JP2019187861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: variation means capable of changing to an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state; special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the variation means becomes an enterable state; special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which a game value is easily granted by the special state; shifting means capable of shifting from a non-special state to a special state on the basis of satisfaction of one of a first condition, and a second condition differing from the first condition under control to the non-special state differing from the special state; and suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a first suggestive performance for suggesting satisfaction of the first condition, and a second suggestive performance for suggesting satisfaction of a second condition in different modes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-22

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started 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 referred to as a round.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be controllable in a special state (for example, small hit RUSH) in which a game value is more easily given by a special state (small hit game 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, a probability variation mode, a non-probability time-saving mode, and a small hit RUSH mode are provided as production modes. Since it is clear that the winning RUSH mode is entered, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the game entertainment.

  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 has a variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 17) that can change between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a variable means that can be entered. A special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state), a special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) that is easily given a game value by the special state, When controlled to a non-special state (for example, the first KT state) different from the special state, the first condition (for example, the first transition condition) and the second condition different from the first condition (for example, the second state) The transition means (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B) capable of shifting from the non-special state to the special state based on the fact that one of the transition conditions is established. Portion), a first suggestion effect (for example, a battle challenge effect or a chance battle effect) that suggests the establishment of the first condition, and a second suggestion effect (eg, a small hit meter effect) that indicates the establishment of the second condition. And suggesting effect execution means that can be executed in a different manner (see, for example, FIG. 8-41).
According to such a configuration, the conditions for shifting to the special state can be varied, and attention can be paid to whether or not the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, thereby improving the game entertainment. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the gaming machine performs variable display, and the first condition is a condition that can be established based on the number of variable displays (for example, the number of executions of variable display). The two conditions may be conditions that can be satisfied based on the number of executions of the control in the special state (for example, the number of occurrences of the small hit gaming state).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the number of variable display times and the number of executions of control in a special state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the suggestion effect execution means controls the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in a common period (for example, the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode). The second suggestion effect may be executed in a manner that is less visible than the first suggestion effect (for example, see FIG. 8-41).
According to such a configuration, the user can be interested in both the first condition and the second condition by executing the second suggestion effect at the same time while paying attention mainly to the first suggestion effect, Amusement interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), a non-specific state (for example, a low-probability state) and a specific state (for example, a high-probability state) that is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than the non-specific state Specific state control means that can be controlled in a non-specific state, and second transition means capable of making a transition from the non-special state to the normal state based on the fact that the first condition is satisfied when controlled to the non-specific state. (For example, the portion in which the CPU 103 executes steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B) and has a plurality of types of first conditions (for example, the first transition condition A established by execution of 90 fluctuation displays and 65 fluctuations) The first transition condition B established by the execution of display and the first transition condition C established by the execution of 40 fluctuation displays may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, to pay attention to the type of the first condition, and to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), when the non-special state is controlled, the common effect of the common mode between the case of being controlled to the specific state and the case of being controlled to the non-specific state ( For example, a common effect execution means capable of executing a battle challenge effect or a chance battle effect and a notification effect (for example, a battle challenge effect) informing whether the common effect continues or ends in accordance with the type of the first condition. Or a notification effect executing means capable of executing each battle effect in the chance battle effect).
According to such a configuration, when the common 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. In addition, it is possible to focus on whether the common performance is continued or ended, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) The gaming machine of the above (5) includes a continuation suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a continuation suggestion effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect) that suggests that the common effect is continued before the notification effect is executed. It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the notification effect before the execution of the notification effect, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

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 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 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 explanatory drawing for demonstrating a battle challenge production and a chance battle production. 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 continuation suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production mode setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect mode determination table and an effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows meter increase production processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a battle challenge production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a battle challenge production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a chance battle production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a chance battle production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a small hits meter 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 be won 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 port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. At 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 open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this example, since the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the first special symbol change process (step S112A) is shifted to the first special symbol change process. When the special symbol variation display is in progress, there is a case where the second special symbol variation display becomes a small hit and is controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is being performed (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is the second small hit game). It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to the pre-release process to the second small hit end process), and if the small hit game is in progress, the value of the first special figure process flag corresponds to the first special symbol variation process The value of the first special figure process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process so that the value is not changed. By performing such control, during the small hit game based on the second special symbol variation display, the first special symbol variation display is interrupted, and after the small hit game ends, the first special symbol variation display is resumed. You are in control. In addition, not only in such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the first special symbol started to change is interrupted (timer The update may be interrupted).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the small hitting ending period corresponding to the period of the small hitting end process may be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in the normal state, the interruption period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes long, and the difference between the execution period of the effect related to the variable display of the first special symbol and the interruption period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes large. It is assumed that In the interruption period, the decorative pattern shaking stop display or the like is performed. However, if the period becomes longer, there is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the normal state, the small hitting ending period is preferably shorter than the KT state (first KT state and second KT state described later). For example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the normal state, and the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state. Also, in this example, in the first KT state, the game ball is difficult to win in the special winning opening in the small hit game state (details will be described later). Do not execute. Therefore, the small hitting ending period may be shortened in the first KT state as compared with the second KT state. On the other hand, in the second KT state, a game ball is likely to win a special winning opening in the small winning game state (details will be described later), and therefore an effect emphasizing that the small winning game state is controlled is executed ( For example, an image indicating that a small hit game is being displayed is displayed). Therefore, in the second KT state, the small hit ending period may be longer than that in the first KT state. For example, the small hitting ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the small hitting ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state. Further, in addition to or instead of the small hitting ending period corresponding to the small hitting end processing period, the small hitting fanfare period corresponding to the first small hitting pre-opening processing period is similar to the small hitting ending period. The length of the period may be different depending on the state.

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

  In this example, since the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the process shifts to the second special symbol change process and changes in the second special symbol. When the display is in progress, there may be a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, which may be controlled by a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is being performed (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is the first small hit game). It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to the pre-release process to the first small hit end process), and if it is during the small hit game, the value of the second special figure process flag corresponds to the second special symbol variation process The value is not changed, and if the game is not in the small hit game, the value of the second special figure process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop process. By performing such control, during the small hit game based on the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display is interrupted, and after the small hit game ends, the second special symbol variation display is resumed. You are in control. Not only such control but also, for example, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the second special symbol started to change is interrupted (timer The update may be interrupted).

(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 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  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 process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and 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 decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Further, 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 014IW)
Next, the feature part 014IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 014IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 014IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that tends to be a small hit than the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this feature 014IW, 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 device 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 014IW, 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 014IW, 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.

  In addition, the feature unit 014IW 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 portion 014IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be in an open state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. In the first KT state described later, the game ball passes. 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 won in the variable winning ball apparatus 6B as they are.

  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) are set to the numerical values described in the right column. 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 determination values (32767 to 65535) for both the non-probability variable small hit determination table and the probability change small hit determination table. ) Is assigned as a small hit determination value, and the small hit probability is 50%. In addition, not only in the configuration of this example, in the variation display of the second special symbol, if it is not determined that the big hit, it may be a small hit, the small hit probability may be 100%, or the probability variation state Only the small hit probability may be 100%.

  Not only the configuration of this example, but also a small hit determination value may be set so that a small hit occurs even in the variable display of the first special symbol. In this case, it is desirable that the small hit probability of the variable display of the first special symbol is about the same as or lower than the small hit probability of the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, when the big hit type of the previous big hit is the probable big hit E or the probable big hit F (see FIG. 8-22), when the small hit game state is controlled based on the variation display of the first special symbol, it will be described later. The value of the small hit number counter to be added may be added. In addition, during the simultaneous variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation display result of one special symbol as a result of variation display of one special symbol, the other variation display is a loss symbol You may make it stop forcibly.

  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 big hit determination value, it is decided to make a big hit for the 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. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) indicate the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether or not to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B a small hit symbol? It also means deciding whether or not.

  FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 138IW 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The jackpot type determination table 138IW 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “probable variation big hit A” or “probability variable big hit B” based on the random number for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. In order to determine one of the following: "probable big hit C", "probable big hit D", "probable big hit E", "probable big hit F", "normal big hit A", "normal big hit B" and "normal big hit C" It is a table to be referenced. Hereinafter, the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit C, the probability variation big hit D, the probability variation big hit E, and the probability variation big hit F are collectively referred to simply as the probability variation big hit. Further, the normal big hit A, the normal big hit B, and the normal big hit C are collectively referred to simply as a normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), in the feature part 014IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, “probability big hit A” is determined with a probability of 15%, and the probability of 15% Is determined as “probability big hit B” with 15% probability, “probability big hit C” with 15% probability, and “probability big hit E” with 3% probability 2% probability is determined as “probable big hit F”, 15% probability is determined as “normal jackpot A”, 15% probability is determined as “normal jackpot B”, and 5% probability is “ It is usually determined as a big hit C ”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), in the feature part 014IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “probability big hit A” is determined with a probability of 15%, and 15% The probability is determined to be “probable big hit B”, 15% is determined to be “probable big hit C”, 15% is determined to be “probable big hit D”, and 3% is “probable big hit E”. It is determined as “probable big hit F” with a probability of 2%, and “ordinary big hit A” with a probability of 35%.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E), in this feature 014IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, “normal big hit A”, “normal big hit B” among the normal big hits. ”And“ ordinary big hit C ”. However, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed,“ normal big hit B ”and“ normal big hit C ”of the normal big hit are included. It is not determined, but is configured to be determined only for “ordinary big hit A”, which is more advantageous than “normal big hit B” and “normal big hit C”. The difference in the degree of advantage for each jackpot type will be described later.

  In this feature 014IW, the game state controlled after the big hit game and the conditions for shifting to the second KT state differ depending on the big hit type, but the advantage degree in the big hit game state is common. In other words, the feature unit 014IW is configured to be controlled to a 5-round jackpot gaming state regardless of the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the advantage degree (for example, the number of rounds) in the jackpot gaming state may be different for each jackpot type, not limited to the configuration of the feature unit 014IW.

  In this feature 014IW, the big prize 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 this feature 014IW, for example, “2R probability variable big hit” or “2R normal big hit” 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.

