JP2019030493A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from being given discomfort.SOLUTION: Presentation control means performs a specific notification presentation when a winning occurs in a first general winning port during a special state (when a winning occurs in the first general winning port during a big win game state or a small win game state, performs a prize ball number increase presentation or a presentation outputting a winning sound corresponding to the winning in the first general winning port). However, the presentation control means does not perform the specific notification presentation when a winning occurs in a second general winning port during the special state (when a winning occurs in the second general winning port or a third general winning port while a right shooting instruction image is displayed in the special state, does not perform the prize ball number increase presentation by not performing an addition to a prize ball number counter and does not output the winning sound corresponding to the winning in the second general winning port or corresponding to the winning in the third general winning port).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, there is a high probability that a small hit will occur, and since the variable display pattern of the variable display period shorter than the normal state is determined as the variable display pattern of the second special symbol, the small hit frequently occurs in a short period of time. In a gaming machine that is in a KT state, which is an advantageous state for an easy-to-play player, during the period of the KT state, the game is played on the right path provided with the second start winning opening that satisfies the start condition of the second special symbol There is one that performs right-hand notification that prompts the player to launch a ball, and counts and notifies (displays) the number of balls acquired by the player during the KT state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-30636 A

  However, although the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 does not have a general winning opening from which only the winning ball is paid out by winning, when a plurality of general winning openings are provided in the game board as described in paragraph 0036 In this case, the number of balls acquired by winning in these general winning openings is also included in the number of balls acquired by the player during the period of the KT state. For example, the path on the left side opposite to the right-handed notification In the case of the KT state where the right-handed notification is executed when the general winning opening is also provided, the number of balls won by winning the left-side general winning port on the opposite side to the right-handed notification is also obtained. And the player may be discomforted.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first general winning port (first general winning port 161), which is a general winning port to which only a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of gaming media is awarded (paid out) based on a winning of a game medium (for example, a game ball); , A second general prize opening provided on a route different from the first general prize opening (second general prize opening 162 or third general prize opening 163),
In a special state advantageous to the player (for example, one of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, the first KT state, or the second KT state), the route in which the first general winning opening is provided (for example, Promotion effect (e.g., an effect of displaying a right-handed instruction image on the effect display device 9) that prompts the player to fire the game medium toward the right-handed route) and a specific notification effect (notice that the game medium has been won) For example, an effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 200) capable of executing an effect of increasing the number of prize balls and an effect of outputting a winning sound in which the display of the number of prize balls increases.
With
The effect control means is configured to output the specific notification effect (a first general winning opening when a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is reached when a winning occurs at the first general winning opening when the special state is set. When a prize is generated at 161, an effect of increasing the number of winning balls or an effect of outputting a winning sound corresponding to the winning of the first general prize opening 161 is executed. When a winning occurs at the general winning opening, the specific notification effect is not executed (when the right-handed instruction image is displayed in a special state, the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 is won. In the case of the occurrence of the prize, the addition to the prize ball number counter is not executed, the prize ball number increase effect is not executed, and the winning sound corresponding to the winning of the second general winning slot 162 or the winning of the third general winning slot 163 is received. The winning sound corresponding to Not force part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of incongruity based on the occurrence of winning at the second general winning opening when the promotion effect is executed in a special state.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The path in which the first general winning opening (first general winning opening 161) is provided is a right path on the right side of the center position on the game board,
The promotion effect is an effect (for example, an effect of displaying a right-handed instruction image on the effect display device 9) that prompts the player to launch a game medium toward the right path.
According to this feature, it is possible to prompt the game medium to be fired on the right path in the special state.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560),
The game control means transmits a winning command to the effect control means when a game medium wins in the first general winning opening when in the special state, and the second general winning opening when in the special state. When the game medium wins, a winning command is not transmitted to the effect control means (in the general winning opening winning notification process of the modified example shown in FIG. 59, when there is a winning at the first general winning opening 161, the gaming state is entered. Regardless of whether or not the general winning award winning designation command is transmitted, when there is the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning prize 163 in the special state, the general winning opening winning designation command is not transmitted)
The effect control means can execute the specific notification effect based on the reception of the winning command (in a modified example, outputs a prize ball increasing effect or a winning sound in response to reception of a general winning opening winning designation command. The part that performs the production)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce a control load due to transmission of an unnecessary winning command.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560),
The game control means can control the special state and a non-special state that is not the special state (for example, a low probability / non-KT state), and that the game medium has won the first general winning opening. An identifiable winning command can be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, a portion that transmits a first general winning opening winning designation command in step S402),
The effect control means can execute a second promotion effect that prompts the player to launch a game medium toward a route in which the second general prize opening is provided when the winning command is received in the non-special state. (For example, by performing the processing of step S813 in the launch instruction display processing and the processing of steps S809 to S819, when a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs in the low probability / non-KT state, an effect display is displayed. The part that performs the effect of displaying the left-handed instruction image on the device 9)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the non-special state is controlled, it is possible to execute the second promotion effect that prompts the player to launch the game medium toward the route where the second general winning opening is provided. , Can improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560),
The game control means includes an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a special winning opening (for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20) can be awarded as the special state, and a non-advantageous state (for example, the advantageous state) (for example, Low-probability / non-KT state), and an advantageous state start command (for example, a first big hit start designation command or a second big hit start designation command) that can be specified to be controlled to the advantageous state; An effect state end command (for example, a first jackpot end designation command or a second jackpot end designation command) that can specify that the advantage state is terminated, and the effect control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 200) Can be sent to
The effect control means starts the specific notification effect in response to receiving the advantageous state start command, and ends the specific notification effect in response to receiving the advantageous state end command (for example, first In response to the reception of the big hit start designation command or the second big hit start designation command, display of the prize ball number display for performing the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is started in step S622b, and the first big hit end designation command or the second big hit end designation command is designated. (The portion for finishing (erasing) the display of the number of prize balls in step S624b in response to the reception of the command)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution of the specific notification effect can be controlled in conjunction with the timing when the advantageous state is controlled and the timing when the advantageous state ends.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4, wherein
A game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14), and a variable display result is displayed as a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). ) Is derived from the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a special winning opening (for example, the special variable winning ball device 20) can be won. Because
A new advantageous state is established within a predetermined period after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a period from the end of the big hit gaming state to the execution of four variable displays by four reserved memories, which is the upper limit of the number of reserved memories). A determination means capable of determining whether or not it is controlled (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prefetch determination process);
The performance control means is determined to be controlled to a new advantageous state by the determination means, and when a prize is generated at the first general prize opening during the predetermined period, the specific notification effect can be executed ( For example, when it is determined in the modified example that the game will be a reserved consecutive resort, if a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs, a display of the number of winning balls is displayed and the first general winning opening 161 is displayed. (The part where the number of prize balls is increased)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the presentation effect in the predetermined period by focusing on whether or not to win the first general winning opening in the predetermined period, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6,
Count display execution means (for example, for effect control) that can update and display a count display (for example, a display of the number of prize balls) based on a predetermined opportunity (for example, that a game ball has won a prize or special prize opening 24) A portion for executing step S707 in the microcomputer 200),
The counting display execution means includes a first pattern in which a period until the updated counting result is displayed is the first period, and a second period in which the period until the updated counting result is displayed is longer than the first period. The count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern that is the period (for example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, the number of prize balls at the first speed (for example, 0.1 second)). Is displayed in increments of 1, and when the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern, the prize ball number is incremented by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by providing a plurality of types of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the count display is updated and displayed.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

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, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board. 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 a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. 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 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 a general winning opening prize notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. 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 background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a launch instruction | indication display process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table. 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 process during small hits. It is a flowchart which shows a general winning opening winning sound output process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prize ball increase production. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production timing of the production | presentation in the small hit game in a 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous small hit effect. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production timing of a continuous small hit production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball wins in the 1st general winning opening provided in the right-handed path | route in the 5th round in jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball wins the 1st general winning opening in the small hit game in the 1st KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of left-handed alert | report. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production control command in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the general winning opening prize notification process in the modification 1.

  An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below 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 a background symbol display portion) 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. 9c)). Note that easy to see the display content means that, for example, the size of the display area is large, or the display content in the first 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 display unit 9c controls the display of identification information (hereinafter also referred to as a background symbol) in 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 display unit 9c is provided for two variable display units (the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b). In the background symbol display unit 9c, two variable display units are provided. Since an effect corresponding to one of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) variably displayed on the display unit is executed, the status of the decorative symbol (for example, whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed) ) Is difficult to grasp. In this embodiment, the background symbol is for performing symbol variation display for effect in the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), and the identification information for effect, the decorative symbol (decorative symbol), and the effect It corresponds to a design.

  A first special symbol display device (a special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. Has been. The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are provided with a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Some of them may be different. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second special symbol type is a character other than numbers 0 to 5 and the first special symbol. Different characters may be included.

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

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

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

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

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

  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, 15) 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, for example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the first general winning opening. 161, the second general winning opening 162, and the third general winning opening 163, such as more game balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through other winning openings. 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 first general winning opening 161 is provided on the lower right side of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and a game ball that has won the first general winning opening 161 is provided in the first general winning opening 161. And a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection. Therefore, only the game balls that pass through the right path through the right path from the center of the game board 6 can be won in the first general winning opening 161.

  On the other hand, a second general winning port 162 and a third general winning port 163 are provided at the left side position and the diagonally lower left position of the first start winning port 13. The game ball won in the second general prize opening 162 is detected by the second general prize opening switch 16b provided in the second general prize opening 162, and the game ball won in the third general prize opening 163 is It is detected by a third general winning opening switch 16c provided in the third general winning opening 163, and a predetermined number (for example, 5 balls) of game balls are paid out as winning balls for each detection. The second general prize opening 162 and the third general prize opening 163 are thrown into the left path from the center of the game board 6 by obstacle nails formed on the game board 6 so that the left side Only game balls that pass through the route can be awarded.

  The first general prize opening 161, the second general prize opening 162, and the third general prize opening 163 all have a predetermined number of game balls paid out as prize balls. Is a prize-winning slot that does not execute variable display, and is a prize-winning slot that can be awarded at a predetermined rate based on the launch in any gaming state. These first general prize-winning slot 161 and second general prize-winning slot 162 and the third general winning opening 163 may be collectively referred to as a general winning opening.

  The right-handed path (game area) where the first general winning opening 161 is provided includes a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening), a variable winning ball apparatus 15 (second starting winning opening 14), Special variable winning ball device 22 (special winning opening 24) is provided, allowing game media to flow down in a special state that is one of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, the first KT state, or the second KT state. This is an important area. On the other hand, the left-handed path (game area) in which the second general prize opening 162 and the third general prize opening 163 are provided is an area where game media can flow down in a non-special state (low probability / non-KT state). is there.

  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 operation 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). Since the mouth 24) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, when a big hit game or a KT state described later, the player aims at the right side of the game area 7 (so-called right-handed). Operation). Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, when the big hit game or the KT state is in effect, the message display of “right-handed” and the arrow indicating the right direction are displayed on the effect display device 9. Is displayed to notify that it is during the right-handed operation period.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol 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) When the first start condition is satisfied), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first variable display portion 9a changes the first decorative symbol. Display starts. 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 on the second special symbol display 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed on the second variable display portion 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. When a state is given and a 6R normal big hit or 6R probability variable big hit occurs, a six round big hit gaming state is given, and when a 16R probability big hit occurs, a 16 round big hit gaming state is given.

  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 this embodiment, the small hit game state is a advantageous game state for the player although the advantage is low compared to the big hit game state (in this example, the number of games that can be obtained is small). The gaming state does not transition to another gaming state before and after the gaming state.

  In the probability variation state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are the jackpot symbols (specific display result: for example, , The odd number of 0 to 9) is higher than the 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, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 15 will be in the open state is the same as that in the normal state even when in the normal state, but when the second special symbol changes, Since the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of variations in the fixed 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.

  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 occurrence of 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 2 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.

