JP2019180717A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a variable device that can change a variable device to be in an entry enabled state and a difficult-to-enter state; specific state control means that can control a state to a specific state where the variable device can enter; and special state control means that can control the variable device to be in a special state with higher frequency than a normal state to be controlled in the specific state. The special state includes a first special state and a second special state more advantageous than the first special state. The first special state includes an advantageous first special state which is shifted to the second special state on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition and a disadvantageous first special state that is not shifted to the second special state on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition. The game machine further includes special performance execution means that can execute a common special performance when controlled in the advantageous first special state and the disadvantageous first special state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  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 according to 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 special symbols (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a 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 called a round.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be controlled in a special state (for example, a small hit RUSH) that is more frequently controlled in a special state (small hit gaming state) than in a normal state. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when a predetermined number of variable displays are performed in a probability variation mode that is in a high probability state and a short time state, a transition is made to a small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit is frequently generated. .

JP 2017-148127 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is clear that if the probability variation mode, the prescribed number of variable displays are performed to shift to the small hit RUSH mode, so that the game entertainment is sufficiently improved. I can't.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a variable device that is capable of entering. Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, small hit gaming state), and special state control that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than the normal state And the special state includes a first special state (for example, a first KT state) and a second special state (for example, a second KT state) which is more advantageous than the first special state. An advantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and a disadvantage that does not shift to the second special state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition 1 special state (for example, A common special effect (for example, a common background image B) is displayed when controlled to the advantageous first special state and when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. It is characterized by further comprising special effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS060) capable of executing a background effect.
According to such a configuration, when the special performance is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to guess which of the advantageous first special state and the disadvantageous first special state is controlled, so that the game entertainment is improved. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and an advantageous state over a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state) Specific state control means that can be controlled in a specific state that is easily controlled (for example, a high probability state), and the special effect execution means is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and controlled to the specific state A common special effect (for example, a background effect that displays a common background image B) can be executed (for example, an effect) when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and controlled to the non-specific state. The control CPU 120 may execute steps S001IWS055 and S001IWS060).
According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to guess whether the specific state or the non-specific state is controlled, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) may have a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, 50 or 100 fluctuations, see FIG. 8-20) that are different in the probability of being established. .
According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the advantageous state control means can be controlled to a plurality of advantageous states (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). ), The special state control means may be able to be controlled to the second special state in response to being controlled to a specific advantageous state (for example, 9R probability variation big hit) among a plurality of types of advantageous states.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device) provided upstream of the variable device and capable of changing between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state. 6B) and a predetermined state control means capable of controlling the variable starter to a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) that is more easily controlled to an enterable state than a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state). It may be controlled to the first special state when being controlled to the second special state, and to the second special state when being controlled to the non-predetermined state (see, for example, FIGS. 8-20).
According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the advantageous state type and the predetermined condition type may correspond to each other (for example, see FIG. 8-20).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) may include suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) that suggests a type of the predetermined condition. Good.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of the predetermined condition, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) that suggests being controlled to a specific state is provided. It may be.
According to such a structure, it can be made to pay attention to whether it is controlled by the specific state, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

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 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 a probability change suggestion effect determination table and a transition effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect process during small hits. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change period of a 2nd special symbol, and the opening / closing period of a special prize opening. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of an open production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect aspect of a background effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a probable change production | presentation and a transition 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, five) 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 opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) 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 “probable 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 is finished, 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 prize winning 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 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.

  A board other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 is also referred to as a sub board. 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, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via 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 occurrences of jackpot), start information (startup) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko machine 1 Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) are 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 figure 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 interrupt, 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 device 6B based on “per-game” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of ordinary symbols is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display 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 in 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 a start winning, the first reserved memory number, and the prefetch determination on 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 of 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” is determined 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 by using random number values for variation pattern determination based on a prior determination result as to whether or not 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 fluctuation time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as the presence or 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 of 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 variation 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 ends. 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”. The first big hit release pre-processing includes, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the display result being “big hit”, 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 opening 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 prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after the processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, 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 that opens the big winning opening has reached 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 does not reach 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 reaches 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 during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state is passed, 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 the 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, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the special winning opening is opened, and the timing for returning the special winning opening from the opened state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. 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. Further, 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 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 decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. Moreover, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the presentation control command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11 are performed about the control content of presentation operation | movement using various production | presentation apparatuses.

  Following the effect control process of 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 the process 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 storage number specified from the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, when an effective start winning to the first start winning opening A occurs, an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) for designating that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1 is transmitted. When an effective start winning at the second start winning opening is generated, an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition specifying command) for designating that the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 is transmitted. Further, when an effective start winning is generated at any start winning opening (in this example, only the first starting winning opening), pre-reading determination such as a display result or a variation pattern in the special game is performed, and the determination result is designated. An effect control command (a winning determination result designation command) is transmitted. When the first special figure game is started, an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) designating that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1 is transmitted, and the second special figure game is When started, an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by 1 is transmitted, so that the first reserved memory number and The second reserved memory number can be grasped. In step S161, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the winning determination result designation command, and from the first reserved memory number addition designation command and the second reserved memory number addition designation command. A process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the specified hold storage number. Also, when a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command and a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command are received, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of reserved memories specified from those commands. Is done. In this embodiment, only the pre-reading notice effect for the first special figure game can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and a pre-reading notice effect for the second special figure game may be executed.

  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 to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  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 the 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 the 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 is received from the main board 11 for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. 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. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

  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. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, 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, and 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 001IW)
Next, the feature part 001IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 001IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 001IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that tends to be a small hit compared to the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this feature 001IW, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). When controlled, when controlled to a low probability and the first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and controlled to a high probability and the first KT state (high probability / first KT state) In some cases, the control is performed with high probability and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

  Of the KT states, the first KT state, as will be described later, is likely to cause a small hit, but the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the open state. Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, control is made so that a small hit is likely to occur, and it is controlled to a high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is lengthened. Also, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, when the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is short and a small hit occurs, the game ball is placed in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. 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 as to shorten the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  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 unit 001IW, the probability that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B will be in the open state per normal figure is the same in the KT state and the normal state (for example, 100%. However, it may not be determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes, but may be determined as a small hit when the second special symbol changes. Therefore, the KT state is a gaming state that is likely 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.

  In addition, as a structure for making the KT state into a gaming state that is easier to hit than the normal state, it is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is the same as the normal state (for example, 100%), but the variation selected when the second special symbol varies By configuring the variation time of the pattern 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 smaller than the normal state. It may be a gaming state that is easy to win. Further, in this feature 001IW, the general game is always configured to be per normal map. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. You may make it the ratio which becomes an ordinary figure lose compared with a normal state.

  Further, the feature unit 001IW 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 forming the flow path of the game ball. As will be described in detail later, in this feature unit 001IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to open based on the passing of the game ball through the passing 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 device 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 game balls can be directly won in 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 random number for hit determination 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-probable change jackpot determination table, and the value shown in the right column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot 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 hit determination random number is set. The small hit determination tables 138IW130b 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%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), the second special symbol small hit determination table 138IW130c includes a determination value (2250 to 65535) as the small hit determination value in the non-probable change small hit determination table. If it is allocated and is not determined to be a big hit (about 0.3%), it will be about a small hit (about 96.6%), but it may be out of place (about 3.1%). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol, the determination value (2250 to 65535) is assigned as the small hit determination value in the probability variation small hit determination table. If it is not determined to be a big hit (about 3.4%), it will be about a small hit (about 96.6%), but it may be off (about 0.01%). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of this example, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, it will always be a small hit, and the small hit probability may be 100%, or the small hit probability is 100% only in the probability variation state. You may do it.

  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 hit determination random number. The hit determination random number is one of those shown in FIG. If it matches the jackpot determination value, it will be decided to win a special symbol. 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. Also, “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. In addition, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether 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 tables 138IW 131a and 131b indicate that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination random number as "9R probability variable big hit" or "6R probability variable big hit A". ”,“ 6R probability big hit B ”,“ 6R probability big hit C ”,“ 6R normal big hit A ”and“ 6R normal big hit B ”. Hereinafter, the 6R probability variation jackpot A, the 6R probability variation jackpot B, and the 6R probability variation jackpot C are collectively referred to simply as a 6R probability variation jackpot. Further, 6R normal big hit A and 6R normal big hit B are collectively referred to as 6R normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), in the feature portion 001IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, “9R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 9%, and the probability of 18% “6R probability variation big hit A” is determined with a probability of 19%, “6R probability variation big hit B” is determined with a probability of 19%, and “6R normal variation big hit C” is determined with a probability of 19%. A ”is determined, and“ 6R normal jackpot B ”is determined with a probability of 17%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), in the feature portion 001IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “9R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 20%, and 10% “6R probability variation big hit A” is determined with a probability of 6%, “6R probability variation big hit B” is determined with a probability of 10%, “6R probability variation big hit C” is determined with a probability of 25%, and “6R with a probability of 0%” It is determined as “normal jackpot A” and “6R normal jackpot B” is determined with a probability of 35%. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E), in the feature portion 001IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, The probability of being determined to be “9R probability variation big hit” having the highest advantage is configured to be high. In addition, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it can be determined as “6R normal big hit A” and “6R normal big hit B”, but the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. When executing, “6R normal big hit A” and “6R normal big hit B” are not determined as “6R normal big hit A”, and “6R normal big hit A” has a higher degree of advantage than “6R normal big hit A” It is configured so as to be determined only for “big hit B”.

  The “9R probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a nine-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Also, “6R probability variation big hit A”, “6R probability variation big hit B” and “6R probability variation big hit C” are the big hits that are controlled to the six round big hit gaming state and shift to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. is there. In this feature portion 001IW, the 6R probability variation big hit A, the 6R probability variation big hit B, and the 6R probability variation big hit C are different in the manner of transition of the gaming state after transitioning to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. Specifically, if 6R probability variation big hit C occurs among 6R probability variation big hits, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, and the high base state remains until the next big hit occurs. Is maintained (ie, the high base state loops until a big hit occurs), and if either 6R probability change big hit A or 6R probability change big hit B occurs, a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state after big hit game) ), And the high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or until the display of the number of changes corresponding to the big hit type is finished. In this example, if 6R probability variation big hit A, the high base state is maintained until 50 fluctuation displays are completed, and if 6R probability variation big hit B, the high base state is maintained until 100 fluctuation displays are completed. . Then, after either 6R probability variation big hit A or 6R probability variation big hit B occurs and shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the next big hit does not occur 50 times or 100 times. When the number of times of change display is completed, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (for example, this corresponds to the processing of steps 001IWS2010A to 001IWS20143A and step 001IWS014A described later).