  In the feature unit 014IW, when the big hit game is terminated, the high hit state or the low probability state is controlled according to the big hit type. Specifically, when a probable big hit occurs, the high probability state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, when a big hit is normally generated, the low probability state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Further, in the feature unit 014IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to either the first KT state or the second KT state according to the big hit type. Specifically, when the probability variation big hit A occurs, the second KT state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, when any one of the probability variation big hits B to F and the normal big hits A to C occurs, the first KT state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Further, in this feature 014IW, when any of the probability variation big hits B to F and the normal big hits A to C occurs, it is controlled to the first KT state after the big hit gaming state ends. When established, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state or the non-KT state.

  Specifically, when one of probability variation big hit B, probability variation big hit C, or probability variation big hit D occurs, after the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to the first KT state, whether the next big hit will occur or the number of times depending on the big hit type The first KT state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of fluctuation display is satisfied, and when the first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state.

  This feature unit 014IW is configured such that one of a plurality of types of first transition conditions is set according to the jackpot type (for example, realized by the processing of step 014IWS104A described later). If there is, the execution of 90 fluctuation displays is set as the first transition condition (hereinafter also referred to as the first transition condition A). Hereinafter, if it is a probability variation big hit D, execution of 40 fluctuation displays is set as the first transition condition (hereinafter also referred to as the first transition condition C).

  Therefore, when the probability variation big hit B occurs and shifts to the first KT state, the first transition condition (first transition condition A) is executed by executing the number of fluctuation display times 90 times without causing the next big hit. If established, the state shifts from the first KT state to the second KT state. In addition, when the probability variation big hit C is generated and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first transition condition (first transition condition B) is satisfied by executing the 65 times variation display without generating the next big hit. Then, a transition is made from the first KT state to the second KT state. In addition, when a probable big hit C occurs and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first transition condition (first transition condition C) is established by executing 40 times of variation display without causing the next big hit. Then, a transition is made from the first KT state to the second KT state. These controls are realized, for example, by processing of Steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B and Step 014IWS104A described later.

  Further, when either of the probable big hit E or the probable big hit F occurs, the state shifts to the first KT state after completion of the big hit gaming state, or the next big hit occurs or the variable display is executed a number of times according to the big hit type. The first KT state is maintained until either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition of occurrence of the small hit gaming state corresponding to the number of big hit types is satisfied. When any one of the transition conditions is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state. Hereinafter, the first transition condition and the second transition condition are collectively referred to simply as a transition condition.

  This feature unit 014IW is configured so that one of a plurality of types of second transition conditions is set according to the jackpot type (for example, realized by the processing of step 014IWS107A described later). If there is, the occurrence of 30 small hit gaming states is set as the second transition condition (hereinafter also referred to as the second transition condition A). 2 transition conditions (hereinafter also referred to as second transition conditions B). In both the probability variation big hit E and the probability variation big hit F, execution of 90 times of variation display is set as the first transition condition.

  Therefore, when the probability variation big hit E occurs and shifts to the first KT state, the next big hit does not occur, and the first transition condition (first transition condition A) of execution of the fluctuation display 90 times, and 30 If any one of the second transition conditions (second transition condition A) of occurrence of the small hit game state is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state. Further, when the probability variation big hit F occurs and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first transition condition (first transition condition A) of executing the fluctuation display 90 times and the 70th time without generating the next big hit. When one of the transition conditions of the second transition condition (second transition condition B) of occurrence of the small hit gaming state is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state. These controls are realized by, for example, processing of Steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, Steps 014IWS009B to 014IWS015B, Step 014IWS104A, and Step 014IWS107A described later. Not only the configuration of the feature unit 014IW but also different conditions may be set for the first transition condition for the probability variation big hit E and the probability variation big hit F.

  In addition, when any of the normal big hit A, the normal big hit B, and the normal big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the first KT state after the big hit game and the next big hit is generated or the variable display is executed according to the number of types of the big hit. The first KT state is maintained until the first transition condition is satisfied, and when the first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the non-KT state.

  This feature 014IW is configured so that one of a plurality of types of first transition conditions is set according to the jackpot type (for example, realized by the processing of step 014IWS110A). Execution of 90 fluctuation displays is set as the first transition condition (first transition condition A), and if it is a normal big hit B, execution of 65 fluctuation displays is set as the first transition condition (first transition condition B). In the case of normal big hit C, execution of 40 times of variable display is set as the first transition condition (first transition condition C).

  Therefore, when a normal big hit A occurs and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first transition condition (first transition condition A) of execution of 90 times of variable display is satisfied without the next big hit. , Transition from the first KT state to the non-KT state. In addition, when the normal big hit B is generated and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first shift condition (first shift condition B) of executing the 65 times of variable display is satisfied without generating the next big hit. , Transition from the first KT state to the non-KT state. When a normal big hit C is generated and the state shifts to the first KT state, the first big transition condition (first transition condition C) of executing 40 times of variable display is satisfied without generating the next big hit. Transition from the 1KT state to the non-KT state. These controls are realized, for example, by processing of Steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B and Step 014IWS110A described later.

  Hereinafter, among the first KT states, the probability variation big hits B to D are generated, and the first KT state that is transferred after the big hit game is also referred to as the first KT state A, the probability variable big hits E and F are 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, and a normal jackpot A to C is generated. The first KT state that is shifted after the jackpot game is also referred to as a first KT state C. That is, the first KT state A is a state in which the transition to the second KT state occurs when the first transition condition is satisfied, and the first KT state B is the second KT state in which one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition is satisfied. The first KT state C is a state that shifts to a non-KT state when the first transition condition is satisfied.

  When a probable big hit A is generated, the game shifts to the second KT state after the big hit game, and the second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. That is, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) loops until a big hit occurs.

  In this feature 014IW, based on the establishment of the first transition condition, it is possible to transition from the first KT state (for example, the first KT state A, B) to the second KT state, Based on the establishment of either one of the second transition conditions, the first KT state (for example, the first KT state B) can be shifted to the second KT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to the conditions for shifting to the second KT state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  Further, in the feature unit 014IW, as a transition condition for transitioning from the first KT state to the second KT state, a first transition condition of executing a predetermined number of variable displays and a second number of occurrences of a predetermined number of small hit gaming states. The migration conditions can be set. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the number of fluctuations and the number of occurrences of the small hit gaming state (that is, the number of times that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed), thereby improving the game entertainment.

  Further, in this feature 014IW, when controlled to one of the first KT states A and B, when the first transition condition is satisfied, the state shifts to the second KT state, while when controlled to the first KT state C, When the first transition condition is satisfied, the system is configured to shift to a non-KT state. With such a configuration, it can be noted which one of the first KT states A to C is controlled, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in this feature 014IW, when one of the probability variation big hits B to F is controlled to any one of the first KT states A and B, the high probability state is controlled at the same time, and the first transition condition is satisfied. While shifting to the 2KT state, it is controlled to the low probability state at the same time when it is controlled to the first KT state C due to occurrence of any one of the big hits A to C, and to shift to the non-KT state when the first transition condition is satisfied. It is configured. Therefore, attention can be paid to whether the state is controlled to the high probability state or the low probability state, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the feature unit 014IW is configured so that a plurality of types of first transition conditions are provided, and the ease of establishment is different. That is, since the ease of transition to the second KT state or the non-KT state varies depending on the type of the first transition condition, the degree of advantage is different. For example, in the first KT state A that shifts to the second KT state when the transition condition is satisfied, the degree of advantage becomes higher in the order in which the transition condition is easily established (that is, the order in which the transition to the second KT state is easier). Specifically, the degree of advantage increases in the order of first transition condition C (40 times)> first transition condition B (65 times)> first transition condition A (90 times). On the other hand, in the first KT state C that shifts to the non-KT state when the transition condition is satisfied, the degree of advantage increases in the order that it is difficult to establish (that is, the order that does not easily shift to the non-KT state). Specifically, the degree of advantage increases in the order of first transition condition A (90 times)> first transition condition B (65 times)> first transition condition C (40 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of games and to focus on which state of the first KT states A to C is controlled and the type of the first transition condition that is set, Amusement interest can be improved.

  In addition, in this feature unit 014IW, a plurality of types of second transition conditions are provided, and are configured to have different eases. That is, since the ease of transition to the second KT state varies depending on the type of the second transition condition, the degree of advantage is different. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, pay attention to the type of the second transition condition, and improve the game entertainment.

  The feature unit 014IW is configured to have a plurality of jackpot types, and the transition conditions for shifting from the first KT state to the second KT state or the non-KT state differ depending on the jackpot type. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and to pay attention to the jackpot type, and to improve the game interest.

  In this feature 014IW, the degree of advantage is high in the order of the second KT state> the first KT state> the non-KT state. For this reason, the probability variation big hit A, which is controlled to the second KT state when the big hit gaming state is finished, becomes the big hit type having the highest advantage among the probability big hit A to F and the normal big hits A to C. In the probability variation big hits B to D, the degree of advantage increases in the order in which the first transition conditions that are likely to be established are set (that is, the order in which the transition to the second KT state is likely to occur). Specifically, the degree of advantage increases in the order of probability variation jackpot D> probability variation jackpot C> probability variation jackpot B. In the probability variation big hits E and F, since the first transition condition is the same, the degree of advantage increases in the order in which the second transition condition that is likely to be established is set (that is, the order in which the transition to the second KT state is likely to occur). Specifically, the degree of advantage increases in the order of probability variation big hit E> probability variation big hit F. Further, in the normal big hits A to C, the degree of advantage increases in the order in which the first transition condition that is difficult to be satisfied is set (that is, the order in which the transition to the non-KT state is difficult). Specifically, the degree of advantage increases in the order of normal big hit A> normal big hit B> normal big hit C.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of the 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 014IW, 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 to be opened for 0.5 seconds three times in the small hit gaming state, 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, 1.8 seconds as an interval period after the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened (closing period between opening). There is a period for closing. This feature 014IW is configured so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the small hit type, so that the opening effect during the small hit game for each small hit type (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be in the open state) It is also possible to change the production mode (or the production mode selection ratio). For example, in the case of the small hit A that is in an 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.

  In this feature 014IW, there are 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 case where the opening effect is executed during the small hit game only in the second KT state, any one of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C in the second KT state. In the first KT state in which the small hit type is determined and the opening effect is not executed, the small hit type may be determined as 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.