  Also, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first general winning port switch 16a, the second general winning port switch 16b, the third general winning port switch 16c, the first count switch 23a, the second count switch 25a, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a and the operation gate switch 17a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, a special variable An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the winning ball apparatus 22 and the solenoid 206 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and controls the game when the power is turned on. Reset microcomputer 560 There is also a system reset circuit (not shown) for output and an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer. 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. This mode indicates

  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 the initial value of the 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 a game, which will be described later (a game control microcomputer 560 includes game devices such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 and a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, In a process controlled by itself, a process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter or the like is one round (a jackpot determination random number) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken by the occurrence counter or the like, an 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. The state is specified and the state is determined (switching process: step S21). In the switch process, when a detection signal is input from the gate switch 32a or the operation gate switch 17a, a process of transmitting a gate passage designation command to the effect control board 80 is also executed.

  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 judgment) (2) Random 2: Type of big hit, that is, 2R normal big hit, 2R probability variable big hit , 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, or 16R probability variation jackpot is determined (for jackpot type determination) (3) Random 5: The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (for variation pattern determination) (4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining per normal symbol) (5) Random 7: Determines an initial value for random 1 (for determining a random 1 initial value) (6) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining initial value of random 6)

  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).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a general winning opening prize notification process (step S28a). In the general winning award winning notification process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not any of the first general winning award port 161, the second general winning award port 162, and the third general winning award port 163 has been won. Judgment is made based on the detection status of the second general prize opening switch 16b and the third general prize opening switch 16c, and if there is a prize in the first general prize opening 161, a first general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted, If there is a prize at the second general prize opening 162 or the third general prize opening 163, the second general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted.

  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, for example, when the CPU 56 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a, the CPU 56 issues a payout control command for designating one prize ball. Output to the microphone computer. Further, for example, when the detection signal from the first count switch 23a or the second count switch 25a is input, the CPU 56 outputs a payout control command for designating 15 prize balls to the payout control microphone computer. To do.

  In this embodiment, even if a game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 and is detected by the second count switch 25a, the display of a prize ball increase display and a winning effect, which will be described later, are not immediately executed but are delayed. However, with regard to the payout of prize balls, when the detection signal from the second count switch 25a is input in the prize ball processing in step S30, the payout control for immediately designating the number of prize balls of 15 pieces. The command is output, and the ball payout device 97 is driven by the payout control microcomputer to immediately pay out 15 prize 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. 10A 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 value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the non-probable change big hit determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the probability change big hit determination table. A numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 10A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Each numerical value described in FIG. 10B is set in the small hit determination table. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 10B is a small hit determination value.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the small hit determination process (see step S162B) may be performed only when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, and the small hit may be made. As described above, since the right-handed operation is performed in the KT state, the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the KT state, the frequency of being controlled to the small hit gaming state is higher than the big hit gaming state.

  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 random number for random determination (random 1). If it matches any of the jackpot determination values, it is decided to win a bonus for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 10B, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 10A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIG. 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the probability (ratio) of small hit is set to be 122/487, and is set to be about 1/4. Yes. 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 addition, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 8b to be a small hit symbol? It also means deciding whether or not.

  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, when it is decided not to make a big hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, a lottery process using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to be a small hit by probability (however, as will be described later, it may be out of force).

  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 determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation 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 process proceeds 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. 28 types of # 01 to # 28 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 28) 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 # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of place, 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 small 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 15 minutes. Also, when the big hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period 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, 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 # 04 to # 06. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that the first fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state is out of place, the second fluctuation pattern # 04 of a shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is determined. The Further, when it is determined that a small hit is made as the first fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as the small hit. Variation pattern for preparation). 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.

  Further, 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 second special symbol variation display is executed as the second to 99th variation of the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 11 To be determined. As shown in FIG. 13E, when it is determined that the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are out of place, the second fluctuation pattern # 07 having a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is used. May be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time may be determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 09 having a short fluctuation of 5 seconds. In this embodiment, the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are determined to be off or small hits, and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern # 08 and the second fluctuation pattern # 10. When the background display is changed on the effect display device 9, a design effect such as a reach or slip effect is executed.

  In addition, 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, the fluctuation display of the 100th change is executed (that is, the low fluctuation / final fluctuation in the first KT state). 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 variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation of the low probability / first KT state, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 12 to # 14. 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 the 100th change in the low probability / first KT state is a loss or a small hit, the effect display device 9 displays characters such as “Chance Time End!”. The second variation pattern # 12 and the second variation pattern # 13 with the end display are determined. 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 # 14 with a predetermined restoration display is determined.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the variation display of the first special symbol is a big hit during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 of the variation time of 1 minute 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. 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, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (in this example, 1 minute) that can generate a small hit several times is secured.

  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 variation big hit or the 2R probability variation 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 # 15 to # 19. Is done.

  Similarly to the first change in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14G, even when the first change in the high probability / first KT state is determined to be out of place, the change time is 5 seconds. The second variation pattern # 15 having a short shortening variation may be determined. In addition, even when it is determined that a small hit is made as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the variation pattern for preparing for opening the second start winning a prize opening (second variation pattern # 17) may be 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. A second variation pattern # 19 including an effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14G, when the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is determined to be a loss or a small hit, the second variation pattern # 16 or the second variation pattern # including the battle effect is included. 18 may be determined.

  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. 14 (H), when the change display of the second special symbol is executed as the second change or later of the high probability / first KT state, any one of the second change patterns # 20 to # 24 is performed. It is determined.

  Similarly to the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14H, the fluctuation time is also determined when it is determined that the second probability after the second fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state. May be determined to be the second variation pattern # 20 with a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds. In addition, even when it is determined that a small hit is made after the second change in the high probability / first KT state, the change time may be determined as the second change pattern # 22 with a short change of 5 seconds. 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 # 24 including a battle effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the second variation pattern # 21 or the second variation pattern including the battle effect is also obtained when it is determined that the second variation or higher in the high probability / the first KT state is lost or a small hit. # 23 may be determined.

  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 # 25 to # 28.

  As shown in FIG. 14I, when it is determined that there is a loss in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation of the shortening variation in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). There is a case where the second variation pattern # 25 of the shortening variation having a variation time as short as 1.5 seconds is further determined than when the display is executed. Further, when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the change display of the shortened variation is further executed in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 27 with a shortened variation as short as 1.5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 14I, when it is determined that the high probability / second KT state is out of place, the second variation pattern including a continuation effect suggesting whether the high probability / second KT state continues. In some cases, # 26 is 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 # 28 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 big hit (16R probability big hit, 6R probability big hit, 2R probability big hit), the effect of victory mode is executed in the battle performance, and in the case of 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 addition, when determining the variation pattern of the shortened variation of the second variation pattern # 04, # 07, # 09, # 15, # 20, # 22, # 25, # 27, for example, it varies depending on the number of reserved storage. You may comprise so that the variation pattern of a shortening variation may be determined by a ratio. For example, the variation pattern of the shortening variation may be determined at a higher rate as the number of reserved memories increases, so that the reserved memory is quickly digested and the operation rate is increased.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the configuration is such that a shortening variation of 5 seconds is executed in the first KT state and a shorter shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a short variation of 5 seconds may be executed in a low probability state, and a shorter short variation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in 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.

  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 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination 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 (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. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 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 apparatus 15 is as extremely short as 0.5 seconds. In this embodiment, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is at least 3.0 seconds (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + design fixed time 0). 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. For example, in this embodiment, although the winning frequency of gaming balls is lower than that in the big hit gaming state, a maximum of 10 gaming balls can be won per round, in the second KT state, one small hit game is being played. It is possible to win about 1 to 3 game balls.

  In this embodiment, the “winning frequency” indicates, for example, the winning percentage of game balls to the big winning opening or special winning opening 24 with respect to the number of game balls launched in the game area 7.

  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 game in the normal symbol process of step S26C, but the same probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the game state. ) To determine whether or not to hit the ordinary map. Specifically, 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 whether it is a big hit gaming state , It is determined whether or not to make a normal map with the same probability.

  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, the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H), 8011 (H) to 802C (H) correspond to the first variable display portion 9a or the second variable display portion corresponding to the variable symbol special display. This is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 802C (H), the first variable display section 9a or the second variable display section 9b. Control to start the variable display of the decorative pattern at.

  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 received by the game control microcomputer 560 immediately before the first variation pattern command. 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 send 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 (customer waiting demonstration display designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  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 command E100 (H) is an effect control command (first general prize opening prize designation command) that designates that a prize has been won at the first general prize opening 161. The command E101 (H) is an effect control command (second general winning award winning designation command) for designating that there is a winning at the second general winning award 162. The command E102 (H) is an effect control command (third general winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a winning has been made to the third general winning opening 163.

  In the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 200 specifies which of the first general prize opening 161, the second general prize opening 162, and the third general prize opening 163 has occurred, and different winning sounds Can be output, the first general winning award winning designation command, the second general winning award winning designation command corresponding to each of the first general winning prize opening 161, the second general winning prize opening 162, and the third general winning prize opening 163, the second Although a mode in which a 3 general winning award winning designation command is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second general winning award opening is not provided without providing a third general winning award winning designation command. At the time of winning at 162 or the third general winning opening 163, the number of commands is reduced by transmitting the second general winning opening winning designation command, and the production control microcomputer 200 is the second one. Although it is not possible to specify which of the prize winning opening 162 and the third general winning opening 163, the winning is to the first general winning opening 161 corresponding to the right path, or the second general winning opening corresponding to the left path. It may be possible to specify whether the winning is to 162 or the third general winning opening 163.

  The command E300 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) that designates that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 or the operation gate 17. It should be noted that separate effect control commands are provided for the gate 32 and the operation gate 17 so that the effect control microcomputer 200 can specify whether the game ball has passed through the gate 32 or the operation gate 17. Also good.

  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)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  First special symbol changing process (step S303): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the production control microcomputer 200 Control is performed to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the 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, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process (step S36) based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4. Is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the set 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 S50A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is 0, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the variable display (step S51A). Note that whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last time the variable display is finished is, for example, that the timer for measuring the period during which the variable display is not executed when the variable display is ended is set to 30 seconds. This can be determined by setting a corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52A).

  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, it is determined that the state is the high probability / second KT state, and Send a background specification command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big special symbol fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress (step S63A). 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 S63A, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) as a 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, when the big special symbol fluctuation of the second special symbol is in step S63A, 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 out of place), 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).

  By executing the process of step S1125A, 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, the variation display of the first special symbol is forced. Therefore, a situation where a big hit occurs simultaneously in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is prevented. 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. 27, 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 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).

  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 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. 27 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. In addition, when the big hit is not made, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is made the small hit. If it is a small hit, the 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)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (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 it is out of place (including cases where it is out of force), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) corresponds to step S350. Update to the value (0 in this example). 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 S350.

  FIG. 28 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 S50B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is 0, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the last variable display (step S51B). Note that whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last time the variable display is finished is, for example, that the timer for measuring the period during which the variable display is not executed when the variable display is ended is set to 30 seconds. This can be determined by setting a corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52B).

  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 S63B). 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 S63B, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) as a 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, if the first special symbol big hit variation is in step S63B, 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.

  If the big hit is not made in step S66B, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the small hit determination module (step S162B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a big hit is determined when a big hit determination random number (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S163B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step S164B). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S68B.

  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 or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big win. Based on the type determination result, 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) is sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. Control to send.

  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.

  In the second special symbol stop process (step S354), processing similar to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) shown in FIG. 24 is executed. That is, in the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, if “first” is read as “second”, the second special symbol stop process is almost explained. However, in the second special symbol stop process, if the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second small hit pre-release process (step S358). .

  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.

  FIG. 29 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. 30 is a flowchart showing the general winning opening winning notification process (step S28a) in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. In the general winning opening notification process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first general winning opening switch 16a is turned on, that is, the first general winning opening that allows only game balls passing through the right-handed path to win. It is determined whether or not there is a prize for 161 (step S401). If the first general prize opening switch 16a is ON, a first general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted (step S402), and the production control microcomputer 200 is connected to the first general prize opening 161. Notify that there was a prize.

