JP2019134742A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of second identification information.SOLUTION: A game state can be controlled to be in a special state (e.g. KT state) in which a game value is more easily given due to a special state (e.g. a small winning game state) than a normal state. In addition, on the basis of the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied due to variation display of first identification information in the normal state (e.g. derived display of big winning symbol), a specific signal (e.g. big winning signal 1) can be output (e.g. external output of the big winning signal 1 is started on the basis of the fact that the big winning symbol is derived and displayed in a first special symbol, in the normal state). A specific signal is not output on the basis of the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied due to the variable display of second identification information in the normal state (e.g. in the normal state, the external output of the big winning signal 1 is not started even when the big winning signal is derived and displayed in a second special symbol).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to output a specific signal. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a big hit signal (specific signal) is output from an external output terminal during all big hit states.

JP 2014-200506 A (paragraph 0064)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is in a normal state or a special state, whether a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the first identification information, or by variable display of the second identification information No consideration is given to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. Accordingly, it is necessary to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the second identification information.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol), A gaming machine that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player and a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state, wherein the first identification information is variablely displayed. Variable display execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S110A to S113A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, which can execute variable display of the second identification information in parallel, 2 In the special symbol process (step S25B), the same processing as in steps S110A to S113A) and a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit symbol is derived) After an established state is established, an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control micro) that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a specific area (for example, the passage gate 41). A part that executes steps S115A to S118A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the computer 100, a part that executes the same processes as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process (step S25B)), and a special Special state control means capable of controlling the state (for example, a part for executing steps S119A to S121A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, the second special symbol process (step S25B)) Same as steps S119A-S121A And a special state control means (for example, step 138IWS2208A in the game control microcomputer 100, which can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which a game value in a special state is more easily given than the normal state). A part for executing S2213A, S2214A, S2219A, S2220A, S2208B, S2213B, S2214B, S2219B, S2220B) and a specific signal output means capable of outputting a specific signal (for example, jackpot signal 1) (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) Step S23 and step 138 IWS2022A, S2022B, and S2503B are executed), and the specific signal output means that the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state A specific signal can be output on the basis (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol. The specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. Even if the big hit symbol is derived and displayed with a special symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is not started). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the second identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific signal is a signal that can specify the control to the advantageous state (for example, jackpot signal 1), and the specific signal output means is predetermined by variable display of the second identification information in the normal state. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special symbol is used. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the big hit signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41). According to such a configuration, it can be specified that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the gaming machine.

(Means 3) Special signal output means capable of outputting a special signal (for example, jackpot signal 2) corresponding to the special state and the advantageous state in means 1 or 2, for example, step S23 and step in the game control microcomputer 100 138 IWS 2022A and S2503B), and the special signal output means can output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIGS. External output from the output terminal of terminal number “05”, and jackpot signal 2 is output externally from the output terminal of terminal number “06”), and the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the first special symbol is the same as the jackpot signal 1. The external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, the jackpot signal 2 of the passing gate 41 is passed based on the passing of the game ball. It may be configured to start external output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output a special signal.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the first area in which the game medium can enter in the advantageous state (for example, a big prize opening) and the second area in which the game medium can enter in the special state ( For example, a special signal output means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100) that can output a special signal (for example, a special winning port winning signal) corresponding to the entry of a game medium into the second area. The special signal output means can output the special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIGS. It may be configured to output externally from the output terminal having the terminal number “05” and to output the special winning award winning signal from the output terminal having the terminal number “07”). According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second area can be monitored externally.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the specific signal output means is predetermined when the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of the first identification information and in the special state by the variable display of the second identification information. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output regardless of whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), the first When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is started at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. In the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed with two special symbols, the external output of the big hit signal 1 may be started at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform signal output corresponding to the state during the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type 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 normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation 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 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the method of a game state transition. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an external output signal. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the output timing of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a small hit notification display color determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect completion | finish determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit | end effect process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting at the time of gate passage. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where a setting value is comprised so that a change is possible.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to a variable display for which execution is held is provided. In this example, the first hold display area 5A for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure, and the second hold display for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. A region 5B is provided. Note that a display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first start winning opening is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening is led to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Further, a nail row 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening, so that the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first start winning opening is provided. Has been. Thus, by providing the nail row 19 that prevents the game balls that have flowed down from the right side of the game area from entering, a shooting operation of the game balls aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left-handed) Only when the operation is performed, the game ball can be won at the first start winning opening.

  In this example, the case where the game ball is configured to be awarded at the first start winning opening only when left-handed operation is performed by providing the nail row 19 is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the first start winning opening may be configured so that a game ball can be won at the first starting winning opening only when left-handed operation is performed because the first starting winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area. The game ball may be awarded to the first start winning opening only when the mouth is provided on the left side of the game area and the nail row 19 is also provided to make a left-handed operation.

  A passage gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

  Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that forms a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down, by moving forward and backward in the front-rear direction. The game is changed between an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won in a grand prize opening located below the member. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the big hit gaming state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. From the closed state where the head is moved forward, the bottom member is moved backward and the opening control is performed to open the large winning opening serving as the winning area.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided a special variable winning ball device 17 for forming a special winning port for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second start winning port. As shown, the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is disposed on the left side, and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is disposed adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-like bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-rear direction. By moving forward / backward, an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can be won in a special winning opening and a second start winning opening located below the bottom member, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won (both in a closed state) Say). The special variable winning ball device 17 has the bottom member in the small hit gaming state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. From the closed state in which the forward movement is performed forward, the bottom member is moved backward to perform the opening control to open the special winning opening serving as the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front, An opening control is performed to open the second start winning opening that becomes the winning area.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game ball dropped on the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is If the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, the special variable winning ball device 7 moves from the upper left to the lower right and falls onto the variable winning ball device 6B below the special variable winning ball device 7.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left. The game balls on the winning ball device 6B move from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B if the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are closed. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. If the bottom ball member of the variable prize ball device 6B is moved backward and the second start prize opening is in the open state, the game ball wins the second start prize slot and the special variable prize ball is dropped. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning opening is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball apparatus 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is moved backward to open the special winning opening, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 and falls to the out opening as it is.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. Yes. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with the restriction pieces, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-rear direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case where there is no restriction piece.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is arranged on the right side. When the bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to be gently inclined from the upper right to the lower left, and the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B starts from the special variable winning ball device. In this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that.

  A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball won in the grand prize opening is provided in the big prize opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is in the open state, it is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be closed and the grand prize opening is in a closed state, it is impossible for the player to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the big prize opening. It becomes disadvantageous.

  A switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special prize opening is provided in the special prize opening. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) through the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the gaming ball has won the big winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) through another prize opening, such as the first start prize opening 1 or the second start prize opening. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is impossible for the player to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. It becomes disadvantageous.

  In addition, a second start port switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball won in the second start winning port is provided in the second start winning port. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

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

  In this pachinko machine 1, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning port). Is provided on the right side of the game area, so that in the big hit game or KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims to the right side of the game area (so-called right-handed operation) )I do.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the normal symbol variation display is executed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state based on the passing of the game ball through the pass gate 41, so that the pass gate 41 also serves as an operating area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that plays both roles of a normal starting region and an operating region.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is a normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a launch operation (so-called left-handed operation) aiming to the left of the game area. When the player performs a left-handed operation by a rotation operation to the hitting ball operating handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol display The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “hit” is obtained. . Further, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at a very low rate and may be “small hit”.

  After the display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The release state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, there are multiple types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (normal state, probability variation state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) Accordingly, the jackpot type is set accordingly. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state may be controlled according to the big hit type.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  In the KT state, KT control is performed which tends to be a small hit compared to the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, so that fewer prize balls are obtained compared to the big hit game state, but this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the high base state, control (short-time control) is performed (short-time control) that shortens the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) from the normal state (short-time state). The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also performed by improving the probability of The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is an advantageous state for the player.

  The probability variation state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the end conditions is satisfied first, such as a predetermined number of special game runs or the next big hit game state is started. To do. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut probability change or the like).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a jackpot gaming state advantageous for a player, a probability change state, a KT state, a high base state, or the like, and the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a predetermined return process is not executed after power-on as in the case of a system reset). It is a state to be done.

  When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a launch operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. A right-handed operation is performed by a player's rotation operation on the batting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game on the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol differs depending on the type of jackpot described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it becomes a “hit”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is set. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the second special game is “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is in an open state in a predetermined opening mode. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed).

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) And the like (a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and turned on) is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 83, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the grand prize opening door. The information is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the special winning opening solenoid 83.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S25A). When the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process for each timer interrupt, the execution and holding of the first special symbol game, the control of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the control of the gaming state, etc. are realized. (Details will be described later). In addition, the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process (step S25B). When the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process for each timer interrupt, the execution and holding of the second special symbol game, the control of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the control of the gaming state, etc. are realized. The In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously execute the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol in parallel.

  Following the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101A).

  In the first start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning at the first start winning opening, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start winning to the first start winning opening occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information in a first hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. Is done. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the first reserved memory number, transmission for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of the start winning, the first reserved memory number, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 Settings are made. The effect control command at the time of starting winning set thus transmitted is, for example, effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110A to S121A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the first special symbol process (steps S110A to S121A), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the first special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In the first special symbol normal process, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” or “big hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result. The jackpot type of the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the first special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. . Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the first special symbol normal process ends.

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The first variation pattern setting process in step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated using random value values for variation pattern determination based on a predetermined determination result or the like as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing to determine either is included. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The first special symbol variation process in step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In the first special symbol variation process, a process for setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A, and an elapsed time after the first special symbol starts varying are measured. Processing to be included. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time from the start of the first special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the first special symbol variation process is completed. To do.

  The first special symbol stop process in step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. In the first special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A stops the variation of the first special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol. A process for setting is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “9”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the game state is also updated when the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. . When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop process ends.

  The first gate passage wait process in step S114A is executed when the value of the fourth special figure process flag is “4”. In this first gate passage waiting process, control for waiting for the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The first big hit release pre-processing in step S115A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “5”. In the first big hit release pre-processing, based on the display result being “big hit”, etc., processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are completed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and the first big hit release pre-processing is completed.

  The first big hit releasing process of step S116A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “6”. This first big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. And a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is executed, and then the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “7”. Then, the first big hit opening process is terminated.

  The first big hit release post-processing in step S117A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “7”. This first post-hit after-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened reaches a set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, A process for making a setting for ending the gaming state is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “6”, while when the number of round executions has reached the upper limit execution number, the first special figure process flag is updated. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the value of the first special figure process flag is updated, the first big hit release post-processing ends.

  The first big hit end process in step S118A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “8”. The first jackpot end process corresponds to a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state is executed, or the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting probability variation control, KT control, and high base control. When such setting is performed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the first big hit end processing is ended.

  The first small hit pre-release process in step S119A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “9”. The pre-opening process for the first small hit includes processing for setting the special winning opening to be in an open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “small hit”. . At this time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the first small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The first small hit releasing process in step S120A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “10”. In the first small hit opening process, a process for measuring an elapsed time since the special winning opening is opened, and a timing for returning the special winning opening from the opened state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether it became are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “11”, and the first small hit opening process ends.

  The first small hitting end process in step S121A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “11”. The first small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the first small hit end processing ends.

  The process executed in the second special symbol process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process described with reference to FIG. 5, if “first” is read as “second”, the second special symbol process is described. Each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process (step S25B) is stored as a hold information in a second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 138IW)
Next, the characteristic part 138IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature 138IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature 138IW 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 than the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this feature 138IW, 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, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the open state, but the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is extremely long, and the small hit Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the 1st KT state, it is controlled to a state where a small hit is likely to occur, and is controlled to a high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes longer. 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 6B, and when a small hit occurs, a game ball is placed in the downstream special variable winning ball device 17. Easy to win. Specifically, in the 2nd KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur, and is controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

  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 feature portion 138IW, the probability that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B will be in the open state per normal figure is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. In addition, it is configured so that a small hit may not be determined when the first special symbol fluctuates, whereas a small hit may be determined when the second special symbol fluctuates. Therefore, the KT state is a gaming state that tends to be a smaller hit than the normal state. 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.

  Note that the configuration for changing the KT state to a gaming state that is likely to be a smaller hit than the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher rate of variation with respect to a certain time than the normal state, and the KT state is in the normal state. It may be a gaming state that tends to be a small hit.

  Further, this feature 138IW is configured such that the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41 is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the nail group that forms the flow path of the game ball. As will be described in detail later, in this feature 138IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be open based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be opened is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Therefore, when the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be in the open state when one game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, the one required time is 0.6 seconds. The game balls can be directly awarded to the variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  FIG. 8-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 138IW130a. The jackpot determination table 138IW130a is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a jackpot determination random number is set. The jackpot determination table 138IW130a includes a non-probability change-time jackpot determination table used in a non-probability change state (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 / second KT state)). Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the non-probability change big hit determination table, and the value shown in the right column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the probability change big hit determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8-1 (A) is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 138IW130b and 130c. Among these, FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol used when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. FIG. 8-1 (C) shows a small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol used when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with a big hit determination random number is set. The small hit determination tables 138IW 130b and 130c include a non-probability change time small hit determination table used in a non-probability change state (low probability state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state)), and a probability change state ( There is a probability change small hit determination table used in a high probability state (high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state). Each value described in the left column of FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) is set in the non-probability small hit determination table, and the probability change small hit determination table is set in FIG. ) And (C), the numerical values described in the right column are set. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) is a small hit determination value.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), when the small hit determination value is not allocated to the small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol and it is not determined as the big hit. There is no small hit. That is, when it is not determined to be a big hit, all are lost and the small hit probability is 0%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), the small special hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol includes a big hit determination value in the non-probable change state (low probability state) in the non-probable change small hit determination table ( All the judgment values (225 to 65535) except for 0 to 224) are allocated as the small hit judgment values, and the big hit judgment value (0 to 2249) in the probability variation state (high probability state) in the probability variation small hit judgment table. All the determination values (2250 to 65535) except for are assigned as the small hit determination values. When the big hit is not determined, the small hit is always made, and the small hit probability is 100%.

  The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination random number is any one shown in FIG. If it is equal to the jackpot determination value, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and in the probability variation state (high probability state), compared to the non-probability variation state (low probability state), The probability of a big hit is 10 times. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) indicate the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether or not to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B a small hit symbol? It also means deciding whether or not.

  FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 138IW 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The jackpot type determination table 138IW 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “2R normal jackpot” or “2R probability variable jackpot based on the random number for jackpot type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. ”,“ 6R normal jackpot ”,“ 6R probability variation jackpot ”,“ 9R probability variation jackpot ”, or“ 16R probability variation jackpot ”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), in the feature portion 138IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as “16R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56% Is determined as “6R Probable Big Hit”, and “6R Normal Big Hit” is determined with a probability of 35%. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), in the feature portion 138IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “16R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 10%, and 50% The probability of “9R probability variation jackpot” is determined, the probability of 5% is determined as “2R probability variation jackpot”, and the probability of 35% is determined as “2R normal jackpot”.

  The “16R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 16-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. The “9R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a nine-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. The “6R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a six-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  The “6R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a six-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to a low probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The “2R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and is controlled to a low probability state after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In this feature portion 138IW, when it becomes “16R probability variation big hit”, “9R probability variation big hit”, “6R probability variation big hit”, and “6R normal big hit”, in each round of the big hit game (in this example, 30 seconds) or until a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls has been won, the grand prize opening is controlled to be open, and up to 10 big prize openings can be made per round. It is. On the other hand, in the case of “2R probable big hit” and “2R normal big hit”, the big winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of winning prizes that can be won every round is about 2 to 3.

  Further, in this feature 138IW, when the big hit game is terminated, it is controlled to any of the first KT state, the second KT state, or the non-KT state according to the gaming state before the big hit game and the big hit type. How to change the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 8-20).

  FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in the feature portion 138IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4 is data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the decorative symbol. 32 types of # 01 to # 32 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 32) means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, in the case of the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol shown in FIG. A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), 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), FIG. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8B, 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 variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8C, 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 feature portion 138IW, even when in the non-KT state, when the second special symbol change display is executed and a small hit is made, there is a situation where a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game balls to the special prize opening. End up. Therefore, in this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8C, 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 increased. This reduces the occurrence frequency of the small hits, thereby preventing a situation where the winning ball is targeted for the small hits despite the non-KT state. In the feature 138IW, the “occurrence frequency per unit time” is, for example, the occurrence rate per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, the small unit per unit time. The occurrence ratio is higher than the normal state.

  In this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time even if it is a big hit. By making the length of 5 minutes relatively long, the act of unjustly aiming for a winning ball by winning a special winning opening during the non-KT state is prevented. 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 change display of the first change is executed, the second special symbol change pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first change shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected and changed. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8D, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed as the first change in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second change patterns # 04 to # 06 is performed. To be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, 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 used. It is determined. 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). As described above, in the feature portion 138IW, when the first KT state is controlled, the special winning prize is actually increased by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B although the frequency of the small hits is increased. The special prize opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after the transition 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 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball immediately. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win a special winning opening. Therefore, in this feature portion 138IW, at the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are changed before the transition to the first KT state. By allowing the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 to be in an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all 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 1KT state. In addition, when the big hit is determined as the first fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 06 is determined, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

  Further, if the change display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations 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 49th variation shown in E) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 07 to # 13 Decide on either. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), when it is determined that the second to 49th fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state is out of place, the second fluctuation pattern # having a short fluctuation with a fluctuation time as short as 5 seconds. In some cases, the second variation pattern # 08 may be determined to be 07 or a shortened variation with a variation time as short as 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state is a deviation, it may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 09 with reach. Further, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 10 of the shortening fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds or the fluctuation time is further shorter to 1 second. There are cases where the second variation pattern # 11 of the shortening variation is determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 07 and # 10 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored. The second variation patterns # 08 and # 11 include one or more second reserved memories. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when Thereby, it is set as the structure which accelerates | stimulates reservation memory and raises an operation rate. In addition, when the big hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

  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 50th fluctuation (ie, low probability / final fluctuation in the first KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 8-3 (F) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16 To be determined.

  In the feature portion 138IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “during chance time”. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when it is determined that the 50th change of the low probability / first KT state is a loss or a small hit, a character display such as “Chance time end!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is determined to be the second variation pattern # 14 or the second variation pattern # 15 accompanied by an end display. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when the big hit is determined as the 50th fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “Chance time end!”. After the end display to be performed, the second variation pattern # 16 with a predetermined restoration display is determined.

  In this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, when the first special symbol variation display is a big hit during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having a variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. Is configured to determine. This is a case in which a big hit immediately occurs in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol is a long fluctuation time, Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is configured to be forcibly disengaged, the forcible disengagement frequently occurs in spite of being in the second KT state, and the player hits the small hit You will not receive any profits. For this reason, in this feature 138IW, the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol is set to a short variation time so as to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the first special symbol before the forced deviation frequently occurs. It is configured.

  Unlike the feature 138IW, even when the second special symbol starts to change during the big hit change of the first special symbol, the second special symbol is not forced to deviate (for example, the first special symbol) If the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped when the second special symbol is changing, the gaming time of the first special symbol jackpot change time in the KT state is a gaming machine with a configuration in which the second special symbol is forcibly removed. May be a long variation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case in which a big hit immediately occurs in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. If the big hit fluctuation time is set to the same short fluctuation time as the deviation, the player You can no longer receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time at which small hits can occur at least several times. (For example, 1 minute) is ensured.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the high probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit or the 9R probability variable big hit that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations after that. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and for the first variation shown in FIG. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 17 to # 21 To be determined.

  Similar to the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), the variation time is also determined when the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is determined to be out of place. There are cases where the second variation pattern # 17 having a short variation of 5 seconds is determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability / first KT state is a deviation, it may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 18 with reach. Also, 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 the second start winning opening may be determined (second variation pattern # 19). On the other hand, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the big hit is determined as the first change in the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

  In addition, if a variation display after the second variation is to be executed after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variation big hit or the 9R probability variation big hit that triggered the high probability / first KT state is executed, FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second and subsequent variations shown in (2) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, any of the second variation patterns # 22 to # 28 is performed. It is decided.

  Similarly to the 2nd to 49th variation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when determining the deviation from the 2nd variation in the high probability / first KT state, There are cases where the second fluctuation pattern # 22 with a short fluctuation of 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern # 23 of a short fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 1 second are determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a deviation from the second change of the high probability / first KT state, it may be determined to be the second change pattern # 24 with reach. In addition, when a small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 25 having a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds and a short fluctuation time of 1 second are further shortened. There are cases where the second variation pattern # 26 of variation is determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined after the second change of the high probability / first KT state, the change may be determined to the second change pattern # 27 with reach. The second variation patterns # 22 and # 25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored. The second variation patterns # 23 and # 26 include one or more second reserved memories stored. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when Thereby, it is set as the structure which accelerates | stimulates reservation memory and raises an operation rate. Further, when the big hit is determined after the second change of the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

  When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the state is the high probability / second KT state, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined by selection. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), 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 # 29 to # 32. .

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), when it is determined that there is a high probability / displacement in the second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 25 having a short variation of 1.5 seconds. There is a case. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high probability / second KT state, it may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 30 with reach. Further, when the small probability is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 31 having a short variation of 1.5 seconds. Further, in the case of determining a big hit in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be the second variation pattern # 32 with reach.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the second KT state. Although the case where it comprises is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, a short variation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the case of a low probability state, and a short variation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in the case of a high probability state.

  Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Among these, FIG. 8-5 (1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 8-5 (2) shows the variable winning ball in the second KT state. The opening patterns of the device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are shown.

  First, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display device 20. When it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, the normal symbol display unit 20 derives and displays the hit symbol, and when it is determined that the symbol is out of date, the normal symbol display unit 20 displays and displays the offset symbol. In this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), 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. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening releasing process is 0.1 seconds. After the elapse of time, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

  When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when it is decided to make a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball is won at the special winning opening. It becomes possible. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device on the upstream side is short. The opening time of 6B 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 a special winning opening (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation displays).

  In the 1st KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened according to the following normal symbols. After a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is a total of the fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening opening pretreatment time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this feature 138IW, 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 device 6B is opened.

  Further, in the feature 138IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state. After 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol variation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol fixed time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening release pretreatment time of 0.1 seconds, The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is Since the time until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed is shorter, the variable winning ball device 6B has already been opened. When being controlled to the state, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 without changing the normal symbol is likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Next, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is executed. When it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, the normal symbol display unit 20 derives and displays the hit symbol, and when it is determined that the symbol is out of date, the normal symbol display unit 20 displays and displays the offset symbol. In this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol and the off symbol is 0.2 seconds. ing. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), after the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening releasing process is 2.6 seconds. After the elapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

  When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when it is decided to make a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is kept open for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball is won at the special winning opening. It becomes possible.

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is as extremely short as 0.2 seconds. Further, in the feature 138IW, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol variation time 1.0 seconds + design fixed time 0) as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. A relatively long period of 2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening opening process is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball apparatus 6B is short and the interval period (closed period) is long. It is easy for game balls to enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 on the downstream side, and it is easy to win game balls at the special winning opening.

  In the second KT state, a game ball is likely to win a special winning opening, and it is easy to obtain a winning ball. In this example, this is also referred to as “small hit RUSH”, and when in the second KT state, “small hit RUSH” "" Is displayed.

  In this example, the small hit occurs only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, the small special is easily generated by increasing the frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol. Furthermore, by providing a first KT state in which a winning ball is difficult to obtain and a second KT state in which a winning ball is easily obtained, a small hit RUSH (in this example, a second KT state) in which a winning ball can be expected especially by a small hit is realized. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are performed so that the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display may be 100% small hits unless the big hit It is difficult to obtain a prize ball when it is a small hit in the variation display of the special symbol, and it is easier to obtain a prize ball when it is a small hit in the variation display of the second special symbol. You may comprise so that the small hit RUSH (the game state in which the game value by the small hit in the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol can increase easily) which a prize ball can expect is implement | achieved. As such, there may be a state in which a prize ball cannot be expected even in the same KT state in some form, while a small hit RUSH state in which a prize ball can be expected may be realized.

  Also, in this feature 138IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state. After the 3.8 seconds of the total symbol variation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning port opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds have elapsed, The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is about 0.6 seconds. Thus, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is The variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state in which the normal symbol is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the second KT state, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 without a normal symbol variation is less likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In this feature portion 138IW, the process of executing the normal symbol variation display and controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be opened is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). This is performed by executing (see step S26). The game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is a probable change state (high probability state) in the normal symbol process of step S26, and whether the game state is a non-KT state, a first KT state, or a second KT state. Regardless of whether there is a big hit game state or not, whether or not to hit the usual figure is determined by the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%).

  In this feature 138IW, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the normal symbol variation time and the symbol determination time are the same in 0.2 seconds each, and the second start winning opening release pre-processing time is the first. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds 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 6B may differ by varying the variation time and the symbol determination time between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning port opening process after the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed can be controlled, and the time after the second starting winning port opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. By doing so, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be varied. In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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 in the first KT state. .

  As will be described later, in this feature 138IW, in the first KT state, the high base state is set by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state. As described above, control is performed so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes longer. Further, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be short. ing.

  For example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled by a first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time. If the special flag is not set, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B shown in FIG. 8-5 (2) is opened for a short time. You may comprise so that it may control by 2 open | release patterns (short open | release). 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 6B may be shortened. For example, the special flag may be erased in response to the 49th special symbol fluctuation stop in the 50th 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 6B being long open. be able to.

  As described above, when the variable winning ball device 6B is configured using the opening control flag (special flag) of the variable winning ball device 6B, a flag for shortening and changing the special symbol variable 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 6B 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 6B 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 6B, and it is possible to prevent the right-handed operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In this feature 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol with a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the ordinary symbol is not retained. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture the timing of the second special symbol variation stop (when passing the small symbol, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the pass gate The variable winning ball device 6B is not released until the game ball that has passed 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and a special winning opening can be won). On the other hand, in this feature 138IW, by shortening the normal symbol variation time, the variable winning ball device 6B is released before the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate a capture element due to a launch operation aiming at a small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  8-6 and FIG. 8-7 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 8-6, commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8030 (H) are decorations that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a symbol variation pattern. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8030 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of decorative symbols. Control.

  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 (9R probability variation big hit designation command)) which designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 9R probability variation big hit. . Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) which designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit. . Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 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 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R 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 2R probability variation big hit. . Command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 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. . Command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 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 8 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this feature 138IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command. Therefore, the display result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the display result designation command is for the first special symbol, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result designation command for the second special symbol, the display result Although the designation command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display result designation command for the first special symbol may be different from the display result designation command for the second special symbol.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 100 does not transmit a display result designation command, but each of 15R probability variation big hit / 9R probability variation big hit / 6R probability variation big hit / 6R normal big hit / 2R normal variation big hit / 2R normal big hit / small hit / small hit / each The variation pattern command may be determined in correspondence with the above, and the effect control CPU 120 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) that can specify the stop of variable display of the first special symbol. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify stop of variable display of the second special 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.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won a first start winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached four. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won a second start winning opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached four. 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 designation 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 C 801 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) for designating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

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

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

  When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, FIG. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-6 and FIG. 8-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. 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 11 to the presentation control board 12.

  FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the first special symbol display device 4A does not display the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case where the first big hit game is not in progress (the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened a predetermined number of times).

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks the value of the first reserved memory number (step 138IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved storage number is 0, a first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS52A).

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the gaming control microcomputer 100 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 102 and reads the RAM 102. In the first random number buffer area (step 138IWS53A), 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 138IWS54A). 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 102 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 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS55A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the low probability / non-KT state is present, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, the low probability / first KT state is determined and the low probability / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variation flag is ON and the high base flag is ON, the high probability / first KT state is determined. If the probability change flag is on and the high base flag is off, it is determined that the probability is high / second KT state and the high probability / second KT background designation command is Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the second special symbol jackpot change is in progress (step 138IWS56A). 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. If it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot change is in progress, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66A without performing the processing after step 138IWS57A. 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, in the case where the big hit of the second special symbol is changing at step 138IWS56A, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) that is out of place as a big hit determination random number is performed, and the process proceeds to step 138IWS58A, so that Regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination random number has been acquired, it may be forcibly removed.