  FIG. 8-2 to FIG. 8-4 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this feature 014IW. 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 for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

  In this feature 014IW, even when the KT state is in the non-KT state, if the second special symbol change display is executed and a small hit is made, a situation in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game balls to the special prize opening occurs. End up. Therefore, in this feature 014IW, as shown in FIG. 8C, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened and the variation display execution frequency is increased. 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 014IW, “occurrence frequency per unit time” is, for example, an occurrence rate per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, a small amount per unit time. The occurrence rate of is higher than the normal state.

  In this feature 014IW, 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, it is possible to prevent an act of unjustly aiming for a winning ball by winning a special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of small hit, so it is configured to have a shorter variation time than the case of big hit. Yes.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the low probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C that triggered the low probability / first KT state is terminated. Then, the variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations after that. In this case, if the change display of the first change is executed, the second special symbol change pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first change shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected and changed. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8D, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed as the first change in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second change patterns # 04 to # 06 is performed. To be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when it is determined that the first fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state is 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 of the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as the small hit. Variation pattern for preparation). As already described, in the feature unit 014IW, when controlled to the first KT state, the special winning prize is actually increased by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B although the frequency of the small hits is increased. The special prize opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls have accumulated on the bottom members of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball immediately. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win a special winning opening. Therefore, in this feature 014IW, at the first change of the first KT state, by securing a change time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are changed before the shift 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.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 39th fluctuations is executed after the big hit game based on any of the normal big hits A to C triggered by the low probability / first KT state is executed, the fluctuations of the 41st to 64th fluctuations are executed. If display is to be performed, or if variation display of the 66th to 89th variation is to be performed, the low probability / first KT time shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) and 2 to 39, 41 to 64, or 66 to 89 The second special symbol variation pattern table for variation eyes is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), as the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th or 66th to 89th fluctuations of the low probability / first KT state after ending the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), the low probability / the first KT state of 2 to 39, 41 to 64, or 66 to 89 fluctuations after the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C is finished. When it is determined that it is out of sight, the second fluctuation pattern # 07 with a short fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds or the second fluctuation pattern # 08 with a short fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of one second is determined. There is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the low probability / the first KT state of the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th, or the 66th to 89th fluctuations after ending the big hit game based on any of the normal big hits A to C, reach May be determined to be the second variation pattern # 09 accompanied by. In addition, when a small hit is determined as the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th, or 66th to 89th fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state after the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C is ended, There are cases where the second variation pattern # 10 with a short variation of time as short as 5 seconds and the second variation pattern # 11 with a short variation as short as 1 second are determined. On the other hand, in the case of determining the small hit as the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th or 66th to 89th fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state after ending the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C, 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, when deciding a big hit as a low probability / first to third KT state 2 to 39, 41 to 64, or 66 to 89 fluctuation after ending a big hit game based on any of the big hits A to C, reach is Accordingly, the second variation pattern # 13 is determined.

  In addition, when executing the display of the variation of the 40th, 65th, or 90th variation after ending the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C that triggered the low probability / first KT state. For example, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 40th, 65th, or 90th variation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), the second special symbol changes as the 40th, 65th or 90th change of the low probability / first KT state after the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C is finished. When the display is executed, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16.

  In this feature 014IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, whether or not the high base state (first KT state) continues at the 40th, 65th and 90th fluctuations, the second KT state A battle effect (details will be described later) suggesting whether or not to shift to is executed. Therefore, for the 40th, 65th and 90th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the battle effect is not selected using the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. A sufficient period of execution is ensured.

  In this feature 014IW, 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 shifting 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 the second KT state, and the player hits the small hit You will not receive any profits. For this reason, in this feature 014IW, the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol is set to a short variation time so as to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the variation of the first special symbol before the forced disengagement frequently occurs. It is configured.

  Unlike the feature 014IW, when the second special symbol starts to change during the big hit change of the first special symbol, the second special symbol is not forced to deviate (for example, the first special symbol) If the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped, the gaming time of the first special symbol jackpot variation 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 occurs immediately after the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. You will not receive any profits from small hits. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time at which small hits can occur at least several times. (For example, 1 minute) is ensured.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the probability is high / first KT state, the big hit game based on one of the probability variation big hits B to F that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. Then, the variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations after that. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and 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 fluctuation display of the 2nd to 39th fluctuations is executed after the big hit game based on any of the probable variation big hits B to F that has been triggered by the high probability / first KT state, the fluctuations of the 41st to 64th fluctuations are executed. If display is to be performed, or if fluctuation display of the 66th to 89th variation is to be performed, high probability / first KT and 2 to 39, 41 to 64, or 66 to 89 shown in FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for variation eyes is selected and the variation pattern is determined. 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.

  Similar to the second to 39th, 41st to 64th or 66th to 89th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), 2 to 39, 41 in the high probability / first KT state. When it is determined that it is out of the range of -64 or 66-89, the second variation pattern # 22 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds or the second variation pattern with a short variation with a short variation time of 1 second In some cases, # 23 is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the high probability / first KT state is changed from 2 to 39, 41 to 64, or 66 to 89, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. Also, in the case of determining a small hit as the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th, or 66th to 89th variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 25 of a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds, In some cases, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 26 of a shortened variation that is as short as 1 second. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th or 66th to 89th variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation 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.

  In addition, when executing the display of the variation at the 40th, 65th, or 90th variation after ending the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits B to F triggered by the high / low probability / first KT state. For example, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and 40th, 65th, or 90th variation shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), the second special symbol changes as the 40th, 65th, or 90th change of the high probability / first KT state after the big hit game based on any of the probable big hits B to F is finished. When the display is executed, it is determined as one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 31.

  In this feature 014IW, when the high probability / first KT state is controlled, whether or not the high base state (first KT state) is continued at the 40th, 65th and 90th fluctuations, the second KT state A battle effect (details will be described later) suggesting whether or not to shift to is executed. Therefore, for the 40th, 65th and 90th fluctuations of the high probability / first KT state, the battle effect is not selected using the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. A sufficient execution period can be secured.

  In this feature 014, when the low probability / first KT state or high probability / first KT state is controlled, the second variation shown in FIG. Either the second variation pattern # 14 to # 16 or the second variation pattern # 29 to # 31 is used by using the special symbol variation pattern table or the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (I). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a dedicated variation pattern used at the 40th, 65th, and 90th variation may be provided. In this case, dedicated variation patterns used at the 40th, 65th, and 90th variation are respectively provided when the previous big hit is a big hit by the first special figure game and when the previous big hit is by the second special figure game. Alternatively, a dedicated variation pattern used in the 40th, 65th, and 90th variation corresponding to the big hit type of the previous big hit may be provided.

  In addition, the feature unit 014IW 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 regardless of the number of variations.

  When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 8-4 (j). Is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (j), 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 (j), when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high probability / 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 the feature part 014IW, the normal game is per 100% regardless of the game state, so that the normal symbol display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. In this feature 014IW, 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 a game ball wins the second start winning opening when the variable winning ball apparatus 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 open 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 this feature 014IW, 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 this feature 014IW, 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 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 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is Since the time until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed is shorter, the variable winning ball device 6B has already been opened. When being controlled to the state, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 without changing the normal symbol is likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Next, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is executed. When it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, the normal symbol display unit 20 derives and displays the hit symbol, and when it is determined that the symbol is out of date, the normal symbol display unit 20 displays and displays the offset symbol. In the feature part 014IW, the normal game is per 100% regardless of the game state, so that the normal symbol display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. In this feature 014IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol 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 startup winning port opening processing pre-processing time of 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 a game ball wins the second start winning opening when the variable winning ball apparatus 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 this feature 014IW, 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 easily obtained, 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.

  Also, in this feature 014IW, in the second 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 the open state. After 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal 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, The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is about 0.6 seconds. Thus, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is The variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state in which the normal symbol is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the second KT state, a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 without a normal symbol variation is less likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the feature unit 014IW, the normal symbol process processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) in order to execute the normal symbol variation display or to control the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be opened. 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 014IW, it is determined that it is 100% normal figure regardless of the state.

  In this feature 014IW, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same in 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second start winning opening release 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. .

  In this feature 014IW, as will be described later, in the first KT state, the high base state is set by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state. As described above, the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be long. Further, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be short. ing.

  For example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled 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 39th special symbol fluctuation stop in the 40th 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 014IW, 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 014IW, the variable symbol ball device 6B is opened before the game ball reaches the variable ball device 6B after passing through the passage 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 (probability variation jackpot A designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a probability variation jackpot A. . Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (probability variation big hit B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the fluctuation pattern command is B. . Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (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 CV. . Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (probability variation jackpot D designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the probability variation jackpot D. . Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (probability variation jackpot E designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a probability variation jackpot E. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (probability variation big hit F designation command)) which designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the probability variation big hit F. . Command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (normal jackpot A designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is normally a big hit A. . Command 9009 (H) is an effect control command (display result 9 designation command (normal jackpot B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is a normal jackpot B. . Command 9010 (H) is an effect control command (display result 10 designation command (normal jackpot C designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the normal jackpot C. . The command 9011 (H) is an effect control command (display result 11 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit A. . The command 9012 (H) is an effect control command (display result 12 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B. . The command 9013 (H) is an effect control command (display result 13 designation command (small hit C designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit C. .

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 13 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In the feature unit 014IW, 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 send a display result designation command, but the probability variation big hit A / probability variation big hit B / probability variation big hit C / probability variation big hit D / probability variation big hit E / probable variation big hit F / normal big hit A / normal big hit. B / normal hit C / small hit A / small hit B / small hit C / offset corresponding to each of the variation pattern commands, the effect control CPU 120 based on the received variation pattern command, the decorative pattern stop pattern May be determined.

  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. Although the command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command and the command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second effective start winning designation command, this feature 014IW 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 8-6 and FIG. 8-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, a presentation control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12.

  FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the first special symbol display device 4A 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 low probability / non-KT state is present, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, the low probability / first KT state is determined and the low probability / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / first KT state is determined. If the probability change flag is on and the high base flag is off, it is determined that the probability is high / second KT state and the high probability / second KT background designation command is Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the second special symbol jackpot change is in progress (step 138IWS56A). Specifically, when the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big special hit of the second special symbol is being changed. If it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot change is in progress, the process proceeds to step 014IWS001A 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 values (fixed values) are used as hit determination random numbers (can be random numbers common to hit determination random numbers used for jackpot determination or completely different random numbers) without performing the above process. 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 the jackpot is determined when the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. 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. 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). . Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A to F or normal big hit A to C (step 138IWS61A), the big hit type is stored (step 138IWS62A), and the process goes to step 014IWS001A. Transition.

  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). Is determined (step 138IWS66A), the small hit type is stored (step 138IWS67A), and the process proceeds to step 014IWS001A.

  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 014IWS001A 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 014IWS001A, 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”. If it is “0” (Y in step 014IWS001A), the process proceeds to step 014IWS009A. Transition. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, when the low transition / first KT state or the high probability / first KT state is controlled and the first transition condition is set, the CPU 103 The value of the number counter is decremented by “1” (step 014IWS002A), and it is determined whether or not “0” is reached (step 014IWS003A). When the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009A, and when the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the CPU 103 indicates that it is in the high base state. The high base flag is reset (step 014IWS004A). Further, the CPU 103 sets an extension flag indicating that the same control as that in the high base state is extended for the ordinary electric accessory (step 014IWS005A).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a second KT transition flag indicating that transition from the first KT state to the second KT state is established when the set transition condition is satisfied (step 014IWS006A). If the second KT transition flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets a special symbol time reduction flag indicating that the special symbol variation display is being shortened (step 014IWS007A). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009A. On the other hand, when the second KT transition flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT transition flag (step 014IWS008A). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009A.

  In this feature 014IW, the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variable display in the high base state is managed at the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits A to C High probability / high base at the end of the big hit game based on one of the probability variation big hits B to F when the fluctuation display is executed 40 times, 65 times or 90 times under the control of (low probability / first KT state) This is a case where the fluctuation display is executed 40 times, 65 times, or 90 times under the control of the state (high probability / first KT state).

  When the 90th variation display is executed when the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on the normal big hit A is finished, the big hit game based on the normal big hit B is executed. If the 65th variation display is executed when the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled after the end of the game, the low probability / high base state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit C When the 40th variation display is executed in the case of (low probability / first KT state), it is determined as Y in steps 014IWS003A and S003B, the high base flag is reset in steps 014IWS004A and S004B, and step 014 IWS007A and S007B also reset the special time flag, and the low probability / low base state ( Will shift to the normal state (non-KT state)).

  In addition, when the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on any of the probable big hits B, E, F is executed, When the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on the probability variation jackpot C is finished, if the 65th variation display is executed, the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit D is finished. When the high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state) is controlled later, when the 40th variation display is executed, Y is determined in steps 014IWS003A and S003B, and the high-base flag is determined in steps 014IWS004A and S004B. Is reset, but the special time flag is not reset, and transitions to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) It becomes Rukoto.

  In step 014IWS009A, if the first small hit flag is set (Y in step 014IWS009A), the CPU 103 determines the number of small hits indicating the number of occurrences of the small hit gaming state required for establishment of the second transition condition. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (step 014IWS010A). If it is “0”, that is, if the second transition condition is not set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68A. When the value of the small hit number counter is not “0”, that is, after the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits E and F, the high probability / first KT state (first KT state B) is controlled and the second transition is made. When the condition is set, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the small hit count counter (step 014IWS011A) and determines whether or not the value is “0” (step 014IWS012A). When the value of the small hit count counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68A, and when it becomes “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 014IWS013A) and sets the extension flag. (Step 014IWS014A) and the second KT transition flag is reset (Step 014IWS015A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68A.

  In this feature 014IW, the high base flag is set and the number of occurrences of the small hit game state in the high base state is managed because of the high probability / high at the end of the big hit game based on either the probable big hit E or F This is a case where the base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  Then, if the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on one of the probable big hit E, the probability change will occur when the 30th small hit gaming state occurs. In the case where the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the big hit game based on the big hit F is finished, when the 70th small hit game state occurs, Y in steps 014IWS012A and S012B In step 014IWS013A and S013B, the high base flag is reset, but the special time flag is not reset, and the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  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 this feature 014IW, when the variable display of the number of times (40th time, 65th time or 90th time) corresponding to the set first transition condition is started by the processing of steps 014IWS001A to 014IWS015A in the first special symbol normal processing Or, when the variable display that becomes the small hit of the number of times (30th or 70th) corresponding to the set second transition condition is started, the high base flag is reset and the high base state is shifted to the low base state. Is configured to do. On the other hand, in this feature 014IW, during the 40th, 65th, and 90th fluctuation display in the high base state, a battle that suggests whether the high base state is continued or whether or not to shift to the small hit RUSH. An effect (details will be described later) is executed. Therefore, for example, when the high base flag is reset at the start of the 40th, 65th, and 90th fluctuations and the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory (specifically, the time before opening or the opening time) changes, before the battle effect ends. In addition, the player may be aware that the high base state will end. Therefore, in this feature 014IW, the high base flag is reset in steps 014IWS004A and S013A, and the extension flag is set in steps 014IWS005A and S014A. If the extension flag is set, the normal symbol stop process described later is performed. In steps 138IWS3704 to S3706 and steps 138IWS3803 to S3705 of the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory, the same control as in the high base state is performed with respect to the release of the ordinary electric accessory. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the high base state has ended. The extension flag is reset in step 138IW2014A of the first special symbol stop process.

  Note that, not only in the configuration shown by the feature unit 014IW, when the variable display of the number of times (40th time, 65th time, or 90th time) corresponding to the set first transition condition is ended, or the set second time When the change display (or small hit gaming state) corresponding to the transition condition corresponding to the transition condition (30th or 70th) ends, the high base flag is reset, and the transition is made from the high base state to the low base state. You may comprise so that it may do.

  FIG. 8-10 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 game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-shown pattern shown in FIG. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 138IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 138IWS1702A).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 138IWS1701A and S1702A, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 is to be used (step 138 IWS 1703 A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1704A).

  When the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 138IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer, and 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. 8-11 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, first, the CPU 103, if not yet transmitted, controls any display result designation command based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (step 138IWS1120A).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable interruption flag indicating that the variable 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 one 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 has not derived and displayed the big hit symbol, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B has derived and displayed 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 the small hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is set. If the small special symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol is undergoing big hit fluctuation (step 138IWS1128A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS1124A to perform control for transmitting 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 014IW, 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 not forced, the variation display result of the ornament symbol 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.

  Also, by executing the processing of steps 138IWS1127A to 138IWS1129A, this feature 014IW 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 which is out of place. The variation display of the first special symbol in the middle is suspended (measurement of variation time is suspended). If 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. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 resets if the extension flag is set (step 138IWS2014A), and derives and displays the 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 014IW, 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 014IWS050A).

  When the first small hit flag is set (Y in step 014IWS050A), the CPU 103 sets a special pre-pay mouth opening timer (step 014IWS051A), and displays the special winning hole opening pattern data corresponding to the small win type. It is set (step 014IWS052A), a small hit start designation command is transmitted (step 014IWS053A), 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 014IWS054A).

  When the first small hit flag is not set (N in Step 014IWS050A), 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 urges the player to launch a game ball aiming at the passing gate 41 as a right-handed notification. ing.

  However, in this example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the second special symbol, the right-handed notification and the firing promotion notification are not executed, and the right-handed notification is given when the game ball has won the first starting 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. Become).

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

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

  For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives a gate passage designation command in a normal state (low probability state), the left-handed notifying 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.

  In this feature 014IW, a demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. However, when the demonstration display is performed in a normal state, to the passing gate 41, the second start winning opening or the special winning opening. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be terminated and left-handed notification may be performed.

  FIG. 8-13 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. The values of the high base number counter and the small hit number counter are 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 the feature unit 014IW, when the first gate passage waiting process is executed, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the first special symbol variation display result, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passing gate 41 If the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21, the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  FIGS. 8-14 and FIGS. 8-15 are flowcharts showing the first big hit end process (step S118A) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200A). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2204A. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step 138IWS2201A), and the first big hit end designation command is transmitted (step 138IWS2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 138IWS2203A), and the processing is ended.

  In step 138IWS2204A, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step 138IWS2204A). Then, the CPU 103 confirms 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 confirms whether or not the jackpot type that has been terminated this time is the probability variation jackpot A (step 138IWS2206A). Whether or not it is a probable big hit A 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 the probability variation big hit A, 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 short time flag is set to indicate this and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. When the probability variation big hit A, 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 probability variation big hit A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has been terminated this time is one of the probability variation big hits B to F (step 014 IWS100A). Whether or not it is one of the probable big hits B to F 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 one of the probable big hits B to F, the CPU 103 sets the probable change flag and shifts to the probable change state (high probability state) (step 014 IWS101A), and sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state. (Step 014IWS102A) Further, the special figure time reduction flag is set and the state shifts to the KT state (Step 014IWS103A). Therefore, when the probability variation is one of B to F, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 90, 65 or 40 in the high base number counter according to the big hit type (step 014IWS104A). Specifically, in the case of any of the probability variation big hits B, E, and F, the high base number counter is set to “90”, and in the case of the probability variation big hit C, the high base number counter is set to “65”. In the case of the probability variation big hit D, “40” is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets a second KT transition flag (step 014IWS015A).

  Further, when the big hit type that has been finished this time is one of the probabilistic big hits E and F (Y in step 014IWS 106A), the CPU 103 sets a value of 30 or 70 in the small hit number counter according to the big hit type. (Step 014 IWS107A). Specifically, in the case of the probability variation big hit E, the small hit count counter is set to “30”, and in the case of the probability variation big hit F, the small hit count counter is set to “70”. Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A.

  Steps 014 IWS100A to S105A result in setting of the high base number counter and the second KT transition flag when the probability variation big hit BF is set. That is, the first transition condition is set. Therefore, after the big hit game based on any of the probable big hits B to F, 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. Therefore, it is determined as N in step 014IWS001A of the first special symbol stop process, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS002A is performed. The high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the set first transition condition is satisfied. When the set first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state.

