handed notification is made. Also good. In addition, the gate 32 and the operation gate 17 perform left-handed notification when a game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), and the second start winning port 14 or the special winning port. In 24, when a certain number (for example, 1) or more of game balls less than a predetermined number is detected, a left-handed notification may be performed.

  In addition, for example, when a game ball is detected at the gate 32 or the operation gate 17, no external signal is output, whereas when a game ball is detected at the second start winning opening 14 or the special winning opening 24, an external signal is output. It may be configured to do.

  In this embodiment, the demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. However, when the demonstration display is performed in the normal state, the gate 32, the operation gate 17, the second start winning award 14 or When a winning of a game ball in the special winning opening 24 is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be terminated and a left-handed notification may be performed.

  In this embodiment, since the external output of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 is executed at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, for example, the low probability / first KT state is terminated before the game store is closed. If the second special symbol hold memory remains later, the second special symbol changes for a long time (5 minutes) in situations such as when the player has ended the game due to the closing of the game shop. Since the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed through the display, it can be output to the outside, so that it is possible to prompt the game shop clerk to initialize the gaming machine 1 between the closing of the amusement store and the next opening. At this time, the store clerk opens the store after initialization (RAM clear).

  In addition, not only before the game store is closed, but when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed after the player leaves the seat (for example, the second reserved memory generated in the KT state is digested in the normal state, the second special There is a case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed after a long time (5 minutes) fluctuation display of the symbol. Since it is executed, it is possible to prompt the store clerk of the game store to initialize the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) in the special symbol process. In the first gate passage waiting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is input (step S2501). If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is not input, the process is terminated as it is. If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is input, the CPU 56 transmits a first big hit start designation command (step S2502), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing. A corresponding value is set (step S2503).

  In this embodiment, when the first gate passage waiting process is executed, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the first special symbol variation display result, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the operating gate 17 The game ball is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the operation gate switch 17a.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first big prize opening pre-processing (step S305) in the special symbol process. In the first big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening pre-timer by -1 (step S1401). If it is before the start of round 1, the value of the timer for opening the big prize opening set in step S2017 of the first special symbol stop process is measured by executing the process of step S1401. The jackpot display time (fanfare period) before the start of round 1 is measured. Also, if it is round 1 or later, the value of the pre-winner opening timer set in the big open-mouth opening process is measured by executing the process of step S1401, and after each round ( The interval period (except after the last round) will be measured.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured using a common time measurement timer. However, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separately set. You may comprise so that time may be measured using this timer.

  Next, when the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1411), the CPU 56 sets the current round number in the EXT data of the designation command during opening of the big prize opening. Then, control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 200 is performed (step S1412).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step S1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be in an open state (step S1414). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time according to the jackpot type and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S1415).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1416).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200A). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204A. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step S2201A), and the first big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203A), and the processing is ended.

  In step S2204A, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step S2204A). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S2205A). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S2206A). Whether or not it is 16R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2207A), and also the second KT flag indicating the second KT state. Is set to shift to the second KT state (step S2208A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  If it is not the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of jackpot that has been completed this time is the 6R probability variation big hit (step S2209A). Whether or not it is 6R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is 6R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2210A) and sets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state and the first KT state. (Step S2211A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  If it is not the 6R probability variable big hit (that is, if it is a 6R normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212A). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” to the KT number counter indicating the low probability / the remaining number of times of the first KT state (step S2213A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2214A).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process, the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S321), a second start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). It should be noted that if “first” in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 is read as “second”, the second start port switch passing process will be explained. Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S350 to S360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

  The processes in steps S350 to S360 are as follows.

  Second special symbol normal process (step S350): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the second big hit flag is set. On the other hand, if not a big hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S351. Note that the second jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. The small hit flag is reset when the small hit game ends.

  Second variation pattern setting process (step S351): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S352.

  Second display result designation command transmission process (step S352): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 200 is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S353.

  Second special symbol changing process (step S353): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the second variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the production control microcomputer 200 Control to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Second special symbol stop process (step S354): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second jackpot flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S354A (11 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S358. If neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (when forced off), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S350 (0 in this example). Update. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Second gate passage waiting process (step S354A): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 11. In the second gate passage waiting process, control for waiting for the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is detected, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S355.

  Pre-opening process for second big prize opening (step S355): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5. In the second big prize opening opening pre-process, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls entered in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the execution time of the second big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S356 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the second big winning opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the second big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Second big prize opening opening process (step S356): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 200, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the like are performed. Further, when a game ball is won at the big winning opening and the first counting switch 23a detects the gaming ball, control is performed to transmit a big winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S355 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds have been completed, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S357 (7 in this example).

  Second big hit end process (step S357): This is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the production control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Pre-opening process for second small hit (step S358): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 8. In the second small hit pre-processing, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 24) is initialized, and the solenoid 106 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. Also, the execution time of the second small hit release process is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S359 (9 in this example). The pre-opening process for the second small hit is also a process for starting the small hit game.

  Second small hit opening process (step S359): This process is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming that the closing condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is satisfied is performed. In this embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of 0.8 seconds (see FIG. 15) elapses. In addition, when a game ball is won at the special winning opening and the second counting switch 25a detects the gaming ball, control is performed to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200. If the closing condition is satisfied, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S360 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Second small hit end processing (step S360): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S350) in the second special symbol process. The state where the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350. The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350 is a state in which the second special symbol indicator 8b does not display the variation of the second special symbol, and This is a case where neither the second big hit game (special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (special variable winning ball device 22 is opened).

  In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the second reserved memory number (step S52B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the second reserved memory number is 0, a second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200 (step S51B).

  If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, and the RAM 55 Is stored in the second random number buffer area (step S53B), the value of the second reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the second reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step S60A of the first special symbol normal process.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step S64BB). Specifically, when the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is being changed. If it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S68B without performing the processes after step S64B. Thereby, when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the first special symbol, it is configured to forcibly deviate regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

  Note that the method of forcibly removing is not limited to that described above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step S64BB, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of place as the big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65B. Regardless of which jackpot determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of starting winning, it may be forced to be off.

  In addition, in a gaming machine that performs a small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit separately from the big hit determination, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step S64BB, steps S64B to S161B. The random number value (fixed value) is set as a small hit determination random number (may be the same random number as the big hit determination random number or may be a completely different random number) By performing the small hit determination, the big hit determination random number (random 1) may be forcibly disregarded at the time of starting winning.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number (random 1) from the second random number storage buffer (step S64B), and executes the big hit determination module (step S64B). S65B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (step S67B). . Then, based on random 2, it is determined whether the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, or 2R normal big hit (step S160B), and the big hit type is stored (step S161B). The process proceeds to S68B.

  When the big hit is not made in step S66B, the game control microcomputer 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the big hit is made (step S164B), and decides to make the big hit as it is. Then, the process proceeds to step S68B.

  In this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, the case where it is unconditionally determined to be a big hit is shown (forcibly dismissed) However, this is not the only case. For example, even when the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big win, it may be configured to determine whether or not to make a small win by performing a lottery process based on a random number. In this case, although the lottery process is executed, it may be configured to determine a small hit with a probability of 100%, or may be configured to determine a shift with a low probability.

  In step S68B, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step S68B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step S68B.

  In step S65B, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probability change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  The second variation pattern setting process (step S351) is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) shown in FIG. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, if “first” is read as “second”, the second variation pattern process is explained.

  In the second display result designation command transmission process (step S352), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit, and the big hit type decision result. Based on this, control is performed to transmit any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the production control microcomputer 200. .

  The second special symbol changing process (step S353) is the same as the first special symbol changing process (step S303) shown in FIG. That is, in the first special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, if “first” is read as “second”, the second special symbol variation processing is explained.

  The second gate passage waiting process (step S354A) is the same as the first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) shown in FIG. That is, in the first gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 25, if “first” is read as “second”, the second gate passage waiting process is explained.

  The second big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S355) is the same as the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S304A) shown in FIG. That is, in the pre-opening process for the first big winning opening shown in FIG. 26, if the “first” is read as “second”, the pre-opening process for the second big winning opening is explained.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the second big hit end process (step S357) in the special symbol process. In the second jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S2200B). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204B. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the second big hit flag is reset (step S2201B), and the second big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S2202B). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203B), and the processing is ended.

  In step S2204B, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S2204B). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S2205B). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205B), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type that has just ended is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S2206B). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal process. If it is the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2207B). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not it has been controlled to the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the current big hit (step S2208B). Whether the first KT state or the second KT state was controlled before starting the big hit is, for example, in the second special symbol stop process before the big hit game is started, in the first KT state before the big hit is started. The first KT storage flag indicating that the second KT state has been set and the second KT storage flag indicating that the second KT state has been set are set. In step S2208B, it is determined whether or not the first KT storage flag or the second KT storage flag is set. Check it. If neither the first KT state nor the second KT state is set before the big hit, the first KT flag is set and the state shifts to the first KT state (step S2209B). If it is in the first KT state or the second KT state before the big hit starts, the second KT flag is set and the state shifts to the second KT state (step S2210B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  By executing the processing of steps S2208B to S2210B, in this embodiment, when the 16R probability variable big hit is based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the case is the KT state before the big hit starts. Only when the state shifts to the second KT state and is in the non-KT state before the big hit starts, the state shifts to the first KT state. That is, as already described, in this embodiment, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the left-handed operation is performed, and the first special symbol variation display is mainly executed. It is configured assuming that. However, when the 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, it has been configured to unconditionally shift to the second KT state. It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, and there is a possibility that the original gaming property is impaired and gambling is unnecessarily increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R probability variable big hit is based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the transition to the second KT state is made only when the KT state is before the big hit, Such a situation is prevented, and in the non-KT state, the player is prompted to perform a left-handed operation.

  If it is not the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of big hit that has been completed this time is 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit (step S2211B). Whether 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal process. If it is 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2212B), and sets the first KT flag and transitions to the first KT state (step S2212B). Step S2213B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  If neither the 6R-probable big hit or the 2R-probable big hit is present (that is, if it is a 2R normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2214B). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” in the KT number counter (step S2215B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step S350) (step S2216B).

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

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 200 side, the display result designation command transmission processing also varies. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

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

  Next, an external output signal output from the gaming machine 1 will be described. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) performs information output processing (step S29), processing in step S2015X in the first special symbol stop processing, and second special symbol stop processing. By executing the same processing as in step S2015X, an external output signal is output to an external device such as a hall management computer via the external output terminal board provided in the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal output from the gaming machine 1. A prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls is paid out. The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal output externally continuously over the period of all jackpot games. The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 2 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during all jackpot games, during the probability variation state, and during the KT state (in the first KT state and in the second KT state). In addition, a special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning award winning signal is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 24. In addition, a prize ball number signal is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball scheduled number signal is a signal output externally every time the number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

  The example shown in FIG. 32 shows a case where a common special winning award winning signal is output to the outside without distinguishing whether the state is the first KT state or the second KT state. I can't catch it. For example, a special winning award winning signal that differs depending on whether the state is the first KT state or the second KT state may be output to the outside. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for describing a modified example of the external output signal output from the gaming machine 1. In the modified example shown in FIG. 33, the special winning opening signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope, and the special winning opening signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 08 of the external output terminal slope. . The special winning opening winning signal 1 is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state. The special winning opening winning signal 2 is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening 24 in the second KT state.