  “6R normal jackpot A” and “6R normal jackpot B” are jackpots that are controlled to a six-round jackpot gaming state and transition to a low probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. In this feature part 001IW, if either 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B occurs, will it shift to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game and will the next big hit occur? The high base state is maintained until the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is finished. In this example, if 6R normal big hit A, the high base state is maintained until 50 fluctuation displays are completed, and if 6R normal big hit B, the high base state is maintained until 100 fluctuation displays are completed. . Then, after either of the 6R normal big hit A and the 6R normal big hit B occurs and becomes a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the next big hit does not occur 50 times or 100 When the number of times of change display ends, the state shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (e.g., corresponding to processing of Steps 001IWS2010A to 001IWS20142A and Step 138IWS2221A described later).

  In this feature unit 001IW, the big winning opening is kept open until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls wins in each round of the big hit game. It is controlled and it is possible to win up to 10 big winning openings per round. In addition to the jackpot type indicated by the feature part 001IW, for example, “2R probability variable jackpot” or “2R normal jackpot” is provided. In each of the rounds, the winning prize opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example), and the number of winning prizes that can be won in each round is about 2-3. May be.

  Further, in this feature unit 001IW, when the big hit game is ended, it is controlled to one of the first KT state, the second KT state, or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type. How to change the gaming state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 8-20).

  FIG. 8-1 (F) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table 138IW131c stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table 138IW131c determines that the small hit type is “small hit A”, “small hit B” based on the random number for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. ”And“ small hit C ”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (F), in the feature part 001IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “small hit A” is determined with a probability of 33%, and the probability of 33% Is determined as “small hit B”, and “small hit C” is determined with a probability of 34%.

  The “small hit A” is a small hit in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is controlled three times in the small hit gaming state to be in an open state for 0.5 seconds, and the “small hit B” is a small hit. In the gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is a small hit in which control is performed twice for 0.5 seconds, and “small hit C” means that the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is in the small hit gaming state. This is a small hit in which the control that is opened for 0.5 second is performed once. Further, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, the interval period after the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened (the closing period between the opening) is 1.8 seconds. There is a period for closing. Since this characteristic portion 001IW is configured so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the small hit type, the effect mode of the opening effect during the small hit game is different for each small hit type (or the selection ratio of the effect mode is changed) May be different). For example, in the case of the small hit A that is in the open state three times (that is, the degree of advantage is high), the ratio of the opening effect of the effect mode A being executed is higher than the open effect of the effect mode B, and the open state is only once. In the case of the small hit C that does not become (that is, the degree of advantage is low), the ratio at which the opening effect of the effect mode B is executed is higher than the opening effect of the effect mode A. By comprising in this way, attention can be paid to the production | presentation aspect of an open effect, and an interest can be improved.

  The feature unit 001IW is provided with three types of small hits, small hit A, small hit B and small hit C. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Or four or more types. Further, for example, in the second KT state in which an opening effect to be described later is executed, in the first KT state in which the small hit type is determined as any one of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C, and the opening effect is not executed. The small hit type may be determined for the small hit C (or the determined ratio is high). With such a configuration, in the first KT state in which the opening effect is not executed, the period during which the small hit game state is controlled (that is, the second special symbol variation stop period) becomes long, which gives the player a sense of incongruity. This can be prevented.

  FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4 are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the feature unit 001IW. 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 variation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 32) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation 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 10 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 10 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 over a long period of time of 5 minutes.

  In this feature portion 001IW, even when the KT state is in a non-KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is made, there is a situation where a certain amount of winning balls can be expected due to the winning of the gaming ball to the special winning opening. End up. Therefore, in the feature unit 001IW, 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 increased and the variation display execution frequency is increased. In this case, the occurrence frequency of the small hits is reduced to prevent the situation where the player is targeted to acquire the winning ball by the small hits even in the non-KT state. In the feature unit 001IW, the “occurrence frequency per unit time” is, for example, the occurrence rate per unit time (for example, 1 minute). In the KT state, for example, the small unit per unit time The occurrence rate of is higher than the normal state.

  In this feature 001IW, 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 A or 6R normal big hit B that triggered the low probability / first KT state A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations after the end. 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 a deviation, the second fluctuation pattern # 04 of the 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 in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as the small hit. Variation pattern for preparation). In the feature unit 001IW, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, the special winning prize is actually increased by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 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 shifting to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls have accumulated on the bottom members of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is 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 unit 001IW, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds for the first variation of the first KT state, 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 of the game balls accumulated on the bottom member have fallen, This prevents a situation in which more than expected prize balls can be obtained in the 1KT state. In addition, when the big hit is determined as the first change in the low probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 06 is determined, and the change display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

  Also, when the 2nd to 49th fluctuation display is executed after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A that triggered the low probability / first KT state, or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is ended. If the change display of the 2nd to 99th change is to be executed, the second special symbol for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 49th or the 2nd to 99th change shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) The variation pattern table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the second to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished). 2nd to 99th variation), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the second to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is performed). When it is determined that the deviation is 2 to 99 after the end), the second variation pattern # 07 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds or the second variation with a short variation with a short variation time of 1 second. The variation pattern # 08 may be determined. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the second to 99th variation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished) When it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 09 with reach. In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the low probability / the first KT state changes from the 2nd to 49th (or the second 99th change after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished). When the hit is determined, there is a case where the second variation pattern # 10 having a short variation with a variation time as short as 5 seconds or the second variation pattern # 11 having a short variation with a variation time as short as 1 second may be determined. . On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the second to 99th variation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished) When the small hit is determined, the second variation 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, after winning the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, the low probability / the first KT state of the 2nd to 49th variation (or the second to 99th variation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished) Is determined to be the second variation pattern # 13 with reach.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A that triggered the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation display of the 50th change after the big hit game is ended, or the 100th change after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is ended. In the case of executing the fluctuation display of (i.e., low probability / final fluctuation in the first KT state), the low probability / first KT and the 50th or 100th fluctuation shown in FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for eyes is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished). When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the low probability / the 100th variation of the first KT state), it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16.

  In this feature portion 001IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, the image display 5 displays a character display such as “during chance time”. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished). When it is determined that the low probability / the 100th variation of the first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, the second variation pattern # with an end display that displays characters such as “End of Chance Time!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. 14 or the second variation pattern # 15. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the big hit game based on the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the 6R normal big hit B is finished). In the case where it is determined that the jackpot is low probability / 100th change of the first KT state), the image display device 5 is accompanied by a predetermined revival display after the end display for displaying characters such as “Chance Time End!”. The second variation pattern # 16 is determined.

  In this feature 001IW, 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 001IW, the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol is set to be a short variation time so that the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the first special symbol is made before the forced disengagement frequently occurs. It is configured.

  Unlike the feature part 001IW, even if the second special symbol starts to change during the big hit change of the first special symbol, the second special symbol does not become a forced change (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 executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the high probability / first KT state, the 6R probability variable big hit A, 6R probability variable big hit B and 6R probability variable big hit C that triggered the high probability / first KT state The variation pattern table is selected in accordance with the number of variations after the big hit game based on any of the above. 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. In addition, 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, when the big hit game based on one of the 6R probability variation big hit A, 6R probability variation big hit B, and 6R probability variable big hit C, which triggered the high probability / first KT state, is executed after the second variation is displayed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second and subsequent variations shown in FIG. 8-4 (H) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when the change display of the second special symbol is executed after the second change of the high probability / first KT state, any of the second change patterns # 22 to # 28 is performed. It is decided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), as the second probability after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, as the second probability of the second probability of the first KT state (or the second variation to the 99th variation) In the case of determining the deviation, there is a case where the second fluctuation pattern # 22 with a shortened fluctuation time as short as 5 seconds or the second fluctuation pattern # 23 with a shorter fluctuation time as 1 second is further 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 as 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 in the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. 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, in the case of determining a big hit as the second and subsequent changes in the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

  Apart from the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second and subsequent fluctuations shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), the high probability / first KT and the 50th fluctuation that are not determined as the shortening fluctuations. Alternatively, a second special symbol variation pattern table for the 100th variation may be provided. Then, after ending the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit A that triggered the high probability / first KT state, the fluctuation display of the 50th variation, or after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit B is finished, the 100th variation The second special symbol variation pattern for the high probability / first KT and the 50th or 100th variation is to be performed when the variation display is executed (that is, the high probability / the final variation in the first KT state). A table may be selected to determine the variation pattern. In this feature 001IW, after either 6R probability variation big hit A or 6R probability variation big hit B occurs and shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the next big hit does not occur. When 50 times or 100 times of variable display is completed, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Therefore, a transition effect (notifying the details of the transition to the second KT state by not selecting the shortening variation in the final variation in the high probability / first KT state immediately before the transition to the high probability / second KT state). Can be sufficiently secured.

  In addition, the feature unit 001IW is configured to use the second special symbol variation pattern table corresponding to the number of variations in the low probability / first KT state and the high probability / first KT state. For example, a common second special symbol variation pattern table may be used at the 1st to 100th variation or the 1st to 50th variation regardless of the number of variations.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, when the high probability / second KT state is set, the second special symbol variation pattern table for 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. In addition, 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 first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in 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 pattern of the apparatus 6B and the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 is shown.

  First, the 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. 8-5 (1). 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 portion 001IW, since the normal game is per 100% regardless of the game state, the normal symbol display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. Also, in this feature 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol fixed time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol is 0.2 seconds. Yes. 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 second startup winning port opening processing time of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 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 apparatus 17 is kept open for 0.5 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 0.5 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 first 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 the sum 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 the feature unit 001IW, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened.

  Further, in the feature unit 001IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passing 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 determination 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 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is The variable winning ball device 6B has already been opened because it is shorter than the time it takes for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol has not changed. When the state is controlled, 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, the 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 shifted symbol. In this feature portion 001IW, since the normal game is per 100% regardless of the game state, the normal symbol display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. Moreover, in this feature part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol fixed time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol is 0.2 second. Yes. Then, 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 second start winning opening releasing time 2.6 seconds has elapsed. Thus, the variable winning ball device 6B is kept open 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 apparatus 17 is kept open for 0.5 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 characteristic part 001IW, 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 open 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 for the game balls to win a special winning opening.

  In the second KT state, a game ball is easy to win a special winning opening, and a winning ball is easily obtained. "" Is displayed.