  On the other hand, if there is no winning in the first general winning opening 161, whether or not the second general winning opening switch 16b is turned on, that is, only a game ball passing through the left-handed path can be won. The presence / absence of a winning at the second general winning opening 162 is determined (step S403). If the second general prize opening switch 16b is ON, a second general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted (step S404), and the production control microcomputer 200 is connected to the second general prize opening 162. Notify that there was a prize.

  If there is no winning at the second general winning opening 162, whether or not the third general winning opening switch 16c is turned on, that is, only the game ball passing through the left-handed path can be won. The presence / absence of winning in the third general winning opening 163 is determined (step S405). If the third general prize opening switch 16c is on, a third general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted (step S406), and the production control microcomputer 200 is connected to the third general prize opening 163. Notify that there was a prize.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process 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. . Also, background symbol process processing for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 9c is executed (step S706). In addition, a general winning opening winning sound output process for notifying that the first general winning opening 161, the second general winning opening 162, and the third general winning opening 163 have been won is executed (step S707). Also, a winning ball number display process is executed to control the display of the winning ball number display indicating the number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (first KT state, second KT state) (step S708). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S709). 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 S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  32 to 34 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 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.

  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. After setting these fanfare flags, the effect control CPU 201 further sets a winning flag for identifying whether the game is a big hit game or a small hit game (step S622a), and displays a background symbol. The unit 9c starts displaying the number of prize balls (step S622b).

  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 S624). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624 is also referred to as an ending flag. After setting these ending flags, the effect control CPU 201 further clears the winning flag (step S624a) and ends the display of the number of prize balls displayed on the background symbol display unit 9c (deletes the display). (Step S624b).

  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). After setting these small hitting start designation command reception flags, the effect control CPU 201 further sets a hitting flag (step S626a) and starts displaying the number of winning balls on the background symbol display unit 9c (step S626b). ).

  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). After setting the small hitting end designation command reception flag, the effect control CPU 201 further clears the hitting flag (step S628a) and ends the display of the number of prize balls displayed on the background symbol display unit 9c ( The display is erased) (step S628b).

  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). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 resets the prize ball counter for counting the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (the first KT state or the second KT state) (step S633) and the effect display. If the prize ball number display is displayed on the device 9, the prize ball number display is controlled to be deleted (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is the low probability / first KT background designation (step S635), 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 S636). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the first KT state flag (step S637). 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 S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 performs control for displaying the award ball number display by the first KT pattern in the effect display device 9 (step S639). For example, a prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display by any pattern is not displayed yet, the control for newly starting the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed. In addition, if the winning ball number display is already performed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, control for switching to the display of the winning ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed.

  If the received effect control command is high-accuracy / first KT background designation (step S640), the effect control CPU 201 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as the background screen corresponding to the high probability / first KT state (for example, , A yellow display color background screen) (step S641). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the first KT state flag (step S642). In addition, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the second KT state flag is reset (step S643). Further, the effect control CPU 201 performs control for displaying the award ball number display by the first KT pattern in the effect display device 9 (step S644). For example, a prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display by any pattern is not displayed yet, the control for newly starting the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed. In addition, if the winning ball number display is already performed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, control for switching to the display of the winning ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed.

  If the received effect control command is high-accuracy / second KT background designation (step S645), 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 S646). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the second KT state flag (step S647). In addition, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the first KT state flag is reset (step S648). Further, the effect control CPU 201 performs control for displaying the award ball number display by the second KT pattern in the effect display device 9 (step S649). For example, a prize ball number display is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the winning ball number display by any pattern is not displayed yet, the control for newly starting the winning ball number display by the second KT pattern is performed. Also, if the winning ball number display has already been performed by the big hit pattern or the first KT pattern, the control for switching to the display of the winning ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed.

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S639, S644, and S649 and the process of step S979 of the background symbol fluctuation stop process described later are executed, so that a big hit game or a KT state (first KT state, second KT) The number of prize balls is displayed during (state), but the value of the prize ball number counter when the KT state is terminated and the low probability / non-KT state is returned by executing the processing of steps S633 and S634. Is reset (cleared to 0) and the display of the number of prize balls is ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, the award ball number display by the first KT pattern is displayed in the first KT state by executing the processes of steps S639 and S644, and the second KT state is displayed by executing the process of step S649. Although the case where the prize ball number display by the 2nd KT pattern is displayed is shown, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, in the first KT state, the prize ball number display may not be displayed (the processing in steps S639 and S644 is unnecessary).

  If the received effect control command is a grand prize opening prize designation command (step S650), the production control CPU 201 sets a big prize opening prize flag indicating that a game ball has been won at the big prize opening ( At the same time as step S651), 15 (corresponding to the number of winning balls per winning in the big winning opening) is added to the winning ball counter (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is a special prize opening designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 201 sets a special prize opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won in the special prize opening 24. In addition to (Step S654), 15 (corresponding to the number of winning balls per winning to the special winning opening 24) is added to the winning ball counter (Step S655).

  In this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls is 15 is the same when the game ball is won at the special prize opening and when the game ball is won at the special prize opening 24. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, the number of prize balls is varied such that the number of prize balls is set to 15 when a game ball is won in the big prize opening, while the number of prize balls is 10 when a game ball is won in the special prize opening 24. May be.

  If the received effect control command is the customer waiting demonstration display designation command (step S660), the effect control CPU 201 performs control for starting the customer waiting demonstration display in the effect display device 9 (step S661). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the previous small hit flag indicating that the display result of the previous variation display was the small hit (step S662), and the small hits are continuously generated. The small hits continuous number counter indicating the number of times played is cleared to 0 (step S663).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the continuous small hit effect is configured to be executed when the consecutive small hits occur, but the processing of steps S662 and S663 is executed. After the change display that is a small hit is executed, if the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed, even if the subsequent change display is a small hit, the continuous small hit The production is configured not to be executed.

  If the received effect control command is the first general winning award winning designation command (step S664), the effect control CPU 201 sets the first general winning award winning flag (step S665), and the winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not a big hit or a small hit is displayed (S666). If the winning flag is set, 5 is added to the winning ball counter, which is the number of winning balls to be paid out by winning the first general winning opening, and the process proceeds to step S611. Thus, by adding 5 which is the number of prize balls to the prize ball number counter, an effect is displayed in which the number of prize balls after the addition is displayed on the background symbol display unit 9c as a prize ball number display. Become. On the other hand, if the winning flag is not set, the prize ball number display is not displayed, and the process proceeds to step S611 without adding 5 which is the prize ball number to the prize ball number counter.

  If the received effect control command is the second general winning award winning designation command (step S668), the effect controlling CPU 201 sets the second general winning award winning flag (step S669), and then proceeds to step S611. Transition.

  If the received effect control command is the third general winning award winning designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 201 sets the third general winning award winning flag (step S671), and then proceeds to step S611. Transition.

  If the received effect control command is another command, for example, a gate passage designation command, a production control CPU 201 such as setting a gate passage designation command reception flag according to the received gate passage designation command. Sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S672). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process (step S706) shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 201 performs any one of steps S900 to S908 according to the launch instruction display process of S800 and the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Launch instruction display processing (step S800): When a big hit game or a KT state is displayed, a “right hit” message display and an arrow indicating a right direction are displayed on the background symbol display portion 9c. When not in the state, when any of the game balls passing through the gate 32 or the operating gate 17 or winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs, a “left-handed” message display and a left-pointing arrow are displayed. Is displayed.

  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. 36 is a flowchart showing the launch instruction display process (step S800). In the launch instruction display process, the effect control CPU 201 first determines whether or not a right-handed instruction image consisting of a “right-handed” message display and a right-pointing arrow is being displayed (step S801).

  If the right-handed instruction image is not being displayed, it is further determined whether or not the fanfare flag, which is a condition for starting the display of the right-handed instruction image, is set (step S802). If the fanfare flag is set, the left-handed instruction image display period timer is operating to determine whether a left-handed instruction image consisting of a “left-handed” message display and a left-pointing arrow is being displayed. Whether or not (step S803). If the left-handed instruction image display period timer is operating, that is, if the left-handed instruction image is being displayed, the left-handed instruction image display is terminated (step S804), and the left-handed instruction image display period timer is set. After clearing (step S805), display of the right-handed instruction image is started (step S806). If the gate passage designation command reception flag is set, it is cleared (step S820), and the launch instruction display process is terminated. . If the fanfare flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S809.

  On the other hand, if the right-handed instruction image is being displayed, it is determined whether or not a low-accuracy / non-KT background designation command reception flag, which is a condition for ending right-handedness, is set (step S807). When the low-accuracy / non-KT background designation command reception flag is set, after the display of the right-handed instruction image is finished (display is deleted) (step S808), the process proceeds to step S813 and the left-handed instruction image is displayed. Start displaying. On the other hand, if the low-accuracy / non-KT background designation command reception flag is not set, if the gate passage designation command reception flag is set, the flag is cleared (step S820), and the launch instruction display process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the display of the right-handed instruction image is finished in step S808, the display of the left-handed instruction image is started immediately. Alternatively, the left-handed instruction image may be displayed after a predetermined period of time, or a preparation display for prompting left-handed preparation is displayed for a predetermined period.

  In step S809, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction image display period timer for counting the left-handed instruction image display period is operating.

  If the left-handed instruction image display period timer is not operating, that is, if the left-handed instruction image is not being displayed, whether or not the first general winning opening winning flag is set, that is, the first general winning prize is displayed. It is determined whether or not there is a winning in the mouth (step S810). When the first general winning opening prize flag is set, the process proceeds to step S813.

  If the first general winning opening prize flag is not set, it is further determined whether or not a gate passage designation command reception flag is set (step S811). If the gate passage designation command reception flag is not set, the launch instruction display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the gate passage designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S813, display of the left-handed instruction image is started. Then, a timer value corresponding to the left-handed instruction image display period is set in the left-handed instruction image display period timer to start the timer (step S815). If the gate passage designation command reception flag is set, the flag is cleared (step S820), and the launch instruction display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the left-handed instruction image display period timer is operating, that is, when the left-handed instruction image is being displayed, the left-handed instruction image display period timer is decremented by -1 (step S816), and then the subtraction is performed. It is determined whether the left-handed instruction image display period timer has expired, that is, whether the left-handed instruction image display period has elapsed (step S817).

  If the left-handed instruction image display period timer has timed out, the display of the left-handed instruction image ends (erase) (step S818), and after the left-handed instruction image display period timer is cleared (step S819), If the gate passage designation command reception flag is set, it is cleared (step S820), and the launch instruction display process is terminated. If the left-handed instruction image display period timer has not timed out, it is cleared if the gate passage designation command reception flag is set (step S820), and the presenting instruction display process ends.

  By executing the above-described hitting instruction display processing, the right-handed instruction image is displayed on the background symbol display unit 9c when the jackpot game or the KT state is being performed, and when the jackpot game or the KT state is not being performed, the gate 32 Alternatively, when either the passing of the game ball through the operation gate 17 or winning in the first general winning opening 161 occurs, the left-handed instruction image is displayed on the background symbol display portion 9c for a predetermined period.

  FIG. 37 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 confirms whether or not the variable display to start this time is a small hit (step S921). Whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a small hit is, for example, that the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area (see step S618) indicates a small hit. It can be determined by checking whether or not (display result 7 designation command is stored).

  If the change display started this time is a small hit (Y in step S921), it is confirmed whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S922). If the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is not the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S931. If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the previous small hit flag has been set (step S923). If the previous small hit flag is not set (that is, if the display result of the variation display executed last time is not a small hit), the effect control CPU 201 indicates that the small hit has continuously occurred. As a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect to be notified, a continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit is selected (step S924). On the other hand, if the previous small hit flag is set (that is, if the display result of the variation display executed last time is a small hit and consecutive small hits occur), the production control CPU 201 As a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect, a continuous small hit effect determination table corresponding to the value of the continuous small hit number counter for counting the number of times that the small hit has continuously occurred is selected ( Step S925).