  32 and 33, it may be configured to provide a dedicated small hit signal that is continuously output to the outside during the small hit game period.

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S5111). A switch passage process (step S5112) is executed. Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S5100 to S5103 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

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

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

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

  Normal symbol stop process (step S5102): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, it checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the time before the normal electric accessory is released is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “5”) indicating the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S5102A).

  Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S5102A): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal electric component operating time in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer To start opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (step S5103).

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step S5121). If the number of stored gate passes is 0 (Y in step S5121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in step S5121), the CPU 56 reads out the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 (step S5122). Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S5123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective gate passing memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol determination table to determine whether or not the normal symbol is reached.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a determination value per normal symbol to be compared with a random number for determination per normal symbol (random 4) is set. There are a normal normal symbol determination table used in KT and a normal symbol determination table for KT used in the KT state.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, it is determined to win with a probability of 1/10 in the normal state and with a probability of 10/11 in the KT state. In the present embodiment, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is different between the normal state and the KT state, so that the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is more likely to occur in the KT state than in the normal state. Although it is configured so that small hits are likely to occur, the probability of hitting a normal symbol in the normal state and the KT state may be the same.

  Specifically, the CPU 56 selects the normal symbol determination table for KT if the KT state is set (if the first KT flag or the second KT flag is set) (Y in step S5123A, S5123B), and if it is the normal state. The normal symbol determination table is selected (if the first KT flag or the second KT flag is not set) (N in step S5123A, S5123C).

  Then, in step S5124, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol per-determination random number value read in step S5122 is a value within the range of [3 to 12] in the normal state. If there is, it is determined whether or not the random value for determination per ordinary symbol read in step S5122 is [3]. In the case of winning, a winning symbol is set as a display result (step S5125), and the process proceeds to step S5130A.

  In step S5124, when the read random number for normal symbol determination is not within the winning range, the CPU 56 sets a symbol as a display result (step S5126), and proceeds to step S5130A.

  In step S4130A, if the first KT flag is set, CPU 56 sets 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (Y in step S5130, S5130B). If the first KT flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal symbol change time (N in step S5130, S5130C).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S5101) (step S5131).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (step S5101). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S5141). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S5141), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S5144).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Y in step S5141), the CPU 56 corresponds to 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer. A value is set (step S5142). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S5102) (step S5143).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S3701). Then, CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S3702), the process ends.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step S3702), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (in step S5124). (Step S3703). Note that whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol is determined by, for example, setting the normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in step S5124 and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can do.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in step S3703), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100) ( Specifically, it is updated to “0” (step S3708).

  In step S3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in step S3703), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first KT flag is set (step S3704). That is, if the state is the first KT state, 0.1 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before the normal electric accessory is released (step S3706). If the first KT flag is not set, that is, if it is in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before the normal electric accessory release (step S3705). .

  Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically “5”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S5102A) (step S5164).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S5102A). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by −1 (step S3801). Then, CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S3802), the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol process timer has timed out, that is, when the time before the normal electric accessory release has elapsed (Y in step S3802), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first KT flag is set (step S3803). If it is set, that is, if it is in the first KT state, 5.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (step S3805). If the first KT flag is not set, that is, if it is in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (step S3804).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, 5.5 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory release time in the first KT state, and 0.2 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory release time in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing this, the first KT state is in a state where it is easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14 than in the normal state or the second KT state. Accordingly, the first KT state is configured such that the game ball is less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 22 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 15 than in the normal state or the second KT state.

  Note that the control method for facilitating the start winning in the second start winning opening 14 when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 15 is released more times than in the normal state or the second KT state (for example, the variable winning ball device in the normal state or the second KT state). Control may be performed so that the number of times of opening 15 is set to 1 while the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is set to 2 in the first KT state. By doing so, in the first KT state, by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, it is possible to make it easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, for example, in the case of the first KT state, compared to the case of the normal state or the second KT state, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 described above, and the variable winning ball device 15 It may be executed in combination with control for increasing the number of times of opening.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device 15 to the open state (step S3806). Specifically, the solenoid 16 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 15.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S5103) (step S3807).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory actuating process (step S5103). In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S3901). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S3902). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S3901), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the normal symbol process timer times out in step S3902 (Y in step S3902), the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device 15 to be closed (step S3911). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 16 is stopped and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100) (step S3912).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 16 and 17) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  43 to 45 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 201 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 201 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 201 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 201 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 executes a confirmation command reception process (step S620A).

  If the received effect control command is the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 201 receives the first jackpot start designation command reception flag or the second jackpot start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S622). In this embodiment, the first jackpot start designation command reception flag and the second jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 ends the instruction notification (step S3804). The instruction notification is an effect of notifying how to hit the game ball, and is a first instruction notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball substantially to the right side of the game area 7 and a second that prompts the game gate 17 to launch. Instruction notification is provided. As the first instruction notification, the first normal instruction notification for displaying an image including the characters “right-handed” on the entire surface of the effect display device 9 and “right-handed” on a part (upper right portion) of the effect display device 9. And a second reduction instruction notification for displaying an image including the characters “”. As the second instruction notification, the second display notification displays an image including the characters “Aim for the gate” on the entire surface of the effect display device 9. 2 A normal instruction notification and a first reduction instruction notification for displaying an image including the characters “Aim at the gate” on a part (upper right portion) of the effect display device 9 are provided.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the first instruction notification is started, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 is not detected until 10 seconds after the first instruction notification is started. In such a case, the second instruction notification image is superimposed on the first instruction notification image.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 resets an instruction notification timer for measuring a period until the instruction notification is switched from the first instruction notification to the second instruction notification (step S3805).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 201 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S624A). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624A is also referred to as an ending flag.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 201 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S627), the effect control CPU 201 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is low-accuracy / non-KT background designation (step S630), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the low probability / non-KT state (for example, , A blue display color background screen) (step S631). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is the low probability / first KT background designation (step S633), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as the background screen corresponding to the low probability / first KT state (for example, , A green display color background screen) (step S634). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the first KT state flag (step S635). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state and the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is high-accuracy / first KT background designation (step S637), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the high probability / first KT state (for example, , A yellow display color background screen) (step S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the first KT state flag (step S639). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second KT state flag if set (step S640).

  If the received effect control command is high-accuracy / second KT background designation (step S641), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the high probability / second KT state (for example, , A red display color background screen) (step S642). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the second KT state flag (step S643). In addition, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the first KT state flag is reset (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a grand prize opening prize designation command (step S650), the production control CPU 201 sets 15 in each of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter (one prize to the big prize opening). (Corresponding to the number of winning prize balls) is added (step S651).

  The 1st prize ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the Renso, and it is a big winning prize in the jackpot game that triggered the launch of the Renso and all the jackpot games that occurred during the Renso. A prize ball based on the winning of the game ball and the prize ball based on the winning of the game ball in the special winning opening 24 in all the small hit games generated in the probable change state, the first KT state and the second KT state in the recreational zone. It is added at any time. The second prize ball counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the second KT state, and is a big hit game that triggered the start of the second KT state and all the big hit games that occurred during the second KT state. Thus, a winning ball based on the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening and a winning ball based on the winning of the gaming ball in the special winning opening 24 in all the small hit games generated in the second KT state are added as needed.

  Further, if the CPU 201 for effect control is displaying a display of the number of prize balls during the consecutive game showing the number of prize balls during the game in the effect display device 9, it is based on the value of the first prize ball counter after the addition. If the display of the prize ball number during the Renso is updated and the special rush medium prize ball number display indicating the number of prize balls in the second KT state is being displayed on the effect display device 9, the second prize ball counter after addition is displayed. Based on the value of the special rush, the display of the number of winning balls in special rush is updated (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is a special prize opening designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 201 sets 10 (1 to the special prize opening 24) to each of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter. (Equivalent to the number of winning balls per winning) is added (step S654). Also, if the CPU 201 for effect control is displaying the display of the number of prize balls during consecutive games, it updates the display of the number of prize balls during consecutive games based on the value of the first prize ball counter after the addition and the special rush. If the middle prize ball number display is being displayed, the special rush middle prize ball number display is updated based on the value of the second prize ball number counter after the addition (step S655).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S656). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display a prize ball addition display (for example, a character display such as “+10”). (Step S657). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27 (step S658) and lights up the special winning opening lamp 24a (step S659).

  On the other hand, if the 2nd KT state flag is not set (it is not the 2nd KT state), it will return to Step S611, without performing processing of Steps S657-S659.

  By executing the processing of steps S656 to S659, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball has won the special winning opening 24 during the second KT state, display of the winning ball addition display, output of winning sound When the special winning opening lamp 24a is turned on and the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24, if it is not in the second KT state, the display of the winning ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the special winning prize are displayed. The lighting of the mouth lamp 24a is not performed.

  Note that it is not always necessary to perform all of the display of the winning ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a, and only one or two of these are executed. May be.

  If the received production control command is the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command (step S4301), the production control CPU 201 sets a first demonstration command reception flag indicating that the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received. (Step S4302).

  If the received effect control command is the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command (step S4303), the effect control CPU 201 sets a second demo command reception flag indicating that the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received. (Step S4304).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S670). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing processing upon receipt of a confirmation command. The effect control CPU 201 determines whether any of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, so that the symbol that has been stopped is a big hit symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S4401). When any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command. Whether it is a command or not is determined (step S4401A), and if it is the first symbol confirmation designation command, the process proceeds to step S4404.

  If the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is in the normal state (step S4401B), and if it is in the KT state (first KT flag and second KT). If any of the flags are set), the process moves to step S4404.

  If it is in the normal state, the CPU 201 for effect control determines whether or not a ready-to-be-displayed flag indicating that the big hit preparation display indicating that the big hit is being changed has already been executed is set (step S4402). If it is set, the ready-in-display flag is reset (step S4403), and the process proceeds to step S4404.

  In step S4404, the effect control CPU 201 starts the first normal instruction notification (step S4404), and sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to the instruction notification timer (step S4406).