  In this example, a small hit occurs only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, a small hit is easily generated by increasing the frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, by providing the first KT state in which a winning ball is difficult to obtain and the second KT state in which a winning ball is easy to obtain, a small hit RUSH (in this example, the second KT state) in which a winning ball can be expected especially with a small hit is realized. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first special symbol variation display is performed and the second special symbol variation display is performed. 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.

  Further, in the feature unit 001IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state in which 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. In this way, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage 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 passing gate 41 and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where 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 passing gate 41 without a normal symbol variation is less likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the feature unit 001IW, the normal symbol process processing is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) to execute the normal symbol variation display or to control the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be released. This is performed by executing (see step S26). In addition, in the normal symbol process of step S26, the gaming control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state), and whether it 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 ordinary figure is determined with the same probability (for example, 100%). That is, in this feature part 001IW, it is determined that it is 100% normal figure regardless of the state.

  In this feature unit 001IW, the normal symbol variation time and the symbol determination time are the same in 0.2 seconds each in the first KT state and the second KT state, and the time before the second start winning opening releasing process is The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 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 opening opening process after the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed can be controlled, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. By doing so, the 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 unit 001IW, in the first KT state, the high base flag indicating that the high base state is set is set to control 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 device 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 with 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 part 001IW, 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 unit 001IW, the variable symbol ball device 6B is opened before the game ball reaches the variable ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41 by shortening the normal symbol variation time. 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.

  FIG. 8-6 and FIG. 8-7 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example 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 (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 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit A 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 A. It is. Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R probability variation big hit B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit B. It is. Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (6R probability variation big hit C designation command)) which designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit C. It is. Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (6R normal jackpot A designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot A. It is. Command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (6R normal jackpot B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot B. It is. Command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit A. . Command 9009 (H) is an effect control command (display result 9 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is small hit B. . Command 9010 (H) is an effect control command (display result 10 designation command (small hit C designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit C. .

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 10 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In the feature unit 001IW, 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 does not transmit a display result designation command, but instead of 9R probability variation big hit / 6R probability variation big hit A / 6R probability variation big hit B / 6R probability variation big hit C / 6R normal big hit A / 6R normal big hit B / small The variation pattern command is determined corresponding to each of the hit A / small hit B / small hit C / displacement, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command. Good.

  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 specified command. The first valid start winning designation command and the second valid start winning designation command are commands indicating that there has been a start winning.

  Command 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 effect control command described above 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 FIG. 8-6 and FIG. 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 relating 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 where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step 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 is not displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case where the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) is not in progress.

  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 game 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.

  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 138IWS55A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the probability is low / non-KT state, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued. 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. When it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot change is in progress, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68A 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 step 138IWS56A, when the big special symbol of the second special symbol is changing, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) that is out of place as a random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 138IWS58A, so that Regardless of whether or not the winning hit 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 Random random value (fixed value) as a random number for hit determination (may be a random number common to the hit determination random number used for big hit determination or may be a completely different random number) By performing the small hit determination by setting, it may be set to be forcibly disregarded regardless of which winning determination random number was 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 hit 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 big hit is made when the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 138IWS59A), the gaming 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). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is 9R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit A, 6R probability variation big hit B, 6R probability variation big hit C, 6R normal big hit A, or 6R normal big hit B. (Step 138IWS61A), the jackpot type is stored (Step 138IWS62A), and the process proceeds to Step 138IWS68A.

  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 a small hit when a random number for hit determination (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). The small hit type is either small hit A, small hit B or small hit C based on a random number for hit type determination (which may be a random number for small hit type determination different from the random number for big hit type determination). (Step 138IWS66A), the small hit type is stored (Step 138IWS67A), and the process proceeds to Step 138IWS68A.

  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 138IWS68A 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 S67A becomes unnecessary. 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 138IWS68A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 138IWS68A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS68A 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 decided 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 fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 is to be used (step 138IWS1703A). 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 138IWS1703A, 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 to win the jackpot 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 confirms whether or not the fluctuation interruption flag indicating that the fluctuation display of the first special symbol being executed is interrupted (the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted) is set (step 138IWS1121A). If not, the first variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step 138IWS1122A), and when the first variation time timer times out (step 138IWS1123A), control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1124A). ). 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 138IWS1125A).

  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 138IWS1126A). 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 138IWS1124A and performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1124A). 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 138IWS1125A).

  When the big special symbol display device 4B does not derive and display the big hit symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the small bonus symbol (step 138IWS1127A). ). Whether or not the small special 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 small hit flag indicating that a small hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is set. If the small bonus symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol big hit variation is in progress (step 138IWS1128A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS1124A to perform control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the CPU 120 for effect control (step 138IWS1124A), and the value of the first special symbol process flag corresponds to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) The value is updated (step 138IWS1125A). Further, before executing the process of step 138IWS1125A, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag. On the other hand, if the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the CPU 103 sets a change interruption flag (step 138IWS1129A).

  When the variable interruption flag is set in step 138IWS1121A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS1130A), and the small hit symbol is determined. Is not displayed, the fluctuation interruption flag is reset (step 138IWS1131A).

  When the processing of step 138IWS1126A is executed, in this feature 001IW, if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is forced. Therefore, a situation where a big hit occurs simultaneously in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is prevented. Also, if the processing of steps 138IWS1127A to 138IWS1128A is executed, and the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, the variation display of the first special symbol Is forcibly stopped so that a big hit is not generated as a display result of the variable display of the first special symbol when a small hit is generated as the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol. Yes. 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.

  In addition, by executing the processing of steps 138IWS1127A to 138IWS1129A, this characteristic unit 001IW is executed if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol that is out of place. The variation display of the first special symbol is interrupted (measurement of variation time is suspended). In addition, when a small hit is provided as a display result of the variable display of the first special symbol, if the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol may be forcibly stopped or suspended (measurement of variation time is suspended).

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

  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, after the end of the big hit game based on the low probability / first KT state, or the high probability / first KT state (strictly speaking, the 6R probability variable big hit A or 6R probability variable big hit B). In the case of high probability / controlled to the first KT state (the first KT state A), the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (step 138 IWS2011A). It is determined whether or not (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). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a second KT transition flag indicating that transition from the first KT state to the second KT state is completed when the predetermined number of times of the change display is completed (step 138IWS20141A). When the second KT transition flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the special symbol time reduction flag indicating that the special symbol variation display is being shortened (step 138IWS20142A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A. On the other hand, when the second KT transition flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT transition flag (step 138IWS20143A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A.

  In this feature unit 001IW, 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 the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B. High probability at the end of big hit game based on 6R probability variation big hit A or 6R probability big hit B when 50 or 100 times of fluctuation display is executed under controlled by low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) This is a case where the display is changed 50 times or 100 times under the control of the high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  Then, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, when the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled, when the 50th variation display is finished, the 6R normal big hit B If the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on the game is finished, when the 100th variation display is finished, it is determined as Y in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B. In step 138IWS2013A, S2013B, the high base flag is reset, and in step 138IWS20142A, S20142B, the special time flag is also reset, and the state shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit A, when the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, when the 50th fluctuation display is finished, the 6R probability variable big hit B If the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the jackpot game based on the game is finished, when the 100th variation display is finished, it is determined as Y in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B. In steps 138IWS2013A and S2013B, the high base flag is reset, and the high probability / low base state (high probability / second 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 the feature unit 001IW, 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 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (Step 001IWS005A). When the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a timer before opening a special winning opening (step 001IWS006A), sets special winning opening opening pattern data corresponding to the small winning type (step 001IWS007A), A hit start designation command is transmitted (step 001IWS008A), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first small hit pre-release process (step 001IWS009A).

  When the first small hit flag is not set (N in Step 001IWS005A), 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 firing promotion notification that prompts the player to launch the 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 wins the first start winning opening in that state. (In this case, since it is waiting for the gate to pass, 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 provided. On the other hand, when a game ball winning in the second start winning opening or special winning opening is detected in a normal state (low probability / non-KT state), a mode with a high degree of recognition (for example, a sound output of a large volume, 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 around the gaming machine. The player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation may be configured to perform the 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.

  For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives a gate passage designation command in the normal state (low probability state), the left-handed notification process is executed, and the first effective start A winning designation command or the When the general winning opening winning designation command is received, the right-handed notification process may be executed.

  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.

  The feature unit 001IW displays a demonstration when a specific condition is satisfied. However, when the demonstration display is performed in a normal state, the pass gate 41, the second start winning opening, or the special winning opening is displayed. 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, the special time flag, and the second KT transition flag if set. Then, the value of 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 unit 001IW, when the first gate passage waiting process is executed, the big hit game is not started immediately when the big special symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol. 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 end 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 performed in the image display device 5 (the 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 9R probability variable jackpot (step 138IWS2206A). It can be determined whether or not the 9R 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 the 9R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the 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 indicating this is set and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. In the case of 9R 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 9R probability variable big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has been finished this time is the 6R probability variable big hit C (step 138IWS2209A). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit C can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is 6R probability variation big hit C, 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 figure time reduction flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, when the 6R probability variation big hit C, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  If it is not the 6R probability variable big hit C, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is either 6R probability variable big hit A or B (step 001IWS010A). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit A or B can be determined by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing, for example. If the 6R probability variation big hit A or B, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 001IWS011A), and sets the high base flag and transitions to the high base state. (Step 001IWS012A), the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (Step 001IWS013A), and a value of 50 or 100 is set to the high base number counter according to the big hit type (Step 001IWS014A). Specifically, in the case of 6R probability variation big hit A, “50” is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R probability variation big hit B, “100” is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets a second KT transition flag (step 001IWS015A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of 6R probability variation big hits A and B, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  In this feature part 001IW, when 6R probability change big hit C occurs among 6R probability change big hits, it shifts to high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after big hit game, and high probability until the next big hit occurs / High base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained (ie, high probability / high base state loops until big hit occurs), and if 6R probability variable big hits A and B occur, high probability / high after big hit game Transition to the base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the number of fluctuation display according to the type of big hit is finished. Is done. In this case, if it is 6R probability variation big hit A, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) will be maintained until the end of 50 variation display, and if 6R probability variation big hit B, 100 variation display will be performed. The high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until completion. Then, after 6R probability variation big hits A and B occur and become a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the fluctuation display of 50 times or 100 times ends without the occurrence of the next big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (see steps S138IWS2010A to S138IWS20143A, etc.).