  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 second special symbol is changing big hit in step 138IWS56A, steps 138IWS57A to 138IWS62A 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 may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which big hit determination random number has been acquired at the time of starting winning.

  If the second special symbol jackpot change is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 138IWS58A). 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 138IWS59A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS60A). . Then, based on the big hit type determination random number, 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 138IWS61A), the big hit type is stored (step 138IWS62A), and step 138IWS66A. Migrate to

  Further, when the big hit is not made in step 138IWS59A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 138IWS63A). 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 138IWS64A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol ( Step 138 IWS65A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66A.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), since the small hit determination value is not allocated to the first special symbol small hit determination table 138IW130b, in step 138IWS63A, the game control is performed. The microcomputer 100 decides not to make a small hit with a probability of 100%.

  Note that the processing mode is not limited to that shown in the present example. For example, when it is determined that a big hit is not made, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66A unconditionally without performing a lottery process for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Therefore, it may be configured to be shifted with a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63A to S65A is not necessary. In addition, when it is determined not to be a big hit, it may be determined to be a small hit with a low probability.

  In step 138IWS66A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 138IWS66A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS66A is determined.

  In step 138IWS58A, 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. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first sets whether or not the special-design time reduction flag indicating that the special symbol variation display is being shortened is set. (Step 138IWS1700A). In this example, it is advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbol by setting the special symbol time reduction flag and performing the control for shortening the special symbol variable display (FIG. 8-2). ~ See FIG. 8-4), since a small hit is likely to occur, the state is controlled to the KT state. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the non-shown pattern shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 138IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 138IWS1702A).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 138IWS1701A and S1702A, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 is to be used (step 138 IWS 1703 A). 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 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1704A).

  When the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 138IWS 1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer and changes the variation time. Is started (step 138IWS1705A), and the first special symbol display device 4A is started to display the variation of the first special symbol (step 138IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 138IWS1707A).

  FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines, if not yet transmitted, any display result designation command (display result) based on the determination result as to whether or not the jackpot is determined and the determination result of the jackpot type. 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 5 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1120A).

  Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step 138IWS1121A). When the first variation time timer times out (step 138IWS1122A), the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1123A). ). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 138IWS1124A).

  If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, 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 device 4B, the CPU 103 shifts to step 138IWS1123A and performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1123A). The value of the 1 special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 138IWS1124A).

  By executing the processing of step 138IWS1125A, 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 characteristic portion 138IW is forced to display the variation display of the first special symbol. 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 effect control CPU 120 side, when the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly discontinued, the variation display result of the decorative symbol is based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S111A. As a result, control is performed to forcibly discontinue and display the symbols.

  If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (N of step 138IWS1125A), the processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is “0” (step 138 IWS2010A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS2015A. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (step 138 IWS2011A) and becomes “0”. (Step 138 IWS2012A). When the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 138IWS2013A) and is performing the control for shortening the special symbol variation display. Is reset (step 138IWS2014A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A.

  In this feature 138IW, as described later, the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variable display in the high base state is managed at a low probability at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / This is a case where 50 times of variable display is executed under the control of the high base state (low probability / first KT state). In the case of the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), when the 50th fluctuation display is finished, it is determined as Y in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B, and the high base flag is reset in steps 138IWS2013A and S2013B. At the same time, the special time flag is reset in steps 138IWS2014A and S2014B, and the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered.

  Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays a stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 138IWS2015A). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 138IWS2016A). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates that the jackpot signal 1 (signal indicating that the jackpot game is being played) and the jackpot signal 2 (signal indicating that the jackpot is being played) are output to the outside. A jackpot signal output flag is set (step 138IWS2022A). In this feature 138IW, based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2022A, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 If the external output is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a pre-winner opening timer (step 138IWS2024A), sets round 1 release pattern data corresponding to the big hit type (step 138IWS2025A), and sets “1” in the round number counter indicating the big win round number. Is set (step 138IWS2026A), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step 138IWS2027A).

  When the first big hit flag is not set (N in Step 138IWS2016A), the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (Step 138IWS2028A).

  In this example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, a right-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right of the game area can be executed. Yes. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, it is configured to be able to execute a launch promotion notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball aiming at the passing gate 41 as a right-handed notification. ing.

  However, in this example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the second special symbol, the right-handed notification and the firing promotion notification are not executed, and the right-handed notification is given when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening in that state. (In this case, since it is waiting for the passage of the gate, even if a game ball wins the first start winning opening, the first special symbol variation display is not started immediately and the first reserved memory is stored. Becomes).

  Conversely, when the passage of the game ball at the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is low (for example, a sound output with a small volume or a small screen display). Thus, a left-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the left of the game area may be performed. On the other hand, when a game ball winning in the second start winning opening or special winning opening is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), a mode with a high recognition degree (for example, a sound output of a large volume or A left-handed notification may be performed by a large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the configuration described above, a player who accidentally fires a game ball to the right of the game area performs a light left-hand notification with a low recognition degree to the surroundings of the gaming machine. A player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation may be configured to perform a left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is high. If comprised in that way, the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation can be urged to return to the left-handed operation from the store clerk of the game store.

  Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of detected game balls at the passing gate 41, the second start winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. The passing gate 41 gives a left-handed notification when a game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), and the second start winning opening or special winning opening has a predetermined number. Alternatively, a left-handed notification may be performed when a small number of game balls (for example, one) are detected.

  Further, for example, an external signal is not output when the game ball is detected at the passage gate 41, while an external signal is output when the game ball is detected at the second start winning opening or the special winning opening. May be.

  In this feature section 138IW, the demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. However, when the demonstration display is performed in the normal state, to the passing gate 41, the second start winning opening or the special winning opening. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be terminated and left-handed notification may be performed.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the first gate passage waiting process (step S114A) in the first special symbol process. In the first gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input (step 138IWS2501A). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is not input, the processing is terminated as it is. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the high base flag, and the special figure time-short flag if set, and the high base number counter Is cleared to 0 (step 138IWS2504A). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a first jackpot start designation command (step 138IWS2505A), and sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first jackpot release pre-processing (step 138IWS2506A).

  In this feature portion 138IW, when the first gate passage waiting process is executed, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passing gate 41 If the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21, the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  FIGS. 8-13 and 8-14 are flowcharts showing the first big hit ending process (step S118A) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200A). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2204A. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step 138IWS2201A), and the first big hit end designation command is transmitted (step 138IWS2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 138IWS2203A), and the processing is ended.

  In step 138IWS2204A, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step 138IWS2204A). Then, the CPU 103 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 138IWS2205A). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205A), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of jackpot that has just ended is a 16R probability variable jackpot (step 138IWS2206A). It can be determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit is, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is a 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2207A), and is in the process of shortening control of the special symbol variation display. A special figure time reduction flag is set to indicate this, and a transition is made to the KT state (step 138IWS2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit, since the high base flag is not set, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled.

  If it is not the 16R probability variable big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has been terminated this time is the 6R probability variable big hit (step 138IWS2209A). Whether or not it is 6R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is 6R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212A), and sets the high base flag to transition to the high base state (step 138IWS2213A). Further, the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, if the 6R probability variation big hit, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  In the case of 6R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see step 138IWS2504A of the first gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains zero. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. In step 138IWS2010A of the first special symbol stop process, it is determined as Y, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 138IWS2011A is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  If it is not a 6R probability variable big hit (that is, if it is a 6R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2219A), and sets the special figure short time flag to the KT state. Transition is made (step 138IWS2220A). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 138IWS2221A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of 6R normal big hit, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) (step 138IWS2223A).

  FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process. The state where the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process is a state where the second special symbol display device 4B does not display the variation of the second special symbol. In addition, there is a case where neither the second big hit game (special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is opened).

  In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks the value of the second reserved memory number (step 138IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the second reserved memory number is 0, a second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS52B).

  If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the gaming control microcomputer 100 reads 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 102 and reads the RAM 102. In the second random number buffer area (step 138IWS53B), 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 138IWS54B). 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 102 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.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS55B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 138IWS55A of the first special symbol normal process.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step 138IWS56B). 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 being changed, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66B without performing the processing after step 138IWS57B. 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 at step 138IWS56B, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) out of place as the big hit determination random number is performed, and the process proceeds to step 138IWS58B, so Regardless of whether or not the big hit determination random number has been acquired, it may be forcibly removed.

  In addition, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing at step 138IWS56B, the processing of steps 138IWS57B to S62B is not performed, and the random number for small hit determination (the random number common to the big hit determination random number may be used). (It may be a completely different random number) By setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of place and making a small hit determination, it is compulsory regardless of which big hit determination random number was acquired at the time of starting winning a prize It may be a gap.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the big hit determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57B) and executes the big hit determination module (step 138IWS58B). 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 138IWS59B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS60B). . Then, based on the big hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit, 9R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, or 2R normal big hit (step 138IWS61B), and the big hit type is stored (step 138IWS62B). ), The process proceeds to step 138IWS66B.

  Further, when the big hit is not made in step 138IWS59B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 138IWS63B). 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 138IWS64B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit based on the variation display of the second special symbol ( Step 138 IWS65B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66B.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), the small special hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol has a non-probable change state (low probability state) in the non-probable change small hit determination table. All the judgment values (225 to 65535) except for the big hit judgment value (0 to 224) at are assigned as the small hit judgment values, and the big hit judgment value (0 in the probability variation state (high probability state)) is assigned in the small hit judgment table at the probability change Since all the judgment values (2250 to 65535) except for ˜2249) are allocated as the small hit judgment values, in step 138IWS63B, the game control microcomputer 100 decides to make the big hit with a probability of 100%. To do.

  It should be noted that the second small hit flag is unconditionally left without performing the lottery process for determining whether or not to make a big hit if, for example, it is decided not to make a big hit, not limited to the processing mode shown in this example. By setting, a small hit may be made with a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63B and S64B becomes unnecessary. Further, when it is determined not to be a big hit, it may be configured to be determined as a shift with a low probability.

  In step 138IWS66B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 138IWS66B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS66B is confirmed.

  In step 138IWS58B, whether or not to win is determined 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 is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 8-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-9, if “first” is read as “second”, the second variation pattern process has been described. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 138IWS1700A to check whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-shown pattern shown in FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected. If the special time flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the gaming control microcomputer 100 changes depending on whether or not the probability change flag and the high base flag are set and the number of changes. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, any one of the second special symbol variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 8-3 (D) to 8-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), the first special variation pattern pattern table shown in FIG. If the 2nd to 49th variation is selected, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) is selected. If the 50th variation is selected, the second variation shown in FIG. 8-3 (F) is selected. Select a special pattern variation pattern table. Also, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), if the first variation, the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (G). A pattern table is selected, and if it is after the second variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (H) is selected. Also, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) is selected.

  The second special symbol variation process is the same as the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) shown in FIG. 8-10. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 8-10, if “first” is read as “second”, the second special symbol variation process is explained.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is “0” (step 138IWS2010B). If it is “0”, the CPU 103 proceeds to step 138IWS2015B. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (step 138 IWS2011B) to become “0”. (Step 138IWS2012B). When the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS2015B. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 138IWS2013B) and resets the special time flag (step 138IWS2014B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B.

  Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays a stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS2015B). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step 138IWS2016B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 138IWS2021B). If the special time flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 138IWS2024B as it is.

  If the special time flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot signal output flag (step 138IWS2022B). In this feature 138IW, based on the jackpot signal output flag set in step 138IWS2022B, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 If the external output is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer before opening the big prize opening (step 138IWS2024B), sets round 1 release pattern data corresponding to the big hit type (step 138IWS2025B), and sets "1" to the round number counter (step). 138IWS2026B), the value of the second special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second gate passage waiting process (step 138IWS2027B).

  When the second big hit flag is not set (N in Step 138IWS2016B), the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (Step 138IWS2028B).

  FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing the second gate passage waiting process in the second special symbol process. In the second gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input (step 138IWS2501B). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is not input, the processing is terminated as it is. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 138IWS2502B). If the special time flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 138IWS2504B.

  If the special time flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot signal output flag (step 138IWS2503B). Based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2503B, the characteristic section 138IW executes information output processing (step S23), and starts external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer. If the external output is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, if set, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, the high base flag, and the special time flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 (step 138IWS2504B). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a second jackpot start designation command (step 138IWS2505B), and sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot release pre-processing (step 138IWS2506B).

  In this feature portion 138IW, when the second gate passage waiting process is executed, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result of the second special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passing gate 41 If the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21, the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  FIGS. 8-18 and FIGS. 8-19 are flowcharts showing the second jackpot end process in the second special symbol process. In the second jackpot end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200B). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2204B. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the second big hit flag is reset (step 138IWS2201B), and the second big hit end designation command is transmitted (step 138IWS2202B). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 138IWS2203B), and the processing is ended.

  In step 138IWS2204B, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step 138IWS2204B). Then, the CPU 103 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 138IWS2205B). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205B), the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variable big hit or a 2R probability variable big hit (step 138IWS2206B). Whether 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2207B), and sets the special figure time reduction flag to transition to the KT state ( Step 138 IWS2208B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, since the high base flag is not set, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled.

  If neither the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot is found, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has been completed this time is the 9R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS2209B). Whether or not it is a 9R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal process. If it is the 9R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212B), sets the high base flag and transitions to the high base state (step 138IWS2213B), Further, the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, when the 9R probability variation big hit is achieved, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  In the case of 9R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set, and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see step 138IWS2504B of the second gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains zero. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the 9R probability variable big hit, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. In the second special symbol stop process, Y is determined in step 138IWS2010B, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 138IWS2011B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  If it is not a 9R probability variable big hit (ie, if it is a 2R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2219B), and sets the special figure time reduction flag to the KT state. Transition is made (step 138IWS2220B). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 138IWS2221B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of 2R normal big hit, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step 138IWS2223B).

  Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature 138IW will be described. FIGS. 8-20 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition method of the gaming state in this characteristic part 138IW. First, in this feature 138IW, in a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming to the left of the game area. For this reason, in the normal state, a start winning is mainly generated at the first start winning opening, and a variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. In addition, since the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, a 16R probability variation big hit, a 6R probability variation big hit, or a 6R normal big hit occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game ends, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) shifts, The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS 2206A-S2208A). In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) until the next jackpot occurs. The high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209A, S2212A to S2214A). Also, if 6R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game is finished, shift to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and whether the next big hit will occur The low probability / high base state is maintained until the 50-time variation display is completed (see steps 138IWS2219A to S2221A).