  In step S4402, if the ready display flag indicating that the ready display has been executed is not set, the effect control CPU 201 starts the first reduction instruction notification (step S4405), and proceeds to step S4406. To do. The display during preparation is an effect that is executed when the change of the first special symbol is started during the big hit change of the second special symbol in the normal state. Specifically, the character “preparing for big hit” is displayed. The included image is an effect displayed on the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a still image including the characters “in preparation for jackpot” is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a jackpot game is started as a display in preparation. You may comprise so that the display corresponding to the period until (the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol) may be performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first normal instruction notification is performed. Also, when the big special symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, if it is in the KT state, the first normal instruction notification is performed. When the big special symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first normal instruction is notified only when the preparation display is executed in the normal state, and the preparation display is not executed. Performs the first reduction instruction notification.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process (step S706) shown in FIG.
First, the effect control CPU 201 performs instruction notification control processing for performing control regarding instruction notification (step S4501), and performs demonstration display control processing (step S4502) for performing control regarding demonstration display.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 performs one of steps S900 to S908 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900): It is determined whether or not the background symbol variation start condition is satisfied. If the background symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the background symbol display unit 9c starts the variation. To control. The background symbol variation start condition is satisfied when it is confirmed in the command analysis process that any variation pattern command is received. Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start process (step S901).

  Background symbol variation start processing (step S901): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right background symbol is started. Further, a background symbol stop symbol is determined according to the received display result command, and the background symbol variation time is set. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S902).

  Background symbol changing process (step S902): The end of the background symbol changing time is monitored. When the fluctuation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop process (step S903). In the background symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 201 may extend the variation time of the background symbol.

  Background symbol stop process (step S903): Control is performed to finally stop the change of the background symbol and display the stop symbol. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900), the big hit display process (step S904), or the small hit middle process (step S908). When updating to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S904), the jackpot display process (step S904) is performed on the condition that the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command is received. Update to a value corresponding to. Further, when updating to a value corresponding to the small hitting process (step S908), the value corresponding to the small hitting display process (step S908) is set on condition that the small hit start designation command is received. Update.

  Big hit display processing (step S904): Control of big hit display is performed. Then, when receiving a winning prize opening opening display command (a winning prize opening opening display command related to the first round) that indicates that the big hit game has actually started, the value of the background symbol process flag is processed during the round ( Update to a value corresponding to step S905).

  In-round processing (step S905): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S906): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S907): Control of the big hit end display after the big hit game ends. For example, when an ending designation command (first ending designation command, second ending designation command) for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900).

  Small hit processing (step S908): Display control during the small hit game is performed. When the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the instruction notification control process. In the instruction notification control process, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first instruction notification is being performed (step S4601). If the first instruction notification is being performed, the instruction notification timer value is subtracted by one (step S4602). ), It is determined whether or not the instruction notification timer times out (step S4603). If time-out has occurred (when 10 seconds have elapsed since the execution of the first instruction notification), the second normal instruction notification is started (Y in step S3503, S4605) if the first normal instruction notification is being executed. If the 1 reduction instruction notification is being executed, the second reduced display notification is started (step S4506).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the second instruction notification is executed 10 seconds after the start of the first instruction notification. Further, when the first normal instruction notification is executed, the second normal instruction notification is performed after 10 seconds, and when the first reduction instruction notification is executed, the second reduction instruction notification is performed after 10 seconds. It becomes.

  When executing the second instruction notification, the second instruction notification image may be superimposed on the first instruction notification image, or the first instruction notification image may be deleted and the second instruction notification image may be displayed. It may be displayed.

  49 and 50 are flowcharts showing the demonstration display control process. In the demonstration display control process, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first demonstration command reception flag is set (step S4701), and if not set, proceeds to step S4706. If it is set, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal state (step S4702). If it is not in the normal state, the process proceeds to step S4705. Specifically, if neither the first KT flag nor the second KT flag is set, it is determined that the normal state.

  In the normal state, the production control CPU 201 sets a first demonstration standby timer for measuring a value corresponding to a time (for example, 30 seconds) until the first demonstration display is started (step S4703). A first demonstration standby flag indicating that the first demonstration display is waiting is set (step S4704). Then, the first demo reception flag is reset (step S4705).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first demonstration standby flag is set (step S4706). If the first special symbol variation is started (step S4707). Y), or when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the variation of the second special symbol (Y in step S4708), the process proceeds to step S4712. Thus, the first demonstration display is not executed when the first special symbol variation is started or the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the second special symbol. Specifically, in step S4707, if a variation pattern command indicating variation in the first decorative symbol is received, it is determined that the first special symbol variation has started. In step S4708, when the second jackpot start designation command is received, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the variation of the second special symbol.

  When the first demonstration standby flag is set, the first special symbol variation is not started (N in Step S4707), and the game state is not controlled based on the variation in the second special symbol (N in Step S4708). Then, the value of the first demonstration standby timer is decremented by 1 (step S4709), and when the first demonstration standby timer times out, the first demonstration display is started (step S4711), and the first demonstration standby flag is reset (step S4711). Step S4712).

  Thereafter, when the first demonstration display is being performed (Y in step S4713), the production control CPU 201 starts the change of the first special symbol (Y of step S4714) or based on the variation of the second special symbol. If the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state (Y in step S4715), the first demonstration display is terminated (step S4716).

  Further, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the second demo command reception flag is set (step S4801), and if it is not set, the process shifts to step S4806. If it is set, it is determined whether or not it is in the KT state (step S4802). If it is not in the KT state, the process proceeds to step S4805. Specifically, if either the first KT flag or the second KT flag is set, it is determined that the state is the KT state.

  If it is in the KT state, the production control CPU 201 sets a second demonstration standby timer for measuring a value corresponding to a time (for example, 30 seconds) until the second demonstration display is started (step S4803). A second demonstration standby flag indicating that the second demonstration display is waiting is set (step S4804). Then, the second demo reception flag is reset (step S4805).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the second demonstration standby flag is set (step S4806), and when it is set, when the second special symbol variation is started (step S4807). Y), or when not in the KT state (N of step S4808), the process proceeds to step S4812. Thus, the second demonstration display is not executed when the second special symbol variation is started or the KT state is ended. Specifically, in step S4807, when a variation pattern command indicating variation in the second decorative symbol is received, it is determined that the second special symbol variation has started. In step S4808, if neither the first KT flag nor the second KT flag is set, it is determined that the KT state has ended.

  If the second demonstration standby flag is set, the second special symbol variation is not started (N in step S4807), and the KT state is not ended (Y in step S4808), the value of the second demonstration standby timer Is subtracted by 1 (step S4809), and when the second demonstration standby timer times out, the second demonstration display is started (step S4811), and the second demonstration standby flag is reset (step S4812).

  Thereafter, the CPU 201 for effect control is displaying the second demonstration (Y in Step S4813), whether the variation of the second special symbol is started (Y in Step S4814), or the KT state is ended (Step S4814). N in S4815), the second demonstration display is terminated (step S4816).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation start process (step S901). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 201 determines a stop symbol of the background symbol (step S920). In this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of place), the left middle right background symbol is completely inconsistent or only the left and right background symbols are matched. Reach out-of-reach symbol combinations. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when 16R probability variation big hit is determined), the combination of symbols in which the left middle right background symbols are arranged in odd numbers is determined. In addition, when a display result 3 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received (when 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is determined), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left middle right are even-numbered symbols. To decide. In addition, when a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit is determined), the same combination as the reach off-shift symbols in which only the left and right background symbols match. To decide. Further, when the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used, in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S921). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S922). Next, the effect control CPU 201 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step S923). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 209 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the background symbol display unit 9c. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  If the execution of the continuous effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern # 17, # 18), step S923 and the background symbol variation processing described later are performed according to the process table selected in step S921. By executing the process of step S944, a continuous effect is executed during the background symbol variation display. When execution of the battle effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15, # 18), step S923 is performed according to the process table selected in step S921. And a battle effect is executed during the background symbol variation display by executing the processing of step S944 of the background symbol variation processing described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the background symbol variation time timer and starts the background symbol variation time timer (step S924). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S902) (step S925).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the background symbol changing process (step S902) in the background symbol process. In the background symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 201 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S940) and decrements the value of the normal symbol variation time timer by 1 (step S941). When the process timer times out (step S942), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S943). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S944).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the continuation effect is executed during the background symbol variation display, and whether or not the continuation effect start timing is reached (step S945). Note that whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second variation patterns # 17 and # 18 are designated by the received variation pattern command. Whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the background symbol variation time timer set in step S924 of the background symbol variation start process. If it is the start timing of the continuation effect, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display the consecutive ball prize display on the basis of the current first prize ball number counter value (step S946). . In this embodiment, the special rush in-game ball number display is displayed when the second KT state is in effect (see step S9010 to be described later), but the start timing of the continuous effect during the second KT state is displayed. Then, by executing the process of step S946, in addition to the special rush in-game ball number display, the in-game game ball number display is also displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the first KT transition effect is executed during the background symbol variation display, and the start timing of the first effect is reached (step S947). Whether or not the first KT transition effect is to be executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second variation pattern # 18 is designated by the received variation pattern command. That is, in this embodiment, when the background symbol variation display is executed based on the second variation pattern # 18, is the continuous rendering performed during the background symbol variation display and the second KT state continues? After the suggestion is made, the first KT transition effect is executed, and the second KT state ends and the first KT state transition is performed (however, at this stage, the first KT transition effect is still present internally) The 2KT state is not finished, and precisely the second KT state is finished at the start of the jackpot), and then develops into a battle effect. Whether or not it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the background symbol variation time timer set in step S924 of the background symbol variation start process.

  If it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect, the effect control CPU 201 ends the sound output of the second KT music from the speaker 27 (step S948). In other words, in this embodiment, when controlled to the second KT state, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the big hit game based on the 16R probability variable big hit that became the trigger (steps to be described later) In step S948, the sound output of the music for the second KT is terminated by executing the process of step S948.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 deletes the consecutive ball prize display and the special rush prize ball display on the effect display device 9 (step S949). In this embodiment, the character display such as “in special rush” is displayed in the second KT state, but the character display such as “in special rush” is also erased in step S949.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 executes a background symbol variation time extension process (step S950). That is, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, or when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, There is a possibility that the variation display of the special symbol may be started, and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed in parallel. Therefore, in this embodiment, the background symbol fluctuation time extension process in step S950 is executed, so that when the fluctuation display of the background symbol is executed corresponding to the fluctuation display of one special symbol, the special symbol of the other symbol is changed. When the symbol variation display is started, the variation pattern of the background symbol is replaced or the variation time is extended as necessary.

  In step S950, for example, when the CPU 201 for effect control executes the variable display of the background symbol in response to the variable display of one special symbol that is out of place, the variation display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is displayed. When started, processing is performed to replace the background symbol variation pattern and extend the variation time in correspondence with the special symbol of the big hit. Also, for example, when the variation display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variation display of one special symbol that is a big hit, when the variation display of the other special symbol that is out of place is started, The change display of the currently executed background symbol is executed as it is without changing the change pattern or extending the change time. In addition, for example, when the variation display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is started when the variation display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variation display of one special symbol that is a big hit, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the change display of the special symbol that was started later is forced out of the way, the background pattern currently being executed is not replaced without changing the background pattern change pattern or extending the change time. The symbol variation display is executed as it is.