  Hereinafter, in the first KT state, 6R probability variable big hits A and B are generated, and the first KT state transferred after the big hit game is also referred to as the first KT state A, and 6R probability variable big hit C is generated, and the transition is made after the big hit game. The first KT state to be performed is also referred to as a first KT state B. In other words, the first KT state A is a state in which the display shifts to the second KT state when the number of times of variation display according to the big hit type of the previous big hit is performed. This is a state in which the first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs without shifting to the second KT state.

  In the case of 6R probability variable big hits A and B, the high base number counter and the second KT transition flag are set. Accordingly, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hits A and B, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, and the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. Therefore, it is determined as N in step 138IWS2010A of the first special symbol stop process, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter in step 138IWS2011A is performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the number of times of variable display according to the big hit type is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of 6R probability variation big hit C, 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 C is finished, 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, Y is determined, 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 none of 6R probability variable big hits A, B, and C (that is, if either 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state ( At the same time as step 138IWS2219A), the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2220A). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 50 or 100 to the high base number counter according to the big hit type (step 138IWS2221A). Specifically, in the case of 6R normal big hit A, “50” is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R normal big hit B, “100” is set in the high base number counter. Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Accordingly, when either the 6R normal big hit A or the 6R normal big hit B, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled. If the 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B is set, the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display, and therefore N is determined in step 138IWS2010A of the first special symbol stop process. In step 138 IWS2011A, the high base number counter is subtracted. Then, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit is generated or the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is ended.

  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).

  In this feature unit 001IW, when 6R probability variation big hits A and B occur, after the big hit game, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the transition condition is satisfied without generating the next big hit. In the case (that is, when the predetermined fluctuation display is completed), the transition is made to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), but the transition condition is 6R probability variation big hit A and 6R probability variation big hit B. Are different, and the ease of establishment of the transition condition (that is, the ease of transition to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state)) is also different. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the game interest. Moreover, since it is comprised so that a jackpot type and transition conditions may mutually respond | correspond, it can be made to pay attention to a jackpot type and can improve amusement entertainment.

  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 game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 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 each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved memory number is 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 changing, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68B 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) that is out of place as the random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 138IWS58B, so that Regardless of whether or not the winning 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 hit judgment random number (the random number for hit judgment used for jackpot judgment is a random number without performing the processing of steps 138IWS57B to S62B). Depending on which winning random number was acquired at the time of starting winning, by setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of place (which may be a completely different random number) Instead, it may be forcibly removed.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not being changed, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57B) and executes the big hit judgment module (step 138IWS58B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a big hit is made when the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 138IWS59B), the gaming 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). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is 9R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit A, 6R probability variation big hit B, 6R probability variation big hit C, 6R normal big hit A, or 6R normal big hit B. (Step 138IWS61B), the jackpot type is stored (Step 138IWS62B), and the process proceeds to Step 138IWS68B.

  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 a small hit when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined that a small hit is made (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). The small hit type is either small hit A, small hit B or small hit C based on a random number for hit type determination (which may be a random number for small hit type determination different from the random number for big hit type determination). (Step 138IWS66B), the small hit type is stored (step 138IWS67B), and the process proceeds to step 138IWS68B.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol, when it is not determined as a big hit, it is determined as a substantially small hit. (In other words, there is a case where it is out of place), but if it is not determined to be a big hit, it may be determined to be a big hit with a probability of 100%. In this case, it is not limited to the processing mode shown in this example. For example, when it is decided not to make a big hit, the second condition is unconditionally performed without performing a lottery process for determining whether to make a big hit. By setting a small hit flag, it may be configured to be a small hit with a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63B to S67B becomes unnecessary. Further, when it is determined not to be a big hit, it may be configured to determine that it is a deviation with a low probability.

  In step 138IWS68B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 138IWS68B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS68B is determined.

  In step 138IWS58B, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probability change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  The second variation pattern setting process 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 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 after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, or the 2nd to 99th variation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished, FIG. E) The second special symbol variation pattern table shown in E) is selected, and the 50th variation after ending the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, or the 100th variation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is completed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 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. In addition, in this feature part 001IW, since a small hit is not provided as a display result of the variation display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol variation processing includes the first special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 8-10. The processing corresponding to Step 138IW1121A and Step 138IW1127A to Step 138IW1131A may be omitted.

  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, or in the high probability / first KT state (strictly, a big hit game based on 6R probability variable big hit A or 6R probability variable big hit B) After completion of the above, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (when it is controlled to the high probability / first KT state (first KT state A)) (step 138 IWS2011B), and whether it has become “0”. Is determined (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). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second KT transition flag is set (step 138IWS20141B). If the second KT transition flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the special figure time reduction flag (step 138IWS2014B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B. On the other hand, when the second KT transition flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT transition flag (step 138IWS20143B). 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 the feature unit 001IW, based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is 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 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (Step 001IWS005B). When the second small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening pre-timer timer (step 001IWS006B), sets special winning opening opening pattern data corresponding to the small winning type (step 001IWS007B), and sets a small A hit start designation command is transmitted (step 001IWS008B), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first small hit pre-release processing (step 001IWS009B).

  When the second small hit flag is not set (N in Step 001IWS005B), 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 of 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 is 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 time 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). In the characteristic unit 001IW, based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2503B, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started. 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 change flag, the high base flag, the special time flag, and the second KT transition 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 the feature unit 001IW, when the second gate passing waiting process is executed, the big hit game is not started immediately when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol. The game ball is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the game ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21.

  FIGS. 8-18 and FIGS. 8-19 are flowcharts showing the second big hit 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 (the 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 or not the jackpot type that has been terminated this time is a 9R probability variable jackpot (step 138IWS2206B). Whether or not the 9R probability variation big hit is determined 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 138IWS2207B), and sets the special figure time reduction flag to transition to the KT state (step 138IWS2208B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. In the case of 9R 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 9R probability variable big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is the 6R probability variable big hit C (step 138IWS2209B). Note that whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit C 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 6R probability variation big hit C, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212B) and sets the high base flag to transition to the high base state (step 138IWS2213B). Further, the special figure time reduction flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, when the 6R probability variation big hit C, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  If the 6R probability variation big hit C, 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 6R probability variable big hit C is finished, 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, it is determined as Y 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 the 6R probability variation big hit C, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is either 6R probability variation big hit A or B (step 001IWS010B). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit A or B 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 either 6R probability variation big hit A or B, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 001IWS011B) and sets the high base flag to transition to the high base state. (Step 001IWS012B), the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (Step 001IWS013B), and a value of 50 or 100 is set to the high base number counter according to the big hit type (Step 001IWS014B). Specifically, in the case of 6R probability variation big hit A, “50” is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R probability variation big hit B, “100” is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets the second KT transition flag (step 001IWS015B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of 6R probability variation big hits A and B, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  In the case of 6R probability variable big hits A and B, the high base number counter and the second KT transition flag are set. Accordingly, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hits A and B, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, and the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. Therefore, it is determined as N in step 138IWS2010B of the second special symbol stop process, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 138IWS2011B is performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the number of times of variable display according to the big hit type is terminated.

  If none of 6R probability variable big hits A, B, and C (that is, 6R normal big hit B is not used in the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is 6R normal big hit B), CPU 103 sets the high base flag. Then, the state shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2219B) and the special time flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2220B). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of “100” in the high base number counter according to the big hit type (step 138IWS2221B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of 6R normal big hit B, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled. In addition, when it is 6R normal big hit B, since the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display, it is determined as N in step 138IWS2010B of the second special symbol stop process, and the high of step 138IWS2011B is determined. Subtraction processing of the base number counter is performed. Then, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of 100 variations is completed.

  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 unit 001IW will be described. FIGS. 8-20 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition method of the gaming state in this characteristic part 001IW. In FIG. 8-20, among the arrows indicating gaming state transitions, the solid arrow indicates the gaming state transition triggered by the end of the corresponding jackpot type jackpot game, and the broken arrow indicates a predetermined number of fluctuations. It shows the transition of the gaming state triggered by the end of the display. First, in the feature unit 001IW, 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, the 9R probability variation big hit A, 6R probability variation big hit A, 6R probability variation big hit B, 6R probability variation big hit C, 6R normal big hit A, and 6R normal big hit B are generated.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 9R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS 2206A-S2208A). In addition, when 6R probability variation big hits A and B occur in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit The high probability / high base state is maintained until it is generated or the display of the number of changes according to the type of jackpot is finished (see steps 001IWS010A, 001IWS011A to 001IWS015A). Further, when 6R probability variation big hit C occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game is finished, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs. Until the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209A, S2212A to S2214A). In addition, when 6R normal big hits A and B occur in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game, the transition to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is made, and the next big hit is The low probability / high base state is maintained until the occurrence of the change or the number of times of variation according to the jackpot type is ended (see steps 138IWS2219A to S2221A).

  In the case of the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state) after the transition to the 001 IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. The game ball is fired (right-handed). Therefore, 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, the 9R positive variation big hit, the 6R positive variable big hit A, the 6R positive variable big hit B, the 6R positive variable big hit C, and the 6R Usually a big hit B is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 9R probability variable big hit occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B).

  When either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of the number of fluctuations according to the type of the big hit is finished (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). In addition, when a 6R probability variation big hit C occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is transferred after the big hit game ends. Then, until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In the feature part 001IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability that the 6R probability variation big hit (that is, any of the 6R probability variation big hits A, B, or C) is 45% in total. Therefore (see FIG. 8-1 (E)), once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 45%.

  Further, when a 6R normal big hit B (a 6R normal big hit A is not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). After the jackpot game is over, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is entered, and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the display of 100 variations is completed. (See steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

  In addition, in this feature unit 001IW, when 6R probability variation big hits A and B are generated and the game shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit will occur. When the number of fluctuation display according to the big hit type is finished, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (see steps S138IWS2010B to S138IWS20143B, 001IWS014B, etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 6R probability variable big hit A occurs and the game goes to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit When the display of 50 variations is completed without the occurrence of, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when 6R probability variable big hit B occurs and the game shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the display of 100 fluctuations is finished without generating the next big hit. Then, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). On the other hand, if a 6R probability variable big hit C is generated and the game shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the high probability / high base state (high) until the next big hit occurs. (Probability / first KT state) is maintained (that is, no transition is made to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) no matter how many times the fluctuation is performed).

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B).

  When either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of the number of changes corresponding to the type of the big hit is ended (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). In addition, when a 6R probability variation big hit C occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. Until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B).