  In this embodiment, the process of step S922 is executed, so that the continuous small hit effect can be executed only in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that a continuous small hit effect can be performed in both the 1st KT state and the 2nd KT state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 performs lottery processing based on a random number using the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in steps S924 and S925, and determines the presence and type of the continuous small hit effect (step S926).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 38 (A) shows a specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit selected in step S924. FIG. 38B shows a case where the value of the consecutive small hit number counter is 1 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, the variation display started this time is continuously 2). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for two consecutive small hits) selected when a small hit is generated) is shown. FIG. 38C shows a case where the value of the consecutive small hit number counter is 2 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, the variation display started this time is 3 continuously). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for three consecutive small hits) selected when a small hit is generated) is shown. FIG. 38D shows a case where the value of the consecutive small hit number counter is 3 or more in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, continuously in the variable display started this time). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for the case where the number of consecutive small hits is four times or more) selected when the small hit is four times or more) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the continuous small hit effect determination table, determination values are assigned to the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect B, and the continuous small hit effect C, respectively. Yes. In this embodiment, the continuous small hit effect A is, for example, an effect of causing a predetermined character A to appear on the effect display device 9 and displaying a character display such as “Once again!” As a character A line. . In addition, the continuous small hit effect B is an effect in which, for example, a predetermined character B appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as “one more time!” Is displayed as a line of the character B. In addition, the continuous small hit effect C is, for example, an effect of causing a predetermined character C to appear on the effect display device 9 and displaying a character display such as “Once again!” As a character C line.

  In this embodiment, the case where the character type is changed according to the type of the continuous small hit effect is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the character display type may be varied according to the type of the continuous small hit effect, or the display color of the character display may be varied. Further, as the continuous small hit effect, an effect of lighting the decoration lamp 25 and the frame lamps 28a to 28c may be executed, or an effect of outputting the effect sound from the speaker 27 may be executed. Various aspects of production can be considered.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where it comprises so that three types of continuous small hit effects A-C of continuous small hit effects AC can be performed is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect, and four or more types of continuous small hit effects are demonstrated. You may comprise so that a hit effect can be performed, and you may comprise only two types of continuous small hit effects. Moreover, you may be comprised so that there may be only one kind of continuous small hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the previous fluctuation display is not a small hit (that is, when the small hit is not continuously generated), there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 100%. It is determined. In this embodiment, since it is configured not to execute the continuous small hit effect when the previous fluctuation display is not a small hit, if it is determined as N in step S923, it remains as it is. You may comprise so that it may transfer to step S931. If comprised in that way, the continuous small hit production | presentation determination table for last non-small hits can be made unnecessary.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (B), when the small hits are continuously generated twice in the present variation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 80%. It is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A. In addition, you may comprise not only the aspect shown by this embodiment but the determination of the continuous small hit effect B and the continuous small hit effect C in a low ratio.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 38C, when the small hits are generated three times continuously in the current variation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 30%. It is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A, and it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 50%. That is, the continuous small hit effect B is executed at a relatively high rate. In addition, you may comprise not only the aspect shown by this embodiment but the determination of the continuous small hit | direction effect C in a low ratio.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (D), when the small hits are continuously generated four times or more in the present variation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and a rate of 10% Is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A at a rate of 20%, and is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect C at a rate of 50%. . That is, the continuous small hit effect C is executed at a relatively high rate.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), since the ratio of the continuous small hit effect A already being executed in the second consecutive small hit change is high, FIGS. 38 (C) and (D). As shown in the figure, the execution ratio of the continuous small hit effect A is set to be low in the third small hit fluctuation continuously. Also, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), since the ratio of the continuous small hit effect B already being executed in the third consecutive small hit change is high, as shown in FIG. In the small hit variation, the execution ratio of the continuous small hit effect B is set to be low. By configuring as such, in this embodiment, the same type of effect as the type of effect previously performed as the continuous small hit effect is less likely to be executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, there is a case in which the same type of effect as the effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect is less likely to be executed by the allocation of the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIG. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the continuous small hit effect A is executed, a flag indicating that the continuous small hit effect A has been executed is set. If the flag is set, it may be configured such that a continuous small hit effect other than the continuous small hit effect A can be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the previous variation display is a small hit (when a continuous small hit is generated), the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIGS. 38 (B) to (D) is used. Although the case where it comprises so that the presence / absence and kind of a continuous small hit effect may be determined by performing a lottery process is shown, it is not restricted to such a processing mode. For example, when the previous change display is a small hit, the lottery process may be performed without executing a lottery process unconditionally.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, a case is shown in which the type of continuous small hit effect to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of continuous small hit effects AC by lottery processing. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the type of continuous small hit effect may be fixedly determined according to the number of consecutive small hits. For example, if it is the second consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect A is fixedly determined, and if it is the third consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect B is fixedly determined. If it is a hit, the continuous small hit effect C may be fixedly determined.

  When it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect (Y in step S927), the effect control CPU 201 determines and changes the background pattern variation pattern to be used in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. A process table corresponding to the kind of continuous small hit effect is selected (step S928). Then, control goes to a step S932.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 continuously displays the background symbol during fluctuation display by executing the process of step S933 described later and the background symbol fluctuation middle step S944 using the process table selected in step S928. A small hit effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the shortened variation is always performed when a small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol during the second KT state (in this example, As shown in FIG. 14 (I), only the second variation pattern # 27 of the shortening variation is provided when a small hit is made during the second KT state), and whenever a continuous small hit effect is executed, It is configured to be executed in a change display of a shortened change. In addition, even if it is a case where a small hit is made during the second KT state, it may be configured such that there is a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time (for example, 20 seconds). In this case, for example, in the background symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 37, when the current variation display is a small hit variation, it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern of the shortening variation is present. Only when the pattern is a variation pattern, the processing of steps S922 to S928 may be executed so that a continuous small hit effect can be executed.

  If the change display to be started this time is not a small hit (N in step S921), the effect control CPU 201 resets the previous small hit flag (step S929) and, if set, the number of consecutive small hits. The counter value is cleared to 0 (step S930).

  If the second KT state flag is not set after clearing the small hit consecutive number counter in step S930 (N in step S922), or if it is decided not to execute the continuous small hit effect (N in step S927). 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 S931). 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 S932). 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 S933). 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 execution of the continuous effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern # 26, # 28), step S933 and the background symbol variation described later are performed according to the process table selected in steps S928 and S931. By executing the process of step S944 of the process, the continuous effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the background symbol. Further, when execution of the battle effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern # 16, # 18, # 19, # 21, # 23, # 24, # 28), steps S928 and S931 are performed. According to the process table selected in step S933 and the process of step S944 of the background symbol changing process described later, a battle effect is executed during the background symbol changing display.

  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 S934). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S902) (step S935).

  FIG. 39 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 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.

  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). ).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the background symbol fluctuation stopping 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 S983. 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 S982. 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 S983 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 performs control for displaying the award ball number display by the big hit pattern on the effect display device 9 (step S979). For example, a prize ball number display is displayed at the lower left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if no winning ball number display by any pattern is displayed yet, the control for starting the new winning ball number display by the big hit pattern is performed. In addition, if the winning ball number display has already been performed by the first KT pattern or the second KT pattern, control for switching to display of the winning ball number display by the big hit pattern is performed.

  In this embodiment, the background symbol variation stop processing shown in FIG. 40 shows the case where the winning ball number display is started or switched (see step S979) by the big hit pattern, but this is the only mode. Absent. For example, the same processing as step S979 is performed in the jackpot display processing (step S904) or the first mid-round processing after starting the jackpot game (step S905), or the winning ball number display by the jackpot pattern is started or switched. You may comprise as follows.

  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 S980).

  When the small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S981), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S982).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the small hitting start designation command reception flag is set (step S983). 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 S984). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the set small hitting start command reception flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the small hit effect (step S985). Next, the production control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S986), 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 part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is executed according to the data 1) (step S987).

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting process (step S908) (step S988).

  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 S981), 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 S989).

  FIG. 41 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.

  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 In step S9207, the effect control CPU 201 sets the previous small hit flag if it is not set (step S9207). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 adds 1 to the value of the small hits continuous number counter (step S9208).

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the variable display other than the small hitting is started, the previous small hitting flag is reset and the value of the consecutive small hitting counter is cleared to 0 (see steps S929 and S930). ). Therefore, when a small hit game is executed based on the first fluctuation display that is a small hit after executing a variable display other than the small hit, the processing of steps S9207 and S9208 is executed, The small hit flag is set and 1 is set in the small hit consecutive number counter. Therefore, when the next variation display is again a small hit, it can be determined that the small hit has occurred twice consecutively based on the value of the consecutive small hit counter being 1. When the small hit game is finished, step S9208 is executed, so that the value of the consecutive small hit counter is updated to 2. Further, if the next fluctuation display is again a small hit, Based on the value of the number counter being 2, it can be determined that three consecutive small hits have occurred. After that, even if the small hits occur continuously 4 times, 5 times, etc., by checking the value of the small hits continuous number counter, how many consecutive small hits are generated Can be determined.

  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 S9209).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the general winning opening winning sound output process (step S707). In the general winning opening winning sound output process, the effect control CPU 201 first determines whether or not the winning sound output process timer is operating, that is, whether or not the winning sound due to the general winning is already being output. (Step S581).

  If the winning sound output process timer is not operating, that is, if the winning sound due to the general winning is not being output, it is determined whether or not the first general winning opening winning flag is set (step S582). When the first general winning award winning flag is set, that is, when there is a winning in the first general winning winning opening 161, a first general winning oral sound for notifying the winning to the first general winning winning opening 161 is output. Process data for outputting the first general winning award winning sound to be selected (step S583), and the process proceeds to step S592.

  On the other hand, if the first general winning opening winning flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the second general winning opening winning flag is set (step S584). If the second general winning opening winning flag is set, the second general winning opening winning flag is cleared (step S585), whether or not it is in a special state, that is, a big hit gaming state, a small hit gaming state, It is determined whether the gaming state is either the first KT state or the second KT state. Whether or not these game states are present can be determined by whether or not the winning flag, the first KT state flag, and the second KT state flag are set.

  If the gaming state is not in the special state in which the right-handed instruction image is displayed, that is, if it is a gaming state in which the right-handed instruction image is not displayed, the process data for outputting the second general winning entry winning sound is selected. (Step S587), the process proceeds to step S592.

  On the other hand, when the game state is in a special state in which a right-handed instruction image is displayed, the second prize-winning sound output process is terminated by ending the general winning opening winning sound output process. The winning sound is not output even if the general winning opening 162 is won.

  If it is determined in step S584 that the second general winning opening winning flag is not set, it is further determined whether or not the third general winning opening winning flag is set (step S588). If the third general winning opening winning flag is set, the third general winning opening winning flag is cleared (step S589), and it is determined in the same manner as in step S586 described above whether or not it is in the special state. .

  When the gaming state is not in the special state in which the right-handed instruction image is displayed, that is, in the gaming state in which the right-handed instruction image is not displayed, a winning sound for notifying the winning to the third general winning opening Is selected (step S591), the process proceeds to step S592.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in a special state in which a right-handed instruction image is displayed, the general winning opening winning sound output process is terminated, and when the right-handed instruction image is displayed, the third The winning sound is not output even if the general winning opening 163 is won.

  In step S592, after a winning sound output process timer for switching process data is started, output of winning sounds is started in accordance with the contents of the winning sound output process data 1 (step S593).

  As described above, in the state where the right-handed instruction image is not displayed, the first general winning opening winning sound according to the winnings of the first general winning opening 161, the second general winning opening 162, and the third general winning opening 163. Since the process data for output, the process data for outputting the second general winning award winning sound, and the process data for outputting the third general winning award winning sound are set, different winning sounds are output. With these winning sounds, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the winning opening has been won. Therefore, it becomes possible to grasp which general winning slot is easy to win or difficult to win depending on which winning sound output is high or low.