  In this feature 138IW, when the player has moved to the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area. The game ball is fired (right-handed). For this reason, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated at the second starting winning opening, and a variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. In addition, since the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 16R positive variation big hit, a 9R positive variable big hit, a 2R positive variable big hit, or a 2R normal big hit is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation big hit or a 2R probability variation big hit occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state after the big hit game ends. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). Also, if a 9R probability variable big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the transition to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) occurs after the big hit game ends. Until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B and S2212B to S2214B). In this feature 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the total probability of 9R probability variation is 50% (see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). ) Once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), after the big hit game is over, a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state). The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of 50 fluctuations is finished (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation big hit or a 2R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / low base state after the big hit game ends. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In addition, if a 9R probability variable big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the transition to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) occurs after the big hit game ends. Until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B and S2212B to S2214B). In addition, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the transition to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) occurs after the big hit game ends. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of 50 fluctuations is finished (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B). In this feature 138IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of 2R normal big hit is 35% (see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). Once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%. When the 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit is generated and the low probability / high base state is reached, and the next big hit is not generated and the 50-time fluctuation display ends, FIG. As shown, the low-probability / low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered (see steps 138IWS2010A to S2014A).

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / low base state after the big hit game ends. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In this feature 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 16R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit is 15 when the second special symbol variation display is executed. % (See FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, if a 9R probability variable big hit occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B and S2212B to S2214B). In addition, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state). The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of 50 fluctuations is finished (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

  In FIG. 8-20, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is explained, but the variation of the second special symbol is performed at a low rate. There is also a possibility that the display is executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation big hit or a 2R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when a 9R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Also, when 2R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is finished. The base state will be maintained.

  Further, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is finished. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is finished. The base state will be maintained.

  8-21 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the external output signal which the pachinko game machine 1 outputs. A prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls is paid out. The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal (ie, a signal indicating that a jackpot game is being played) that is continuously output over the duration of all jackpot games. The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 2 is a signal (that is, a signal indicating that the game is being extended) continuously output during all jackpot games and during the KT state. In addition, a special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning award winning signal is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening. In addition, a prize ball number signal is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball scheduled number signal is a signal output externally every time the number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

  Each of the external signals shown in FIGS. 8-21 includes, for example, the timing of paying out 10 winning balls, the timing of generating a big hit, the timing of generating a winning at a special winning opening, and the expected number of winning balls reaches 10. Flags (see, for example, steps 138IWS2021A, S2023A, S2022B, S2023B, and S2503B) and timers corresponding to the output of external signals are set at the timing, and information output processing (steps) is performed based on the setting of these flags and timers. By executing S23), it is output externally to a hall computer or the like.

  Next, the output timing of jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 among the external output signals will be described. FIG. 8-22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timing of jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2. In this example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2503B, and the jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 Starts external output. Thereafter, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is finished. In the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is stopped at the timing when the KT state is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the KT state, the information output processing (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2022B, and external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started. The In this case, since it is in the KT state, the big hit signal 2 is continuously output to the outside. Thereafter, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is finished.

  First, the output timing of the jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / non-KT state) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), when the gaming state is the normal state, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing, and the external output of jackpot signal 2 is started (see step 138IWS2022A). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 are displayed at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. The external output is not started, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started and the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started at the timing when the game ball wants to pass through the passing gate 41 (see step 138IWS2503B).

  Next, using FIG. 8-22 (2), the jackpot signal 1 and jackpot when the gaming state is the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state) The output timing of the signal 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), when the gaming state is the KT state, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing (see step 138IWS2022A). In addition, when the gaming state is the KT state, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is output at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. Start (see step 138 IWS 2022B). As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), the big hit signal 2 is continuously output to the outside in the KT state.

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 and the gate switch 21 is turned on (step 138IWS5111). Control to transmit a gate passage designation command to the CPU 120 for effect control is performed (step 138IWS5112). Then, the CPU 103 executes a gate switch passage process (step 138IWS5113).

  In this feature portion 138IW, when the processing of steps 138IWS 5111 to S5113 is executed, and the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, a gate passage designation command is transmitted. In this feature portion 138IW, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also serves as an operating area. Is the gate passing waiting state before the big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed? Regardless of whether or not, a gate passage designation command is transmitted.

  Then, CPU 103 executes one of the processes shown in steps 138IWS5100 to S5104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In this feature 138IW, regardless of whether or not the gate is waiting to pass, if step 138IWS 5111 detects the passing of a game ball to the passing gate 41, the gate switch passing process of step 138IWS 5113 is executed. Normally, variable display of symbols is executed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the normal symbol change display is executed only when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when not waiting for the gate to pass, and the normal symbol is displayed even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the gate passing waiting state. It may be configured not to execute the variable display.

  Further, in this feature 138IW, the passing gate 41 is used as a common gate for both the normal start area and the operating area, but the special symbol process (see steps S25A and S25B) is normal in the timer interrupt process. Since the process is executed prior to the symbol process (see step S26), the passage of the game ball of the pass gate 41 as the normal start area is performed after the process of detecting the pass of the game ball of the pass gate 41 as the operation area is performed. A detection process is performed. Therefore, the process for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

  Gate switch passage processing (step 138IWS5113): The CPU 103 determines that the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter (counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41) is the maximum value (in this example, “ 4)) is confirmed. If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the general-purpose hold indicator 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs processing for extracting the value of the random number for determination per ordinary symbol and storing it in the storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100): The CPU 103 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step 138IWS5100, specifically, the normal symbol) When the display 20 does not display the change of the normal symbol and when the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is not in the open / close operation based on the normal symbol display 20 being hit and displayed, the gate pass memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 138 IWS 5101).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step 138IWS5101): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer, and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step 138 IWS 5102).

  Normal symbol stop processing (step 138 IWS 5102): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the time before the normal electric accessory is released is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 138 IWS 5103).

  Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 138IWS5103): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal electric component operating time in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer Is started, and opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (step 138IWS5104).

  Normal electric accessory operation processing (step 138IWS5104): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step 138 IWS 5100).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (step 138IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by checking the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step 138IWS5121). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in step 138IWS5121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in step 138IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 (step 138IWS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 138IWS5123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective gate passing memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on a random number (random number for determination per normal symbol) using the normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not per normal symbol, and whether or not per normal symbol. Is determined (step 138IWS5127). In this feature section 138IW, in step 138IWS5127, the CPU 103 is uniformly 99/100 regardless of whether it is in the probable state, whether it is in the KT state, or in the high base state. The probability is determined to be per ordinary symbol.

  In step 138IWS5127, when the read random number for normal symbol determination is within the winning range (if it is a winning), the CPU 103 sets a winning symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5128), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. In step 138IWS5127, if the read random number for normal symbol determination is not within the hit range (if it is out of range), the CPU 103 sets a display symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5129), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130.

  In step 138IWS5130, if the high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (Y in step 138IWS5130, S5131). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal symbol change time (N in step 138 IWS5130, S5132).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 138IWS5101) (step 138IWS5133).

  FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step 138 IWS 5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 138IWS3701). Then, CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS 3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS 3702), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS 3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the normal symbol stop symbol is a hit symbol (in step 138IWS5127). (Step 138IWS3703). Note that whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol is determined by, for example, setting a normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in step 138IWS5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can do.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but an outlier symbol (N in step 138IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100) ( Specifically, it is updated to “0” (step 138 IWS 3708).

  In step 138IWS 3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in step 138IWS 3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 138IWS 3704). That is, when the state is the first KT state, 0.1 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before the normal electric accessory is released (step 138IWS3706). If the high base flag is not set, that is, if it is in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before releasing the normal electric accessory (step 138IWS3705). .

  Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 138IWS5103) (step 138IWS3707).

  FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 138 IWS 5103). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 138IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS3802), the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol process timer has timed out, that is, when the time before the normal electric accessory is released (Y in step 138IWS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 138IWS3803). If it is set, that is, if it is in the first KT state, 5.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (step 138IWS3805). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (step 138IWS3804).

  As described above, in this feature 138IW, in the first KT state, the normal electric accessory release time is set to 5.5 seconds, and in the normal state or the second KT state, the normal electric accessory release time is set to 0.2 seconds. By doing so, the first KT state is in a state in which it is easier to start and win the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Accordingly, the first KT state is configured so that the game ball is less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

  Note that the control method for facilitating the start winning in the second start winning port when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown by the characteristic portion 138IW. For example, in the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is released many times compared to the normal state or the second KT state (for example, the variable winning ball device in the normal state or the second KT state). Control may be performed such that 1 is set as the number of times of opening 6B, whereas 2 times is set as the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state. If it does in that way, when it is in the 1st KT state, it can make it easy to make a start winning in the 2nd starting winning a prize mouth by increasing the number of times of opening of variable winning ball device 6B.

  Further, for example, in the case of the first KT state, compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B described above, and the variable winning ball device 6B It may be executed in combination with control for increasing the number of times of opening.

  Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B to be in an open state (step 138IWS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation processing (step 138IWS5104) (step 138IWS3807).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 138 IWS 611). 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 120 reads out the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 138 IWS 612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 138IWS613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a big prize opening prize designation command (step 138IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 counts the prize balls generated during the period in which the small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state. The value of the counter ball number counter for consecutive small hits is added by 15 (step 138IWS615). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is generated in the image display device 5 during the second KT state in which the small hits are continuously generated based on the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball counter after the addition. If the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 indicating the number of winning balls is displayed, control is performed to update the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 (step 138 IWS 616).

  In this example, the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is started when a 16R probability variation big hit or a 2R probability variation big hit occurs in the normal state or the first KT state. The display is terminated when a big hit occurs (that is, when the second KT state is terminated).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the small hitting consecutive middle prize ball number counter after the addition is equal to or greater than any threshold (step 138IWS617). If the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball counter after the addition is equal to or greater than one of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to add the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball counter. Control is performed to display the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 according to (step 138 IWS 618). For example, if the value of the counter ball number counter for consecutive small hits after addition is 1000, 1005, or 1010, it means that the number of winning balls has reached 1000 in this big winning opening. Therefore, it is determined that the threshold value “1000” has been reached, and a small hitting continuous winning ball number display 2 indicating that the number of winning balls has reached 1000 is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as “1000OVER” is displayed as the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 2.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 138IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 adds 10 to the value of the small winning consecutive medium winning ball counter (step 138IWS620). Next, the effect control CPU 120 continuously plays the small hits if the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the small hit consecutive medium winning ball counter. Control to update the middle prize ball number display 1 is performed (step 138IWS621).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the small hitting consecutive middle prize ball number counter after the addition is equal to or greater than any threshold (step 138IWS622). If the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball counter after the addition is equal to or greater than one of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to add the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball counter. Control is performed to display the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 in accordance with (step 138 IWS 623). For example, if the value of the counter ball number counter during consecutive small hits after the addition is 1000 or 1005, it means that the number of winning balls has reached 1000 in this big winning opening. Therefore, it is determined that the threshold value “1000” has been reached, and the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 indicating that the number of winning balls has reached 1000 is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as “1000OVER” is displayed as the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 2.

  In addition, in this example, the case where the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is updated or the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 is displayed based on winning in the big winning opening or the special winning opening is shown. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, even when a winning to the general winning opening 10 occurs during the consecutive small hits in the second KT state, the value corresponding to the number of winning balls for winning the general winning opening 10 is set to the number of consecutive winning balls in the small winning consecutive It may be added to the counter to update the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 or display the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 138 IWS 624). ). For example, when a variation pattern command is received, the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122 and a variation pattern command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 611.

  In this feature 138IW, the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) executes the demonstration display control process in, for example, the effect control process (step S76). FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29 are flowcharts showing the demo display control process. In the demonstration display control process, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is received (step 138IWS4701), and if not received, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4706. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal state (step 138IWS 4702), and if it is not in the normal state, the process proceeds to step 138IWS 4705. Specifically, if neither the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state nor the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state is set, the normal state is determined.

  Whether or not the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received is determined, for example, when the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). A flag indicating that the designated command has been received may be set, and in step 138IWS 4701, it may be confirmed whether or not the flag is set.

  Further, the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag are, for example, a low accuracy / first KT background designation command, a high accuracy / first KT background designation command, and a high probability / second KT background designation in the command analysis process (step S75). Set based on receipt of command.

  In the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 sets a first demonstration standby timer for measuring a value corresponding to a time (for example, 30 seconds) until the first demonstration display is started (step 138IWS4703), A first demonstration standby flag indicating that the first demonstration display is waiting is set (step 138IWS4704). Then, the first demo reception flag is reset (step 138IWS4705).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first demonstration standby flag is set (step 138IWS4706), and if it is set, if the first special symbol variation is started (step 138IWS4707). Y), or when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the second special symbol (Y of step 138IWS4708), the process proceeds to step 138IWS4712. Thus, the first demonstration display is not executed when the first special symbol variation is started or the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the second special symbol. Specifically, in step 138IWS4707, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation of the first special symbol is received, it is determined that the first special symbol variation is started. In step 138IWS4708, when the second jackpot start designation command is received, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the variation of the second special symbol.

  When the first demonstration standby flag is set, the first special symbol variation is not started (N in Step 138IWS4707), and it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variation in the second special symbol (N in Step 138IWS4708) Then, the value of the first demonstration standby timer is decremented by 1 (step 138IWS4709). If the first demonstration standby timer times out (Y in step 138IWS4710), the first demonstration display is started (step 138IWS4711), and the first demonstration is started. The standby flag is reset (step 138IWS4712).

  Thereafter, when the first demonstration display is in progress (Y in step 138IWS4713), the effect control CPU 120 starts the change in the first special symbol (Y in step 138IWS4714) or based on the change in the second special symbol. If the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state (Y in step 138IWS4715), the first demonstration display is terminated (step 138IWS4716).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is received (step 138IWS4801), and if not received, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4806. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the KT state (step 138IWS4802). If it is not in the KT state, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4805. Specifically, if either the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set, the KT state is determined.

  Whether the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is received or not is determined, for example, when the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). A flag indicating that the designated command has been received may be set, and in step 138IWS4801, it may be confirmed whether or not the flag is set.