  In addition, if the probability variation big hit E or F is determined by the processing of steps 014IWS106A to S107A, the small hit number counter is further set. That is, the second transition condition is also set. Therefore, in the case of the probability variation big hits B to F, the probability variation big hits E and F are controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends, and at the time of the subsequent small hit occurrence Since the value of the small hit number counter is not 0, it is determined as N in step 014IWS010A of the first special symbol stop process, and the small hit number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS011A is performed. The high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or one of the set first transition condition and second transition condition is satisfied. Will be. Further, when either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state. With such a configuration, when one of the probability variation big hits B to D, it is controlled to the first KT state A, and when it is either the probability variation big hit E or F, it is controlled to the first KT state B. Will be.

  If none of the probable big hits B to F (that is, any of the normal big hits A to C), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 014 IWS108A). The time reduction flag is set and the state shifts to the KT state (step 014IWS109A). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 90, 65 or 40 in the high base number counter according to the big hit type (step 014 IWS110A). Specifically, in the case of normal big hit A, “90” is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of normal big hit B, “65” is set in the high base number counter. Is set to “40” in the high base number counter. Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, when it is usually one of the big hits A to C, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled. In addition, when it is usually one of the big hits A to C, a value is set in the high base number counter (that is, the first transition condition is set), and in the subsequent fluctuation display, the high base number counter is set. Since the value is not 0, it is determined as N in step 014IWS001A of the first special symbol stop process, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS002A is performed. The low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the first transition condition is satisfied. When the first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the non-KT state.

  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).

  FIGS. 8-16 and FIGS. 8-17 are flowcharts 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 when 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 confirms the value of the second reserved memory number (step 138IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

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

  If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the gaming control microcomputer 100 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 and reads the RAM 102. In the second random number buffer area (step 138IWS53B), the value of the second reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 138IWS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is expressed as the second reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step 138IWS56B). Specifically, when the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is being changed. If it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step 014IWS001B 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 a 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 fluctuating, 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 the jackpot is determined when the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. 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. 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). . Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A to F or normal big hit A to C (step 138IWS61B), the big hit type is stored (step 138IWS62B), and the process goes to step 014IWS001B. Transition.

  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 to be a small hit (step 138IWS64B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit based on the variation display of the second special symbol ( Step 138 IWS65B). Further, the small hit type is any one of small hit A, small hit B and small hit C based on a random number for determining hit type (may be a random number for determining small hit type different from the random number for determining big hit type). (Step 138IWS66B), the small hit type is stored (step 138IWS67B), and the process proceeds to step 014IWS001B.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), when the big hit is not determined in the second special symbol small hit determination table 138IW130c, the small hit is determined. In addition, although it is configured so that it may be lost, if it is not determined to be a big hit, it may be determined to be a small 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 left unconditionally 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 014IWS001B, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is “0”. If it is “0” (Y in step 014IWS001B), the CPU 103 proceeds to step 014IWS009B. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, when the low transition / first KT state or the high probability / first KT state is controlled and the first transition condition is set, the CPU 103 The value of the number counter is decremented by “1” (step 014IWS002B), and it is determined whether or not “0” is reached (step 014IWS003B). When the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009B. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 014IWS004B), an extension flag is set (step 014IWS005B).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second KT transition flag is set (step 014IWS006B). If the second KT transition flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the special figure time reduction flag (step 014IWS007B). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009B. On the other hand, when the second KT transition flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT transition flag (step 014IWS008B). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS009B.

  In step 014IWS009B, when the first small hit flag is set (Y in step 014IWS009B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the small hit count counter is “0” (step 014IWS009B). 014IWS010B), if “0”, that is, if the second transition condition is not set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68B. When the value of the small hit number counter is not “0”, that is, after the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits E and F, the high probability / first KT state (first KT state B) is controlled and the second transition is made. If the condition is set, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the small hit count counter (step 014IWS011B), and determines whether or not the value is “0” (step 014IWS012B). When the value of the small hit count counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 138IWS68B, and when it becomes “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 014IWS013B) and sets the extension flag. (Step 014IWS014B), the second KT transition flag is reset (Step 014IWS015B). Then, control goes to step 138IWS68B.

  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.

  The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 8-10. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-10, if “first” is read as “second”, the second variation pattern process is explained. 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. 8-3 (C) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. 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 a variation pattern table for determining a pattern, one of the second special symbol variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 8-3 (D) to 8-4 (j) 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 it is the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th or 66th to 89th variation after finishing the big hit game based on any of the normal big hits A to C, the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) If the 40th, 65th, or 90th variation is selected after selecting the variation pattern table for use and usually ending the big hit game based on one of the big hits A to C, the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Select the pattern table. Also, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), if the first variation, the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (G). If the pattern table is selected and the 2nd to 39th, 41st to 64th, or 66th to 89th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (H) is selected, and the 40th, 65th or 90th variation is selected. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) 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 (j) is selected.

  The second special symbol variation process is the same as the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) shown in FIGS. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 8-11, if “first” is read as “second”, the second special symbol variation process is explained. In this feature 014IW, since the small special is not provided as the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol, in the second special symbol variation processing, of the first special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. The processes corresponding to Step 138IW1121A and Step 138IW1127A to Step 138IW1131A may be omitted.

  FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 resets if the extension flag is set (step 138IWS2014B), and derives and displays the 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 checks 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.

  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 014IW, 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, 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 014IWS050B).

  When the second small hit flag is set (Y in step 014IWS050B), the CPU 103 sets a special pre-pay mouth opening timer (step 014IWS051B), and sets the special winning opening opening pattern data corresponding to the small win type. It is set (step 014IWS052B), a small hit start designation command is transmitted (step 014IWS053B), and the value of the second special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second small hit pre-release processing (step 014IWS054B).

  When the second small hit flag is not set (N in Step 014IWS050B), 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. 8-19 is a flowchart showing the second gate passage waiting process in the second special symbol process. In the second gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 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 014IW, based on the fact that the big hit signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2503B, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and external output of the big hit 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 values of the high base number counter and the small hit number counter to 0 (step 138IWS2504B). ). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a second jackpot start designation command (step 138IWS2505B), and sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot release pre-processing (step 138IWS2506B).

  In this feature 014IW, when the second gate passage waiting process is executed, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately. If the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21, the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  FIGS. 8-20 and FIGS. 8-21 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 (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 confirms 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 the probability variation jackpot A (step 138IWS2206B). Whether or not it is a probable big hit A 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 probability variation big hit A, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to shift 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. When the probability variation big hit A, 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 probability variation big hit A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has been terminated this time is one of the probability variation big hits B to F (step 014 IWS100B). Whether or not it is any of probability variation big hits B to F 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 one of the probability variation big hits B to F, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 014 IWS101B), and sets the high base flag to transition to the high base state. (Step 014IWS102B) Further, the special time flag is set and the state shifts to the KT state (Step 014IWS103B). Therefore, when the probability variation is one of B to F, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 90, 65, or 40 in the high base number counter according to the big hit type (step 014 IWS104B). Specifically, in the case of any of the probability variation big hits B, E, and F, the high base number counter is set to “90”, and in the case of the probability variation big hit C, the high base number counter is set to “65”. In the case of the probability variation big hit D, “40” is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets a second KT transition flag (step 014IWS015B).

  Further, when the big hit type that has been finished this time is one of the probabilistic big hits E and F (Y in step 014IWS106B), the CPU 103 sets a value of 30 or 70 in the small hit number counter according to the big hit type. (Step 014 IWS107B). Specifically, in the case of the probability variation big hit E, the small hit count counter is set to “30”, and in the case of the probability variation big hit F, the small hit count counter is set to “70”. Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223B.

  If the result of steps 014IWS100B to S105B is one of probability variation big hits B to F, the high base number counter and the second KT transition flag are set. That is, the first transition condition is set. Therefore, after the big hit game based on any of the probable big hits B to F, 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. Therefore, it is determined as N in step 014IWS001B of the second special symbol stop process, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS002B is performed. The high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the set first transition condition is satisfied. When the set first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit E or F is determined by the processing of steps 014IWS106B to S107B, the small hit number counter is further set. That is, the second transition condition is set. Therefore, in the case of probability variation big hits E to F among probability variation big hits B to F, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled. Since the value of the small hit number counter is not 0, it is determined as N in step 014IWS010B of the second special symbol stop process, and the small hit number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS011B is performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the transition condition of any of the set first transition condition and second transition condition is satisfied. Will be. In addition, when either the set first transition condition or second transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the second KT state. Therefore, if it is one of the probability variation big hits B to D, it is controlled to the first KT state A, and if it is one of the probability variation big hits E or F, it is controlled to the first KT state B. Become.

  If none of the probable big hits B to F (that is, the big special hits B and C are not usually the big special hits B and C in the second special symbol fluctuation display), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and sets the high In addition to the transition to the base state (step 014IWS108B), the special figure time reduction flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 014IWS109B). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 90 in the high base number counter (step 014IWS110B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, when the big hit is A, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled. In addition, when the big hit is normally A, a value is set in the high base number counter (that is, the first transition condition is set), and the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. In step 014IWS001B of the second special symbol stop process, it is determined as N, and the high base number counter subtraction process in step 014IWS002B is performed. Then, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the set first transition condition is satisfied. When the set first transition condition is satisfied, the first KT state is shifted to the non-KT state.

  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 this feature 014IW will be described. FIGS. 8-22 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition method of the gaming state in this characteristic part 014IW. In FIG. 8-22, of the arrows indicating the game state transition, the solid line arrows indicate the game state transition triggered by the end of the corresponding jackpot type jackpot game. A broken-line arrow indicates a transition of the gaming state triggered by the establishment of the first transition condition of execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays in the first KT state A or the first KT state C. In addition, the dotted arrow indicates that the transition condition of one of the first transition condition of execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays in the first KT state B and the second transition condition of occurrence of a predetermined small hit gaming state is satisfied. It shows the transition of the gaming state as an opportunity.

  First, in this feature 014IW, 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 starting winning opening, and a variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, a probable big hit A to F and a normal big hit A to C are mainly generated.