  In addition, when a 6R normal big hit B (6R normal big hit A is not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) After the jackpot game is over, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is entered, and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the display of 100 fluctuations is finished. (See steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B). In this feature part 001IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of 6R normal big hit B is 35% (see FIG. 8-1 (E)). When the high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%.

  In addition, in this feature unit 001IW, when 6R normal big hits A and B are generated and a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit will occur. When the number of variations according to the big hit type is ended, the display shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 138IWS2010B to S20142B, 138IWS2221B, etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 6R normal big hit A occurs and the game goes to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit When the display of 50 fluctuations is completed without occurrence of the error, the state shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)). In addition, when a 6R normal big hit B is generated and a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the display of 100 fluctuations is completed without generating the next big hit. Then, it shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, if a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In the feature unit 001IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 9R probability variation big hit is 20% when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. (Refer to FIG. 8-1 (E)) Once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 20%.

  When either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the display of the number of fluctuations according to the type of the big hit is finished (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). In addition, when a 6R probability variation big hit C occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is transferred after the big hit game ends. Then, until the next big hit occurs, the high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B).

  In addition, when a 6R normal big hit B (a 6R normal big hit A is not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) After the jackpot game is over, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is entered, and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the display of 100 variations is completed. (See Steps 138 IWS2219B 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 9R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished. Further, when the 6R probability variation big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. When either 6R normal big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished.

  Further, 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) is explained, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 9R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished. Further, when the 6R probability variation big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. When either 6R normal big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished.

  In addition, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation 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 variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 9R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished. Further, when the 6R probability variation big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. When either 6R normal big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished.

  Further, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described. May be executed. In this case, when a 9R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when either 6R probability variation big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished. Further, when the 6R probability variation big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. When either 6R normal big hit A or B occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 times or 100 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the display is finished.

  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 the period of 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 that is output externally based on the detection of the winning of a game ball to the special winning award. 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 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, based on the fact that the big hit signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2503B, the information output processing (step S23) is executed, and the big hit signal 1 and the big hit 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 process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the big hit signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2022B, and the external output of the big hit 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 using FIG. 8-22 (1). 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). Further, when the gaming state is the KT state, even when the second special symbol variation display is executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is output at the timing when the big hit 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 unit 001IW, when the processing of steps 138IWS 5111 to S5113 is executed, and the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected, a gate passing designation command is transmitted. In this feature portion 001IW, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area. Regardless of whether or not, a gate passage designation command is transmitted.

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

  In this feature 001IW, regardless of whether or not it is in a gate passage waiting state, if it is detected in step 138IWS5111 that a game ball has passed to the passage gate 41, the gate switch passage processing in step 138IWS5113 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 wait state. It may be configured not to execute the fluctuation display.

  Further, in this characteristic part 001IW, 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 variation of the normal symbol and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is not in the open / close operation based on the symbol being derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20), the memory passing through the gate 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 138 IWS 5101): 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 138IWS5102): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, it checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS 5100). 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 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. 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 confirming 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 out 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 numbers of gate passing memories is extracted is always the order of the number of gate passing memories = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs lottery processing 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 unit 001IW, in step 138IWS5127, the CPU 103 has a uniform probability of 100% regardless of whether it is in a probable variation state, whether it is in a KT state, or in a high base state. It is decided that it is per normal 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 the 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 this feature unit 001IW, the normal game is configured to be 100% regardless of the game state. Therefore, the process of step 138IWS5127 may be omitted and the process of step 138IWS5128 may be executed. .

  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, if it 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, 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 138IWS 3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS 3702), the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS 3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning 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 a missing 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). . In this feature unit 001IW, the normal game is configured to be 100% regardless of the game state. Therefore, the process of step 138IWS3703 may be omitted and the process of step 138IWS3704 may be executed. .

  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 release has elapsed (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). Further, when 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 138IWS 3804).

  As described above, in this feature unit 001IW, the normal electric accessory release time is set to 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the normal electric accessory release time is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is in a state in which it is easier to start winning in 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 opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that indicated by the characteristic portion 001IW. 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 138 IWS 613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 138 IWS 619), the effect control CPU 120 receives a winning ball based on the small hit generated during the period in which the small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state. 10 is added to the value of the small winning consecutive middle prize ball number counter for counting (step 138 IWS 620). 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). In this example, the small winning consecutive middle winning ball number display 1 changes when the 9R probability variable big hit occurs during the normal state or the first KT state, or when the first KT state A changes a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times). The display is started when the display is finished (that is, when the second KT state is started), and the display is finished when a big hit other than the 9R probability variation big hit occurs (that is, when the second KT state is finished).

  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 value (step 138IWS622). If the value of the small hitting 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 hitting consecutive middle prize ball number counter. Control is performed to display the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 in accordance with (step 138IWS623). For example, if the value of the counter ball number counter for consecutive small hits after 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 first reaching emphasis notification effect is displayed in which “1000 ptOVER” or the like is displayed as the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 2.

  In this example, the case where the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is updated or the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 2 is displayed based on the winning in the special winning opening is shown. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, even when a winning to the big winning opening or the general winning opening 10 occurs during the second KT state in which a small hit is continuously generated, A value corresponding to the number of winning balls may be added to the small hitting consecutive medium winning ball number counter to update the small hitting consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 or display the small hitting continuous medium winning ball number display 2. . In this case, in addition to the small winning consecutive medium winning ball counter, a cumulative winning ball counter is provided to which a value corresponding to the number of winning balls for the special winning opening, the large winning opening, and the general winning opening 10 is added, The cumulative prize ball total display 1 is updated in accordance with the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, and if the value of the cumulative prize ball counter is equal to or greater than one of the thresholds, the cumulative prize ball total display 2 is displayed as “cumulative prize ball total number”. You may make it perform the 1st arrival emphasis alerting | reporting effect which displays "1000ptOVER" etc. Note that the period during which the cumulative prize ball counter is counted and the cumulative prize ball total number display 1 is displayed is a right-handed consecutive play period (that is, from the time of occurrence of a big hit to the time of transition to a low probability / non-KT state). Or a set of periods including the previous jackpot game and the subsequent second KT state. Further, in the image display device 5, a small hit consecutive number display (for example, “first time”) indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state is displayed together with the small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display. Also good. In this case, when a small hit start designation command is received during the second KT state, the value of the small hits continuous number counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits is incremented by one, and the small hits continuous number counter value is increased. If the value of the small hits continuous number counter is equal to or greater than one of the threshold values, the image display device 5 responds to the value of the small hits continuous number counter after the addition. It is also possible to perform control to display a continuous small hit number display 2 (for example, “20 hits per small hit”).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability / non-KT background designation command (step 001IWS050), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image A to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the background image A corresponding to the low probability / non-KT state. (For example, a normal background image as shown in FIG. 8-37 (A)) is changed (step 001IWS051). In addition, if the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to delete the right-handed display (step 001IWS052). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 001IWS053).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability / first KT background designation command (step 001IWS054), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the background image B (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B ), A background image in which a group of fish 001IW205 is swimming in the sea In this example, a background image B is displayed in a mode in which only the sea is displayed at the beginning of the background image switching, which will be described later. When the probability change suggestion effect or the transition effect is executed, the background image B with the display of fish is displayed) (step 001IWS055). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying a right-handed display (small) for prompting a right-handed operation on the image display device 5 (step 001IWS056). In step 001IWS056, for example, control for starting display of a small-size right-handed display at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 001IWS057). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state and the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state (step 001IWS058).

  If the received effect control command is high accuracy / first KT background designation (step 001IWS059), the effect control CPU 120 uses the background image to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the background image B (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B)). A background image in which a group of fish 001IW205 is swimming in the sea as shown in Fig. 1. In this example, a background image B in which only the sea is displayed at the beginning of the switching of the background image is displayed, and the probability change described later is performed. By executing the suggestion effect and the transition effect, the background image B with the display of fish is displayed) (step 001IWS060). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for starting display of right-handed display (small) for prompting right-handed operation on the image display device 5 (step 001IWS061). In step 001IWS061, for example, control for starting display of a small-size right-handed display at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability variation state flag and the first KT state flag (step 001IWS062). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the second KT state flag (step 001IWS063).

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps 001IWS054 to 001IWS063 is executed, the low probability / first KT state is controlled, and the high probability / first KT state (that is, the first KT state A and the first KT state B). The background effect for displaying the common background image B can be executed. Further, not only the first hit time, but also the background effect that displays the common background image B during the right-handed consecutive villa period (that is, from the time when the big hit occurs to the time when the transition to the low probability / non-KT state) is performed. it can. With such a configuration, when the background image B is displayed, it is possible to recognize that it is controlled to the first KT state, but whether it is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state, Since it becomes difficult for the player to guess whether the 1KT state A or the first KT state B is controlled, it is possible to improve the gaming interest. It should be noted that a plurality of types of common background images are provided, and it is suggested that the background image may be controlled to a high probability state or may be controlled to the first KT state B. You may do it. Further, the background image is made different between when controlled to the low probability / first KT state and when controlled to the high probability / first KT state, and controlled to either the low probability state or the high probability state. However, it may be difficult to estimate whether the first KT state A or the first KT state B is controlled.

  If the received effect control command is high-accuracy / second KT background designation (step 001IWS064), the effect control CPU 120 determines the background image to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the background image C according to the high probability / second KT state ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), the rocket 001IW207 is changed to a background image in which the rocket 001IW207 is flying toward the month 001IW206 (step 001IWS065). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for starting display of a right-handed display (large) for prompting a right-handed operation in the image display device 5 (step 001IWS066). In step 001IWS066, for example, a large-size right-handed display at the lower center of the display screen of the image display device 5 (a right-handed display of a size larger than the right-handed display displayed in the first KT state or during the big hit game) Control to start display. Further, the production control CPU 120 sets the probability variation state flag and the second KT state flag (step 001IWS067). In addition, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, the first KT state flag is reset (step 001IWS068).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 120 executes processing for storing the received effect control command or setting a flag according to the received effect control command (step 001IWS069). ). 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 the feature unit 001IW, the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) executes a demonstration display control process, for example, in an effect control process (step S76). FIG. 8-29 and FIG. 8-30 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). 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, in the command analysis process (step S75), the low probability / first KT background designation command, the high probability / first KT background designation command, and the high probability / second KT background designation. 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, 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 variation of the first special symbol (Y in step 138IWS4714) or based on the variation of the second special symbol. When 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), and 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 production 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 demonstration standby flag indicating that the second demonstration display is waiting 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, 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.