  In the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 sets a second demonstration standby timer for measuring a value corresponding to a time (for example, 30 seconds) until the second demonstration display is started (step 138IWS4803), A second demo standby flag indicating that the second demo display is on standby is set (step 138IWS4804). Then, the second demo reception flag is reset (step 138IWS4805).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second demonstration standby flag is set (step 138IWS4806), and if it is set, if the second special symbol variation is started (step 138IWS4807). Y), or when not in the KT state (N in Step 138IWS4808), the process proceeds to Step 138IWS4812. Thus, the second demonstration display is not executed when the second special symbol variation is started or the KT state is ended. Specifically, in step 138IWS4807, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation of the second special symbol is received, it is determined that the second special symbol variation has started. In step 138IWS4808, if neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set, it is determined that the KT state has ended.

  If the second demonstration standby flag is set, the second special symbol variation is not started (N in Step 138IWS4807), and the KT state is not ended (Y in Step 138IWS4808), the value of the second demonstration standby timer Is subtracted by 1 (step 138IWS4809), and if the second demonstration standby timer times out (Y in step 138IWS4810), the second demonstration display is started (step 138IWS4811), and the second demonstration standby flag is reset (step 138IWS4812). ).

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control is in the second demonstration display (step 138IWS4813 Y), the second special symbol change is started (step 138IWS4814Y), or the KT state is ended (step 138IWS4815 N), the second demonstration display is terminated (step 138IWS4816).

  FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step 138IWS811). Whether or not a variation pattern command has been received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 138IWS811, it may be confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the variation pattern command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 138 IWS 812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), it is determined whether or not the production control CPU 120 executes the variable display of the first special symbol. Is confirmed (step 138IWS813). Note that whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the first variation pattern # 01 to # 07. It can be determined by confirming. If the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. If the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138IWS815).

  If the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not it is a case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. (Step 138 IWS 814). Note that whether or not the second special symbol variation display is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the second variation pattern # 01 to # 32. It can be determined by confirming. If the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed (that is, if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. If the variable display of the second special symbol is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138IWS816).

  By executing the processing of steps 138IWS812 to S815, in this feature portion 138IW, when it is in the non-KT state, the decorative display of the decorative design is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the first special design. When it is executed and is in the KT state, the decorative display is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the second special symbol. In other words, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, or even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the non-KT state. The variation display of the decorative design is not executed.

  FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS920). In this feature section 138IW, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of place), the left / right / right decoration pattern is completely inconsistent, or only the left / right decoration pattern matches. Reach out-of-reach symbol combinations. When the display result 2 designation command is received (when 16R probability variation big hit is determined), a combination of symbols in which the left middle right decorative symbol is the same as the odd symbol “7” is determined. When the display result 3 designation command or the display result 4 designation command is received (when 9R probability variation big hit or 6R probability variation big hit is determined), the left and right decorative symbols are odd numbers other than “7”. Determine the combination of the symbols that you have prepared. When a display result 6 designation command is received (when 2R probability variation big hit is determined), a combination of symbols including a special symbol (in this example, symbol “R”) is determined. . In addition, when a display result 5 designation command or a display result 7 designation command is received (when 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit is determined), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right decorative symbols are even-numbered. To decide. Further, when the display result 8 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable display started this time is a big hit (step 138IWS921). Whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the received display result designation command is any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 7 designation command. If it is not a big hit fluctuation, the routine proceeds to step 138IWS933.

  If it is a big hit fluctuation, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not a re-lottery stock flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is being stocked is set (step IWS922). If the re-lottery stock flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to delete the re-lottery stock image displayed on the image display device 5 (step 138IWS923) and resets the re-lottery stock flag ( Step 138 IWS 924). Further, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used and the re-lottery release effect according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS925). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  In this feature 138IW, a re-lottery release effect is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols by executing step 138IWS 935, which will be described later, and a variable display effect process (step S172) according to the process table selected in step 138IWS 925. Is done.

  If the re-lottery stock flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the change display started this time is a 2R probability change big hit (step 138 IWS 926). Whether or not the display is a variation display that is a 2R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the received display result designation command is a display result 6 designation command. If the change display is not a 2R probability variable big hit, the process proceeds to step 138IWS932.

  If it is a variable display that becomes a 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control executes effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute a re-lottery effect and a notification at the time of passing the gate (step 138 IWS 927). In this example, as already explained, when the 2R probability variation jackpot is reached, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is as few as two rounds, and a winning ball cannot be expected compared to other jackpots, but it is controlled to the probability variation state and the KT state Among them, the big hit is advantageous in that it is controlled to the particularly advantageous second KT state. Therefore, in this feature 138IW, in the case of 2R probability variable big hit, a re-lottery effect and a notification at the time of passing the gate are executed, so that a normal big hit is displayed and then the second KT state is entered. It informs that it is controlled so that it can enhance the interest in the game.

  “Re-lottery effect” means that once the normal big hit symbol (non-probable big hit symbol) is temporarily stopped during the decorative symbol variation display, the ornament symbol is variably displayed again, and the final variation display result is notified. Production. In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, a KT entry effect indicating that the KT state (in this example, the second KT state) is further shifted is executed.

  In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed temporarily, and the 16R probability variable big-hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the re-lottery effect and the KT entry effect are performed. It is configured not to be executed. Such a configuration prevents a disadvantageous state from being notified after the most advantageous 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed (notification that lowers the advantage). Can reduce the decrease in interest in games.

  Further, in this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the case where the 2R probability variation big hit symbol is always finally stopped after the normal big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, a re-lottery effect can be executed even when a 6R normal big hit or a 2R normal big hit, and after the re-lottery effect is executed and the normal big win symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, finally the 6R normal big win or 2R You may comprise so that it may alert | report normally that it is a big hit. In addition, for example, a re-lottery effect can be executed even in the case of 16R-probable big hit, 9R-probable big hit, or 6R-probable big hit. Alternatively, it may be configured to notify that 16R probability variation big hit, 9R probability variation big hit, or 6R probability variation big hit.

  The “notification at the time of passing the gate” is a notification that the big hit symbol is normally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol variation display, and then a 2R probability variable big hit is announced based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41. is there.

  In step 138 IWS 927, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using an effect determination table for determining whether to execute a re-lottery effect or a notification at the time of passing a gate, and performs a re-lottery effect or a gate pass. It is determined whether or not to execute the hour notification. FIG. 8-32 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-32, in this example, it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect with a probability of 30%, and to execute the notification at the time of passing the gate with a probability of 30%. In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, it may be configured to determine the re-lottery effect at a higher rate than the notification at the time of passing the gate, You may comprise so that the direction may be determined by a high ratio.

  When it is decided to execute the redrawing effect (Y in step 138IWS928), the effect control CPU 120 changes the decorative pattern to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, A process table corresponding to the effect and the KT entry effect is selected (step 138IWS929). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  This feature 138IW executes step 138IWS935 and variable display effect processing (step S172), which will be described later, in accordance with the process table selected in step 138IWS929, thereby performing re-lottery effect and KT entry during the decorative symbol variation display. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification at the time of passing the gate is executed (Y in step 138IWS930), the effect control CPU 120 re-determines the normal jackpot symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS931). In this example, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are arranged in even symbols is re-determined as the normal jackpot symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the decorative design to be used in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS932). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  If the change is not a big hit (N in Step 138IWS921), the effect control CPU 120 creates a process table corresponding to the change pattern of the decorative design to be used according to the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command. Select (step 138IWS933). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in steps 138IWS925, S929, S932, and S933 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 138IWS934). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step 138 IWS 935). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the decorative symbol variation time timer and starts the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 138IWS936). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (step S172) (step 138IWS937).

  8-33 to FIG. 8-35 are flowcharts illustrating the special figure waiting process (step S 173) in the effect control process. In the special symbol waiting process, the production control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the decorative symbol stop symbol is set (step 138IWS9701). . If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9706. In this feature portion 138IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 138IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set is a stage where the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed but the effect during the big hit is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 138IWS9703 is performed. Without execution, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 9706.

  If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the decorative symbol stop symbol is set. (Step 138 IWS 9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9721. In this feature portion 138IW, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 138IWS9720. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the small hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set is a stage in which the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed but the effect during the small hit is not yet executed, so the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 138IWS9703 is displayed. Without executing the process, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9721.

  If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 causes the stop symbol of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (out-of-order symbols, jackpot symbols to be displayed on the image display device 5). , Small hit symbol) is controlled (step 138IWS9703).

  When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 138IWS 9703 (Y of step 138IWS 9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 138IWS 9705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands (first jackpot start designation command, second jackpot start designation command) has been received (step 138 IWS9706). If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 138IWS9707).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display the re-lottery stock image on the image display device 5 (step 138IWS 9709) if the re-lottery effect is being executed with the current variation display (Y in step 138IWS9708). A re-lottery stock flag is set (step 138IWS9710). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9713.

  In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the variation display of the decorative symbols, the re-lottery stock image is displayed, and the display as if the re-lottery effect is stocked is performed. After that, when a fluctuation display that is a big hit occurs, the re-lottery effect is executed again at the big hit fluctuation, and the re-drawing effect that is still in stock state is released (executed again) Production) is executed.

  If the re-lottery effect has not been executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the notification at the time of passing the gate has been executed (Y in step 138IWS9711) and the decoration displayed on the image display device 5. Control is performed to replace the symbol combination from the normal jackpot symbol to the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol (step 138IWS9712).

  In this feature 138IW, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a big hit start designation command is transmitted at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (see steps 138IWS2501A, S2505A, S2501B, and S2505B). The process of step 138IWS9712 is executed based on the determination of Y in 138IWS9706, so that the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the 2R probability variable big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. Will be done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the type of jackpot that has been generated this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS9713). Whether or not the big hit type is 16R probability change big hit or 2R probability change big hit is determined, for example, by checking whether or not the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 6 designation command. it can. If it is 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the routine proceeds to step 138IWS9715.

  If neither the 16R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit is in the second KT state, it means that the second KT state is ended after the end of the current big hit game. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 clears the values of the small hit consecutive number counter for counting the number of times that the small hits are continuously generated during the second KT state and the value of the small hit consecutive middle prize ball number counter to zero ( Step 138 IWS9714).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the big hit production (step 138IWS9715). Next, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 138IWS9716), 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 (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect components) is executed according to data 1) (step 138IWS9717).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step S176) (step 138IWS9718).

  If the big hit symbol is not fixedly displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (N in step 138IWS9704), and if the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (Y in step 138IWS9719), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 138IWS9720).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hitting start designation command has been received (step 138IWS9721). When the small hitting start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 138IWS9722).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion execution flag indicating that the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion execution is being performed is set (step 138IWS9723). If the small hitting RUSH continuation suggestion execution flag is not set (if the small hitting RUSH continuation suggestion execution is not being executed), the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second hit KT state is being controlled ( Step 138 IWS9724). Whether or not the second KT state is controlled can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second KT state flag is set. If it is controlled to the second KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed (step 138IWS9725). It can be determined whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, for example, by confirming whether or not a variation pattern command specifying the first variation pattern is received.

  If the first special symbol variation display is not in progress, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not there is a first reserved memory (step 138IWS9726). Whether or not there is a first reserved memory can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command specifying the first number of reserved memories received from the game control microcomputer 100. If there is no first hold memory, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second hold memory number is 2 or more (step 138IWS9727). Whether or not the second reserved memory number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command specifying the second reserved memory number received from the game control microcomputer 100.

  If the second reserved memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 reads all the prefetch determination result commands for the second special symbol variation display (step 138IWS9728).

  In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) generates a start prize at the first start prize opening in the first start prize determination process (step S101A) of the first special symbol process. When it is determined, whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol for the start winning is a big hit and the variation pattern type (variation category) are prefetched, and a prefetch judgment result command indicating the judgment result is transmitted. Further, in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 also has a start prize when a start prize is generated at the second start prize opening in the second start prize determination process of the second special symbol process. Whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol with respect to is a big hit and the type (variation category) of the variation pattern are prefetched, and a prefetch judgment result command indicating the judgment result is transmitted.

  When the prefetch determination result command is received in the command analysis process (step S75), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received prefetch determination result command in a prefetch determination result command storage area provided in the RAM 122. In this example, since the upper limit number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is 4, the prefetch determination result command storage area stores four corresponding to the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, respectively. It is assumed that an area is provided.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not any of the read prefetch determination result commands indicates a jackpot prefetch determination result (step 138IWS9729). If there is no result indicating the big hit prefetch determination result (N in step 138IWS9729), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display color of the small hit notification for notifying the occurrence of the small hit (step 138IWS9730).

  In step 138IWS9730, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the small hit notification display color determination table for determining the display color of the small hit notification, and determines the display color of the small hit notification. FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the small hit notification display color determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-36, the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be red with a probability of 90%, and the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be gold with a probability of 10%.

  When it is determined that the display color of the small hit notification is gold (Y in Step 138IWS9731), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit RUSH continuation suggestive effect executing flag (Step 138IWS9732) and the image display device 5. In step 138IWS9733, a control for displaying a small hit notification in the gold display color is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the second KT state (N of step 138IWS9724), when the first special symbol is being changed (Y of step 138IWS9725), when there is a first reserved memory (Y of step 138IWS9726), the second reserved If the stored number is not 2 or more (N in step 138IWS9727), if there is a prefetch determination result command indicating the big hit prefetch determination result (Y in step 138IWS9729), or if the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be red (step 138IWS9731) In N), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display the small hit notification in the red display color in the image display device 5 (step 138IWS9743).

  In this example, when a big hit occurs when controlled to the second KT state, for example, when a 9R probability variable big hit or a 2R normal big hit occurs, it is controlled to the first KT state after the big hit game ends. In other words, it can be said that it is disadvantageous in that the second KT state is ended. On the other hand, since the gaming state does not change while the big hit does not occur, the advantageous state of the second KT state continues. Therefore, in this example, when it is determined as N in Step 138IWS9729 (that is, there is no hold that becomes a big hit, when it is predicted that the second KT state will continue for the current number of held storages. By executing the processing of steps 138IWS9730 to S9733, it is possible to indicate that the second KT state continues by displaying the small hit notification in the gold display color.