  In the state in which the right-handed instruction image is displayed, even if only the game ball passing through the left-handed route is awarded to the second general winning port 162 or the third general winning port 163, the winning sound Is not output, so that when the right-handed instruction image is displayed, the winning ball number display does not increase even if the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 is won, but only the winning sound is displayed. By outputting, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S581 that the winning sound output process timer is operating, that is, if the winning sound is being output based on the general winning, the winning sound output process timer is decremented by -1. (Step S594), it is determined whether or not the process timer for outputting the winning sound after the subtraction has timed out (Step S595).

  If the winning sound output process timer has not timed out, the winning sound is output according to the content of the winning sound output process data corresponding to the value of the winning sound output process timer (step S599), and the general winning is received. The oral winning sound output process is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning sound output process timer has timed out, the winning sound output process data is switched (step S596), and the next winning sound output process timer is started (step S597). After outputting the winning sound according to the contents of the winning sound output process data (step S598), the general winning opening winning sound output processing is terminated. If there is no winning sound output process data to be switched next in step S596, the output of the winning sound by the winning sound output process data ends.

  If there is a new general winning before the output of the winning sound, the output of the winning sound corresponding to the new general winning is started when the outputting of the winning sound being output is completed. The

  43 to 47 are flowcharts showing the winning ball number display process (step S708). In the winning ball number display process, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not the big winning opening winning flag is set (step S500). If the big prize winning flag is set (that is, if a big prize winning is generated), the production control CPU 201 resets the big prize winning flag (step S501), and the first prize. It is confirmed whether or not the first prize ball increasing effect executing flag indicating that the ball increasing effect is being executed is set (step S502). If the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S506.

  If the first prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 uses the effect display device 9 to win the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and control for starting the first prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S503). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets a first prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S504). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In this embodiment, the winning ball number display is displayed during the big hit game or the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). When a game ball is won in the special winning opening 24, a prize ball increasing effect is executed in such a manner that the number of prize balls shown in the prize ball number display is increased by one. In this embodiment, there are three types of prize ball increasing effects: a first prize ball increasing effect to a third prize ball increasing effect. In the first prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number increases by one at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 second) when the prize ball number display by the big hit pattern is displayed during the big hit game. This is an effect that is executed in such a manner as to do. Further, the second prize ball increasing effect is the number of prize balls at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 second) when the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is displayed during the first KT state. Is an effect that is executed in such a manner that it increases by one. Further, the third prize ball increasing effect is obtained when the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern is displayed during the second KT state at the relatively low second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Is an effect that is executed in such a manner that it increases by one.

  In this embodiment, the winning flag winning flag is set (a winning to the winning ticket has occurred) is when the winning game is displayed and the winning ball number display by the jackpot pattern is displayed. Therefore, the first prize-ball increasing effect is started in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the first speed in the prize-ball number display displayed by the big hit pattern in step S503.

  If the grand prize winning flag has not been set (that is, if no winning has been made for the big prize opening), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first prize ball increasing effect executing flag has been set. Is confirmed (step S505). If the flag for executing the first prize ball increasing effect is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S510.

  If the first prize-ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S502 or step S505 (that is, if the first prize-ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays a prize in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is completed (that is, whether or not 0.1 second has elapsed since the start of the effect of increasing the number of winning balls by 1) (step S506). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 displays the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter after the prize ball number is increased by one. It is confirmed whether or not the state coincides with (step S507). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number has increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again uses the effect display device 9 to win the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and control for starting the first prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S508). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

  If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number has increased by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first prize ball increase effect execution flag ( Step S509), the first prize ball increasing effect is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In this embodiment, when a winning at the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game, the payout control of 15 winning balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and 15 is immediately added to the winning ball counter. (See step S652), but by executing the processing of steps S500 to S509, the award ball number display is not immediately updated to the value obtained by adding 15, but the first speed (this example) The number of prize balls is updated in such a manner that the number of prize balls increases by 1 in 0.1 second). Therefore, in this embodiment, it takes 0.1 seconds × 15 = 1.5 seconds to complete the update of the number of all 15 prize balls for a single winning prize opening. The number display is updated. In this case, there may be a case where a winning to the next big winning opening occurs before the update of the number of all 15 winning balls is completed. For example, the fifth of 15 winning balls Even if the next prize winning slot is displayed at the stage where the increase in the number of winning balls has only been displayed until then, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth winning balls is increased continues. The first prize ball increase effect will continue to be executed until the display of the increase in the number of all prize balls including the number of prize balls added for the new winning is completed (in this case, additional The number of award balls is updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of award balls generated in step 3). However, in this embodiment, when the first prize-ball increasing effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the big hit game is finished. By the end, the production in which all the number of prize balls is increased is completed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the special winning opening prize flag is set (step S510). If the special winning award winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the special winning award 24 has occurred), the effect control CPU 201 resets the special winning award winning flag (step S511), and the second KT. It is confirmed whether or not the status flag is set (step S512). If the second KT flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S523. If the second KT state flag is not set, the CPU 201 for effect control confirms whether or not the first KT state flag is set (step S513). If the first KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), the process proceeds to step S551.

  In step S551, it is determined whether or not the first general winning opening prize flag is set. When the 1st general winning award winning flag is set, the set first general winning award winning flag is cleared (step S552), and the big hit state in which the winning ball number display is displayed or the small win Whether or not the state is in the process is determined based on whether or not the hitting flag is set (step S553).

  If the winning flag is not set, that is, if the winning ball number display is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S540 (FIG. 47). On the other hand, when the winning flag is set, that is, when the prize ball number display is displayed, it is determined whether or not the first prize ball increasing effect executing flag is set (step S554). . When the flag for executing the first prize ball increase effect is not set, an effect for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is started (step S555), and the flag for executing the first prize ball increase effect is set. (Step S556), the process proceeds to step S540 (FIG. 47).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S551 that the first general winning opening prize flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (step S557). If the first prize ball increase effect execution flag is set (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 increases the number of prize balls by 1 in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display has ended (that is, whether or not 0.1 second has elapsed since the start of the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1) (step S558). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 displays the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter after the prize ball number is increased by one. It is confirmed whether or not the state coincides with (step S559). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number has increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again uses the effect display device 9 to win the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started (restarted), and control for starting the first prize-ball increasing effect is performed (step S560). Then, control goes to a step S540.
On the other hand, if the prize ball number display after the prize ball number has increased by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 clears the first prize ball increase effect execution flag. (Step S561), the first prize-ball increasing effect is ended. Then, control goes to a step S540.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if a special prize opening 24 is rarely generated during the non-KT state, the number of prize balls is not displayed in the first place, so that a prize ball increase effect is performed. If not, the process ends.

  If the first KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the first KT state), the effect control CPU 201 is executing the second prize ball increasing effect indicating that the second prize ball increasing effect is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S514). If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S519.

  If the second prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 uses the effect display device 9 to win the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and control for starting the second prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S515). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets a second prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S516). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the first KT state flag has been set (during the first KT state) means that the award ball number display by the first KT pattern is displayed, so that the first KT pattern is displayed in step S515. In the displayed number of prize balls, a second prize ball increase effect is started in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the first speed (0.1 seconds in this example).

  If the special winning award winning flag is not set (that is, if the special winning opening 24 has not been won), the third prize ball increasing effect is executed indicating that the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the middle flag is set (step S517). If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S533. If the third prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect execution effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the second prize ball increase effect execution flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S518). If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S540.

  If the second prize-ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S514 or step S518 (that is, if the second prize-ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays a prize in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is completed (that is, whether or not 0.1 second has elapsed since the start of the effect of increasing the number of winning balls by 1) (step S519). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 displays the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter after the prize ball number is increased by one. (Step S520). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number has increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again uses the effect display device 9 to win the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and a control for starting the second prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S521). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number increases by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second prize ball increase effect execution flag ( Step S522), the second prize ball increasing effect is ended. Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, when a special winning opening 24 is won in the small hit game generated during the first KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30) and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball number counter (see step S655), the prize ball number display is not immediately updated to the value obtained by adding 15 by executing the processing of steps S510 to S522. Rather, the award ball number display is updated in such a manner that the award ball number increases by 1 at the first speed (0.1 seconds in this example). Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, 0.1 seconds × 15 = 1.5 until the update of all 15 prize balls is completed with respect to one winning in the special winning opening 24. The award ball number display is updated over the second. In this case, there may be a case where a winning to the next special winning opening 24 occurs before the update of all 15 winning balls is completed. For example, 5 of 15 winning balls Even when the winning prize is displayed at the next special prize opening 24 at the stage where only the increase in the number of prize balls has been displayed up to the eyes, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls is continuously increased is displayed. And the second prize ball increase effect is continuously executed until the display of the increase of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is finished (in this case) In addition, the number of prize balls will be updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls generated in addition). However, in this embodiment, when the second prize-ball increasing effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the small hit game is finished. By the time, the effect that the number of prize balls increases is configured to end.

  If the second KT state flag is set in step S512 (that is, in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start the effect effect in the effect display device 9 (step S523). Next, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not a winning effect execution flag indicating that the winning effect is being executed is set (step S524). If the winning effect execution flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the value of the winning effect waiting number counter for counting the number of waiting winning effects. 1 is added (step S525). Then, control goes to a step S529.

  If the winning effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the winning effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays a prize ball increase display (for example, character display such as “+15”) on the effect display device 9. Is controlled (step S526), and the effect display device 9 is controlled to start a winning effect (step S527). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets a winning effect executing flag (step S528). Then, control goes to a step S529.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not a third prize ball increasing effect executing flag indicating that the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed is set (step S529). If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S533.

  If the third prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect has not been executed yet), the effect control CPU 201 displays the second KT pattern on the effect display device 9. Control for starting the enlarged display of the displayed number of prize balls is performed (step S530). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 starts an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the second speed on the effect display device 9, and performs control to start the third prize ball increase effect (step S531). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets a third prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S532). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the second KT state flag has been set (during the second KT state) means that the award ball number display by the second KT pattern is displayed, so in step S531, the second KT pattern is displayed. In the displayed number of prize balls displayed in an enlarged manner, a third prize ball increase effect is started in which the number of prize balls increases by one at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example).

  If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S517 or step S529 (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 determines the effect effect end timing and It is confirmed whether or not (step S533). Whether or not it is the end timing of the effect production is set, for example, when a timer for measuring the effect production period is set when the effect production is started in step S523, and the timer times out. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If it is the end timing of the effect effect, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to end the effect effect in the effect display device 9 (step S534).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 in the prize ball number display is completed (that is, whether or not 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1). (No) is confirmed (step S535). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 displays the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter after the prize ball number is increased by one. It is confirmed whether or not the state coincides with (step S536). If the award ball number display after the award ball number has increased by 1 does not yet match the award ball number indicated by the award ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again uses the effect display device 9 to win the award ball at the second speed. An effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and control for starting the third prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S537). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number increases by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 is displayed in the effect display device 9 in the second KT pattern. Control for terminating the enlarged display of the number of prize balls is performed (step S538). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag (step S539), and ends the third prize ball increasing effect. Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, when a special winning opening 24 is won in the small hit game generated during the second KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30) and immediately. Although 15 is added to the winning ball counter (see step S655), 15 is immediately added to the display of the winning ball number by executing the processing of steps S510, S517, S529 to S532, S535 to S359. Rather than being updated, the effect effect is executed and the award ball number display is enlarged, and the award ball number is incremented by 1 at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example). The award ball number display is updated in such a manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, 0.5 seconds × 15 = 7.5 until the update of all 15 prize balls is completed with respect to one winning in the special winning opening 24. The award ball number display is updated over the second. In this case, there may be a case where a winning to the next special winning opening 24 occurs before the update of all 15 winning balls is completed. For example, 5 of 15 winning balls Even when the winning prize is displayed at the next special prize opening 24 at the stage where only the increase in the number of prize balls has been displayed up to the eyes, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls is continuously increased is displayed. The third prize ball increase effect is continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is finished (in this case) In addition, the award ball number display is updated over 15.0 seconds including the additional award ball number).