  In the normal state, the effect control CPU 201 is changing the big hit of the second special symbol, and when the change of the first special symbol is started (Y of step S5000, Y of S5001, Y of S5002), the big hit A display in preparation is executed (step S5003), and a display-in-progress flag is set (step S5004). In step S5000, if neither the first KT flag nor the second KT flag is set, it is determined that the current state is normal. In step S5001, the process of changing the second decorative symbol is executed in the second decorative symbol process (step S705B), and any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command for the second decorative symbol is executed. If it is stored, it is determined that the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in progress. In step S5002, it is determined that the variation of the first special symbol is started when the variation pattern command for the first special symbol is received.

  As described above, when starting the change of the first special symbol when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, the change of the first special symbol is forced to be out of force. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit a forced deviation designation command indicating that the variation of the first special symbol is forcibly removed from the presentation control microcomputer 200. In this case, the presentation control is performed. The microcomputer 200 may execute the big hit preparation display based on the reception of the forcible off designation command. Alternatively, only when the fluctuation display result is determined to be out of force, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a special fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display result is not determined other than forcible deviation, and the fluctuation pattern indicating this special fluctuation pattern The command may be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 200, and the effect control microcomputer 200 may execute the jackpot preparation display based on the reception of the variation pattern command. Good.

  If the background symbol variation time timer has timed out (step S951), the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation stop process (step S903) (step S952). ).

  53 and 54 are flowcharts showing the background symbol variation stop process (step S903) in the background symbol process. In the background symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S970A). . If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S974. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S973. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is executed. Without moving to step S974.

  If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set. (Step S970B). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S987. In this embodiment, when a small hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step S986. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the effect during the small hit game is executed. Therefore, when the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, since the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the small hit game is not yet executed, the stop symbol of the background symbol of step S971 is displayed. The process moves to step S987 without executing the display process.

  If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 201 stops the stop symbol (out-of-line symbol, jackpot symbol of the left middle right background symbol being stopped and displayed in the effect display device 9. , Small hit symbol) is controlled (step S971).

  When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S973).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags (first jackpot start designation command reception flag, second jackpot start designation command reception flag) is set (step S974). . If any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S975). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S976). Next, the production control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S977), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S978).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag, the first KT state flag, or the second KT state flag is set (step S979). If none of the probability variation state flag, the first KT state flag, and the second KT state flag is set (that is, the low probability / non-KT state), the effect control CPU 201 resets the first prize ball number counter. (Step S980). That is, since a big hit occurs in the low probability / non-KT state, this is a case where a so-called first hit occurs, and the first prize ball counter is reset.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the current big hit is based on the 16R probability variation big hit (step S981). Whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) designating 16R probability variation jackpot is received. If the 16R probability variable big hit is a big hit game that triggers the start of the second KT state, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start the sound output of the second KT music from the speaker 27 ( Step S982).

  On the other hand, if it is not the 16R probability variation big hit, if it is set, the CPU 201 for effect control resets the second prize ball number counter (step S983). That is, in this case, if the second KT state is in effect, a big hit other than the 16R probability variation big hit occurs and the second KT state ends, so the second prize ball number counter is reset.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S904) (step S984).

  When the small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S985), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S986).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the small hitting start designation command reception flag is set (step S987). When the small hitting start designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hitting start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S988). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the set small hitting start command reception flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S989). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the small hit effect (step S990). Next, the production control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S991), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S992).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 from the speaker 27 (step S993) and lights the special winning opening lamp 24a (step S994).

  On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (that is, not in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S995 without executing the processes of steps S990 to S994. By executing the determination process of step S989, in this embodiment, the effect during the small hit game is executed only when the small hit game is performed during the second KT state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 A predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening is output, and the special prize opening lamp 24a is turned on.

  In this embodiment, a case where a predetermined opening sound is output and the special prize opening lamp 24a is turned on when a small hit is made during the second KT state is shown. I can't. For example, only one of the output of a predetermined opening sound and the lighting display of the special prize opening lamp 24a may be executed. Further, for example, even in the second KT state, it may be configured not to execute either the output of the predetermined opening sound and the lighting display of the special prize opening lamp 24a. Alternatively, it may be configured not to execute the middle hit processing itself.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting middle processing (step S908) (step S995).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S971 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S972 and N in step S985), the effect control CPU 201 selects the background symbol. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S996).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S907) in the background symbol process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 201 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S9000). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the jackpot game are completed in the post-round processing (see step S906). Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S9001).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S9001), the production control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9002), and the production device (production display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , The speaker 27 and the like) are controlled (step S9003). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S9004), and switches the process data if the process timer has timed out (step S9005). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S9006).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S9001), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be ended this time is based on the 6R probability change big hit or the 2R probability change big hit (step S9007). ). Whether 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is determined, for example, is a display result designation command (display result 3 designation command) for designating 6R probability variation big hit or a display result designation command (display result 5) for designating 2R probability variation big hit. This can be determined by checking whether or not a specified command is received. If it is 6R probability variable big hit or 2R probability variable big hit (that is, if the high probability state / first KT state is reached after the big hit game is finished), the effect control CPU 201 is in the effect display device 9 if not displayed. Based on the first prize ball number counter, a control for starting display of the prize ball number display during consecutive times is performed (step S9008). In step S9008, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start display of character display such as “during normal rush” on the effect display device 9.

  If neither the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot is found, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the 16R probability variation jackpot (step S9009). Whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) designating 16R probability variation jackpot is received. If it is a 16R probability variable big hit (that is, if it is a high probability state / second KT state after the big hit game is finished), the effect display CPU 201 will display the second prize ball on the effect display device 9 if not displayed. Based on the number counter, control for starting the display of the special rush in-game ball number display is performed (step S9010). In step S9010, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start display of character display such as “during special rush” on the effect display device 9.

  In FIG. 55, although illustration is omitted, if the big hit game to be ended this time is based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit (that is, the low probability state / first KT state is reached after the big hit game ends). If so, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying character display such as “chance time”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S9011).

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the middle hit process (step S908) in the background symbol process. In the small hitting process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S9201). When the small hitting end designation command reception flag is not set (that is, when the small hitting end designation command has not been received yet), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9202). Then, according to the contents of the process data n, processing for controlling the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) is executed (step S9203). That is, the performance corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

  However, as already described, in this embodiment, when the second KT state is not being established, the process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit is not set in the first place (see step S989), so the small hit end designation command is received. Even if it is not, the production corresponding to the small hit game is not executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S9204), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S9205). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S9206).

  When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 ends the presentation corresponding to the small hit game, and step S9207 is performed. Migrate to Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S9207).

  FIG. 57 and FIG. 58 are explanatory views showing display examples of instruction notification in the present embodiment. The display example shown in FIG. 57 shows a display example of an instruction notification in the case of a big hit based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. For example, first, the background symbol corresponding to the first decorative symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 57 (1), and the background symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol as shown in FIG. 57 (2). Next, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), the first normal instruction notification 55A is performed. The first normal instruction notification 55A at this time is performed by displaying an image including the characters “right-handed” and a right arrow. Then, when 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17, the second normal instruction notification 55B is performed as shown in FIG. 57 (4).

  At this time, the second normal instruction notification 55B includes the characters “Aim at the gate” and an image showing the game ball passing through the operation gate 17 (the square area through which the game ball passes indicates the operation gate 17). , And a square area above it indicates the gate 32).

  The display example shown in FIG. 58 shows a display example of an instruction notification when a big hit is made based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (1), the first demo display is performed because the first special symbol is not changed in spite of being in the normal state, and the big hit fluctuation of the second decorative symbol is performed. Has been done. When the change of the first special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (2), the big hit preparation in-progress display is performed and the preparation in-progress display flag is set, and then in FIG. 58 (3). As shown, the variation of the second special symbol ends with the big hit symbol. At this time, since the ready display flag is set, the first normal instruction notification 56A is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (4), and 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operating gate 17. In addition, the second normal instruction notification 56B is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, the first normal instruction notification 56A and the second normal instruction notification 56B may be displayed separately in parallel, or only the second normal instruction notification 56B is displayed without displaying the first normal instruction notification 56A. May be.

  At this time, the first normal instruction notification 56A is performed by displaying an image including the characters “right-handed” and a right arrow, and the second normal instruction notification 56B is activated with the characters “Aim at the gate”. By displaying an image showing a game ball passing through the gate 17 (the square area through which the game ball passes shows the operating gate 17 and the square area above it shows the gate 32). Done.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 58 (6), when the change of the second special symbol is completed in the big hit symbol without the change of the first special symbol, the first reduction is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (7). When the instruction notification 56C is performed and 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operating gate 17, the second reduction instruction notification 56D is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (8).

  The first reduction instruction notification 56C at this time is performed by displaying only an image indicating the characters “right-handed”. In addition, the second reduction instruction notification 56D is performed by displaying only an image indicating the characters “Aim at the gate”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, the big hit preparation is displayed when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is performed, and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is performed. When the operation is not performed, the execution of the big hit preparation display is restricted (not executed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, when the variation of the first special symbol is performed, the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification are performed. When the first special symbol is not changed, the first reduction instruction notification and the second reduction instruction notification having lower visibility than the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification are performed.

  FIG. 59 is a timing chart when the big hit gaming state is ended and controlled to the first KT state. The timing chart shown in FIG. 59 shows whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled, whether or not the first KT flag is set, whether or not the normal symbol variation is executed, whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, and whether or not the second special symbol is varied. , And whether or not the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened at each timing.

  For example, while controlled in the big hit gaming state (before timing T0 in FIG. 59), the normal symbol variation time is 1.0 second, the normal symbol variation stop time is 0.2 seconds, and the normal symbol is hit. In this case, 2.6 seconds is set as the time before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, and 0.2 seconds is set as the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. At this time, the closing period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while being controlled in the big hit gaming state is 1.0 seconds which is the variation time of the normal symbol, 0.2 seconds which is the symbol determination period of the normal symbol, This is 3.8 seconds, which is 2.6 seconds, which is the time before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Note that, while being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the change of the special symbol and the opening control of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 are not performed.

  While controlled to the first KT state (after timing T0 in FIG. 59), the normal symbol fluctuation time is 0.2 seconds, the normal symbol fluctuation stop time is 0.2 seconds, and the normal symbol hits. In this case, 0.1 seconds is set as the time before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, and 5.5 seconds is set as the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. At this time, the closing period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while being controlled to the big hit gaming state is 0.2 seconds which is the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, 0.2 seconds which is the symbol determination period of the normal symbol, It is 0.5 seconds obtained by adding 0.1 seconds, which is the time before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. In addition, the first second symbol change time after the control to the first KT state is 7.0 seconds, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds at the time of the small hit, and the first KT state is 0.8 seconds. 1.0 seconds (assuming that the second reserved memory number ≧ 1) is set as the second special symbol variation time after the second control.