  In this example, when the small hit notification is notified in the gold display color and the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is started, the background image in the image display device 5 also becomes the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect as described later. By changing to the corresponding background image (see step 138IWS9909), the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed.

  When the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion execution flag is set (that is, when the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion execution is already being executed), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol. It is confirmed whether it is in the middle (step 138IWS9734). It can be determined whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, for example, by confirming whether or not a variation pattern command specifying the first variation pattern is received.

  If it is not during the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a first reserved memory (step 138IWS9735). Whether or not there is a first reserved memory can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command specifying the first number of reserved memories received from the game control microcomputer 100. If there is no first hold memory, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second hold memory number is 2 or more (step 138IWS9736). Whether or not the second reserved memory number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command specifying the second reserved memory number received from the game control microcomputer 100.

  If the second reserved memory number is 2 or more, the CPU 120 for effect control reads all the prefetch determination result commands for the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS9737). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the read prefetch determination result command indicates a jackpot prefetch determination result (step 138IWS9738). If there is nothing indicating the big hit prefetch determination result (N in step 138IWS9738), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (step 138IWS9739).

  In step 138IWS9739, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion end determination table for determining whether or not to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. It is determined whether or not to end the RUSH continuation suggestion effect. FIG. 8-37 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect end determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-37, it is determined to continue the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect with a probability of 90%, and it is determined to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect with a probability of 10%.

  When the first special symbol is being changed (Y in step 138IWS9734), there is a first reserved memory (Y in step 138IWS9735), or the second reserved memory number is not 2 or more (N in step 138IWS9736). ) When there is a prefetch determination result command indicating the big hit prefetch determination result (Y in step 138IWS9738), and when it is decided to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (Y in step 138IWS9740), the effect control CPU 120 The image display device 5 performs control to change from a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect to a normal background image (step 138IWS9741), and ends the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect executing flag (step 138IWS9742).

  On the other hand, when it is determined to continue the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (N of step 138IWS9740), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 138IWS9743 as it is.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display the small hit notification in the red display color in the image display device 5 (step 138IWS9743).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the consecutive small hits counter (step 138IWS9744). Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small hit consecutive number display 1 indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state on the image display device 5 based on the value of the updated small hit consecutive number counter. Then, control is performed to update the small hits continuous number display 1 (step 138IWS9745).

  In this example, the small hit consecutive number display 1 is displayed when a 16R probability change big hit or a 2R probability change big hit occurs in the normal state or the first KT state, and a big hit other than the 16R probability change big hit or the 2R probability change big hit is displayed. The display is terminated when it occurs (that is, when the second KT state is terminated).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit consecutive number counter after the addition is any threshold value (step 138IWS9746). If the value of the small hit consecutive number counter after the addition is any threshold value, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the small hit consecutive number corresponding to the value of the small hit consecutive number counter after the addition. Control for displaying the display 2 is performed (step 138IWS9747). For example, if the value of the small hit consecutive number counter after the addition is 10, it means that the small hit consecutive number has reached 10 times due to the occurrence of the small hit this time, so the threshold “10” is reached. It is determined that the number of consecutive small hits has reached 10 times, and the small hits continuous number display 2 is displayed. For example, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “10COMBO” as the small consecutive number display 2.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small hit effect (step 138IWS9748). Next, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 138IWS9749), 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 (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect components) is executed according to data 1) (step 138IWS9750).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting effect process (step S174) (step 138IWS9751).

  When the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol is not displayed in the process of step 138IWS 9703 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step 138IWS 9704 and N in step 138IWS 9719), the production control CPU 120 performs the production control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 138IWS9752).

  FIG. 8-38 is a flowchart showing the small hit end effect process (step S175) in the effect control process. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step 138IWS9901). The performance period measurement timer is set based on the end of the small hit game (for example, the reception of the small hit end designation command) in the small hitting medium effect processing (step S174). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step 138IWS9902).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS9902), the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 138IWS9903), and the production device (image display device 5) according to the contents of the process data n. , Various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled (step 138IWS 9904).

  Then, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 138IWS9905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 138IWS9906). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step 138IWS9907).

  If the production period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step 138IWS9902), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion execution flag is set (step 138IWS9908). If the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion executing flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the background image displayed on the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. (Step 138 IWS9909).

  If step 138IWS9909 is executed and changed to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, then either of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion end conditions is satisfied and the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is achieved. Until the process ends (see steps 138IWS9734 to S9742), a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is displayed over a plurality of variable displays.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 138IWS9910).

  Next, the effect aspect of the effect performed in this characteristic part 138IW is demonstrated. First, the production aspect of the re-lottery effect will be described. FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect of the re-lottery effect. In addition, in FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In this example, it is assumed that the decorative display of the 2R probability variation big hit is displayed, and it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed at the start of the change. As shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), when the decorative display of the middle left and right symbols is being executed, if the temporary stop timing of the decorative design is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), In the image display device 5, a combination of decorative symbols of a normal big hit symbol (non-probability big hit symbol) (in this example, a combination of symbol “666”) is temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display is a state in which the decorative design appears to stop, but it is not completely stopped by, for example, slightly changing the decorative design up and down or shaking. It is.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (C), the image display device 5 starts the display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols again, and the character display 138IW001 such as “re-lottery” is displayed. A lottery effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), a KT entry effect indicating that the display screen of the image display device 5 is blacked out (darkened) and shifts to the KT state (in this example, the second KT state). Executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), even if the display screen is dark during execution of the KT entry effect, the decorative symbol variation display is displayed on the image display device 5. It should be slightly visible at the upper right corner of the screen.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (E), a predetermined character image 138IW002 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a character display 138IW003 such as “small hit RUSH” is displayed as a character line. Notification of transition to 2KT state. In this example, the 2R probability variation big hit symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols including the special symbol “R”) is also reduced and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol in the upper right corner of the display screen of the image display device 5. Shall.

  Next, when controlled to the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), the character display 138IW004 such as “small hit RUSH” is displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate that it is in the second KT state. Recognizable display is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), the character display such as “STANDBY” is displayed as the redraw lottery stock image 138IW005 in the image display device 5, and the relottery started with the variation display in which the 2R probability variable big hit has occurred. A display is made as if the production is in stock.

  Next, it is assumed that a variable display that is a big hit is started during the second KT state. In the variation display that is the big hit, when the decorative symbol temporary stop timing is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (G), in the image display device 5, the combination of the normal big hit symbol (non-probable variation big hit symbol) ( In this example, a combination of symbol “666”) is displayed temporarily.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (H), in the image display device 5, the variation display of the left middle right decorative design is started again, and the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 is erased, such as “re-lottery” and the like. Is displayed, and a re-lottery effect is executed. That is, the re-lottery release effect is executed in such a manner as to release the re-lottery effect that was also stocked.

  When the fluctuation time is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (I), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. The example shown in FIG. 8-41 (I) shows a case where the 16R probability variation big hit symbol (in this example, the combination of symbols “777”) is stopped based on the 16R probability variation big hit. ing.

  Next, an effect aspect of notification at the time of passing the gate will be described. FIGS. 8-42 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of notification at the time of gate passage. In addition, in FIGS. 8-42, a display screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C) ....

  In this example, it is assumed that a decorative display of 2R probability variation big hit is executed, a notification at the time of passing the gate is executed at the start of the fluctuation, and a normal symbol (non-probable big hit symbol) is redetermined as a stop symbol of the decorative design. Shall. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), when the variation display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is executed, and the variation time has elapsed, the image display device 5 displays the variation as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B). The combination of decorative symbols of the normal jackpot symbol (non-probability variable jackpot symbol) (in this example, the combination of symbol “666”) is stopped and displayed. Therefore, although it is a case where it is determined that the 2R probability variable big hit, the display is made as if the bag is also a normal big hit (6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit).

  Next, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 after the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The 2R probability variation big hit symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols including the special symbol “R”) is displayed. In other words, a display is made to notify that the 2R probability variation big hit is made later.

  Next, when controlled to the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (D), the character display 138IW004 such as “Small Hit RUSH” is displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate that it is in the second KT state. Recognizable display is performed.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. FIGS. 8-43 and FIGS. 8-44 are explanatory drawings for explaining the effect mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. In addition, in FIGS. 8-43 and 8-44, a display screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C) ....

  When in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), the image display device 5 displays the small hit consecutive number display 1 indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state. At the same time, the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 indicating the number of winning balls generated during the period in which the small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state is displayed. In this example, it is assumed that 16R probability variation big hit has occurred and the transition to the second KT state has occurred, and 19 small hits have occurred so far, and as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), A case where a character display 138IW007 such as “19th” is displayed as the number display 1 is shown. In addition, 15 x 10 balls x 16 rounds = 2400 prize balls are obtained during the big hit game based on the first 16R probability variation big hit, and 10 x 3 balls = 30 prize balls are obtained for each subsequent small hit. Based on the fact that 30 × 19 = 570 prize balls were obtained by the occurrence of 19 small hits, a total of 2970 prize balls were obtained. FIG. 8-43 (A) As shown in the figure, a case is shown in which a character display 138IW008 such as “2970PT” is displayed as the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a small hit symbol (in this example, a combination of “135” symbols) is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol as shown in FIG. Suppose that it occurred. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a character display 138IW009 such as “GET” is displayed, and a small hit notification is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a case where a small hitting notification is displayed in a red display color is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), the small hit consecutive number display 1 is updated to “20th” and the small hit consecutive number in the second KT state has reached the 20th. Then, the character display 138IW010 such as “20COMBO” is displayed as the small consecutive number display 2.

  Next, it is assumed that three game balls are won in the special winning opening during the small hit game, and the number of prize balls is further increased by 10 × 3 balls = 30 to reach 3000 in total. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (C), the small win consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is updated to “3000PT” and the small hit is continuously generated in the second KT state. Based on the fact that the number of award balls generated in 3,000 has reached 3000, a character display 138IW011 such as “3000OVER” is displayed as the small-batt continuous medium-award ball number display 2.

  Next, it is assumed that the small hit game is finished and the next decorative symbol variation display is started as shown in FIG. 8-43 (D). Next, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), the small hit symbol (in this example, a combination of “135” symbols) is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol stops, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E). Suppose that it occurred. Here, based on all the read-ahead determination commands that have been read out, it is determined that there is no pending storage that will be a big hit, a process for determining the display color of the small hit notification is executed, and the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be gold (See steps 138 IWS9728 to S9731). In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), as a small hit notification, a character display 138IW012 such as “GET” is displayed in a golden display color, and the small hit continues as part of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. To be notified.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (F), when the small hit game is controlled, and then the small hit game is finished, as shown in FIG. The background image is changed according to the hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. For example, a background image with a blue display color is displayed as a normal background image, whereas a background image with a rainbow display color is displayed as a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (H), the display of the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is continued in the image display device 5 until the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is ended.

  In this example, the case where the number of winning balls in the second KT state is displayed as the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 and the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 is shown. I can't. For example, the number of winning balls based on winning in a special winning opening or a special winning opening in the KT state including the first KT state and the second KT state is counted, and the number of consecutive winning balls in the small hit display 1 and the number of consecutive winning balls in the small hit are displayed. You may comprise so that it may display as the display 2. FIG.

  As described above, according to the feature 138IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed in parallel. An advantageous state based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a specific area (for example, a passing gate 41) after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit symbol is derived and displayed). (For example, a big hit gaming state) can be controlled. Moreover, it is controllable to a special state (for example, small hit game state), and it is controllable to the special state (for example, KT state) where the game value by a special state is easily given rather than a normal state. Further, a specific signal (for example, jackpot signal 1) can be output, and a specific signal can be output based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established by variable display of the first identification information in a normal state (for example, FIG. 8- 22 (1), in the normal state, external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol), and by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state The specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, even if the big special symbol is derived and displayed with the second special symbol, Do not start external output). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information. In addition, even when the player is not playing and is in a non-game state, especially when the KT state is ended but there is an on-hold status, and the vacant vacant state appears, In the derivation display of symbols), by not outputting a specific signal immediately, especially when the non-game state is taken into consideration, a signal is appropriately output when a predetermined condition is established by variable display of the second identification information Can do.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, the specific signal is a signal (for example, jackpot signal 1) that can specify control to the advantageous state, and the specific signal output means variably displays the second identification information in the normal state. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, it can be specified that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the gaming machine.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine, in response to receiving the big hit signal, the data lamp (so-called calling lamp) performs light emission display and liquid crystal display corresponding to the big hit, and increments the number of big hits by one. Therefore, when the big special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol in the non-gaming state where the player is not playing, the data lamp remains lit even though it is in the non-gaming state. Despite this, it is possible that the original player may come back and other players may refrain from playing the game, which may reduce the availability of pachinko machines There is. Therefore, in this feature 138IW, in the non-game state, even if the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is not started and the light emission display of the data lamp is not started. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of nasty pachinko machines.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, a special signal (for example, a big hit signal 2) corresponding to a special state and an advantageous state can be output, and a special signal can be output using an output terminal different from the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-21, jackpot signal 1 is externally output from the output terminal of terminal number “05”, and jackpot signal 2 is externally output from the output terminal of terminal number “06”). Also, the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the big hit with the first special symbol is the same as the big hit signal 1). The external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation display of the symbol, and when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed with the second special symbol, the outside of the jackpot signal 2 is based on the passing of the game ball of the passing gate 41. Start output). Therefore, a special signal can be output appropriately.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, the first area (for example, a big prize opening) in which the game medium can enter in the advantageous state and the second area (for example, the special prize opening) in which the game medium can enter in the special state. With. In addition, a special signal (for example, a special prize opening prize signal) corresponding to the game medium entering the second area can be output, and a special signal can be output using an output terminal different from the specific signal ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is externally output from the output terminal having the terminal number “05”, and the special winning opening winning signal is externally output from the output terminal having the terminal number “07”). Therefore, it is possible to monitor the entry status of the game medium into the second area from the outside.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the first identification information and when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, A specific signal can be output regardless of whether or not the symbol has passed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the first special symbol). Starts the external output of jackpot signal 1 at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed with the second special symbol in the KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (2) The external output of jackpot signal 1 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the game state.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the display means (round lamp) which can display the display corresponding to the number of rounds of big hits by the signal from the main board | substrate 11 may be provided separately. In this case, after the predetermined condition is established (the display of the big hit symbol), the display means is turned off, and the display means displays in a manner corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit according to the game ball passing through the passing gate 41. You may comprise so that it may be performed. According to such a configuration, the player confirms the display means (round lamp) in the state where the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped and the non-probable symbol (even symbol) jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Even if it is a non-probable big hit or a 2R probable big hit (small hit RUSH), it is difficult to recognize whether the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, and the image display device 5 performs a rush effect to the small hit RUSH. Thus, the effect of promotion effect can be enhanced in that the small hit RUSH can be recognized.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the big hit symbol of the non-probable variation symbol (even number symbol) is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decoration symbol, the promotion to the 16R probability variation big hit (RUSH) is notified. It may be configured. Moreover, you may comprise so that a promotion alert | report may be performed during the big hit game after the big hit symbol of a non-probable change symbol (even number design) is stopped-displayed.