  When 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 finished (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). ).

  After that, when the second demonstration display is in progress (Y in step 138IWS4813), the change of the second special symbol is started (Y in step 138IWS4814), or the KT state is ended (step S120). 138IWS4815 N), the second demonstration display is terminated (step 138IWS4816).

  FIG. 8-31 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 fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the variation pattern command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether 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 processing 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 change display of the second special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command specifies the second change 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).

  When the processing of steps 138IWS812 to S815 is executed, in this feature portion 001IW, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the first special pattern in the non-KT state. 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 pattern is not executed.

  FIG. 8-32 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing (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 the feature unit 001IW, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of place), the left / right / right decorative pattern is completely inconsistent or only the left / right decorative pattern matches. Reach out-of-reach symbol combinations. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when 9R probability variation big hit is determined), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right decorative symbols are arranged in odd symbols is determined. In addition, when the display result 3 to 7 designation command is received (when 6R probability variation big hit A, B, C or 6R normal big hit A, B is determined), the left, middle and right decorative symbols are even-numbered. Determine the combination of symbols. Further, when a display result 8-10 designation command is received (when it is determined as a small hit), a combination of decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is controlled to the KT state (step 138IWS921). Whether the KT state is controlled or not can be determined by checking the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag. If not controlled to the KT state, the process proceeds to step 138IWS933.

  In the case of being controlled to the KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control performs execution of the probability change suggesting effect that suggests that it is controlled to the probability change state if controlled to the first KT state (Y in step 138IWS922). A probability change suggestion effect determination process to be determined is executed (step 138IWS923). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control notifies the transition to the second KT state when the predetermined fluctuation display is completed (that is, notifies the fact that it is controlled to the first KT state A) and executes the transition effect. A transition effect determination process to be determined is executed (step 138IWS924). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a variation pattern of the decorative design to be used and a process table corresponding to the effect determined to be executed in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS925). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  In steps 138IWS923 and 138IWS924, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using an effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect or the transition effect, and the probability change suggestion effect or the transition effect. Determine whether to execute. FIGS. 8-33 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a probability change suggestion effect determination table and a transition effect determination table.

  In this feature unit 001IW, when the background image is switched to the background image B by the processing of step 001IWS055 and step 001IWS060 after the big hit game, the background image B in which only the underwater is displayed at first is displayed and the probability change is performed. By executing the suggestion effect and the transition effect, the background image B in a mode in which the display of fish is added step by step is displayed (see FIG. 8-38). Specifically, the number of fish is 0 in the first-stage background image B, the number of fish is 2 in the second-stage background image B, and the number of fish is 4 in the third-stage background image B. In the stage background image B, the number of fish is five.

  The first probability change suggestion effect determination table in FIG. 8-33 (A) is used when the background image B is in the first stage (number of fish: 0), and the second probability change suggestion effect determination in FIG. 8-33 (B). The table is used when the background image B is in the second stage (number of fish: 2), and the third probability change suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-33 (C) is the third stage (number of fish: Used in the case of 4).

  In this example, as shown in the first certain suggestion suggestion effect determination table in FIG. 8-33 (A), when the background image B is in the first stage (number of fish: 0), it is controlled to a high probability state. If it is decided to execute the probability change suggestion effect (transition to the second stage (number of fish: 2)) with a probability of 30%, and it is controlled to a low probability state, the probability change suggestion effect (with a probability of 10%) Decide to perform the second stage (transition to number of fish: 2). Further, as shown in the second probability change suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-33 (B), if the background image B is controlled to a high probability state at the second stage (number of fish: 2), 20 % Probability suggestion effect (transition to the third stage (number of fish: 4)) is decided to be executed with a probability of%, and if it is controlled to a low probability state, the probability change suggestion effect (third Decide to perform the stage (shift to number of fish: 4). Further, as shown in the second probability variation suggestion effect determination table in FIG. 8-33 (B), if the background image B is controlled to a high probability state at the third stage (number of fish: 4), 20 % Probability suggestion effect (transition to the 4th stage (number of fish: 5)) is decided to be executed, and if controlled to a low probability state, the probability change suggestion effect (4th) is controlled. Decide to perform the stage (shift to number of fish: 5).

  As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to (C), in this example, the ratio of executing the probable change suggestion effect is controlled when the high probability state is controlled and when the low probability state is controlled. Different. Furthermore, depending on the stage of the background image B, the rate at which the probability suggestion effect is executed is different. Therefore, the occurrence frequency of the effect of increasing the fish and the speed of increasing the fish are different when controlled to the high probability state and when controlled to the low probability state. Moreover, since the transition to the fourth stage (the number of fish: 5) is performed only in the high probability state, it is definitely notified that the state is in the high probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the probability variation suggestion effect and the fish increase pattern. Note that the probability variation suggestion is not limited to the example illustrated in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to (C), and the ratio to be executed may be different depending on the number of times of change after the transition to the first KT state. . For example, in the low probability state, compared to the high probability state, when the number of fluctuations after the transition to the first KT state is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), the rate at which the probability change suggestion is executed is It may be lowered.

  Further, the transition effect determination table of FIG. 8-33 (D) is used when it is not the variable display of the predetermined times (50 or 100 times) when shifting from the first KT state A to the second KT state. The transition effect determination table of 8-33 (E) is used when the display is changed a predetermined number of times (50 or 100) from the first KT state A to the second KT state. As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (D) and (E), in this example, it is determined that the transition effect is executed only when the first KT state A is controlled. In the first KT state A, when it is the variable display of the predetermined time (50 or 100th), it is determined that the transition effect is executed with a probability of 100%, and even in the first KT state A, the predetermined time When it is not the 50th or 100th variation display, it is determined that the transition effect is executed with a probability of 5%.

  The feature unit 001IW is configured to shift to the second KT state when the predetermined display (50 or 100 times) of the change display is completed in the first KT state A, but the transition effect is executed in the first KT state A. However, if a normal jackpot occurs before the predetermined number of fluctuation displays ends, it is not possible to obtain the benefit of shifting to the second KT state, which may significantly reduce the interest. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-33, when controlled to the first KT state, the execution ratio of the transition effect is lowered, and the probability variation suggesting effect is configured to have a higher execution ratio than the transition effect. Yes. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the probability change suggestion effect and the transition effect. It should be noted that the transition effect is not limited to the mode shown in the present example, for example, and is executed only when the display is changed a predetermined number of times (50 or 100) from the first KT state A to the second KT state. You may comprise. Further, the rate at which the transition effect is executed may differ depending on the remaining number of times (50 or 100) (for example, the rate at which the remaining number is executed becomes higher). Moreover, it is good also as an effect which suggests the possibility that it is controlled to the 1st KT state instead of making it the effect which notifies that the transition effect is controlled to the 1st KT state definitely. Also, the execution frequency of the notice effect may be different before and after the transition effect is executed, or the content of the notice effect may be different. For example, before the transition effect is executed, a notice effect that actively notifies that a big hit is preferable is executed, and after the transition effect is executed, it is determined that a big hit is not preferable. An advance notice effect may be executed.

  In the feature unit 001IW, a background effect that displays a common background image B is executed when the first KT state A is controlled and when the second KT state is controlled, and the first KT state A and the first KT are displayed. It is configured so that it is difficult for the player to guess whether it is controlled to state B, but when it is controlled to the first KT state A or the first KT state B, it is controlled to the first KT state A. Or a transition condition suggesting effect that suggests a transition condition for transitioning to the second KT state (that is, the number of times of transition to transition to the second KT state) may be executed. In the transition condition suggestion effect, for example, the image display device 5 displays a transition condition suggestion image including the characters “when it changes 50 times” and a transition condition suggestion image including the characters “when it changes 100 times”. Then, it may be controlled to the first KT state A or a transition condition for transitioning to the second KT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of transition condition, and to improve gaming fun.

  In this feature section 001IW, a step 138IWS 935 and a variable display effect process (step S172), which will be described later, are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS925. Is done. Note that this feature unit 001IW is configured to determine whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect and the transition effect in steps 138IWS923 and 138IWS924, but is not limited to such a configuration, for example, at the end of the big hit The scenario of whether to execute the probabilistic suggestion effect at the stage (number of fluctuations) to increase the fish (or notify that the state of probability change is definite) or at what stage (number of fluctuations) to execute the transition effect And a certainty suggestion effect or a transition effect may be executed based on the determined scenario. In this case, if a big hit is reached before reaching the number of fluctuations that is set as the execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect or the transition effect according to the scenario, the scenario is discarded.

  If it is not controlled to the 1st KT state (N of step 138IWS922), ie, if it is controlled to the 2nd KT state, CPU120 for presentation control will confirm whether it is a small hit change (step 138IWS926). If it is not a small hit variation, the CPU 120 for effect control 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 it is a small hit variation (Y in step 138IWS 926), the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the release effect of the common mode in the small hit variation execution period and the interval period in the small hit gaming state (step 138IWS927). ) And an opening effect execution flag is set (step 138IWS928). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process pattern corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern to be used and the release effect determined to be executed in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS929). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS 934.

  In this feature section 001IW, an opening effect that displays an opening effect image during variation display of decorative symbols is performed by executing step 138IWS935 and variable display effect processing (step S172) described later according to the process table selected in step 138IWS929. (See FIG. 8-36 (1)). In addition, by setting the opening effect execution flag in step 138IWS928, control for displaying the opening effect image is performed in the small hitting medium effect process described later, and the opening effect (FIG. 8-36 (3 )) Is executed.

  The feature unit 001IW is configured such that the opening effect is executed in the second KT state (that is, the opening effect is not executed in the first KT state) by the processing of step 138IWS926 to step 138IWS929. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming fun when being controlled to the second KT state. Further, the opening effect is executed only in the case of the small hit fluctuation, and the opening effect is not executed in the case of the big hit fluctuation. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve consistency in performance and to pay attention to a big hit in the case of big hit fluctuations, and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol may lose | deviate in a 2nd KT state. When configured in this way, the opening effect is not executed during the execution of the variation of the second special symbol in the second KT state. Further, when the variation of the second special symbol is executed in the second KT state, the value of the release number counter may not be added or may be reset.

  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).

  FIG. 8-34 is a flowchart showing the small hitting effect process (step S174) in the effect control process. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit end designation command has been received (step 001IWS100), and if received, sets the value of the effect control process flag to the small hit end effect. The value is updated according to the process (step S175) (step 001IWS109). In step 001IWS109, if the opening effect execution flag is set, it is reset.