  As shown in FIG. 8-22, when a probable big hit A occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game is over, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is entered, The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit (see steps 138IWS2206A to S2208A).

  In addition, when any of probability variation big hits B to D 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) The high probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition that the big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times according to the big hit type is satisfied (see step 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, step 014IWS100A to 014IWS105A, etc.).

  In addition, when either of probability variation big hit E or F 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) Either one of the transition conditions, the first transition condition that the big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type, and the second transition condition that the occurrence of the small hit gaming state the number of times according to the big hit type The high probability / high base state is maintained until is established (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B, steps 014IWS100A to 014IWS107A, etc.).

  Also, if any of the normal jackpots A to C occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the jackpot game is over, the transition to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) The low probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition that the big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times according to the big hit type is satisfied (see step 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B, step 014IWS109A to 014IWS110A, etc.).

  In the case of the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area in this feature 014IW. The game ball is fired (right-handed). For this reason, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated at the second starting winning opening, and a variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. In addition, since the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, the probability big hit A to F and the normal big hit A are mainly generated.

  As shown in FIG. 8-22, when a probable big hit A 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, etc.).

  Also, if any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. State) and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot is generated or the first transition condition of execution of the variable display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is satisfied (steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, Steps 014 IWS100B to 014IWS105B etc.).

  Further, when either of probability variation big hits E and F occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. The first transition condition that the next big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type, and the second transition condition that the occurrence of the small hit gaming state of the number of times according to the jackpot type The high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the transition conditions is established (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B, steps 014IWS100B to 014IWS107B, etc.). In this feature 014IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability that the probability variation big hit (that is, any of the probability variation big hits B to F) is 50% in total (FIG. 8). -1 (E)), once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%.

  In the case of a normal big hit A (normal big hits B and C are not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) After the jackpot game is over, the transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and low until the next jackpot occurs or the first transition condition of execution of 90 fluctuation displays is satisfied. The probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B, steps 014IWS108B to 014IWS110B, etc.).

  In addition, in this feature 014IW, when any one of probability variation big hits B to D occurs 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 occurs If the first transition condition of executing the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type is satisfied, the transition is made to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, steps 014IWS100B to 014 IWS105B etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22, if a probable big hit B 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 is When the fluctuation display is performed 90 times without occurrence, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when a probable 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, if the fluctuation display is executed 65 times without generating the next big hit. , Transition to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when a probable big hit D is generated and the game shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, if the fluctuation display is executed 65 times without generating the next big hit. , Transition to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  In addition, in this feature 014IW, when one of probability variation big hits E and F occurs and the game goes to high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after big hit game, the next big hit occurs Without changing, either the first transition condition of execution of the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type or the second transition condition of occurrence of the small hit game state of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is satisfied Then, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (see Steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B, Steps 014IWS100B to 014IWS107B, etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22, when a probable big hit E 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 is If either one of the first transition condition of execution of 90 fluctuation displays without occurrence and the second transition condition of occurrence of 30 small hit gaming states is satisfied, high probability / low base Transition to a state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when a probable big hit F is 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 is not generated and the fluctuation display is executed 90 times. When either one of the first transition condition of the above and the second transition condition of occurrence of 70 small hit gaming states is satisfied, the transition is made to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). .

  In addition to the probability variation big hits A to F shown in the feature part 014IW, for example, a probability variation big hit G is provided, and when the probability variation big hit G occurs, the state shifts to the first KT state after the big hit game and the first big hit is generated until the next big hit occurs. The 1KT state may be maintained. That is, when the probability variation big hit G occurs, the first transition condition and the second transition condition are not set, and the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is looped until the next big hit occurs. Also good. Further, in this case, whether or not various effects (for example, battle rush effects, battle battle effects, continuation suggestion effects, etc., which will be described later) are executed with the probability variation big hit G and other types of probability variation big hits, and the production pattern The ratio may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 8-22, when a probability variation big hit A 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, etc.).

  In addition, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. State) and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot is generated or the first transition condition of execution of the variable display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is satisfied (steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, Steps 014 IWS100B to 014IWS105B etc.).

  Further, when either of probability variation big hits E and F occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. The first transition condition that the next big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type, and the second transition condition that the occurrence of the small hit gaming state of the number of times according to the jackpot type The high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the transition conditions is established (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B, steps 014IWS100B to 014IWS107B, etc.).

  Also, when a normal big hit A (normal big hits B and C are not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) occurs After the jackpot game is over, the transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and low until the next jackpot occurs or the first transition condition of execution of 90 fluctuation displays is satisfied. The probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, steps 014IWS108B to 014IWS110B, etc.). In this feature 014IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a big hit A is usually 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 014IW, when one of the big hits A to C is generated and a transition is made to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit occurs. If the first transition condition of executing the variable display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is satisfied, transition to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, step 014IWS108B). To 014 IWS110B). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22, when a normal jackpot A occurs and a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game, the next jackpot is When the fluctuation display is performed 90 times without occurrence, the state shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)). In addition, when a big hit B is normally generated and a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after a big hit game, 65 fluctuation displays are executed without generating the next big hit. , Transition to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)). In addition, when a big jackpot C is generated and a transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after a big jackpot game, if 40 fluctuation displays are executed without generating the next jackpot , Transition to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  As shown in FIG. 8-22, when a probable big hit A occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second 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, etc.). In this feature 014IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the probability variation big hit A is 15% when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. (See FIG. 8-1 (E)) Once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%.

  In addition, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. State) and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot is generated or the first transition condition of execution of the variable display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is satisfied (steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS008B, Steps 014 IWS100B to 014IWS105B etc.).

  Further, when either of probability variation big hits E and F occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT) after the big hit game ends. The first transition condition that the next big hit occurs or the execution of the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type, and the second transition condition that the occurrence of the small hit gaming state of the number of times according to the jackpot type The high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the transition conditions is established (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B, steps 014IWS100B to 014IWS107B, etc.).

  Also, when a normal big hit A (normal big hits B and C are not generated when the second special symbol variation display is executed) in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) occurs After the jackpot game is over, the transition is made to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and low until the next jackpot occurs or the first transition condition of execution of 90 fluctuation displays is satisfied. The probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B, steps 014IWS108B to 014IWS110B, etc.).

  In FIG. 8-22, the case where the first special symbol variation display is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is explained, but the second special symbol variation is performed at a low rate. There is also a possibility that the display is executed. In this case, when a probabilistic big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs, 90 times, 65 times or 40 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied. In addition, when either of the probable big hits E or F occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or execution of fluctuation display 90 times. Thus, the high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition of occurrence of 30 or 70 small hit gaming states is satisfied. Further, when a big jackpot A is generated, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / until the next big hit occurs or 90 fluctuation displays are executed. A high base state will be maintained.

  Further, in FIG. 8-22, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a probabilistic big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs, 90 times, 65 times or 40 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied. In addition, when either of the probable big hits E or F occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or execution of fluctuation display 90 times. Thus, the high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition of occurrence of 30 or 70 small hit gaming states is satisfied. Further, when any of the normal jackpots A to C occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs, or 90 times, 65 times, or 40 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied.

  Further, in FIG. 8-22, 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) is explained, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a probabilistic big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs, 90 times, 65 times or 40 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied. In addition, when either of the probable big hits E or F occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or execution of fluctuation display 90 times. Thus, the high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition of occurrence of 30 or 70 small hit gaming states is satisfied. Further, when any of the normal jackpots A to C occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs, or 90 times, 65 times, or 40 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied.

  Further, in FIG. 8-22, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a probabilistic big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when any of probability variation big hits B to D occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs, 90 times, 65 times or 40 times. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied. In addition, when either of the probable big hits E or F occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or execution of fluctuation display 90 times. Thus, the high probability / high base state is maintained until either one of the first transition condition and the second transition condition of occurrence of 30 or 70 small hit gaming states is satisfied. Further, when any of the normal jackpots A to C occurs, the state shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs, or 90 times, 65 times, or 40 times. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the first transition condition of execution of the variable display is satisfied.

  FIGS. 8-23 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the external output signal which the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs. A prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls is paid out. The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal (ie, a signal indicating that a jackpot game is being played) that is continuously output over the duration of all jackpot games. The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 2 is a signal (that is, a signal indicating that the game is being extended) continuously output during all jackpot games and during the KT state. In addition, a special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning award winning signal is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening. In addition, a prize ball number signal is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball scheduled number signal is a signal output externally every time the number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

  Each of the external signals shown in FIG. 8-23 has reached, for example, the timing of paying out 10 winning balls, the timing of generating a big hit, the timing of generating a winning at a special winning opening, and the expected number of winning balls reaches 10. Flags (see, for example, steps 138IWS2021A, S2023A, S2022B, S2023B, and S2503B) and timers corresponding to the output of external signals are set at the timing, and information output processing (steps) is performed based on the setting of these flags and timers. By executing S23), it is output externally to a hall computer or the like.

  Next, the output timing of jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 among the external output signals will be described. FIG. 8-24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timing of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2. In this example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2503B, and the jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 Starts external output. Thereafter, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is finished. In the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is stopped at the timing when the KT state is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the KT state, the information output processing (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2022B, and external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started. The In this case, since it is in the KT state, the big hit signal 2 is continuously output to the outside. Thereafter, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is finished.

  First, the output timing of jackpot signal 1 and jackpot signal 2 when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / non-KT state) will be described with reference to FIG. 8-24 (1). As shown in FIG. 8-24 (1), when the game state is the normal 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 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. 8-24 (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. 8-24 (2), when the gaming state is the KT state, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing (see step 138IWS2022A). In addition, when the gaming state is the KT state, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is output at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. Start (see step 138 IWS 2022B). As shown in FIG. 8-24 (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. 8-25 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 014IW, 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 014IW, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also serves as an operating area. Is the gate passing waiting state before the big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed? Regardless of whether or not, a gate passage designation command is transmitted.

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

  In this feature 014IW, 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 waiting state. It may be configured not to execute the variable display.