  At this time, the variation time (7) of the second special symbol for the first time after being controlled to the first KT state rather than the closing period (3.8 seconds) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while being controlled to the big hit gaming state. .0 seconds) is longer. For example, it is assumed that the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a maximum of 2.6 seconds when the waiting before the variable winning ball device 15 is opened immediately before the timing T0. If the variation time of the second special symbol for the first time after being controlled to the first KT state is too short, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to the open state while the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, It is conceivable that a game ball wins the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the first KT state. Therefore, the variation time of the second special symbol is increased so that the special variable winning ball device 22 is not controlled to be opened while the variable winning ball device 15 is closed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game using a game medium (in this example, a game ball), and a predetermined path among the downflow paths through which the game medium flows down. (In this example, it is provided on the right side of the game area 7), a specific area (in this example, the operation gate 17) through which game media can pass, and a predetermined condition (in this example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) Can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 560) When the result of step S2501 is Y, the portion in which steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 are executed), which is advantageous to the player and is different from the advantageous state (in this example, a small hit game state) ) (In this example, the part that executes steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560), and in a special state (KT in this example, KT) that is controlled more frequently than the normal state. (In this example, the part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560) and the predetermined route is established based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A predetermined promotion notification (in this example, a first instruction notification) that promotes the launch of a game medium is executed, and a game to a specific area is performed after a predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed since the execution of the predetermined promotion notification. Specific promotion notification (in this example, second instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the medium can be executed (in this example, production Step in patronage microcomputer 200 S4404, S4405, S4604, portions for performing the S4605) was decided. Thereby, the opportunity to control to an advantageous state can be alert | reported appropriately, suppressing the complexity of an effect.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202287, it is possible to control a state where it is easier to make a small hit than in a normal state, and a predetermined condition (for example, stop display of a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit is achieved) is established. After that, a gaming machine is described that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) when a game medium passes through a specific area, and the gaming machine appropriately notifies the opportunity to control to the advantageous state However, there is a possibility that the production becomes complicated if a notification is made to prompt the player to launch the game medium every time the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify the trigger for controlling to the advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the production.

  For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol after the KT state is ended and the normal state is entered, the variation time of the second special symbol in the normal state is long. It is assumed that the player leaves the seat for reasons such as a break without waiting for the end of the fluctuation. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to control not to enter the big hit gaming state during the break by appropriately informing the opportunity to control the big hit gaming state.

  Unlike the above-described gaming machines, there is a gaming machine configured to control the big hit gaming state on condition that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the operating gate 17. The player waits until the big hit gaming state is started (until the big winning opening is opened) for the purpose of suppressing the useless hitting of the game ball, and then launches the game ball. May be performed. In such a game machine that shifts to the big hit game state on condition that the game ball passes through the operating gate 17, such a player can play the game ball until the big hit game state is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. There is a case of trying to wait for launch, in which case the big hit gaming state will not be started. Therefore, by adopting the above-described configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify such a player of the opportunity to control the big hit gaming state.

  Further, specific examples of the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification are not limited to those described above. Specifically, an effect using an effect member other than the effect display device 9 (for example, a light emitting member such as the speaker 27, the game effect lamp 9, or a decoration LED) may be used as the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification. Moreover, it is good also as performing the effect using several effect members as predetermined promotion alerting | reporting and specific promotion alerting | reporting. Further, the effect members used as the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification may be different from each other. For example, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in the predetermined promotion notification, and a predetermined screen may be displayed on the effect display device 9 in the specific promotion notification.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to externally output an advantageous state signal (in this example, big hit signal 1 and big hit signal 2) that can be specified to be controlled in the advantageous state (in this example, game control) In step S2015X and the second special symbol stop process in the microcomputer 560, an advantageous state signal can be externally output based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, The game control microcomputer 560 executes step S2015X before executing step S2501 in the first special symbol stop process and the second special symbol stop process. Thereby, it is possible to notify a game store clerk that an unmanned gaming machine with no player is in an advantageous state, and the initialization of the gaming machine can be promoted.

  Although explanation is omitted in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established when the gaming machine is turned on, it may be possible to notify that (in this example, game control). The microcomputer 560 waits for the passing of the game ball to the operation gate 17 when the power is turned off before the game ball passes the operation gate 17 after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. (In this example, the special symbol process flag value “8” corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process is backed up), and when the information was backed up at power-on, A predetermined command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200. When the production control microcomputer 200 receives the predetermined command, the first instruction notification, the second instruction notification, Others may be informed of the establishment of a predetermined condition by executing an effect that may be executed only when the power is turned on). Thereby, the opportunity to control to an advantageous state can be alert | reported appropriately.

  Although the description is omitted in this embodiment, the specific promotion notification may be executed in a different manner depending on the situation where the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, the production control microcomputer 200 is generated). The second instruction notification may be executed in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot to be played and the gaming state). Thereby, the opportunity which controls to an advantageous state can be alert | reported appropriately according to a condition.

  Specifically, when a variation is made using a variation pattern dedicated to jackpots, a battle effect is shown where the teammates and enemy characters confront each other as an effect during the variation, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed before the victory or defeat of the confrontation is shown. At the same time, “Aim for the gate” is displayed, and in the subsequent big hit gaming state, the battle effect is continued as a big hit effect (that is, the variation effect and the big hit effect are a series of battle effects). Good. At that time, if it is an advantageous type of big hit (for example, a big hit with a large number of rounds, a big hit with a long open period of the big prize, a big hit that shifts to a probable change state, a big hit that shifts to the KT state), it wins the battle. If it is a big hit of an unfavorable type (for example, a big hit with a small number of rounds, a big hit with a short open period of the big prize opening, a big hit that does not shift to the probability variation state, a big hit that does not shift to the KT state) Also good.

  Although explanation is omitted in this embodiment, variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol in this example) and variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol in this example) are executed. It is possible (in this example, the part for executing steps S26A and S26B in the game control microcomputer 560), and the first effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first decorative symbol) The second display identification information (in this example, the second decoration) corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) is possible. The display result can be derived and displayed (in this example, the part for executing steps S705A and S705B in the production control microcomputer 200), and in the normal state, the display result can be derived and displayed. It is possible to make the variable display of the effect identification information difficult to view and to make the display result of the variable display of the second effect identification information easy to view (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 200 is in a normal state. While changing the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol may be erased, and the second decorative symbol may be displayed when the second special symbol is stopped. Thereby, attention can be paid to the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state.

  Further, in the normal state, the display result of the variation of the second decorative symbol and the display related to the second reserved memory number may be made difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition, being difficult to visually recognize is a concept including being invisible and being difficult to visually recognize.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the game machine is capable of executing a game using a game medium (in this example, a game ball), and the game medium can pass through a specific area ( In this example, the operation gate 17), variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) can be executed. In addition, the variable display of the other of the first identification information and the second identification information can be executed during the execution of the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information (in this example, the game control micro By executing steps S26A and S26B in the computer 560, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display can be executed in parallel, and a predetermined condition (in this example, the big hit symbol is Stop display Can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 560) In the case of Y in step S2501, the portion that executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357) is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state. (In this example, the part for executing steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) can be controlled to a special state (in this example, the KT state) with a higher frequency of control to a predetermined state than the normal state. Yes (in this example, steps S2208A, S2211A in the game control microcomputer 560, 2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B), and based on the fact that a predetermined condition has been established, it is possible to execute a specific promotion notification (in this example, a second instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the game medium to the specific area (In this example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 200 that executes steps S4604 and S4605) and the absence condition corresponding to the absence of the player (in this example, the first state despite being in the normal state) When the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information when the special symbol variation is not satisfied), the specific promotion notification is executed in a predetermined manner (in this example, the first 2) When the absence condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information, The specific promotion notification is executed in a special mode having lower visibility than the fixed mode (in this example, the second reduction instruction notification is performed). Thereby, in consideration of the absence condition being satisfied, the specific promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium to the specific area can be appropriately performed.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202287, it is possible to control a state where it is easier to make a small hit than in a normal state, and a predetermined condition (for example, stop display of a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit is achieved) is established. After that, there is described a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) when the gaming medium passes through the specific area, but the gaming machine promotes the launch of the gaming medium to the specific area There is a possibility that the specific promotion notification cannot be performed appropriately. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately perform the specific promotion notification that promotes the launch of the game medium to the specific area in consideration of the absence condition.

  For example, if the gaming machine performs the second normal instruction notification (notification in the entire display area of the effect display device 9) even when the absence condition is satisfied (when there is no player), the game is finally performed. When the last player who has played the game has already finished the game, the other player is temporarily away from the player and plays the game on the gaming machine. May develop into trouble, and a new player may be discouraged from playing a game on the gaming machine. Therefore, as with the gaming machine shown in the present embodiment, by performing specific promotion notification in a manner according to the situation, it is possible to eliminate the sense of distance from the new player, and promote the operation of the gaming machine be able to.

  In addition, there is a person who wants to enjoy the advantageous situation (hit game state) generated based on the game by the player who has finished the game, and if such an action is performed, the game is not fair. It becomes. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, when the absence condition is satisfied (when there is no player), a special aspect with lower visibility than when the absence condition is not satisfied (when there is a player) By executing the specific promotion notification at, it is difficult to recognize that it is a stage before an advantageous situation, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the change of the first special symbol is not executed in spite of the normal state is defined as the “absence condition” (exactly, the change of the first special symbol is started in the normal state). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the player is not touching the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5, or any area (the operation gate 17, the gate 32, the first start winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, the big winning port, The “absence condition” may be that the passage of the game ball to the special winning opening 24) is not detected for a predetermined period. Further, for example, the “absence condition” may be that no start prize is generated until a predetermined period (for example, 2 minutes) elapses after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, when the absence condition is satisfied, the absence effect (in this example) indicates that the absence condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not the specific promotion notification is performed in a predetermined mode. The first demonstration display) can be executed (in this example, step S4716 in the production control microcomputer 200 is executed). Thereby, a player's game can be promoted appropriately.

  Although description is omitted in the present embodiment, it is controlled to a power saving state that reduces power consumption on condition that a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the demonstration display. It may be. In the power saving state, the sound output from the speaker 27 is reduced, the brightness of the image display device 5 is decreased, or the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is decreased. The power is reduced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the execution of the effect is controlled based on the game control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game and the information transmitted from the game control means. Production control means (in this example, production control microcomputer 200), and the game control means includes first absence information (in this example) indicating whether or not an absence condition is established based on the first identification information. , A first customer waiting demonstration display designation command) and second absence information (in this example, a second customer waiting demonstration display designation command) indicating whether or not an absence condition is established based on the second identification information. It is assumed that transmission is possible (in this example, a part for executing steps S51A and S51B in the game control microcomputer 560). Thereby, the suitable production according to the situation can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command indicating whether or not the absence condition is established based on the first special symbol and the absence condition is established based on the second special symbol. The second customer waiting demonstration display designation command indicating whether or not is provided separately, but is not limited to this, a command indicating whether or not the absence condition is satisfied based on the first special symbol, A common command may be provided as a command indicating whether or not the absence condition is satisfied based on the second special symbol. For example, when the first special symbol is not changed in the normal state and the first special symbol is not changed (regardless of whether or not the second special symbol is changed or whether or not the second reserved memory is present). When the second special symbol is not changed in the state where the second reserved memory is not stored in the KT state (the presence or absence of the first special symbol change or the first reserved memory is transmitted). The common command may be transmitted (regardless of presence or absence).