  If the small hit end designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the opening effect execution flag is set (step 001IWS101), and if not set, proceeds to step 001IWS109.

  If the opening effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 will display an opening effect image (for example, FIG. 8-36 (A) in the image display device 5 at the closing timing of the special prize opening (Y in step 001IWS102). ) To display an opening effect image 001IW200 including the characters “OPEN!” Shown in FIG. Note that the closing timing and opening timing of the special prize opening can be determined based on the display result designation command capable of specifying the small hit type (that is, the special winning opening opening pattern) and the small hit start designation command. . For example, when the display result designation command indicating the small hit B is received, the special winning opening is opened at the timing when the small hit start designation command is received, and is closed after the open period of 0.5 seconds, It can be determined that the state is again opened after the 1.8 second interval period and is closed after the 0.5 second opening period.

  In addition, if it is the opening timing of the special winning opening (Y in Step 001IWS104), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the opening number counter for counting the number of opening of the special winning opening (Step 001IWS105). Control is performed to erase the effect image and display the value of the number-of-opens counter on the image display device 5 (step 001IWS106). In addition, if the value of the number-of-opening counter is a predetermined value (for example, 50) (Y in step 001IWS107), the effect control CPU 120 has reached the predetermined number of times (in this example, 50) for the special prize opening. Is displayed on the image display device 5 for a predetermined number of times (step 001IWS108). For example, if the value of the number-of-opening counter is 50, a second reaching emphasis notification effect that displays “open 50 times OVER” as a predetermined number of times reaching image is executed. Since the number of times the special prize opening is opened in the KT state is displayed by the processing from step S001IWS105 to step S001IWS106, it can be noted that the special prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, and the game entertainment is improved. Can do. In addition, by the processing of step S001IWS108, it is possible to give a special feeling that the number of times of opening of the special prize opening has reached a predetermined number, and it is possible to focus attention on the number of times of opening of the special prize opening, and to improve the game entertainment. Can do. The release counter may be reset at the end of the period controlled to the second KT state, or reset at the time of transition to the normal state (ie, from the second KT state to the first KT state). The value of the number-of-releases counter may be maintained even after the transition).

  FIGS. 8-35 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change period of a 2nd special symbol, and the opening-and-closing period of the special winning opening in a small hit game. Fig. 8-35 (A) shows the variation period of the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit A and the opening / closing period of the special winning opening during the small hit game. FIG. 8-35 (C) shows the variation period of the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit C and the small hit game. It is the opening and closing period of the special prize opening.

  In this feature 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-35, the variation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds, the symbol confirmation time is 0.2 seconds, and the special winning opening opening time is 0.1 seconds. is there. In addition, the interval period during which the special winning opening during the small hit game is closed is 1.8 seconds. In other words, the period from the start of the change of the second special symbol until the special winning opening is opened and the interval period during the small hit game are the same in 1.8 seconds, and are corresponding periods. Then, when the opening effect is executed, an opening effect image in a common mode is displayed in the period from the start of the variation of the second special symbol until the special winning opening is in the open state and the interval period during the small hit game. The Also, the opening effect image is erased during the opening period of the special prize opening during the small hit game. With such a configuration, the opening effect can be executed with a good tempo (that is, the opening effect image of the common mode can be displayed with a good tempo), and the game entertainment can be improved. In the feature unit 001IW, the period from the start of the change of the second special symbol to the opening of the special winning opening and the interval period during the small hit game are both 1.8 seconds and the same length. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and if the length is configured to be close to some extent (for example, the difference is less than 1 second), the opening effect is executed with a good tempo (that is, the common mode is opened). It is possible to display the effect image at a good tempo) and to improve the game entertainment.

  Next, an effect aspect of the effect executed in the feature unit 001IW will be described. First, an effect aspect of the opening effect will be described. FIGS. 8-36 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of an open effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-36, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) .... Also, (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) in FIG. Correspond.

  When in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (1), the image display device 5 displays a small hit consecutive number display indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state. In the second KT state, there is displayed a small hit consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 indicating the number of winning balls generated during a period in which small hits are continuously generated. In addition, an opening number image indicating the number of opening of the special prize opening in the second KT state is displayed. In this example, it is assumed that after 9R probability variation big hit occurs and shifts to the 2nd KT state, 19 small hits have occurred so far, and as shown in Fig. 8-36 (1), A case where a character display 001IW210 such as “19th” is displayed as the number display 1 is shown. Further, based on the fact that 980 prize balls were obtained by 19 small hits, as shown in FIG. The character display 001IW207 is displayed. In addition, the number-of-opening images 001IW201 such as “number of times to open 49” indicating that the number of times of opening of the special prize opening in the second KT state is 49 are displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (1), in the image display device 5, when the decorative display of the small hit B is started, the opening effect image 001IW200 including the characters “OPEN!” Is displayed. Is done. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (2), when the small winning symbol is stopped and the special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state, the continuous small winning number display is updated to “20th”, The number of times of opening 001IW201 (“number of times of opening 50”) corresponding to the value of the number of times of opening counter is displayed. Here, based on the value of the number-of-opening counter reaching 50, a second arrival emphasis notification effect that displays “open 50 times OVER” as the predetermined number of times reaching image 001IW208 is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (2), when one game ball is won in the special winning opening and 10 prize balls are paid out, an effect image 001IW202 including the characters “GET!” Is displayed. At the same time, the small winning consecutive medium winning ball number display 1 is updated to “990 pt”.

  Next, when an interval period during which the special prize opening is controlled to be closed, an open effect image 001IW200 including the characters “OPEN!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-36 (3). The Then, when the special prize opening is controlled to the open state again, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (4), the open count 001IW201 (“open count 51”) corresponding to the value of the open count counter is displayed. Here, when one game ball is won in the special winning opening and 10 prize balls are paid out, the effect image 001IW202 including the characters “GET!” Is displayed and the number of consecutive medium winning balls is displayed. 1 is updated to “1000 pt”. Then, based on the fact that the number of prize balls generated by the small hit in the second KT state in which the small hit is continuously generated reaches 1000, the small winning consecutive medium number of winning balls is displayed as “1000OVER”. The first arrival emphasis notification effect that displays the character display 001IW209 is executed.

  Next, when the small hit game is completed and a new variable display of the decorative pattern that is a small hit is started, the characters “OPEN!” Are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-36 (5). An open effect image 001IW200 including is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-36, according to the opening effect of the feature unit 001IW, the opening effect is performed without making the player aware of the execution period of the variable display and being controlled to the small hit gaming state. Can be executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.
In the example shown in FIG. 8-36, the opening effect image is erased during the opening period of the special winning opening during the small hit game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The opening effect image may be continuously displayed during the opening period, and a new opening effect image may be displayed in an overlapping manner every time the small hit variation period and the interval period during the small hit game are reached.

  Next, background effects will be described. FIG. 8-37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the background effect.

  In the feature unit 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (A), the normal background image A is displayed on the image display device 5 when the low probability / low base state is controlled. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (B), the control is performed to the low probability / first KT state and to the high probability / first KT state (that is, including the first KT state A and the first KT state B). The common background image B (a background image in which a group of fish 001IW205 is swimming in the sea. In this example, in this example, only the sea is displayed at the beginning of the background image switching. B is displayed, and the probability image suggestion effect and the transition effect are executed, whereby the background image B with the display of fish is displayed). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), when controlled to the high probability / second KT state, background image C (a background image in which rocket 001IW207 flies toward moon 001IW206 in outer space). Is displayed.

  Next, the probability variation suggestion effect and the transition effect will be described. FIGS. 8-38 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a probability variation suggestion production | presentation and a transition production.

  In this feature 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (A), when controlled to the first KT state, the image display device 5 displays the common background image B (only the underwater is displayed in the first stage). A background image B) is displayed. Here, when the probability change suggestion effect (shift from the first stage to the second stage) is executed, display control is performed in which two fish 001IW205 are increased, as shown in FIG. In addition, when a probable suggestion effect (transition from the second stage to the third stage) is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (C), two fish 001IW205 further increase, and a total of four fish are added. Display control to be displayed is performed. Then, when the probabilistic suggestion effect (transition from the third stage to the fourth stage) is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (D), one fish 001IW205 further increases, and a total of five fish are added. Display control to be displayed is performed, and a high probability state is definitely notified.

  Further, when the transition effect is executed when the previous 6R probability variation big hit A (or 6R probability variation big hit B) has occurred and is controlled to the first KT state A, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (E), Display control is performed in which fish 001IW205a in a specific mode (shaded pattern in the example shown in FIG. 8-38) appears. In this example, the rate at which the transition effect is executed in the variable display immediately before the transition to the second KT state is high (see FIGS. 8-33 (D) and (E)). With such an effect, the fact that the control is in the first KT state A (that is, the transition to the second KT state after the end of the predetermined number of fluctuations) is definitely notified.

  Note that in this feature 001IW, when the background image is switched to the background image B by the processing of step 001IWS055 and step 001IWS060 after the big hit game, the background image B in a mode in which only fishes are initially displayed without fish is displayed. The background image B is displayed in such a manner that the fish display is added step by step by executing the probability change suggestion effect and the transition effect (see FIG. 8-38). In the image B, a predetermined number of fishes are displayed in principle (five in this example), and the number of fishes is temporarily increased only during the variation display of the decorative design in which the probability suggestion effect is executed. Also good.

  You may comprise so that the structure shown by this characteristic part 001IW may be applied to the pachinko game machine comprised so that the winning probability (outtake rate) of jackpot might change according to a setting value. FIGS. 8-39 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where a setting value is comprised so that a change is possible. Among these, FIG. 8-39 (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. 8-39 (B) shows the big win probability and the small win probability for each set value in the probability variation state (high probability state). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-39, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in six stages of setting values “1” to “6”. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in six steps, and for example, the setting can be changed in two to five steps, or the setting can be changed in seven steps or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), in the non-probability change 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. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), the probability of winning a big hit is 10 times in the probability variation state (high probability state) as 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. 8-39 (A) and (B), the small hits are not related to the set values “1” to “6”, and 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 while the small hit probability is constant, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (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”. With such a configuration, since the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value, it is possible to suppress excessive increase in euphoria. Note that in FIGS. 8-39 (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.