  In addition, according to the feature 138IW, the game can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and a game in a special state rather than a non-special state. It is controllable to the special state (for example, 2nd KT state) where value is easy to be given. Also, as an advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a 6R normal big hit or a 2R normal big hit) that is controlled to a non-special state after the advantageous state ends, and a special state after the advantageous state ends. A second advantageous state to be controlled (for example, a big hit gaming state based on 16R probability variation big hit) and a third advantageous state (for example, 2R certain variation that is controlled to a special state after the advantageous state is finished and has a lower degree of advantage than the second advantageous state. Can be controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot, and can be informed that it is controlled to the third advantageous state after notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, re-lottery effect and KT entry effect) Or a notification when passing through the gate). Therefore, it is notified that the situation will be more advantageous for the player after the advantageous state is completed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the special state.

  Moreover, according to this feature part 138IW, after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) is executed, It is possible to execute a special effect (for example, the KT entry effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the third advantageous state is controlled after the execution is started. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

  Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, when the special effect is executed after the start of the re-notification effect, the specific image corresponding to the re-notification effect in the special state (for example, the re-lottery shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) Stock image 138IW005) can be displayed. Further, after the specific image is displayed, a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect (re-lottery release effect) shown in FIG. 8-40 (H)) can be executed. Therefore, the interest regarding the re-notification effect can be improved.

  In this feature 138IW, after the re-lottery stock image is displayed, the re-lottery stock image is deleted and the re-lottery release effect is executed when the next big hit occurs (the re-lottery stock image that has been stocked is 1). In this case, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, after transitioning to the second KT state and displaying the re-lottery stock image, even if multiple wins occur, the re-lottery stock image is displayed continuously, and the re-lottery release effect is executed repeatedly at multiple wins. (A re-lottery release effect may be looped and executed with one re-lottery stock image).

  Also, according to the feature 138IW, after notifying that it is controlled to the second advantageous state, it is not notified that it is controlled to the third advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B)). Then, after temporarily stopping display of the normal big hit symbol, the re-lottery effect and the KT rush effect are executed as shown in Fig. 8-39 (C) to Fig. 8-40 (E). There is no case where the re-lottery effect or the KT entry effect is executed after the stop display.) Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol), the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a specific area (for example, the passage gate 41). And can be controlled in an advantageous state. In addition, after notifying that the first advantageous state is controlled, it is possible to notify that the third advantageous state is controlled based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, FIG. 8-42 ( As shown in B), after the normal big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the 2R probability variable big hit symbol is replaced and displayed based on the passing of the game ball 41 as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C)) . Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

  Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, it is possible to control to a specific state that is easily controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a probability variation state (high probability state)). In addition, it is possible to control to a specific state after the end of the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the probability variation state ( Controlled to a high probability state) and not controlled to a specific state after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. Controlled by state). Therefore, the player's attention is given to the fact that the third advantageous state is more controlled than the first advantageous state in that the advantageous degree is higher after the end of the third advantageous state than after the end of the first advantageous state. It can be increased and the interest in games can be improved.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state), and a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit, 16R probability big hit, (A big hit gaming state based on 2R probability variation big hit) can be controlled. Moreover, after notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) that notifies the type of the advantageous state in a predetermined effect mode. The special effect (for example, FIG. 8-39 (D) shown in FIG. 8-39) is displayed before the effect result after the start of the re-notification effect is displayed and the effect state is different from the re-notification effect. ) And the KT entry effect shown in FIG. 8-40 (E). In addition, after execution of the special effect, it is possible to display a special image (for example, the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) that suggests the execution of the re-notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the re-notification effect.

  In addition, according to the feature 138IW, the game can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and a game in a special state rather than a non-special state. It is controllable to the special state (for example, 2nd KT state) where value is easy to be given. Further, the control of the special state is terminated in response to the control to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 9R probability variation big hit or the 2R normal big hit occurs during the high probability / second KT state, the second KT The state is terminated, and a transition is made to a high probability / first KT state or a low probability / first KT state). Further, in the special state, based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, the prefetch determination result), the suggestion effect (for example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect) that suggests that the special state continues in the subsequent variable display is executed. Is possible. Therefore, since it is suggested that the special state in which the game value is easily given is continued, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the special state.

  Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, a notification effect (for example, a small hit notification) for notifying that the state is controlled in a special state can be executed in a plurality of types (for example, a gold display color and a red display color). And a notification effect is executed in a special mode (for example, a gold display color) among a plurality of types (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), a small hit notification 138IW012 is displayed in a gold display color). Is displayed). Therefore, attention can be paid to the aspect of the notification effect.

  Further, according to the feature section 138IW, after the notification effect is executed in the special mode, the suggestion effect of changing the display mode of the variable display to the special mode can be executed (for example, FIG. 8-44 (G) , (H), the background image of the image display device 5 is changed to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect and improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, in this feature part 138IW, although the case where the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is performed by displaying the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be executed by displaying a telop display suggesting the continuation of the second KT state or displaying a predetermined character image.

  Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, the suggestion effect can be executed in a mode that suggests that the special state continues over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of fluctuations until the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect ends). A background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is displayed over the display). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of relief over a plurality of variable displays, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to the feature 138IW, variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be performed in parallel. . Further, as a special state, it is possible to control to a state where the execution frequency of the variable display of the second identification information is high and the frequency of being controlled to the special state by the variable display of the second identification information is high (for example, in the second KT state, It is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shortened by controlling the low base state). In addition, a suggestion effect can be executed on the condition that the variable display of the first identification information is not executed (for example, when the first special symbol variation display is not being performed, the small hit notification is displayed in a golden display color) Is possible). Therefore, an unstable state accompanying the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in parallel, and the game is displayed by the variable display of the first special symbol. It is possible to limit the execution of the suggestion effect in a state in which a change in state can occur.

  Further, according to the feature section 138IW, the determination is made as to whether or not the hold storage controlled to the advantageous state is stored, the number of the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is decreased, and whether or not the suggestion effect is ended. The suggestion effect is ended based on at least one of the determination that the suggestion effect is to be ended or that the hold storage related to the variable display of the first identification information is stored (for example, in the pre-read determination result) Based on the fact that there is a hold that becomes a big hit based on the fact that the second hold memory number is not 2 or more, that it is decided to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect by the lottery process, the first hold memory is stored, End the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately ensure the trigger for the end of the suggestion effect.

  Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, the predetermined number of times that is controlled to the special state (for example, the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state counted using the small number of continuous hits counter) is totalized, The game value given in the state (for example, the number of winning balls in the second KT state counted using the small winning consecutive medium winning ball counter) is totalized. In addition, a special effect corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, a small consecutive number display 2 (character display 138IW010 such as “20COMBO”) shown in FIG. 8-43 (B)) can be executed, and a special effect corresponding to the game value It is possible to execute an effect (for example, a small winning consecutive middle prize ball number display 2 (character display 138IW011 such as “3000OVER”) shown in FIG. 8-43 (C)). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a special feeling.

  In this feature 138IW, in the second KT state, if a big hit does not occur, a small hit occurs. Therefore, a small hit generated during the second KT state using the small hit continuous number counter is used. The number of consecutive times is counted. However, strictly speaking, forcible deviation may occur, so the number of occurrences of intermittent small hits may be counted cumulatively across the forcible deviation. Note that, if a big hit does not occur during the second KT state, it may be configured to be a small hit, and the number of consecutive small hits during the second KT state may be counted. In addition, it is not always necessary to count the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state. The number of occurrences may be counted cumulatively.

  In addition, as described above, even when in the second KT state, when it is configured to shift at a low rate (not 100% small hit), the shift variation is executed during the execution of the small hit RUSH continuation suggesting effect. There may be cases, but the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be continuously executed (for example, the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is continuously displayed) even during the deviation fluctuation.

  Further, not only the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect but also the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not the small hit RUSH ends based on the prefetch determination result and execute the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect. In addition, for example, when the probability variation state ends by executing a fluctuation display for a predetermined number of times (the number of probability variation) and the small hit RUSH ends when the probability variation number reaches, or the probability variation state ends by the probability variation end lottery process. In addition, when the small hit RUSH is also configured to end, the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed in advance before the small hit RUSH ends. With such a configuration, by making it possible to execute an effect that pre-exists the end of the small hit RUSH, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the small hit RUSH actually ends or continues. Can improve interest in

  Moreover, you may comprise so that said small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be performed with the production | generation aspect different from a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. For example, a small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed in a manner of darkening the background image, or a telop-like character display such as “RUSH end?” May be displayed.

  In addition, it is configured such that a small hit RUSH end suggestion effect of a plurality of types of performance modes can be executed, and the percentage of actual small hit RUSH ends depending on which effect mode the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect is executed May be different. If comprised in that way, a player can be made to pay attention to the production | presentation aspect of a small hit RUSH end suggestion effect.

  Further, the configuration shown by the feature unit 138IW may be configured to be applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured such that the winning probability (outrun rate) of the jackpot changes according to the set value. FIGS. 8-45 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where it comprises so that a setting value can be changed. Among these, FIG. 8-45 (A) shows the winning probability of jackpot and the winning probability of jackpot for each set value in the non-probability variation state (low probability state). Further, FIG. 8-45 (B) shows the big win probability or the small win probability for each set value in the probability variation state (high probability state). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-45, a case where the setting can be changed in six stages of setting values “1” to “6” is shown. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in six steps, and for example, the setting may be changed in two to five steps or the setting may be changed in seven or more steps.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-45 (A), in the non-probability changing state (low probability state), the setting value “1” is the lowest hit probability “205/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and in the case of the set value “6”, the jackpot probability “255/65536” is the highest. High and the most advantageous setting for the player. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 8-45 (B), the probability of winning a big hit is 10 times overall in the probability variation state (high probability state) compared to the non-probability variation state (low probability state). The value “1” is the lowest hit probability “2050/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the big hit probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and in the case of the set value “6”, the big hit probability “2550/65536” is the highest. High and the most advantageous setting for the player.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 (A) and (B), regarding the small hit, regardless of any of the set values “1” to “6”, the non-probable change state (low probability) Regardless of whether the state is a probability variation state or a high probability state (high probability state), the small hit probability is a constant “62986/65536”. Even in the case where the big hit probability is varied according to the set value as described above, and the small hit probability is constant, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 (A) and (B), the loss probability May be configured so that the number of determination values for each set value is matched by differentiating between the set values “1” to “6”. Note that in FIGS. 8-45 (A) and (B), the probability of hitting is the same in the probability variation state (high probability state) and the non-probability variation state (low probability state) and the disparity probability is different, but the probability variation state is different. In the (high probability state), the probability of hitting may be lower than that of the non-probable variation state (low probability state) and the loss probability may be matched by the amount corresponding to the increase in the big hit probability with respect to the non-probability variation state (low probability state). Furthermore, even if the set values are different values, for example, “1” and “2”, the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched. Accordingly, in a gaming machine having a substantial number of settable stages of less than six stages or a gaming machine having no difference in advantage due to the setting change function, a type of gaming machine having a six-stage setting change function and a hardware / software configuration Can be made common, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The feature 138IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to output a specific signal. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 describes that a big hit signal (specific signal) is output from an external output terminal during all big hit states.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506, whether it is a normal state or a special state, or whether a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the first identification information, the second identification information No consideration is given to whether the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display. Accordingly, it is necessary to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state.

  Therefore, in this feature 138IW, the following means (1) to (5) are provided to solve the problem of appropriately outputting a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information. A configuration is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol), A gaming machine that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player and a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state, wherein the first identification information is variablely displayed. Variable display execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S110A to S113A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, which can execute variable display of the second identification information in parallel, 2 In the special symbol process (step S25B), the same processing as in steps S110A to S113A) and a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit symbol is derived) After an established state is established, an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control micro) that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a specific area (for example, the passage gate 41). A part that executes steps S115A to S118A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the computer 100, a part that executes the same processes as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process (step S25B)), and a special Special state control means capable of controlling the state (for example, a part for executing steps S119A to S121A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, the second special symbol process (step S25B)) Same as steps S119A-S121A And a special state control means (for example, step 138IWS2208A in the game control microcomputer 100, which can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which a game value in a special state is more easily given than the normal state). A part for executing S2213A, S2214A, S2219A, S2220A, S2208B, S2213B, S2214B, S2219B, S2220B) and a specific signal output means capable of outputting a specific signal (for example, jackpot signal 1) (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) Step S23 and step 138 IWS2022A, S2022B, and S2503B are executed), and the specific signal output means that the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state A specific signal can be output on the basis (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol. The specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. Even if the big hit symbol is derived and displayed with a special symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is not started). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the second identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific signal is a signal that can specify the control to the advantageous state (for example, jackpot signal 1), and the specific signal output means is predetermined by variable display of the second identification information in the normal state. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special symbol is used. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the big hit signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41). According to such a configuration, it can be specified that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the gaming machine.