  In this feature 014IW, the passing gate 41 is used as a common gate for both the starting area and the operating area, but the special symbol process (see steps S25A and S25B) is normal in the timer interrupt process. Since the process is executed prior to the symbol process (see step S26), the passage of the game ball of the pass gate 41 as the normal start area is performed after the process of detecting the pass of the game ball of the pass gate 41 as the operation area is performed. A detection process is performed. Therefore, the process for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS 5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by checking the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step 138IWS5121). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in step 138IWS5121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in step 138IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 (step 138IWS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 138IWS5123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective 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 a lottery process based on a random number (random number for determination per normal symbol) using the normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not per normal symbol, and whether or not per normal symbol. Is determined (step 138IWS5127). Note that in this feature 014IW, in step 138IWS5127, the CPU 103 has a 100% probability regardless of whether it is in the probabilistic state, whether it is in the KT state, or in the 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 a winning symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5128), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. In step 138IWS5127, if the read random number for normal symbol determination is not within the hit range (if it is out of range), the CPU 103 sets a display symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5129), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. In the feature unit 014IW, 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, 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. 8-27 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step 138 IWS 5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 138IWS3701). Then, CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS 3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS 3702), the process is terminated as it is.

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

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in step 138IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (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 or the extension flag is set (step 138IWS 3704). Is set, i.e., in the first KT state, or when the extension flag is set, 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 014IW, 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. 8-28 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 138IWS5103). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 138IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS3802), the process is terminated.

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

  As described above, in this feature 014IW, 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 and win the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Accordingly, the first KT state is configured so that the game ball is less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

  Note that the control method for facilitating starting winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown in this feature 014IW. 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.

  This feature 014IW is configured to be controlled to one of a plurality of effect modes according to the gaming state. Specifically, when the non-KT state (that is, the normal state (low probability / low base state)) is controlled, the effect mode is controlled to the normal mode. When the second KT state (that is, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state)) is controlled, the effect mode is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode.

  Also, after the big hit game by the first special figure game, it is controlled to the first KT state (ie, low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) or high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)). When it is, the effect mode is controlled to the battle challenge mode in which the battle challenge effect is executed.

  Also, after the big hit game by the second special figure game, it is controlled to the first KT state (ie, low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) or high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)). When it is, the effect mode is controlled to the chance battle mode in which the chance battle effect is executed.

  That is, regardless of whether the state is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state, and whether the state is controlled to the first KT state A, the first KT state B, or the first KT state C, it depends on the first special figure game. When it is controlled to the first KT state after the big hit game, it is controlled to the battle challenge mode, and when it is controlled to the first KT state after the big hit game by the second special game, it is controlled to the chance battle mode.

  As described above, in this feature 014IW, when the game is controlled to the first KT state after the big hit game by the first special game or the second special game, whether the low probability state or the high probability state is controlled. Regardless of whether the first KT state A, the first KT state B, or the first KT state C is controlled, the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect of the common mode is executed. Therefore, when the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is executed, it is controlled to be in a low probability state or a high probability state, and in any of the first KT state A, the first KT state B, and the first KT state C Since it is difficult for the player to guess whether the game is controlled, the gaming interest can be improved.

  FIGS. 8-29 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a battle challenge effect and a chance battle effect. First, the battle challenge production will be described.

  The battle challenge effect is an effect in which a moving image having a story property is displayed, and the story shifts in the order of the effect explanation unit, the first battle unit, the second battle unit, and the third battle unit. . Also, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (1), the first to fifteenth variation after the big hit game by the first special figure game corresponds to the production explanation section, and the sixteenth variation to the forty variation are the first. It corresponds to 1 battle portion, the 41st to 65th variation corresponds to the second battle portion, and the 66th to 90th variation corresponds to the third battle portion.

  In the production explanation section from the 1st change to the 15th change, the content of the battle challenge production and the explanation of the story are performed. Further, in the first battle portion from the 16th change to the 40th change, a first battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character A is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 40th change. Further, in the second battle section from the 41st change to the 65th change, a second battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character B is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 65th change. Further, in the third battle portion from the 66th change to the 90th change, a third battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character C is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 90th change. In this way, after the first to fifteenth changes, after the presentation explanation section, the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed every 25th change, and the winning / losing is notified respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 8-29 (1), in the battle challenge effect, the story shifts to the first battle part when the effect explanation part ends. And in the 1st battle production in the 1st battle part, if a friend character wins enemy character A, a battle challenge production will continue and a story will transfer to the 2nd battle part. On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character A, a notification that the normal state is to be transferred is made, and the battle challenge effect ends at that time.

  Moreover, in the 2nd battle production in the 2nd battle part, if a friend character wins the enemy character B, a battle challenge production will continue, a story will transfer to the 3rd battle part, and a friend character will be defeated by the enemy character B. A notification to the effect of shifting to the normal state is made, and the battle challenge effect ends at that time. And in the 3rd battle production in the 3rd battle part, if the ally character wins the enemy character C, a notification that the small game RUSH will be transferred is made, the battle challenge production is finished, and the ally character becomes the enemy character C. When defeated, a notification to the effect of shifting to the normal state is made, and the battle challenge effect ends.

  In the first and second battle effects of the battle challenge effect, the battle challenge effect is continued at the time of victory and the high base state is continued, and when the defeat, the battle challenge effect ends and the high base state ends and the normal state Therefore, it is notified whether or not the battle challenge effect is continued by notifying the winning and losing and whether or not the high base state is continued. Also, in the third battle production of the battle challenge production, since it shifts to the small hit RUSH at the time of victory and shifts to the normal state at the time of defeat, it is notified whether or not to shift to the small hit RUSH by the notification of victory or defeat Will be.

  As shown in FIG. 8-29 (1), in this feature unit 014 IW, the production explanation unit, regardless of whether the probability variation big hit (excluding the probability variation big hit A) or the normal big hit due to the first special figure game occurs, The battle challenge effect of the common mode in which the story moves in the order of the first battle portion, the second battle portion, and the third battle portion is executed. The battle challenge production is provided with a plurality of production patterns with different story developments.

  As shown in FIG. 8-29 (1), the first effect pattern of the battle challenge effect is to win the first battle effect at the 40th change, to win the second battle effect at the 65th change, and to the 90th change. It is an effect pattern in which the final victory is achieved in the third battle effect, the battle challenge effect is ended, and a notification that the game is shifted to the small hit RUSH is made. In this feature 014IW, the victory that will shift to the small hit RUSH after the victory in the battle production in the battle challenge production and the chance battle production is also called the final victory.

  The 2nd production pattern of the battle challenge production wins the 1st battle production at the 40th change and wins the 2nd battle production at the 65th change, but defeats the 3rd battle production at the 90th change and the battle challenge production. Is an effect pattern in which a notification to the effect of ending and transitioning to a normal state is made.

  The 3rd production pattern of the battle challenge production is won by the 1st battle production at the 40th change, but it is defeated by the second battle production at the 65th change, and the battle challenge production is ended, and notification is made that the normal state is entered. This is a production pattern in which

  The fourth effect pattern of the battle challenge effect is an effect pattern in which the first battle effect is defeated at the 40th change, and the battle challenge effect is ended and a notification is made that the normal state is entered.

  In this feature 014IW, the second to fourth effect patterns of the battle challenge effect are normally used when a big hit occurs (see FIG. 8-35 (C)). Therefore, when the battle is defeated and the battle challenge effect ends, it is determined that the state is in a low probability state.

  In this feature part 014IW, in the battle challenge production, when the battle is won, the battle challenge production continues (that is, the high base state continues), whereas when the battle is defeated, the battle challenge production ends (that is, the high base state ends). ) It is configured to shift to small hit RUSH when winning three battles, but exceptionally, when winning the first or second battle (ie, final victory) and shifting to small hit RUSH ( In other words, there is a case where the degree of advantage is higher than when the high base state is continued.

  The first special effect pattern of the battle challenge effect is that the first battle effect is won at the 40th change, the final victory is finished at the second battle effect at the 65th change, the battle challenge effect is ended, and the game shifts to the small hit RUSH. Is an effect pattern in which

  The second special effect pattern of the battle challenge effect is an effect pattern in which it is notified that the battle challenge effect is finished after the first battle effect is finished at the 40th change and the game shifts to the small hit RUSH.

  Next, the chance battle effect will be described. The chance battle effect is an effect in which a moving image having a story property is displayed, and the story shifts in the order of the effect explanation unit, the first battle unit, the second battle unit, and the third battle unit. . Also, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (2), the first to fifteenth variation after the big hit game by the second special figure game corresponds to the production explanation section, and the sixteenth variation to the forty variation are the first. It corresponds to 1 battle portion, the 41st to 65th variation corresponds to the second battle portion, and the 66th to 90th variation corresponds to the third battle portion.

  In the production explanation section from the first change to the fifteenth change, the contents of the chance battle production and the story are explained. Further, in the first battle portion from the 16th change to the 40th change, a first battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character A is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 40th change. Further, in the second battle section from the 41st change to the 65th change, a second battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character B is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 65th change. Further, in the third battle portion from the 66th change to the 90th change, a third battle effect is performed in which a battle between the teammate character and the enemy character C is performed, and the victory or defeat is notified at the 90th change. In this way, after the first to fifteenth changes, after the presentation explanation section, the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character is performed every 25th change, and the winning / losing is notified respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 8-29 (2), in the chance battle effect, when the effect explanation part ends, the story shifts to the first battle part. And in the 1st battle production in the 1st battle part, if a friend character wins enemy character A, a game ball will be given and a story will transfer to the 2nd battle part. On the other hand, when the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character A, the story shifts to the second battle portion without being provided with a game ball.

  Moreover, in the 2nd battle production in the 2nd battle part, when the ally character wins the enemy character B, a game ball is given, the story shifts to the 3rd battle part, and the ally character loses to the enemy character B. A story shifts to the third battle part without a game ball being granted. Further, in the third battle effect in the third battle portion, when the teammate character wins the enemy character C, a game ball is awarded, and when the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character C, the game ball is not given.

  And if the 3rd battle production in a 3rd battle part is complete | finished, the rush determination production which alert | reports whether it transfers to small hit RUSH is performed. In the rush determination effect, whether or not to shift to the small hit RUSH is notified in a mode using the game balls given so far. In addition, the rush determination effect is configured such that the more game balls that have been given so far, the higher the rate of transition to small hit RUSH (see FIG. 8-35 (E)).