  Here, in this embodiment, when the third prize-ball increasing effect is executed, the second speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively slow at 0.5 seconds, so the small hit game is finished. There is a case where an effect of increasing the number of all the prize balls is not finished before the game is finished. In this embodiment, the award ball number display process (step S708) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, whether a variable display is being executed, a big hit game, or a small hit game. Regardless of whether or not the timer interruption occurs, if the third prize ball increase effect does not end during the small hit game, the third prize is displayed over the variable display after the small hit game ends. The ball increase effect is continuously executed (further, the third prize ball increase effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games across the variable display).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set (step S540). If the winning effect execution flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect (step S541). Whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect, for example, when starting the winning effect in step S527, a timer for measuring the effect period of the winning effect is set and the timer has timed out. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If it is the end timing of the winning effect, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to end the winning effect in the effect display device 9 (step S542).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (step S543). If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (that is, if there is an unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning effect waiting number counter (step S544). Further, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to display a prize-ball increase display (for example, character display such as “+15”) on the effect display device 9 (step S545), and starts the winning effect on the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S546).

  If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (that is, there is no unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect control CPU 201 resets the winning effect executing flag (step S547).

  In this embodiment, when the process of steps S524 to S528 and S540 to S547 is executed, and a winning to the special winning opening 24 occurs during the second KT state, a winning ball increase display is displayed. At the same time, a winning effect is executed. In this case, there may be a case where a new winning to the next special prize opening 24 may occur during the execution of the winning effect. In such a case, the system waits until the winning effect being executed ends. The display of the next prize ball increase display and the prize presentation effect are executed after the winning prize effect being executed is finished (the display of the prize ball increase display and the prize presentation effect are executed with a delay).

  Here, in this embodiment, since the display of the winning ball increase display and the winning effect may be executed with a delay, the display of all the winning ball increase displays and the winning effects will be performed before the end of the small hit game. There are cases where it cannot be executed. In this embodiment, the award ball number display process (step S708) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, whether a variable display is being executed, a big hit game, or a small hit game. Regardless of whether or not the timer interruption occurs, if the display of the winning ball increase display or the winning effect is not completed during the small hit game, the variation display after the small hit game ends. The display of the winning ball increase display and the winning effect are executed (in addition, the displaying of the winning ball increase and the winning effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games with the variable display interposed therebetween).

  In this embodiment, the effect presentation is also executed when the special winning opening 24 is won, but the effect presentation is immediately executed at the timing when the special winning opening 24 is generated. (See steps S523, S533, and S534).

  In this embodiment, the prize ball number display effect (step S708) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the background symbol process process, You may comprise so that a prize-ball number display effect (step S708) may be performed before performing the process of S900-S908.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a display of an increase in the number of winning balls and a winning effect are executed based on occurrence of winning in the special winning opening 24. For example, a special winning opening lamp 24a is further provided. You may comprise so that it may light-display.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case in which a prize ball increasing effect is executed on the basis of the occurrence of a prize at the big prize opening or the special prize opening 24 and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a gaming machine configured to have a so-called general winning opening (a winning opening that does not open a variable winning ball apparatus even if a winning is made and only pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) winning balls) In this case, it may be configured to execute an effect in which a prize ball increasing effect is executed and the number of prize balls is increased by one even when a winning in a general winning opening occurs. In this case, when a prize is awarded to the general winning opening, an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at a first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) is executed uniformly in the prize ball increase effect. Alternatively, in the second KT state, even if a win to the general prize opening occurs, the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the prize ball increase effect. You may perform a production that goes on. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state), the prize-ball-increasing effect is produced even if a winning in the general winning opening occurs. May not be executed.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the prize ball increase effect in this embodiment will be described. 48 to 51 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect modes of the prize ball increasing effect. Among these, FIG. 48 shows a specific example of the effect form of the prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening during the big hit game. FIG. 49 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the winning of the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the first KT state. FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 show a specific example of the effect form of the prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the winning of the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state. 48 to 51, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  First, with reference to FIG. 48, a specific example of an effect mode of a prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the occurrence of winning in a big winning opening during a big hit game will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 48A, when the big hit game is being played, the effect display device 9 displays the winning ball number display 300 by the big hit pattern (see step S979) and, for example, the character 301 is displayed. In addition, a case where a character display 302 such as “Big hit!” Is displayed as a line of the character 301 is shown. Further, a right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed at the upper right corner of the effect display device 9 (see step S806 in FIG. 36). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, a case where the prize ball number display 300 is displayed at the lower left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown as the prize ball number display 300 by the big hit pattern. Yes.

  Next, it is assumed that a prize at the big prize opening occurs during the big hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed in the effect display device 9, and a first prize ball increasing effect is executed (see steps S500 to S509). ). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively fast speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. Thus, when the update of the display of all the prize balls is completed, the first prize ball increase effect is finished.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, a specific example of an effect mode of a prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the occurrence of winning in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the first KT state will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 49A, in the first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays a prize ball number display 303 based on the first KT pattern (see steps S639 and S644), and a small hit. For example, a case where a character display 304 such as “Occurrence of small hit!” Is displayed is shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, the prize ball number display 303 is displayed at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 303 by the first KT pattern. ing. A right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 (see step S806 in FIG. 36).

  Next, it is assumed that a winning to the special winning opening 24 occurs during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed in the effect display device 9, and a second prize ball increasing effect is executed (see steps S510 to S522). ). In this embodiment, in the second prize ball increasing effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 49 (C). Thus, when the update of the display of all the prize balls is completed, the second prize ball increase effect is finished.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51, a specific example of the effect mode of a prize-ball increasing effect that is executed based on the occurrence of a winning at the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state will be described. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 50A, when in the second KT state, the effect display device 9 displays the prize ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern (see step S649) and a small hit occurs. In this case, for example, a case where a character display 306 such as “occurrence of small hit!” Is displayed is shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, there may be a case where the prize ball number display 305 is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern. It is shown. Note that a right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed in the upper left corner of the effect display device 9 (see step S806 in FIG. 36).

  Next, it is assumed that a winning to the special winning opening 24 occurs during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50B, the effect display is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S523), and the enlarged display of the prize ball number display 305 is started (see step S530). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (B), a case where a predetermined effect image 307 (for example, an image in a shining manner) is displayed around the prize ball number display 305 is shown as an effect presentation. . Further, when a winning at the special winning opening 24 occurs, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), a winning ball increase display is displayed (see step S526) and a winning effect is started (see step S527). In the example shown in FIG. 50B, an effect in which a predetermined character 308 is displayed as a winning effect is executed, and a character display 309 such as “+15” is displayed as an increased prize ball display. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50C, the effect display device 9 starts an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the second speed, and starts the third prize ball increase effect (steps S510, S517, S529). To S539). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (C) to FIG. 51 (H), in the third prize ball increase effect, the second prize ball increase effect and the second prize ball increase effect are the second. The award ball number display is updated at a relatively slow speed (0.5 seconds in this example).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), it is assumed that the effect production has ended (the prize production has continued), and a new prize has entered the next special prize opening 24 during the execution of the prize production. And In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), the effect display is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S523). However, in this case, since the winning effect is still being executed, the display of the new prize ball increase display and the winning effect are not yet executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), it is assumed that the effect production is finished, and further, as shown in FIG. 51 (G), the prize production is finished. When the winning effect is finished, based on the fact that there is an unexecuted waiting winning effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (H), a prize ball increase display is displayed with a delay (see step S526) and the winning effect is displayed. An effect is started (see step S527).

  After that, until the display of all the winning ball numbers including the number of winning balls based on the winning in the special winning opening 24 additionally generated in FIG. Executed. Even when these second prize-ball increasing effects are executed, the right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed in the upper right corner of the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the effect image 307 is displayed as a sparkling effect around the award ball number display 305 as an effect presentation. Absent. For example, it may be configured to execute an effect that affects the prize ball number display 305 in some form, such as displaying an image that covers the prize ball number display 305 as an effect effect. By acting on the prize ball number display 305 as such, an effect that makes the prize ball number display 305 difficult to visually recognize may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the prize ball number obtained during the KT state is added to the prize ball number obtained during the big hit game to display the prize ball number is shown. Not only that, the number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game and the number of winning balls acquired during the KT state may be displayed separately. For example, when a big hit game is being played, the number of prize balls won in the big hit game is displayed at the lower left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the form shown in FIG. 48, and in the form shown in FIG. The number of prize balls acquired during the first KT state is also displayed on the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9, or the second KT is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the manner shown in FIG. The number of winning balls acquired during the state may also be displayed (the number of winning balls acquired during the KT state may be displayed separately).

  Further, for example, (1) when the KT state is once ended and the big hit game is started, the prize ball number display of the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state is deleted, and the number of prize balls displayed during the big hit game is displayed. (2) The award ball number display of the number of award balls acquired during the KT state is continued until the KT state is ended and the state is shifted to the non-KT state. It may be configured. In addition, according to the aspect of (2), the interest with respect to a game can be improved by being able to recognize the acquired number of prize balls only in the KT state.

  Next, the production timing of the production in the small hit game in the second KT state will be described. FIG. 52 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the effect in the small hit game in the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 52, in the small hit game in the second KT state, when the first prize is generated when the special prize opening 24 is in the open state, the enlarged display of the prize ball number display is started (step S530). (Refer to) The update display of the number of prize balls for the first winning is started, and the third prize ball increase effect is started (see steps S510, S517, S529 to S539), and the effect effect is executed (step). (See S523). In addition, as shown in FIG. 52, a winning effect for the first winning is started (see step S527).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52, in the small hit game in the second KT state, when the second prize is generated while the second prize ball increasing effect or the winning effect is being executed, the second prize is awarded. The original effect production is immediately executed, and the third prize ball increase production is continuously executed by taking over the number of prize balls increased by the second winning. In the example shown in FIG. 52, since the winning effect is still being executed when the second winning is generated, the winning effect for the second winning is not immediately executed, as shown in FIG. In addition, after the winning effect for the first winning is finished, the winning effect for the second winning is delayed.

  After that, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is controlled to be closed and the small hitting game is finished, the display of all prize balls is updated in the third prize ball increasing effect. If it is not finished or if all winning effects have not been finished, as shown in FIG. 52, after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the change display after the end of the small hit game and further in the next small hit game, The third prize ball increasing effect and the winning effect can be continuously executed.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect. In FIG. 53, for example, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (A) and (B-1). At the start timing of the variable display that is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 53A, the variable display of the left middle right background symbol is started. In this case, the presence and type of the continuous small hit effect are determined when the variable display is started (see step S926). Since the continuous small hit effect is an effect that can be executed only in the second KT state, a right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed at the upper right corner of the effect display device 9.

  When it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, when it becomes the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Along with the appearance of A310, a continuous small hit effect A is executed in such a manner that a character display 311 such as “one more time!” Is displayed as a line of the character A310.

  Further, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect B, when it becomes the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Character B312 appears, and a continuous small hit effect B is executed in such a manner that a character display 311 such as “one more time!” Is displayed as a dialogue of the character B312.

  Further, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect C, when it becomes the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect during the variable display, as shown in FIG. The character C313 appears, and the continuous small hit effect C is executed in such a manner that a character display 311 such as “one more time!” Is displayed as a dialogue of the character C313.

  Next, the production timing of the continuous small hit production will be described. FIG. 54 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. As shown in FIG. 54 (A), in this embodiment, even if a small hit occurs, if a small hit is not continuously generated in a plurality of variation displays (before and after the variation display that has become a small hit). In the case where the small hits are generated only once, such as when the fluctuation display is out of sync, the continuous small hit effect is configured to be unexecutable (see steps S929 and S930).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when small hits are continuously generated in a plurality of fluctuation displays, a continuous small hit effect is produced in the second and subsequent fluctuation displays in which consecutive small hits have occurred. It can be executed (see steps S921 to S928). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when starting the second and subsequent fluctuation display in which consecutive small hits have occurred, the presence / absence and type of continuous small hit effects are determined (steps). If it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect can be executed during the variation display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), a case is shown in which a continuous small hit effect can be executed during a variable display in which a small hit has occurred. Instead, it may be configured such that the continuous small hit effect can be executed over the small hit game period after the end of the variable display in which the small hit occurs.