  In addition, the determination value may be set so that there is a case in which the setting value “6” may be out of place in the probability variation state of the setting value “6”, without being limited to the example illustrated in FIGS. By doing in this way, since it may become a shift | offset | difference at the time of all the setting values, the difficulty of a setting guess by a player can be raised and an interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the configuration shown in the feature section 001IW is applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured such that the winning probability (outrun rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value, the fluctuation display is being performed and the big hit game is being played. The setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value may be executed in at least one of the small hit games. The setting suggestion effect may be executed only when the KT state (or the second KT state) is controlled. As setting suggestion effects, for example, a setting indication effect during variable display executed during variable display, a setting suggestion effect during big hit game, and a small hit medium setting suggestion effect executed during small hit game It may be possible to execute by a plurality of types of effect modes each having different suggestion reliability, or the suggestion reliability may be different for each type of setting suggestion effect. Moreover, you may comprise so that the execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect can be set. For example, the administrator of the gaming machine may be able to change the setting so that part or all of the setting suggestion effects are not executed or the execution rate is reduced (or increased). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and setting related to the setting suggestion effect is performed by operating an operation unit such as a push button 31B or an operation unit such as a switch provided in the gaming machine (only an administrator can operate). May be changed.

  As described above, the feature 001IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, a small hit game) in which a variable device (for example, the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port) can enter. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-086642 describes that control is performed in a special state triggered by a variable display that is a small hit.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-086642, it is not assumed that the variable device is configured to be capable of entering a plurality of times in one special state. Cannot be improved.

  In view of this, in the feature unit 001IW, the configurations of the following means (A1) to (A7) are disclosed in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

(Means A1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a special state in which the variable device is in an enterable state (for example, Special state control means that can be controlled in a small hit game state), and in the special state, the variable device can be controlled to enter a plurality of times (for example, 1 to 3 times), and a variable display execution period (for example, , Change time, symbol determination time and special winning opening opening pre-processing time) and a specific period (for example, until the variable device is controlled from the entry-possible state to the difficult-to-enter state in the special state until the entry state is controlled again) , Interval period), a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of a common mode (for example, an open effect that displays a common open effect image; see FIGS. 8 to 35 and FIG. 8-36). It is characterized in. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect without making the player aware that it is a variable display execution period and that it is controlled to a special state, so that the game entertainment is improved. Can do.

(Means A2) The means A1 includes special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than the normal state. In the second KT state), the specific effect may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest when being controlled in a special state.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or A2, the variable display execution period that is triggered by the special state and the specific period in the special state are periods corresponding to each other (see, for example, FIG. 8-35). You may do it. According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed with a good tempo, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means A4) In any one of the means A1 to A3, a counting means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS105) counts the number of times that the variable device is controlled to enter the special state. You may make it provide the count production | presentation execution means (For example, the part for which production control CPU120 performs step S001IWS106) which can perform the count production corresponding to the count value counted by the counting means. According to such a configuration, it can be noted that the variable device is controlled to be in an enterable state in the special state, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means A5) In any one of the means A1 to A4, counting means for counting the number of times that the variable device is controlled to enter the special state (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS105); In accordance with the fact that the count value counted by the counting means has become a predetermined value, there is provided a predetermined effect executing means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS108) capable of executing a predetermined effect. Also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the number of times that the variable device is controlled to be in an enterable state in the special state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to A5, the special state control means can control any one of a plurality of special states (for example, small hit A, small hit B, and small hit C). Depending on which type of special state is controlled, the number of times that the variable device is controlled to enter is different (for example, small opening A is opened 3 times, small hitting B is opened twice, small hitting C Is opened once). According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

(Means A7) In any one of the means A1 to A6, the variable display execution period differs depending on when the trigger is controlled to the special state and when the trigger is controlled to the advantageous state (FIG. 8-4). The specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect during the variable display execution period that is triggered by the advantageous state (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S138IWS926). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the consistency of performance and to be controlled to be in an advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In addition, the feature unit 001IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable in a special state (for example, small hit RUSH) that is more frequently controlled in a special state (small hit game state) than in a normal state. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, when a predetermined number of variable displays are performed in a probability change mode that is in a high probability state and a short time state, the small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit is generated at a high frequency is transferred. Are listed.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, it is clear that if it is in the probability variation mode, the display is shifted to the small hit RUSH mode by performing a specified number of variable displays. Cannot be improved.

  In view of this, in the feature unit 001IW, the configurations of the following means (B1) to (B8) are disclosed in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

(Means B1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a special state (for example, the variable device is in an enterable state). Special state control means that can be controlled to a small hit gaming state) and special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) that is controlled more frequently than the normal state. Includes a first special state (for example, the first KT state) and a second special state (for example, the second KT state) that is more advantageous than the first special state, and the first special state has a predetermined condition established An advantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that does not shift to the second special state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition 1KT state B) and In addition, a common special effect (for example, a background effect that displays a common background image B) can be executed when controlled to the advantageous first special state and when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. It is characterized by further comprising special effect execution means (for example, a part where the CPU 120 for effect control executes step S001IWS060). According to such a configuration, when the special performance is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess whether the advantageous first special state or the disadvantageous first special state is controlled, so that the game entertainment is improved. be able to.

(Means B2) In the means B1, an advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and more easily controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). Specific state control means that can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a high probability state), and the special effect execution means is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and controlled to the specific state, and the disadvantageous first A common special effect (for example, a background effect that displays a common background image B) can be executed when the special state is controlled and the non-specific state is controlled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has Steps S001IWS055 and S001IWS060 may be executed). According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to guess whether the specific state or the non-specific state is controlled, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means B3) The means B1 or B2 may have a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, 50 times or 100 times of variation; see FIG. 8-20). According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

(Means B4) In any one of the means B1 to B3, the advantageous state control means can be controlled to a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). The state control means may be able to be controlled to the second special state when triggered by a specific advantageous state (for example, 9R probability variation big hit) among a plurality of types of advantageous states. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(Means B5) A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that is provided upstream of the variable device and can be changed into an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state in any one of the means B1 to B4. And a predetermined state control means capable of controlling the variable starter in a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) that is more easily controlled to an enterable state than in a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state). It may be controlled to the first special state when it is being controlled, and to the second special state when being controlled to the non-predetermined state (see, for example, FIG. 8-20). According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

(Means B6) In any one of the means B1 to B5, the advantageous state type and the predetermined condition type may correspond to each other (for example, see FIG. 8-20). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(Means B7) Any of the means B1 to B6 may include suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) that suggests a type of the predetermined condition. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of the predetermined condition, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means B8) In any one of the means B1 to B7, a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) that suggests being controlled to a specific state may be provided. Good. According to such a structure, it can be made to pay attention to whether it is controlled by the specific state, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  In addition, the feature unit 001IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable in a special state (for example, small hit RUSH) that is more frequently controlled in a special state (small hit game state) than in a normal state. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, when a predetermined number of variable displays are performed in a probability change mode that is in a high probability state and a short time state, the small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit is generated at a high frequency is transferred. Are listed.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, it is clear that if it is in the probability variation mode, the display is shifted to the small hit RUSH mode by performing a specified number of variable displays. Cannot be improved.

  In view of this, in the feature unit 001IW, the configurations of the following means (C1) to (C9) are disclosed in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

(Means C1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player and can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state. Variable device (for example, special variable winning ball device 17), special state control means capable of controlling the variable device into a state in which the variable device can enter (for example, a small hit gaming state), and a special state more than the normal state. Special state control means capable of controlling in a special state (for example, KT state) that is frequently controlled, and the special state is more advantageous than the first special state (for example, the first KT state) and the first special state. Second special state (for example, the second KT state), and the first special state is an advantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. ) And predetermined conditions A special state that is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state), including a disadvantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state B) that does not shift to the second special state based on being established (For example, a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) suggesting that the control is performed in a high probability state), and a corresponding effect (for example, an advantageous first special state control) And a corresponding effect executing means capable of executing a transition effect), and when the first special state is controlled, the ratio of executing the special effect is different from the ratio of executing the corresponding effect (for example, (See FIG. 8-33). According to such a configuration, when being controlled to the first special state, it is possible to focus on whether or not to shift to the second special state, and to appropriately execute the special effect and the corresponding effect. Can improve the game entertainment.

  (Means C2) When the gaming machine of the means C1 is controlled to the first special state, the ratio of the special effects being executed is higher than the corresponding effects (see, for example, FIG. 8-33). Good. According to such a configuration, the special effect and the corresponding effect can be suitably executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (Means C3) In the gaming machine of means C1 or means C2, a common special effect (for example, a common background) is controlled when controlled to the advantageous first special state and when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. Special effect execution means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS060) capable of executing the background effect for displaying the image B may be provided. According to such a configuration, when the special performance is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess whether the advantageous first special state or the disadvantageous first special state is controlled, so that the game entertainment is improved. be able to.

  (Means C4) In the gaming machine of means C3, the special performance executing means is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and controlled to the specific state, and is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and the non-specific state. It is possible to execute a common special effect (for example, a background effect that displays a common background image B) when it is controlled (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S001IWS055, S001IWS060). It may be. According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to guess whether the specific state or the non-specific state is controlled, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (Means C5) The gaming machine of any one of means C1 to C4 may have a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, fluctuation 50 times or 100 times, see FIG. 8-20) that are different in ease of establishment. Good. According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

  (Means C6) The gaming machine of any one of the means C1 to C5 is provided with advantageous state control means that can be controlled in a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). The state control means may be able to be controlled to the second special state when triggered by a specific advantageous state (for example, 9R probability variation big hit) among a plurality of types of advantageous states. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  (Means C7) In any of the gaming machines C1 to C6, a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that is provided upstream of the variable device and can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state. And a predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) in which the variable starter is more easily controlled to an accessible state than a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state). It may be controlled to the first special state when being controlled, and to the second special state when being controlled to the non-predetermined state (see, for example, FIGS. 8-20). According to such a structure, the diversity of a game can be improved and a game interest can be improved.

  (Means C8) In any of the gaming machines C1 to C7, the advantageous state type and the predetermined condition type may correspond to each other (for example, see FIG. 8-20). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of advantageous state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  (Means C9) Any of the gaming machines C1 to C8 may include suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) that suggests a type of a predetermined condition. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of the predetermined condition, and the game entertainment can be improved.

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 variable device that can change between an approachable state and a difficult-to-enter state;
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state in which the variable device can enter,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the normal state,
The special state includes a first special state and a second special state that is more advantageous than the first special state,
The first special state includes an advantageous first special state that shifts to the second special state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a disadvantage that the first special state does not shift to the second special state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Including the first special state,
The game further comprises a special performance executing means capable of executing a common special performance when controlled to the advantageous first special state and when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. Machine.

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