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means, Special state control information (in this example, background designation command) indicating whether or not the special state is controlled, and absence information (in this example, first customer waiting demonstration display) indicating whether or not the absence condition is satisfied (In this example, the part for executing steps S51A, S51B, S60A, and S60B in the game control microcomputer 560) can be transmitted. Based on the state control information and the absence information, it is possible to execute an absence effect indicating that the absence condition is satisfied (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 20). At the step S4502, and the executable portion) that the plying demonstration display on the basis of the background specified command and plying demonstration display instruction command. Thereby, the suitable production according to the situation can be executed.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the hold memory which can memorize | store the information which shows whether it controls to an advantageous state based on the variable display of 2nd identification information as a hold memory (this example 2nd hold memory). Means (in this example, a second reserved storage buffer), and can perform an advantageous notification effect (in this example, a big hit effect) indicating that the control is in an advantageous state (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 200). The step of executing steps S904 to S907 in FIG. 5), during the variable display of the first identification information controlled to the advantageous state, the variable display of the second identification information corresponding to the hold storage indicating the control to the advantageous state is started In this case, the advantageous notification effect corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is not executed (in this example, when the game control microcomputer 560 is Y in step S64BB) By not performing the processing after step S65B, even if the big hit random number is stored as the second reserved memory, the fluctuation with respect to the second reserved memory is forcibly removed, and the production control microcomputer 200 is (2) Don't execute jackpot effect on identification information). Thereby, the suitable production according to the situation can be executed.

  In addition, as described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and includes variable display and second identification information of first identification information (first special symbol in this example). (In this example, variable display of the second special symbol) can be performed, and the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed during the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information. The other variable display can be executed (in this example, by executing steps S26A and S26B in the game control microcomputer 560, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel. The specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. Based Can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state) (in this example, the part for executing steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 in the game control microcomputer 560). The player is advantageous and advantageous based on the fact that a predetermined display result (in this example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as either one of the variable display of the identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. Can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) (in this example, the portion for executing steps S358 to S360 in the gaming control microcomputer 560), and controlled to a predetermined state rather than the normal state Can be controlled to a special state (in this example, the KT state) with an increased frequency (in this example, a game control micro computer). The data 560 can execute a step S2208A, S2211A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B, and a notification effect (in this example, a big hit preparation display) that notifies that a predetermined condition is established (this book). In the example, the step of executing step S5003 in the production control microcomputer 200) When the absence condition corresponding to the absence of the player in the normal state is not satisfied, the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information. Based on the above, the notification effect can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 200 executes S5003 when Y in step S5000, Y in S5001, and Y in S5002). Variable of second identification information when absence condition is satisfied The execution of the notification effect is limited based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the display (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 200 executes S5003 when Y in step S5000, Y in S5001, and N in S5002). do not do). Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied in consideration of the absence condition being satisfied.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202287, it is possible to control a state where it is easier to make a small hit than in a normal state, and a predetermined condition (for example, stop display of a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit is achieved) is established. After that, a gaming machine is described that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) when a game medium passes through a specific area, but the gaming machine appropriately notifies that a predetermined condition is satisfied. There was a possibility that it could not be done. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied in consideration of the absence condition being satisfied.

  “Restrict execution” is executed in a manner that is not executed as in the present embodiment or is difficult to recognize (for example, a notification effect is executed using an image smaller than normal or an image with low density). Or performing a notification effect of outputting sound at a volume lower than normal).

  Further, specific examples of the notification effect are not limited to those described above. Specifically, an effect using an effect member other than the effect display device 9 (for example, a light emitting member such as the speaker 27, the game effect lamp 9, or a decoration LED) may be used as the notification effect. In addition, an effect using a plurality of effect members may be performed as a notification effect.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and a gaming medium (in this example, A variable starting device (in this example) that can be changed between an entrance advantageous state (in this example, an open state) in which a game ball can enter (in this example, an open state) and an entry disadvantageous state (in this example, in a closed state) in which a game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A variable winning ball device 15) and a predetermined variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that is provided downstream of the variable starting device and can change between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantage state, The variable starter can be controlled to change into the entry advantageous state or the entry disadvantageous state (in this example, the part for executing step S5103 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) ) Variable table And the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has entered the variable starter (in this example, for game control) A portion of the microcomputer 560 that executes steps S26A and S26B), a hold storage means (in this example, the second hold memory) that can store information relating to variable display of the second identification information as a hold storage (in this example, the second hold memory). Based on the fact that the display result of one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information is a predetermined display result (in this example, a small hit symbol). The predetermined variable device can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) for changing to the entry advantageous state (in this example, the scan in the game control microcomputer 560). (Parts for executing steps S358 to S360) can be controlled to a special state (in this example, the KT state) that is controlled more frequently than the normal state (in this example, the KT state). As a special state in step S2208A, step S2208A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B in 560, the first special state (in this example, high probability / first KT state) and the degree of advantage over the first special state Can be controlled to a high second special state (in this example, high probability / second KT state), and when controlled to the advantageous state, in a longer specific period than when controlled to the first special state The variable starting device can be controlled to change into the entry disadvantageous state (in this example, step S26 in the game control microcomputer 560). By executing C, as shown in FIG. 59, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be closed for 3.8 seconds in the big hit gaming state, and the variable winning ball device 15 is set to 0.5 seconds in the first KT state. As a variable display of the first second identification information under the control of the first special state, the variable display of the first period is executed regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the first KT state, and in the first variation, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13D or FIG. 14G is used to represent the variation pattern. By deciding, it is possible to change the second special symbol over 7.0 seconds regardless of the number of reserved memories), and as a variable display of the second identification information after the second time under the control of the first special state , When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means in one special state is a predetermined number or more, variable display in the second period shorter than the first period can be executed (in this example, a microcomputer for game control) 560 is controlled to the first KT state, and in the second and subsequent fluctuations, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 13E or FIG. Then, the variation of the second special symbol can be executed over 1.0 seconds (the time is controlled to the first KT state and shorter than the first variation time of 7.0 seconds). Thereby, the interest in a special state can be improved.

  For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952 includes a variable starter (attacker) that can change between an entry advantageous state in which a game medium can enter and an entry disadvantageous state in which the game medium cannot enter or difficult to enter. A gaming machine that changes a predetermined variable device to an entry advantageous state in a state, and is controllable to a special state with an increased frequency of being controlled to a small hit gaming state, and the predetermined variable device is controlled to an entry disadvantageous state There is described a gaming machine in which the game ball flowing down on the predetermined variable device is sometimes delayed to make it easier for a game medium to enter the predetermined variable device in the small hit game state, and the degree of advantage in the special state is increased. However, in the gaming machine, the gameability in a special state is monotonous and the interest is insufficient. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the special state.

  For example, in this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the first KT state, although the frequency of small hits is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is actually increased to increase the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22. The special prize opening 24 is rarely set to win, but in the state immediately after shifting to the low probability / first KT state, the variable prize ball device 15 or the special variable prize ball device 22 has a certain amount on the bottom member. Game balls may have accumulated, and if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is immediately controlled to be in an open state, a considerable number of gaming balls may win the special winning opening 24. . Therefore, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, it accumulates on the bottom surface member of the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22 before shifting to the first KT state. More than expected in the first KT state by allowing the special variable winning ball device 22 to be in an open state after a sufficient amount of time has passed before all the game balls fall to enable the special winning opening 24 to be awarded. This prevents the occurrence of a prize ball.

  In addition, thereby, when a plurality of special states (first KT state, second KT state) are provided, a game ball to a predetermined variable device (special variable winning ball device 22) in some special states (first KT state) Can be prevented from entering. Accordingly, the special state (the first KT state) can be set to a special state with a low degree of advantage, and it is possible to realize different degrees of advantage of the plurality of special states.

  According to this embodiment, the variable display of the first second identification information that is controlled in the first special state is the first that is longer than the specific period regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. Variable display for one period can be executed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the first KT state, and in the first variation, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13D or FIG. 14G) By determining the variation pattern using the table, the second special symbol is displayed for 7.0 seconds (the closing time of the variable winning ball device 15 in the big hit gaming state is longer than 3.8 seconds) regardless of the number of reserved memories. As the variable display of the second identification information for the second and subsequent times under the control of the first special state, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means in the first special state is a predetermined number. If it is above, the variable display in the second period shorter than the specific period can be executed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the first KT state, and in the second and subsequent variations, FIG. E) or by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14H, if the second reserved memory number is 1 or more, 1.0 seconds (of the variable winning ball device 15 in the big hit gaming state) The variation of the second special symbol can be performed over a period of time shorter than 3.8 seconds). Thereby, the interest in a special state can be improved.

  In addition, although explanation is omitted in this embodiment, when the second special state is controlled, it is suspended regardless of how many times the second identification information is variably displayed after being controlled to the second special state. The variable display of the second identification information may be executed at different fluctuation times based on the number of reserved storages stored in the storage means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is the second KT state in the second KT state. 2 When changing the special symbol, regardless of the number of changes executed after being controlled to the second KT state, if the second reserved memory number is 1 or more, the second special symbol is changed over 1 second. If the second reserved memory number is 0, the second special symbol may be changed over 3 seconds). Thereby, the interest in a special state can be improved.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the identification information (in this example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are variably displayed, and the advantageous state (in this example) advantageous to the player Then, it is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit game state), and has a special area (gate 32 in this example) through which a game medium (game ball in this example) can pass and an entry advantage into which the game medium can enter A variable starter (variable winning ball device 15 in this example) that can change between a state (in this example, an open state) and an entry disadvantageous state (in this example, a closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter; A predetermined variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) provided on the downstream side of the variable starter and capable of changing between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state, and the game medium has passed through the special area. Based on the normal identification information (normal symbol in this example) The variable display can be executed (in this example, the part for executing steps S5100 to S5102 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the variable starting device can be changed to the entry advantageous state based on the variable display of the normal identification information. It is possible (in this example, the part for executing step S5103 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the variable display of the identification information can be executed based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starter (in this example, , The part for executing step S26B in the game control microcomputer 560), and the predetermined variable device is entered based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol). It can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) that changes to an advantageous state (this book Then, it is possible to control to the special state (in this example, the KT state) in which the frequency of the control to the predetermined state is increased (in this example, the game state). The first special state (in this example, high probability / first KT state) and the first special state as a special state in steps S2208A, S2211A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B in the control microcomputer 560 Can be controlled to the second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example) having a higher degree of advantage than the special region in the first special state when the variable identification information is not variably displayed. The variable starter is controlled so that the game medium that has passed through can enter the variable starter (in this example, the game ball The minimum time required for the player to pass through the gate 32 and reach the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is 0.6 seconds. In the first KT state, the variable winning is 0.5 seconds after the game ball passes through the gate 32. By controlling the ball device 15 to the open state, when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the gate 32 in the first KT state, the one game ball is variable as it is. It is possible to win the winning ball apparatus 15). Thereby, the interest in a special state can be improved.