  Next, a specific example of an effect mode when winning in the first general winning opening 161 when a right-handed instruction image is displayed in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a game ball is won in the first general winning opening 161 provided in the right-handed path in the fifth round in the big hit game. In FIG. 55, for example, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

  In the example shown in FIG. 55A, when the big hit game is being played, the effect display device 9 displays the winning ball number display 300 by the big hit pattern (see step S979) and, for example, the character 301 is displayed. In addition, a case where a character display 302 such as “Big hit!” Is displayed as a line of the character 301 is shown. Further, a right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed at the upper right corner of the effect display device 9 (see step S806 in FIG. 36). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the prize ball number display 300 is displayed at the lower left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 300 by the big hit pattern. Yes.

  Next, it is assumed that a winning to the first general winning opening 161 has occurred. In this case, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the sound of “Piyo”, which is a winning sound notifying that there has been a winning at the first general winning opening 161, is output, and the effect display device 9 An effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at 1 speed is executed, and a first prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S551 to S561 in FIG. 45). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively fast speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 55 (C). Thus, when the update of the display of all the prize balls is completed, the first prize ball increase effect is finished. As shown in FIG. 55 (A), in the big hit gaming state in which the right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed, even if there is a prize at the second general prize opening 162 or the third general prize opening 163, a prize is won. The winning sound for notifying that there has been is not output, and the effect display device 9 does not execute the effect of increasing the number of winning balls.

  Next, a case where a game ball wins the first general winning opening 161 in the small hit game in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 56, for example, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C). In the example shown in FIG. 56 (A), in the first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays a prize ball number display 303 according to the first KT pattern (see steps S639 and S644) and a small hit. For example, a case where a character display 304 such as “Occurrence of small hit!” Is displayed is shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56, a case where a prize ball number display 303 is displayed at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 303 by the first KT pattern is shown. ing. A right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 (see step S806 in FIG. 36).

  Next, it is assumed that a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the sound of “Piyo”, which is a winning sound for notifying that the first general winning opening 161 has been won, is output, and the effect display device 9 An effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at 1 speed is executed, and a first prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S551 to S561 in FIG. 45). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increasing effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively fast speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 56 (C). Thus, when the update of the display of all the prize balls is completed, the first prize ball increase effect is finished. As shown in FIG. 56 (A), in the small hit gaming state in which the right-handed instruction image 320 is displayed, even if there is a winning at the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163, the winning is achieved. The winning sound for notifying that there has been is not output, and the effect display device 9 does not execute the effect of increasing the number of winning balls.

  Next, the case where the left-handed instruction image 321 is displayed will be specifically described with reference to FIG. Also in FIG. 57, the screen mode changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

  FIG. 57A shows a state in which variable display is being executed when the gaming state is a low probability / non-KT state, that is, when the right-handed instruction image 320 is not displayed on the effect display device 9. Has been.

  Next, it is assumed that a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs during variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the sound of “Piyo”, which is a winning sound for notifying that the first general winning opening 161 has been won, is output, and the top of the effect display device 9 Display of the left-handed instruction image 321 is started at the left corner. In FIG. 57, the winning at the first general winning opening 161 is described as an example. However, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 or the operation gate 17, the left-handed instruction image 321 is similarly displayed. Is started (however, the winning sound is not output).

  When a certain time has elapsed since the display of the left-handed instruction image 321 is started, the display of the left-handed instruction image 321 is ended (erased).

  In the present embodiment, when the game state is a low probability / non-KT state and a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs, an example of outputting a winning sound is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if a winning to the first general winning opening 161 occurs when the gaming state is the low probability non-KT state, the winning sound may not be output.

(Modification 1)
Next, a gaming machine according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the description about the same structure as the said embodiment and the overlapping is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, different winning sounds are output for the purpose of making it possible to recognize whether the winning is to the first general winning opening 161, the second general winning opening 162, or the third general winning opening 163. In order to be able to do so, three effect control commands (a first general winning award winning designation command, a second general winning award opening) corresponding to the first general winning award port 161, the second general winning award port 162, and the third general winning award port 163 In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 58, a first general winning opening 161, a second general winning opening 162, and the like are used. When a prize is awarded to the third general prize opening 163, one general prize opening prize designation command, which is a common effect control command, is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the general prize opening prize notification process shown in FIG. so While reducing the number of presentation control commands may control the load of the performance control board 80 side by the transmission of the unnecessary presentation control commands both in the lowering.

  Specifically, in the general winning opening winning notification process according to the modified example, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first general winning opening switch 16a is turned on, that is, only the game ball passing through the right-handed path wins. It is determined whether or not there is a winning for the first general winning opening 161 (step S401). If the first general winning opening switch 16a is on, a general winning opening winning designation command is transmitted (step S402) to notify the effect control microcomputer 200 that there has been a general winning. In addition, by sending these general winning opening prize designation commands, a winning sound for notifying that there has been a general winning is output regardless of the gaming state, and in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, When the display of the number of balls is displayed, a prize ball increasing effect in which the number of prize balls is increased is executed.

  On the other hand, when the first general winning opening switch 16a is OFF, whether or not the right-handed instruction image is displayed is in a special state, that is, the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, the first KT state, the first It is determined whether or not the gaming state is any of the 2KT states (step S403). Whether or not these game states are present can be determined by whether or not the winning flag, the first KT state flag, and the second KT state flag are set.

  If it is not in the special state where the right-handed instruction image is displayed, whether or not the second general prize opening switch 16b or the third general prize opening switch 16c is turned on, that is, the second general prize opening 162 is displayed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated for the third general prize opening 163 (step S404). If the second general prize port switch 16b or the third general prize port switch 16c is not turned on, the general prize port prize sound output process is terminated. If the second general prize opening switch 16b or the third general prize opening switch 16c is on, a general prize opening prize designation command is transmitted (step S402) to the effect control microcomputer 200. To notify that there was a general prize. As a result, when not in the special state, a winning sound is output according to the winning at the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163.

  On the other hand, in the special state in which the right-handed instruction image is displayed, the general prize is determined without determining whether the second general prize port switch 16b or the third general prize port switch 16c is turned on. The oral winning notification process is terminated. Therefore, when the right strike instruction image is being displayed, there is a winning at the second general winning slot 162 or the third general winning slot 163 where only the game balls passing through the left strike path can win. However, since the general winning mouth winning designation command is not transmitted, the prize ball increasing effect that increases the number of prize balls is executed even in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state where the prize ball number display is displayed. In addition, since no winning sound for notifying the winning at the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 is output, for example, the number of winning balls during the big hit game or the small hit game When the display is displayed, even if the winning ball number display does not increase even if the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 is won, only the winning sound is output, so that the game Give the person a sense of incongruity Mau it can be prevented.

  In the first modification, the general winning award winning designation command by winning in the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 in the entire period when the right-handed instruction image is displayed in the special state. However, only during the big hit game or the small hit game in which the winning ball number display is displayed, the general winning opening winning designation command by winning to the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 is displayed. And the execution of a prize-ball increasing effect that increases the number of prize balls is restricted, and the output of winning sound by winning a prize to the second general prize opening 162 or the third general prize opening 163 is restricted. May be.

(Modification 2)
Next, a gaming machine according to Modification 2 will be described. In addition, the description about the same structure as the said embodiment and the overlapping is abbreviate | omitted. Modification 2 may be executed in combination with Modification 1.

  The gaming machine according to the modified example 2 has a pre-read determination function for the on-hold consecutive villa, and according to the determination result of the pre-read determination, for example, four times that are the upper limit of the number of reserved memories from the end of the big hit gaming state During the period until the variable display is performed four times by the storage on hold, the on-hold consecutive resort effect suggesting the possibility of the on-hold extended resort may be continuously executed from the big hit gaming state. As a specific rendezvous villa production, during the jackpot game, a pre-reading determination is performed according to the start winning prize, and based on the determination result, a special video (for example, a character video or a background video) is displayed. Even if the big hit ends, the special video is not erased, but is continuously displayed until the big hit is reached by the variable display by the stored memory that has already been stored. An effect such as that displayed may be used.

  In order to realize the prefetch determination function of the on-hold consecutive resort, the game control microcomputer 560 may execute the prefetch determination processing. As the pre-reading determination process, for each reserved memory corresponding to the four variable displays executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a random value (random 1) extracted at the time of storing the reserved memory and the jackpot determination shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is determined to be a big hit by comparing with the determination value of a table.

  And, when it is determined in the prefetch determination process that there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory, a high-percentage holding renage production is performed, and it is determined that there is no holding memory In such a case, it is only necessary to prevent execution of the on-hold Renso production.

  In this way, in the gaming machine in the form of executing the on-hold consecutive villa production, the high probability / first KT state controlled to the high probability state in the period of the on-hold consecutive villa production until the next big hit occurs. In the second KT state, when there is a winning in the first general winning opening 161, the prize ball number increasing effect is not executed, but the low probability / first KT state is not controlled to the high probability state. When there is a winning at the first general winning opening 161, a display of the number of winning balls erased at the end of the previous jackpot gaming state is displayed, and the number of winning balls by winning at the first general winning opening 161 An increase effect may be executed. In this way, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the high probability / first KT state or the second KT state, Within the period of the villa production (predetermined period) Be to focus on whether winning the first general winning hole 161, it is possible to improve the presentation effect during the period of holding the extended game effect (predetermined period), it can be improved gaming interest. In addition, when the prize ball number increasing effect is executed, since it will be notified that it will be a reserved game in the park, it is possible to improve the willingness to win the first general winning opening 161. it can.

  In addition, in the said modification 2, although the form which performs the on-hold extended villa production is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A 1st general is not performed without performing an on-hold extended villa production. Only the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by winning the winning prize opening 161 may be executed. At this time, as a prize ball number increase effect, if it is determined in the prefetch determination process that there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory, it is executed at a high rate, and it is determined that there is no reserved memory. In such a case, it may be executed at a low rate or not.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although these holding | reserving consecutive renso production and prize ball number increase production are performed in the 1st KT state or the 2nd KT state, this invention is not limited to this. Instead of the first KT state and the second KT state, the second frequency (high) is higher than when the winning frequency to the variable winning ball device 15 having the second start winning port 14 is the first frequency (low frequency). Frequency) is controlled to a high frequency state (high base state) in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of game balls fired and the number of game balls paid out in a unit period, is increased. Also good.