(Means 3) Special signal output means capable of outputting a special signal (for example, jackpot signal 2) corresponding to the special state and the advantageous state in means 1 or 2, for example, step S23 and step in the game control microcomputer 100 138 IWS 2022A and S2503B), and the special signal output means can output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIGS. External output from the output terminal of terminal number “05”, and jackpot signal 2 is output externally from the output terminal of terminal number “06”), and the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the first special symbol is the same as the jackpot signal 1. The external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, the jackpot signal 2 of the passing gate 41 is passed based on the passing of the game ball. It may be configured to start external output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output a special signal.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the first area in which the game medium can enter in the advantageous state (for example, a big prize opening) and the second area in which the game medium can enter in the special state ( For example, a special signal output means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100) that can output a special signal (for example, a special winning port winning signal) corresponding to the entry of a game medium into the second area. The special signal output means can output the special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIGS. It may be configured to output externally from the output terminal having the terminal number “05” and to output the special winning award winning signal from the output terminal having the terminal number “07”). According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second area can be monitored externally.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the specific signal output means is predetermined when the predetermined condition is established by the variable display of the first identification information and in the special state by the variable display of the second identification information. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output regardless of whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), the first When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is started at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. In the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed with two special symbols, the external output of the big hit signal 1 may be started at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform signal output corresponding to the state during the game.

  In addition, the feature 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to further notify after notifying that they are controlled to be in an advantageous state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227 describes that a re-lottery effect is executed after a temporary stop display state is obtained when the effect symbols are even-numbered symbols or numerical symbols other than “7”. .

  However, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227, when applied to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state that is easily controlled to a special state and that is easy to be given a gaming value, there is an interest in the game regarding notification of being controlled to an advantageous state. Cannot be improved sufficiently.

  Therefore, in the feature unit 138IW, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state, the following means (1) to (6) are configured to solve the problem of improving the interest of the game. It is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of playing a game, and an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state ), Which is controllable to an advantageous state control means (for example, steps S115A to S118A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the gaming control microcomputer 100 are executed). Part, a part that executes the same process as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process (step S25B), and special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the first in the game control microcomputer 100) Steps S119A to S121A of the special symbol process (step S25A) are executed. And a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which the game value in the special state is more easily given than the non-special state in the second special symbol process (step S25B) and the process similar to steps S119A to S121A. ) Controllable special state control means (for example, the portion of step 138IWS2208A, S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step 138IWS). A first advantageous state controlled to a special state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a 6R normal big hit or a 2R normal big hit) and a second advantageous state controlled to a special state after the advantageous state ends (for example, a 16R probability variable big hit) The game is based on the big hit game state) and the special state after the advantageous state ends. It can be controlled to a third advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on 2R probability variable big hit), which is less advantageous than the advantageous state, and after being notified that it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is controlled to the third advantageous state. It is characterized in that it is provided with notifying means (for example, a part for executing steps 138IWS935 and S172 or executing step 138IWS9712 in accordance with the process table selected in step 138IWS929 in effect control CPU 120). To do. According to such a configuration, it is notified that the situation will be more advantageous to the player after the end of the advantageous state, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the special state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the notifying means performs a re-notification effect (for example, the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) after notifying that the first advantageous state is controlled, and re-notification. A special effect (for example, the KT entry effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the third advantageous state is controlled after the execution of the effect is started can be executed. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

(Means 3) When the special effect is executed after the start of the re-notification effect in the means 2, the specific image corresponding to the re-notification effect in the special state (for example, the re-lottery stock image shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) 138IW005) can be displayed (for example, the part for executing step 138IWS9709 in the CPU 120 for effect control) and the re-notification effect after displaying the specific image (for example, the re-lottery shown in FIG. 8-40 (H)) Re-notification effect re-execution means (for example, a part that executes step 138IWS 935 and step S172 according to the process table selected in step 138IWS 925 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect (re-lottery release effect). May be. According to such a structure, the interest regarding the re-notification effect can be improved.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the notifying means notifies that the second advantageous state is controlled and then does not notify that the third advantageous state is controlled (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-39 (B), after temporarily displaying the big hit symbol, the re-lottery effect and the KT entry effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (C) to 8-40 (E). In other words, there is no case where the re-lottery effect or the KT rush effect is executed after the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. According to such a structure, the fall of the interest with respect to a game can be suppressed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the advantageous state control means sets the specified area (for example, the passing gate 41) to the game medium after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol). Based on the fact that (for example, a game ball) has passed, it can be controlled to an advantageous state, and the notification means notifies that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, and then based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), after the normal big hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-42, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C)). The 2R probability variation big winning symbol may be replaced and displayed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the specific state control means (for example, game control micro) that can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a probability variation state (high probability state)) that is easily controlled to an advantageous state. The computer 100 includes steps 138IWS2207A, S2212A, S2207B, and S2212B), and the specific state control means can control the specific state after the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8- As shown in FIG. 20, when the 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is reached, the probability variation state (high probability state) is controlled), but the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -20, when it becomes 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit, it is configured to be controlled to a low probability state) It may be. According to such a configuration, the third advantageous state is controlled to be the third advantageous state rather than the first advantageous state in that the degree of advantage is higher after the end of the third advantageous state than after the end of the first advantageous state. The degree of attention of the player can be increased and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the feature 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to further notify after notifying that they are controlled to be in an advantageous state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227 discloses that a re-lottery effect (a re-notification effect) is executed after a temporary stop display state occurs when the effect symbols are even-numbered symbols or numerical symbols other than “7”. Is described.

  However, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-104227, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game regarding the re-notification effect.

  Therefore, in this feature 138IW, the configurations of the following means (1) to (6) are disclosed in order to solve the problem of being able to improve the interest of the game regarding the re-notification effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and can be controlled to the advantageous state. Advantageous state control means (for example, a part that executes steps S115A to S118A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, and steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process (step S25B)). The advantageous state control means includes a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit, 16R positive variable big hit, and big hit gaming state based on 2R positive variable big hit). ) In a predetermined production mode after notifying that it is controlled to an advantageous state. Re-notification effect execution means (for example, the process selected at step 138IWS929 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a re-notification effect (for example, the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) for informing the type of advantageous state. According to the table, step 138 IWS 935 and step S 172 are executed) and before the presentation result after the execution of the re-notification effect is displayed, the re-notification effect differs from the effect mode and is controlled to a specific advantageous state. Special effect execution means (for example, the process selected in step 138IWS929 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the special effect to be notified (for example, the KT entry effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)). Unit for executing step 138IWS935 and step S172 according to the table ) And a special image display means (for example, effect control) capable of displaying a special image (for example, the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) that suggests the execution of the re-notification effect after the execution of the special effect. The CPU 120 for executing step 138IWS9709). According to such a structure, the interest with respect to a game regarding a re-notification effect can be improved.

(Means 2) Special state control means (for example, the first special symbol in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled in the special state (for example, the small hit game state) advantageous to the player, which is different from the advantageous state. The part that executes steps S119A to S121A of the process process (step S25A), the part that executes the same process as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B), and the special state rather than the non-special state Special state control means (for example, a part for executing steps 138IWS2208A and S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which game value is easily given, and advantageous state control means At least as an advantageous state A first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit) that is controlled to a non-special state after the end of the profit state, and a second advantageous state that is controlled to a special state after the advantageous state ends ( For example, a big hit gaming state based on 16R probability variable big hit) and a third advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state based on 2R probability variable big hit) which is controlled to a special state after the advantageous state ends and has a lower degree of advantage than the second advantageous state. The re-notification effect executing means can execute the re-notification effect after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the special effect execution means is the third after the start of the re-notification effect. Special effects (for example, the KT entry effects shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state can be executed. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

(Means 3) A re-notification effect re-execution unit that can execute a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect (re-lottery release effect shown in FIG. 8-40 (H)) after the specific image is displayed in the means 2. For example, the production control CPU 120 may be configured to include a portion that executes step 138IWS935 and step S172 in accordance with the process table selected in step 138IWS925. According to such a structure, the interest regarding the re-notification effect can be improved.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 2 to 3, after notifying that the second advantageous state is controlled, the fact that the third advantageous state is controlled is not notified (for example, FIG. 8-39 ( As shown in FIG. 8B, after the normal big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the re-lottery effect and the KT entry effect are executed as shown in FIGS. (The re-lottery effect or the KT entry effect may not be executed after the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.) According to such a structure, the fall of the interest with respect to a game can be suppressed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 2 to 4, the advantageous state control means moves the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) to the game medium after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol). (For example, a game ball) can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage, and after the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, the third advantageous (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), after deriving and displaying a normal jackpot symbol, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the passing gate 41 is displayed in the game.) A notification means (for example, a portion for executing step 138IWS9712 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided to display a 2R probability variation big winning symbol based on the passing of the ball. It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the performance surprising.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the specific state control means (for example, game control micro) that can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a probability variation state (high probability state)) that is easily controlled to an advantageous state. The computer 100 includes steps 138IWS2207A, S2212A, S2207B, and S2212B), and the specific state control means can control the specific state after the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8- As shown in FIG. 20, when the 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is reached, the probability variation state (high probability state) is controlled), but the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -20, when it becomes 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit, it is configured to be controlled to a low probability state) It may be. According to such a configuration, the third advantageous state is controlled to be the third advantageous state rather than the first advantageous state in that the degree of advantage is higher after the end of the third advantageous state than after the end of the first advantageous state. The degree of attention of the player can be increased and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the feature 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, the gaming machine can be controlled to a special state that is advantageous to the player, which is different from the advantageous state, and can be controlled to a special state that is more frequently controlled than the non-special state. There is. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952 describes that even in the small hit game state (special state), although it is less than the big hit game state, it is an open mode in which the player can get a ball. ing. In addition, it is described that control is performed in a state (special state) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952, the gameability related to the special state is monotonous, and the interest for the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, in the feature unit 138IW, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state, the following means (1) to (7) are configured to solve the problem of improving the interest in gaming. It is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display, and an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player and a special state (for example, a small hit game) different from the advantageous state. The game machine is controllable to the state), and step S115A to step S118A of the first special symbol process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100 is executed. The second special symbol process (step S25B) in which the same processing as in steps S115A to S118A is performed, and special state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 in the game control microcomputer 100). Steps S119A to S121A of one special symbol process (step S25A) are executed And a special state in which the game value in the special state is more easily given than the non-special state (for example, the second KT, for example, in the second special symbol process (step S25B) where the same processing as in steps S119A to S121A is performed). Special state control means (for example, a part for executing steps 138IWS2208A and S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100) and a determination means for determining whether to control to an advantageous state (for example, for game control) Steps 138IWS58A and S58B in the microcomputer 100) and determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before the determination means is determined (for example, the first special symbol in the game control microcomputer 100) Process processing (step S25A) A step for executing step S101A, and a second special symbol process (step S25B) for executing the same processing as step S101A), and the special state control means corresponds to the control to the advantageous state in a special state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 9R probability variation big hit or 2R normal big hit is reached during the high probability / second KT state, the second KT state is ended, and the high probability / first KT state or low Probability / transition to the first KT state) In the special state, based on the determination result (for example, the pre-reading determination result) of the determination means, the suggestion effect (for example, small) suggesting that the special state continues in the subsequent variable display Suggestion effect execution means (for example, execute steps 138IWS9733 and S9909 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect) Part). According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the special state in which the game value is easily given is continued, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the special state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the suggestion effect executing means provides a notification effect (for example, a small hit notification) for notifying that it is controlled to a special state in a plurality of types (for example, a gold display color and a red display color). ), And the suggestion effect is executed by executing the notification effect in a special mode (for example, a golden display color) among a plurality of types (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E)). In addition, the small hit notification 138IW012 may be displayed with a gold display color). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the aspect of the notification effect.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect of changing the effect mode of the variable display to the special mode after executing the notification effect in the special mode (for example, FIG. 8- 44 (G), (H), the background image of the image display device 5 may be changed to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in a mode that suggests that the special state continues over a plurality of variable displays (for example, small hits) Until the RUSH continuation suggestion effect ends, a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be displayed over a plurality of variable displays). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a player a sense of relief over a plurality of variable displays, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed. Variable display execution means (for example, the first special symbol in the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information in parallel. A part that executes steps S110A to S113A of the process process (step S25A) and a part that executes the same process as steps S110A to S113A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B). A state where the execution frequency of the variable display of the second identification information is high as the state and the frequency of being controlled to the special state by the variable display of the second identification information is high (For example, in the second KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur, and is controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened). The effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect on the condition that the variable display of the first identification information is not executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines N in step 138IWS9725, steps 138IWS9728 to S9733). The small hit notification can be displayed with a golden display color when the first special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner. According to such a configuration, it is possible to limit the execution of the suggestive effect in an unstable state accompanying the variable display of the first identification information.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, there is provided a storage device for storing information relating to variable display as a storage device (for example, a first storage device buffer or a second storage device buffer), and a suggestion effect is executed. The means is determined to end the suggestion effect by determining whether the hold memory controlled to the advantageous state has been stored, the number of reserved memories stored in the hold memory means has decreased, and whether or not to end the suggestion effect. Or the suggestion effect is ended based on at least one of the stored information relating to the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines Y in step 138IWS9735). When it is determined, when it is determined as N at Step 138IWS9736, when it is determined as Y at Step 138IWS9738, When it is determined that the N in the fine step 138IWS9736, when it is determined that Y in step 138IWS9740, step 138IWS9741, running S9742 to end the Koatari RUSH continue suggesting directed by) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately secure an opportunity to end the suggestion effect.

(Means 7) A predetermined number that is the number of times the special state is controlled in any one of the means 1 to 6 (for example, the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state that is counted using the small hit continuous number counter). Totaling means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that counts the gaming value (for example, the number of winning balls in the second KT state counted using the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number counter) given in the special state. Steps 138IWS615, S620 and Step 138IWS9744 are executed), and a special effect corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, small consecutive number display 2 (character display 138IW010 such as “20COMBO”) shown in FIG. 8-43 (B)) ) That can execute special effect execution means (for example, step 138IWS974 in effect control CPU 120) And a special effect corresponding to the game value (for example, a small consecutive consecutive middle prize ball number display 2 (character display 138IW011 such as “3000OVER” shown in FIG. 8-43 (C))) Special effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps 138IWS618 and S623 in the CPU 120 for effect control) may be provided. According to such a configuration, interest for the game can be improved by giving the player a special feeling.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 17 ... Special variable winning ball device 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate Switch 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... First count switch 24 ... Second count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passing gate 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121… ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a special state different from the advantageous state,
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information in parallel;
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area after the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Special state control means capable of controlling the special state;
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state in which the game value due to the special state is more easily given than the normal state;
A specific signal output means capable of outputting a specific signal;
The specific signal output means includes
The specific signal can be output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by variable display of the first identification information in a normal state,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established by variable display of the second identification information in a normal state.

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