  For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952 includes a variable starter (attacker) that can change between an entry advantageous state in which a game medium can enter and an entry disadvantageous state in which the game medium cannot enter or difficult to enter. A gaming machine that changes a predetermined variable device to an entry advantageous state in a state, and is controllable to a special state with an increased frequency of being controlled to a small hit gaming state, and the predetermined variable device is controlled to an entry disadvantageous state There is described a gaming machine in which the game ball flowing down on the predetermined variable device is sometimes delayed to make it easier for a game medium to enter the predetermined variable device in the small hit game state, and the degree of advantage in the special state is increased. However, in the gaming machine, the gameability in a special state is monotonous and the interest is insufficient. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the special state.

  For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the first KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol with a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the ordinary symbol is not retained. This is because the device 15 is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture the timing of the second special symbol variation stop timing (when the small symbol hits, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the gate 32 Until the game ball that has passed through reaches the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, the variable winning ball device 15 is not released, and the special winning opening 24 can be won). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 is released before the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 by shortening the normal symbol variation time. Since it is set so as to be started, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  In addition, thereby, when a plurality of special states (first KT state, second KT state) are provided, a game ball to a predetermined variable device (special variable winning ball device 22) in some special states (first KT state) Can be prevented from entering. Accordingly, the special state (the first KT state) can be set to a special state with a low degree of advantage, and it is possible to realize different degrees of advantage of the plurality of special states.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the second special state, the variable starter is controlled to be in the entry disadvantageous state for a longer period than in the first special state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is As shown in FIG. 15 (1), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed for 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled in the second KT state as shown in FIG. 15 (2). 3. Control the variable starter so that it is difficult for the game medium that has passed through the special area to enter the variable starter when the normal identification information is not variably displayed. (In this example, the shortest time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 is 0.6 seconds, and the time for the game ball to flow down on the variable winning ball device 15) Is 0.5 seconds, 2nd KT Then, since the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be closed for 3.8 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened when one game ball passes the gate 32 in the second KT state. The one game ball is difficult to win the variable winning ball apparatus 15 as it is). Thereby, it is possible to easily give a profit to the player in the second special state.

  In the present embodiment, the second KT state is configured so that the variation time of the normal symbol is longer than that of the first KT state, so that the second KT state has a variable prize for a longer period than the first KT state. Although it was decided to control the ball device 15 to the closed state, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be closed in the second KT state over a longer period than the first KT state by other control. May be realized.

  For example, the second KT state is configured so that the normal symbol determination time is longer in the second KT state than in the first KT state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed over a period longer in the second KT state than in the first KT state. Control to the state may be realized.

  Further, for example, as shown in the present embodiment, the waiting time until the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state when the normal symbol is a hit in the second KT state than in the first KT state ( With the configuration in which the normal electric accessory opening time shown in FIG. 38 is long, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed in the second KT state over a longer period than the first KT state. May be.

  In addition, a combination of the above-described adjustment of a plurality of times of the normal symbol variation time, the normal symbol determination time, and the waiting time until the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened when the normal symbol is a winning combination. By performing the control, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be closed in the second KT state over a longer period than the first KT state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the normal state, the variable starter is controlled to be in the entry disadvantage state for a longer period than in the first special state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured as shown in FIG. As shown in (1), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed for 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is maintained for 3.8 seconds in the normal state as in the second KT state. The variable start device is controlled so that it is difficult for the game medium that has passed through the special area to enter the variable start device when the variable display of the normal identification information is not performed (in this example, a game) The shortest time required for the ball to reach the variable winning ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32 is 0.6 seconds, and the time for the game ball to flow down the variable winning ball device 15 is 0.5 seconds. Yes, variable winning ball in normal condition Since the device 15 is controlled to be closed for 3.8 seconds, when one game ball passes through the gate 32 in the normal state, when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened, the one game The ball is difficult to win the variable winning ball apparatus 15 as it is). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being launched (right-handed) aiming at the special area in the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus in the normal state is longer than the first KT state by adopting a configuration in which the normal symbol has a longer variation time than the first KT state. 15 has been realized to be controlled to the closed state, but by other control, it is possible to control the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to the closed state in the normal state over a period longer than the first KT state. May be.

  For example, by setting the normal symbol in the normal state longer than the first KT state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed for a longer period in the normal state than in the first KT state. Control may be realized.

  Also, for example, as shown in the present embodiment, in the normal state rather than the first KT state, when the normal symbol is a win, the waiting time until the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state (see FIG. 38), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed in the normal state over a longer period than the first KT state. Also good.

  In addition, a combination of the above-described adjustment of a plurality of times of the normal symbol variation time, the normal symbol determination time, and the waiting time until the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened when the normal symbol is a winning combination. By performing the above, it may be realized that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed over a longer period in the normal state than in the first KT state.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit game state cannot be controlled based on the variation of the first special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small bonus symbol. It is good also as a structure which can be controlled to a small hit game state based on it. In that case, when the variation of the second special symbol is started when the small hit variation of the first special symbol is being performed, the second special symbol may be forcibly set off.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation of the second special symbol is executed, it is configured to be a big hit or a small hit (not a normal loss) except for a case where it is forcibly lost. The present invention is not limited to this, and even when the second special symbol is changed, it may be normal. For example, when the small hit ratio is halved and the small hit ratio is continuous, the second small hit fluctuation without the big hit fluctuation or the deviation fluctuation after the first small hit fluctuation is performed. Special effects that are not executed when the small hits are not continuous (when the next fluctuation of the small hits is a big hit or a loss) (for example, an effect that notifies that the small hits are continuous) May be executed.

  In addition, as described above, according to this embodiment, the entry advantageous state (open state in this example) in which a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter and the game medium cannot enter or are difficult to enter. A variable starting device (variable winning ball device 15 in this example) that can be changed to a different entry disadvantageous state (closed state in this example) and an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device And a predetermined variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to any one of the plurality of opening patterns, and the variable starting device can be controlled (see FIG. 15). . Moreover, variable display can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable starter, and the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol) is the predetermined display result. It can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) that changes the variable device to the entry advantageous state, and can be controlled to a special state (in this example, the KT state) that is frequently controlled to the predetermined state. It is. Also, as the special state, the first special state (in this example, high probability / first KT state) and the second special state (in this example, high probability / second KT state) having a different degree of advantage. ) And can be controlled. The variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at different rates depending on whether it is controlled to the first special state or the second special state (in this example, in the first KT state). As shown in FIG. 15 (1), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is held for 0.2 seconds. Open). Therefore, the monotony of the game property in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is always opened for 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is always opened for 0.2 seconds in the second KT state. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured to be opened for 0.2 seconds with a low probability even in the first KT state, or the variable winning ball apparatus 15 with a low probability of 5 even in the second KT state. It may be configured to open for 5 seconds. It suffices that at least the second KT state is configured such that the ratio of opening the variable winning ball device 15 by a short circuit becomes higher.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (in this example, 16R probability variation per unit, 6R probability variation per unit, 6R normal unit per unit, 2R probability variation per unit, 2R normal variation per unit, 2R normal unit per unit), and the second special state Has a higher advantage than the first special state (in this example, in the first KT state, it is rare that a game ball wins the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game, whereas in the second KT state Then, a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24 by a small hit game). Further, it is possible to control to the second special state corresponding to the kind of advantageous state (in this example, after the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, the high probability / the second KT state is shifted). Therefore, by associating the types of advantageous states with the types of special states, it is possible to focus on which type of advantageous state is achieved.

  Further, different effects may be executed during the big hit game according to the type of the big hit. If comprised in that way, it can be made to pay attention with respect to which effect is performed during a big hit game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, at least a part of the effects is taken over in the period controlled in the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) and the period controlled in the second special state. (In this example, the sound output of the second KT music is started at the start of the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, and the sound output of the second KT music is continued until the second KT state is ended. ). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by impressing the player more strongly that it is controlled to the second special state.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where the sound output of a music is handed over from the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot that becomes the trigger of the second KT state to the subsequent second KT state is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that a moving image is taken over, a round number display is taken over, and a prize ball number display is taken over.

  Further, according to this embodiment, provided with a specific variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that is provided on the upstream side of the variable starting device and can change between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state, It can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) in which the specific variable device is changed to the entry advantageous state. In addition, it is determined whether or not the variable starter is controlled to be in the entry advantageous state (in this example, whether or not to hit the normal map), and the variable starter is controlled to be in the entry advantageous state regardless of the state. (In this example, in the normal symbol process (step S26C), whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), whether the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state. Regardless of whether it is a big hit gaming state or not, it is determined whether or not to hit the ordinary figure with the same probability). Therefore, the entry of the game medium to the specific variable device can be prevented from being influenced by the variable starter that can be controlled to the entry advantageous state even during the advantageous state, so that the digestion period of the advantageous state can be shortened. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after controlling to the advantageous state, it can be controlled to the special state (in this example, the probability variation state), and is the same as the first special state (in this example, high probability / first KT state). Controllable to the third special state (low probability / first KT state in this example) where the open pattern is selected by percentage and the variable starter is controlled and variable display pattern is selected by different percentage and variable display is executed It is. Then, when it is not controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, it can be controlled to the third special state (in this example, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit, the low probability / first KT State). Therefore, when it is not controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to give an opportunity to discourage the player from ending the game.

  According to this embodiment, the variable starting device and the predetermined variable device are provided with the delay means (in this example, the restriction piece 118) for delaying the flow of the game medium. Therefore, by providing the delay means, the flow speed of the game medium is delayed, so that the rate of entry of the game medium into the variable starter can be further increased in the first special state, and the predetermined variable device in the second special state. The rate of entry of game media into can be further increased.

  Further, according to this embodiment, variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol in this example) and variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol in this example) can be performed. In addition, the variable display of the other of the first identification information and the second identification information can be performed during the execution of the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information (in this example, the first special symbol is displayed). ) And the second special symbol can be displayed in parallel. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to control to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state), it is possible to determine a variable display time (in this example, a variable time), and the variable of the second identification information When executing the display, it is possible to determine that the predetermined state is controlled at a higher rate than when executing the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Only if you can decide to win) Then, in the case of being controlled to the special state, it is possible to determine a shorter time as the variable display time of the variable display of the second identification information compared to the case of being controlled to the non-special state (in this example, As shown in FIG. 13 (C), the variation time of the second special symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, as shown in FIGS. 13 (D) to 14 (I). In the KT state, the variation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds to 2 minutes and 20 seconds). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine controlled to the special state.