  In addition, in a high base state in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of game balls that are fired and the number of game balls that are paid out in a unit period, increases in a high base state, there are games that may or may not enter the KT state. In such a gaming machine, in the high base state that is the KT state, the prize ball number display is displayed and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is executed. In the base state, the prize ball number display may not be displayed by not displaying the prize ball number display.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment and each modification, for example, the hand holding the handle is long when the right-handed instruction image as the promotion effect is displayed. Even if the game ball is thrown into the left-handed path by the operation of time and a winning to the second general winning opening 162 or the third general winning opening 163 occurs, the second general winning opening 162 or the second It is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of incongruity based on the occurrence of a prize at the three general prize opening 163.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment and each modification, a gaming machine that can execute a game using a game medium (in this example, a game ball), and is 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) In the case of Y in step S2501, a portion for executing steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357) is advantageous for the player and is different from the advantageous state (in this example, a small hit game) (In this example, the part for executing steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560), and in a special state (in this example, the frequency of being controlled to a predetermined state higher than the normal state) KT state) (in this example, a part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560), and the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined area is transmitted after the predetermined promotion notification (in this example, the first instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the game medium on the route, and the predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed since the execution of the predetermined promotion notification. A specific promotion notification (in this example, a second instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the game medium can be executed. In this example, step S4404 in effect control microcomputer 200, 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, effects using effect members other than the effect display device 9 (for example, light emitting members such as the speaker 27, the decoration lamp 25, and the frame lamps 28a to 28c) 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 light emitting members such as the decoration lamp 25 and the frame lamps 28a to 28c may emit light in the predetermined promotion notification, and the predetermined screen may be displayed on the effect display device 9 in the specific promotion notification.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether or not the right-handed instruction image is being displayed, the first general winning award winning designation command, the second general winning award winning designation command, and the third general winning award are displayed. If the first prize winning designation command is transmitted, a prize ball increasing effect is executed if it is the first general prize winning designation command, but the prize winning is increased for the second general prize winning designation command or the third general prize winning designation command. In the form in which the effect is not executed, that is, the transmission of the effect control command from the main board 31 is not limited, the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer 200) performs the prize ball increasing effect and outputs the winning sound. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in the above-described modification, when the right-handed instruction image is displayed in a special state, A second general winning award winning designation command, a third general winning award winning designation command (or a left general winning award winning designation command common to the second general winning prize opening 162 and the third general winning prize opening 163). By restricting the transmission, execution of the prize ball increasing effect and output of the winning sound may be restricted while reducing the control load on the effect control board 80 side due to the transmission of the unnecessary effect control command.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, the prize ball number display is displayed only in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state among the special states in which the right-handed instruction image is displayed. The invention is not limited to this. The prize ball number display is always displayed continuously during the special state, and the prize ball number display is always displayed when the right-handed instruction image is displayed. You may do it.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modified example, a winning sound is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may not output a winning sound.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, there is illustrated an embodiment in which one general winning opening is provided on the right-handed route and two general winning holes are provided on the left-handed route. It is not limited to this, The number of these general winning awards, the position to arrange | position, etc. should just be determined suitably.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and each modification, although the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol can illustrate the form which can be variably displayed simultaneously, this invention is not limited to this, 1st The variable display of only one of the special symbol and the second special symbol may be executed exclusively.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished, the prize ball number display is ended (erased), that is, in the big hit or small hit ending effect, The form in which the number display is not displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the background designation transmitted when the big hit gaming state ends and the first variable display is executed When the command is received, the prize ball number display is ended (erased), so that the prize ball number display may be displayed also in the ending effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the form in which the prize ball number display is not displayed during the KT is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize is also given in the KT state. You may make it display a ball number display and perform a prize ball number increase production. In this case, instead of displaying the prize ball number display for all KT states and executing the prize ball number increase effect, a specific KT state, for example, the second KT state (high probability state and base For the low base state with low, the prize ball number display is displayed and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is executed, and the first KT state (high base state with high probability and high base, or low probability with high base and high) For the base state, the prize ball number display may be displayed so that the prize ball number increase effect is not executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, a gaming machine that generates a small hit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even a gaming machine that does not generate a small hit. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, when the right-handed instruction image is not displayed, the right-handed is made and the game ball passes through the gate 32 or the operation gate 17, or the first general winning opening 161. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left-handed instruction image may not be displayed. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and each modification, although the right notification and the promotion notification of left notification are performed in the form which displays an instruction image on the production | presentation display apparatus 9, this invention is limited to this. Instead of this, the promotion notification may be executed by voice output, lighting of a dedicated lamp, or a combination thereof.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, a mode in which a right-handed instruction image is always displayed in a special state is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a right-handed instruction image is displayed. Thereafter, when the second general winning opening winning designation command or the third general winning prize winning designation command is not received before the predetermined time elapses, the display of the right-handed instruction image is terminated, and In the special state after the display is finished, when the second general prize opening prize designation command or the third general prize opening prize designation command is received, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed again.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, a gaming machine having the operation gate 17 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine that does not have the operation gate 17 may be used.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, “the ratio is different” means that the ratio is different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept is not limited to this, but also includes those having different ratios such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, background symbols (decorative symbols), and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, variable 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 and each modification, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect apparatus is mounted. A circuit to be controlled may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another board ( For example, the sound / lamp having the functions of the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 4 or the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. The effect control command may be transmitted to the substrate) and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. 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 production control microcomputer 200 performs the display control in accordance with the production control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in the above embodiment and each modification, a pachinko machine that uses a game ball as a game medium is taken as an example of the game machine. However, the present invention is a game in which a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When a combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player and the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player It can also be applied to a slot machine in which medals are paid out to a player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the game machine uses a game medium as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. Alternatively, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modification, there are probable big hits and normal big hits as big hit types, and based on the fact that the big hit types are determined as probable big hits, the gaming machine controlled to the probable state after the big hit game ends However, the present invention 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 each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The embodiment includes the second invention described below. That is, conventionally, some gaming machines are configured so that the count display can be updated and displayed based on a predetermined opportunity. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-64296, when a game ball enters a normal winning opening, the first normal winning transmission effect is displayed that displays the character information “+3” and outputs the sound “chareen”. Then, the character information “00003pt” is displayed as the payout point P1, and when the game ball enters the first variable winning device, the character information “+15” is displayed and the sound effect “Zukun” is output. For example, displaying the character information (accumulated count display) “00018pt” as the payout point P1.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-64296, no consideration is given to the aspect of updating and displaying the count display, and there is room for improvement regarding the update display of the count display. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and has a predetermined opportunity (for example, a big prize opening or Counting display execution means (for example, a part for executing step S707 in the production control microcomputer 200) that can update and display a count display (for example, a display of the number of winning balls) based on the fact that a game ball has won the special winning opening 24) The count display executing means includes a first pattern in which the period until the updated count result is displayed is the first period, and a period until the updated count result is displayed is longer than the first period. The count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern that is the second period (for example, when displaying the prize ball number display 300 in the big hit pattern, the prize ball at the first speed (for example, 0.1 second)). number In the case where the display is incremented by 1 and the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern, the prize ball number is incremented by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Features. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display.

  Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 2 of the second invention, state control means (for example, controllable to a plurality of states including at least a first state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and a second state (for example, a second KT state)) , A portion for executing steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357, S2208A, and S2210B in the game control microcomputer 560, and the count display executing means is controlled by the first pattern when controlled to the first state. When the count display can be updated and controlled to the second state, the count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern (for example, in the big hit gaming state, the number of winning balls displayed by the big hit pattern is displayed. In 300, a display is made to increase the number of prize balls by one, and in the second KT state, the prize balls displayed by the second KT pattern A display to increase the prize number balls one performed) may be configured as the display 305. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display by changing the display mode of the count display according to the state.

  Further, as the gaming machine of the means 3 of the second invention, the state control means can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is Steps S358 to S360 are executed), and the first state can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous for the player than the special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is Steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 are executed), and the second state is based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (for example, the 16R probability variation big hit is reached), compared with the case before the special condition is satisfied. It can be controlled to a special state with an increased frequency of control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) (for example, a game control my B computer 560, step S2208A, may be configured as part) to perform S2210B. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display by changing the display mode of the count display according to the state.

  Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the second invention, when the game machine is controlled to a special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is lower than when the game machine is controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit game state) In the 2nd KT state, about 1 to 3 game balls can be won during one small hit game, whereas a maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round. When the display execution means is controlled to the special state, the display display is updated to display the count display at a slower update speed compared to the case where the display is controlled to the specific state (for example, in the big hit gaming state, the prize is given in the big hit pattern). When displaying the number of balls display 300, the number of prize balls is incremented by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 second), and the number of prize balls 305 is displayed with the second KT pattern in the second KT state. If you want to The second speed (e.g., 0.5 seconds) for displaying to increase the prize number balls one by one in) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, when the game medium is controlled in a special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is low, so that the update speed of the update display of the count display can be slowed to create a continuous feeling of the count display. it can.

  Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the second invention, the count display execution means can continuously execute the update display of the count display when it is controlled to the special state again after being controlled to the special state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 54, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is controlled to be closed and the small hit game is finished, all the prizes in the third prize ball increasing effect are obtained. If the ball number display has not been updated, the special prize opening 24 is closed and the third prize ball increasing effect is continuously executed in the fluctuation display after the end of the small hit game and further in the next small hit game. It may be possible). According to such a configuration, the continuity of the count display can be generated by continuously executing the update display of the count display.

  Further, as the gaming machine of the means 6 of the second invention, an advantageous state of entry (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter, and an unfavorable state of entry (for example, an inaccessible or difficult game medium) A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a closed state), and a special variable device that is provided downstream of the variable starting device and can be changed between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantage state (for example, Steps S350 to S354 are executed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22) and variable display execution means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that can execute variable display based on the game medium entering the variable starter. Accordingly, the variable special ball apparatus 15 has a portion for executing the variable display of the second special symbol based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14. The state control means can change the special variable device to the entry advantageous state based on the display result of the variable display becomes the special display result (for example, small hit symbol) (for example, the small hit game state). ) (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S358 to S360). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display by changing the display mode of the count display according to the state.

  Further, as the gaming machine of the means 7 of the second invention, there is provided a specific variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantageous state. Based on the display result being a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), it is possible to control the specific variable device to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for changing to the entry advantageous state (for example, for game control) (The microcomputer 560 executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357), and the count display execution means that the game medium has entered the specific variable device and the game medium has entered the special variable device as a predetermined trigger. Based on this, it is possible to update and display the count display, when a game medium enters a specific variable device and when a game medium enters a special variable device, (For example, when displaying the winning ball number display 300 in the big hit pattern in the big hit gaming state, the first speed (for example, In the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern in the second KT state. The display may be configured to increase the number of prize balls by 1 at a second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) based on the above. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display by changing the update display mode of the count display according to which variable device the game medium enters. be able to.

  Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 8 of the second invention, the count display execution means has different update speeds when the count display is updated and displayed by the first pattern and when the count display is updated and displayed by the second pattern. The count display is updated and displayed (for example, when the winning ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, the second KT pattern is displayed by increasing the number of winning balls by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 second). In the case of displaying the prize ball number display 305, the display may be configured such that the prize ball number is incremented by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the pattern for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when performing the update display of the count display. .

  Further, as a gaming machine of the means 9 of the second invention, it 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 (for example, game balls) flows, and the game medium can pass through. Special state control means (for example, steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a specific area (for example, the operation gate 17) and a special state (for example, a small hit game state) advantageous to the player. To a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the special state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area after a predetermined condition (for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) is established. Controllable specific state control means (for example, step S3 in the case of Y in step S2501 in the game control microcomputer 560) 5 to S307 and S355 to S357) and a special state (for example, KT) that has a higher frequency of being controlled to a special state than before the special condition is satisfied based on the special condition being satisfied. Special state control means (for example, a part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to the state (first KT state, second KT state), and a predetermined A predetermined promotion notification (for example, first instruction notification) that promotes the release of the game medium to the predetermined route is executed based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, and a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification. Specific promotion notification (for example, second instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the game medium to the specific area after elapse Executable promotion notification means (for example, in the second embodiment, a portion of steps S4404, S4405, S4604, and S4605 in the production control microcomputer 200) may be provided. According to such a structure, the opportunity to control to a specific state can be alert | reported appropriately, suppressing the complexity of an effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 9a 1st variable display part 9b 2nd variable display part 9c Background symbol display part 13 1st start winning prize port 13a 1st start port Switch 14 Second start winning opening 14a Second start opening switch 15 Variable winning ball device 17 Actuating gate 17a Operating 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 First count switch 25a Second count switch 31 Main board 32 Gate 56 CPU
80 Production Control Board 200 Production Control Microcomputer 201 Production Control CPU
320 Right-handed instruction image 321 Left-handed instruction image 560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A first general winning port which is a general winning port to which only a predetermined number of gaming media are awarded based on winning of the game medium, and a second general winning port provided on a different route from the first general winning port;
In a special state advantageous to the player, a promotion effect that prompts the player to fire the game medium toward the route in which the first general prize opening is provided, and a specific notification effect that notifies that the game medium has won a prize Executable production control means,
With
The production control means executes the specific notification production when a prize is generated at the first general prize opening when in the special state, but the second general prize opening when in the special state. The game machine is characterized in that the specific notification effect is not executed when a winning occurs at.

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