  In this embodiment, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol may not be performed simultaneously. In this case, for example, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display may be executed in the winning order of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14, You may comprise so that the fluctuation display of any special symbol (for example, 2nd special symbol) may be performed preferentially. When the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be out of place. It is desirable that the euphoria is not too high than necessary.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a predetermined area (in this example, the operation gate 17) through which a game medium (in this example, a game ball) can pass is provided, and an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) is provided. It can be controlled. Then, after the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it can be controlled in an advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area. Therefore, when the player breaks the game after the end of the special state, it is possible to limit the control to the advantageous state during the break of the player. In particular, in this embodiment, since the variation time of the second special symbol is long as 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed immediately after the low probability / first KT state is finished. If the player has entered a break due to long-term fluctuation display, the big hit game will progress during the break even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit. It is possible to limit the situation, and it is possible to prevent the situation where the player's profit is impaired.

  In this embodiment, the operation gate 17 is provided separately from the gate 32. However, the gate 32 and the operation gate 17 may be configured as a common gate.

  Further, the operation gate 17 is not necessarily provided, and when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game may be shifted to the big hit game after the symbol fixed display time has passed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an advantageous state signal (in this example, big hit signal 1 and big hit signal 2) that can be specified to be controlled to the advantageous state can be output externally. Further, when a specific display result (in this example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display, an advantageous state signal can be externally output. Therefore, it is possible to notify a game store clerk that an unmanned gaming machine with no player is in an advantageous state, and the initialization of the gaming machine can be promoted.

  It should be noted that the external output of the advantageous state signal (in this example, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2) is not necessarily essential, and the advantageous state signal may not be output externally.

  Further, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol), the game medium is placed in the first area (in this example, the big winning opening). (In this example, a game ball) can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state), and the variable display result becomes a predetermined display result (in this example, a small hit symbol). Based on this, it is possible to control to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state) in which the game medium can enter the second area (in this example, the special winning opening 24). It is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the KT state) with an increased frequency of control to a predetermined state. As the special state, the first special state (in this example, high probability / first KT state) and the first state The second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example) having a higher advantage than the one special state can be controlled. A special signal (in this example, a special prize opening prize signal) can be externally output in response to the game medium entering the second area. For this reason, it is possible to notify the outside of the entry state of the game medium into the second area, and it is possible to manage the game machine appropriately outside the game machine.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 32, when the jackpot signal 1 is not output, the winning ball rate (the number of winning balls obtained per 100 game balls fired, BA) is BA> 100. In this case, there is a possibility that an act of obtaining a prize ball is illegally performed even though the game is not a big hit game, and it can be determined that the hall management computer side is abnormal. However, even in such a case, if the big hit signal 2 is output and the special winning opening winning signal is output, a winning ball may be obtained in the small hit game in the KT state. , Even if BA> 100, it is not determined as abnormal, and appropriate management from outside the gaming machine can be performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a common special signal can be externally output when controlled to the first special state and when controlled to the second special state (in this example, FIG. 32). As shown in FIG. 5, a common special winning award winning signal is output to the outside regardless of whether the state is the first KT state or the second KT state). Therefore, it is possible to simplify the external output process on the gaming machine side.

  33, as a special signal, as a special signal, a first special signal (in this example, a special prize opening prize signal 1) and a second special signal (in this example, different from the first special signal). , The special winning award winning signal 2) can be output externally, and when the first special state is controlled, the first special signal can be externally output and when the second special state is controlled, 2 Special signals can be output externally (as shown in FIG. 33, the special winning award winning signal 1 is output externally during the first KT state, and the special winning award winning signal 2 is externally output during the second KT state). You may comprise. With such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine.

  For example, in the modification shown in FIG. 33, when the big hit signal 1 is not output and the big hit signal 2 is output, if the special winning opening winning signal 1 is output, the winning ball rate in the first KT state It may be calculated as (BA1), and may be calculated as the winning ball rate (BA2) in the second KT state if the special winning opening winning signal 2 is output. In the second KT state, a corresponding winning ball may be obtained in the small hit game. Therefore, even if BA2> 100, it is not determined that there is an abnormality. In the first KT state, the winning ball is likely to be a small hit. Is rare, and therefore, if BA1> 100, it may be determined that there is an abnormality. With such a configuration, appropriate management from outside the gaming machine can be performed.

  Further, for example, in the example shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, even though the jackpot signal 2 is not output (that is, not in the KT state), the special winning opening winning signal (special winning opening winning signal 1). Or a special prize opening prize signal 2) is output, it may be determined to be abnormal and notified to a game store clerk or the like. Further, even when the output frequency of the special prize opening winning signal is abnormally high, it may be determined as abnormal and notified to a game store clerk or the like.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the number of terminals provided on the external output terminal slope is limited (in this example, 10 terminals). Only a special winning opening winning signal indicating that it has been detected is configured to be output, and an external output signal is not output particularly when a winning at a large winning opening is detected. Even in such a configuration, the abnormal state of the gaming machine 1 can be detected to some extent by notifying an external device such as a hall management computer even of the winning status of the special winning opening 24.

  Note that the external output of the special signal (in this example, the special winning award winning signal) is not necessarily required, and the special signal may not be output externally.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable display result is different from the advantageous state (the big hit game state in this example) based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol). It can be controlled to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit gaming state), and can be controlled to a special state (in this example, a KT state) with a high frequency of control to the predetermined state. A special area (in this example, a special winning opening 24) into which a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter in a special state, and the first special state (in this example, high probability / 1KT state) and a second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example) that has a higher advantage than the first special state. Further, an entry effect (in this example, display of a prize ball addition display, output of a winning sound, lighting of a special prize opening lamp 24a) can be executed based on the game medium entering the specific area in the second special state. If the game medium enters the specific area in the first special state, the entry effect is not executed (in this example, even if the game ball wins the special winning opening 24 when not in the second KT state, Display of addition display, output of winning sound, and lighting display of special winning opening lamp 24a are not executed). Therefore, by preventing the entry effect from being executed depending on the irregular game medium entering in the first special state (in this example, the special KT state rarely wins the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state) As a result, the game medium can be emphasized in the specific area in the second special state, and the interest in the game can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production when the special state is controlled.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state), and as the advantageous state, the first advantageous state (in this example, 6R positive variable big hit, 2R positive variable big hit) and the first It is possible to control to 2 advantageous states (in this example, 16R probability variation big hit). Further, it can be controlled to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and can be controlled to the second special state after being controlled to the second advantageous state (in this example, 6R probability variation big hit and 2R After the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the transition to the high probability / first KT state is made, and after the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, the transition is made to the high probability / second KT state), from the period controlled to the second advantageous state 2 Special effects (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT) can be executed over the period controlled to the special state. Therefore, the production effect in the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the entry effect, an addition effect corresponding to the addition of the game value (in this example, display of a prize ball addition display), an effect by sound output corresponding to the entry of the game medium At least one of the effects (in this example, the output of the winning sound) and the effects due to the light emission of the light emitter (in this example, the lighting of the special winning opening lamp 24a) is executed. Therefore, the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  It is to be noted that the entry effect (in this example, display of a prize ball addition display, the output of a winning sound, the lighting display of the special prize opening lamp 24a), and the special effect (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT) are executed. Is not necessarily required, and any one or both of these effects may not be executed.

  In this embodiment, on the side of the production control microcomputer 200, the second decorative symbol display corresponding to the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display corresponding to the second special symbol variable display. Although the case where the variation display of the decorative symbol and the variation display of the background symbol are executed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a small symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable symbol of the fourth symbol and a small symbol corresponding to the variable symbol of the second special symbol or the variable symbol of the fourth symbol can be executed. Also good. In this case, the variable display of the 4th symbol may be configured to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), or may be configured by lamps or LEDs other than the effect display device 9. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the low probability / first KT state is configured to end based on a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of changing display. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the second KT state (in this example, high probability / second KT state) may also be configured to end based on a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of display of variation. Further, for example, it may be configured to shift from the first KT state to the second KT state based on execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, and conversely, based on execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the second KT. You may comprise so that it may transfer to a 1st KT state from a state.

  In this embodiment, a case where a plurality of big hit types are provided only for big hits is shown, but a plurality of small hit types may also be provided for small hits. In this case, for example, the special variable winning ball device 22 or the like may be configured to have different opening times depending on the small hit type, or the variable winning ball device to be opened may be different depending on the small hit type. Accordingly, the advantage may be different depending on the small hit type. In the case where the variable winning ball apparatus to be opened is different, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be opened and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 may be opened depending on the type of small hit. Alternatively, a plurality of special variable winning ball devices for small hits may be provided, and it may be configured such that which special variable winning ball device is opened according to the small hit type.

  Further, in this embodiment, the transition to the second KT state (high probability / second KT state) mainly in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, and the transition to the high probability / first KT state in the case of 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, In the case of 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit, the case of shifting to the low probability / first KT state has been shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if it is the same jackpot type, it may be configured to have both a case of shifting to the first KT state and a case of shifting to the second KT state. In this case, for example, even when the same 6R probability variation big hit or 6R normal big hit is given, it may be configured to have both the case of shifting to the first KT state and the case of shifting to the second KT state.

  In this embodiment, it is configured to control to the KT state internally. However, when controlled to the first KT state, a small hit is likely to occur, but it is rarely special. Winning to the winning opening 24 does not occur, and when viewed from the player, it looks substantially the same as being controlled to a so-called high base state. Therefore, it is possible to realize the same gameability as a gaming machine controlled to a so-called high base state, to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, and to realize a plurality of types of KT states having different advantages. , Can improve the game entertainment.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, background symbols (production symbols), and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. The display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | 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 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 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 200 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 9a 1st variable display part 9b 2nd variable display part 9c Background symbol display part 13 1st start winning opening 13a 1st start opening Switch 14 Second start winning opening 14a Second start opening switch 15 Variable winning ball device 17 Actuating gate 17a Acting gate switch 18c Symbol holding memory display unit 20 Special variable winning ball device 22 Special variable winning ball device 23 Bottom member 24 Special winning port 23a 1st count switch 25a 2nd count switch 31 Main board 32 Gate 56 CPU
80 Production control board 200 Production control microcomputer 201 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium,
A specific area through which game media can pass,
The variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed, and the first identification information and the second identification are performed during the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information. Variable display execution means capable of executing the other variable display of information;
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area after a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A predetermined state control means which is advantageous for the player and can be controlled to a predetermined state different from the advantageous state;
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state with a higher frequency of control to the predetermined state than the normal state;
Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, comprising a promotion notification means capable of executing a specific promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium to the specific area,
The promotion notification means includes
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information when the absence condition corresponding to the absence of the player is not satisfied, the specific promotion notification is executed in a predetermined manner,
Executing the specific promotion notification in a special mode having a lower visibility than the predetermined mode based on the fact that the predetermined mode is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information when the absence condition is satisfied. A featured gaming machine.

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