  As shown in Fig. 8-29 (2), this feature 014IW generates either a probable big hit (excluding the probable big hit A) or a normal big hit (excluding the probable big hits B and C) due to the second special figure game. Even in the case, the common mode chance battle effect in which the story shifts in the order of the effect explanation unit, the first battle unit, the second battle unit, and the third battle unit is executed. In addition, the chance battle effect is provided with a plurality of effect patterns having different story developments.

  As shown in FIG. 8-29 (2), in the first effect pattern of the chance battle effect, whether or not the first battle effect is won or lost and whether or not a game ball is given is notified at the 40th change, and the second battle effect is displayed at the 65th change. The presence / absence of winning / losing of the game and the presence / absence of the game ball is notified, and the 90th change is notified of the presence / absence of the third battle effect and the presence / absence of the game ball. This is an effect pattern in which an intrusion determination effect is performed and a notification is made that a small hit RUSH will be made as a result of the inrush determination effect.

  In the second effect pattern of the chance battle effect, the presence or absence of the first battle effect and the presence / absence of the game ball is notified at the 40th change, and the presence / absence of the win / loss of the second battle effect and the game ball is given at the 65th change, At the 90th variation, the presence / absence of the victory / defeat of the third battle effect and the presence / absence of the game ball is informed, and after the completion of the third battle effect, the entry determination effect in the form using the game balls given so far is performed. As a result, it is an effect pattern in which notification of shifting to the normal state is made.

  In this feature 014IW, the second effect pattern of the chance battle effect is normally used when a big hit A occurs (see FIG. 8-35 (D)). For this reason, when a notification that the transition to the normal state is made is made as the rush determination effect, it is determined that the state is in a low probability state.

  In this feature 014IW, in the chance battle effect, in principle, regardless of whether the battle effect is successful or not, the process proceeds to the next story and the battle effect is executed three times (that is, the high base state is continued until the 90th change). Exceptionally, however, when the first or second battle is won (ie, the final win) and then transitions to the small hit RUSH (ie, the high base state continues until the 90th change) In some cases, the degree of advantage is higher.

  In the first special effect pattern of the chance battle effect, the first battle effect win / loss and the presence / absence of a game ball are informed at the 40th change, and the final battle is finished with the second battle effect at the 65th change, and the chance battle effect ends. This is an effect pattern in which the notification of shifting to the small hit RUSH is made.

  The second special effect pattern of the chance battle effect is an effect pattern in which it is notified that the chance battle effect is finished after the first battle effect is finally won at the 40th change and the game shifts to the small hit RUSH.

  Comparing the battle challenge production and the chance battle production, in the battle challenge production, the battle challenge production ends when the battle is defeated (that is, the high base state ends), but in the challenge battle production, even if the battle is defeated The difference is that the battle effect is continued (that is, the high base state is continued). With such a configuration, the playability and the degree of advantage of the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect can be varied.

  The chance battle effect is configured such that when a battle is won, a game ball is given, and the more game balls are given, the higher the rate of transition to small hit RUSH. Therefore, even if the battle is defeated, the challenge battle effect is continued (that is, the high base state is continued), but the result of the battle can be noted.

  In this feature part 014IW, the effect pattern of the battle challenge effect is configured to be determined according to the type of jackpot that has occurred (step 014IWS203 described later). Therefore, when controlled to either the first KT state A or B, at the 40th, 65th or 90th change when the first transition condition is established, the final victory is achieved in the battle effect of the battle challenge effect, and the first transition condition is In the 40th or 65th change that is not established, the player wins the battle production of the battle challenge production. Further, when controlled to the first KT state C, the 40th, 65th, or 90th change in which the first transition condition is satisfied will result in a defeat in the battle effect of the battle challenge effect.

  In addition, this feature unit 014IW is configured to determine the effect pattern of the chance battle effect according to the type of jackpot that has occurred (step 014IWS203 described later). Therefore, when it is controlled to one of the first KT states A and B, at the 40th or 65th change when the first transition condition is satisfied, the final victory is achieved in the battle challenge battle effect, and the first transition condition is not satisfied. At the 40th or 65th change, the battle effect of the battle challenge effect is won or defeated, and at the 90th change when the first transition condition is satisfied, a notification is made that the rush determination effect shifts to the small hit RUSH. . Further, when controlled to the first KT state C, at the 90th change when the first transition condition is satisfied, a notification that the transition to the normal state is made in the rush determination effect is made.

  Thus, each battle effect of a battle challenge effect and a chance battle effect is an effect that suggests the establishment of the first transition condition. Also, each battle effect of the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect depends on the type of the first transition condition that is set (that is, the jackpot type), whether the effect continues or ends (the effect ends and the normal state) And the transition to the second KT state). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect are continued or ended, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the feature part 014IW, the second transition condition is established in parallel with the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect suggesting the establishment of the first transition condition during the period controlled in the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode. The suggested small hit meter effect is executed. Further, the small hit meter effect is an effect mode different from the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect (see FIG. 8-41 and the like). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to both the establishment of the first transition condition and the establishment of the second transition condition, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Next, processing related to effects in the feature unit 014IW will be described.

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

  If the variation pattern command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 138 IWS 812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), it is determined whether or not the production control CPU 120 executes the variable display of the first special symbol. Is confirmed (step 138IWS813). Note that whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the first variation pattern # 01 to # 07. It can be determined by confirming. If the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the 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 second special symbol variation display is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the second variation pattern # 01 to # 32. It can be determined by confirming. If the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed (that is, if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. If the variable display of the second special symbol is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138IWS816).

  By executing the processing of steps 138IWS812 to S815, in this feature 014IW, in the non-KT state, the decorative display of the decorative design is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the first special design. If it is executed and is in the KT state, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is executed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the second special symbol. In other words, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, or even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the non-KT state. The variation display of the decorative design is not executed.

  FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS920). In this feature 014IW, 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 it is determined that the probability variation big hit A), a combination of symbols in which the left and right decorative symbols are arranged in odd symbols is determined. In addition, when the display result 3 to 10 designation command is received (when the probability variation big hit B to F and the normal big hit A to C are determined), the left and right decorative symbols are arranged in even numbers. Determine the combination. When the display result 11 to 13 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is controlled to the first KT state (step 138IWS921). Whether or not the KT state is controlled can be determined by confirming the effect mode. Specifically, it is possible to determine that the state is the first KT state when controlled in any one of the battle challenge mode and the chance battle mode. If not controlled to the first KT state, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS933), and proceeds to step 138IWS934.

  When it is controlled to the first KT state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the 40th, 65th, or 90th change since the control to the first KT state (step 138IWS922). Whether or not it is the 40th, 65th, or 90th change after the control to the first KT state is confirmed by the value of the high base number counter for production for managing the remaining number of times in the high base state on the production control side. Can be determined. Specifically, the value of the production high base number counter is set to “90”, “65”, or “40” when shifting to the first KT state, and is subtracted by 1 every time the change ends. Therefore, if the value is any one of “0”, “25”, and “50”, it can be determined that it is the 40th, 65th, or 90th fluctuation after the transition to the first KT state.

  When it is not the 40th, 65th, or 90th change since the control to the first KT state (N in Step 138IWS922), the effect control CPU 120 displays the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command and the determined effect. A process table corresponding to the mode effect pattern is selected (step 138IWS923), and the process proceeds to step 138IWS934. In this feature 014IW, step 138IWS935 and variable display effect processing (step S172), which will be described later, are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS923, thereby performing a battle challenge effect, a chance battle effect, and the like while the decorative symbols are changing. Is executed.

  When it is the 40th, 65th, or 90th change since the first KT state is controlled (Y in step 138IWS922), the effect control CPU 120 continues the high base state (that is, the battle challenge effect continues). It is determined whether or not to execute a continuous suggestion effect that suggests (step S138IWS924). In step S138IWS 924, the effect control CPU 120 uses the continuation suggestion effect determination table for determining whether to execute the continuation suggestion effect, performs a lottery process based on a random number, and determines whether to execute it.

  FIG. 8-32 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a continuation suggestion effect determination table. In this example, as shown in the continuation suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-32, in the case of the fluctuating times to win the battle, it is determined that the continuation suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 70%, and the battle is defeated. In the case of the fluctuating times, it is decided to execute the continuation suggestion effect with a probability of 30%. Whether or not it is a fluctuating number of times to win the battle can be determined by confirming the effect pattern of the battle challenge effect determined in step 014 IWS 203 described later and the value of the high base number counter for effect. For example, if the effect pattern is one of the second to fourth effect patterns and the value of the effect high base number counter is “0”, it can be determined that it is time to defeat the battle.

  As shown in FIG. 8-32, when the battle is won and the battle challenge effect continues (that is, when the high base state continues), the continuation suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate. Can be expected to be executed. Moreover, since the continuation suggestion effect is executed before notifying whether or not the battle challenge effect is continued (that is, whether or not the high base state is continued), the degree of attention to the notification can be increased.

  In addition, in this feature part 014IW, when the chance battle effect is executed after shifting to the first KT state after the big hit game by the second special figure game, a special effect pattern that shifts to the small hit RUSH before 90 fluctuations is displayed. Except for the effect pattern, the high base state is continued until the 90th change in principle. Therefore, when the chance battle effect is being executed, the content of the effect of the continuation suggestion is won against the 40th, 65th, or 90th change battle (that is, a game ball is given and a small hit RUSH is entered. It may be suggested that the possibility is high). Moreover, in the case of such a configuration, when it is a fluctuating number of times when a game ball is given (which can be specified by a game ball grant pattern determined in step 014 IWS 203 described later, see FIG. 8-35 (E))). You may make it the ratio with which an effect is performed becomes high.

  In addition, this feature unit 014IW is configured such that the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the 40th, 65th, or 90th change, in which it is notified whether or not the high base state is continued by the battle effect. The continuation suggesting effect may be executed at the change before the change in which it is informed whether the high base state is continued or not, for example, the 39th, 64th, or 89th change. . With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the attention level of the battle effect in advance.

  When it is not determined to execute the continuation suggestion effect (N of step 138IW925), the process proceeds to step 138IWS923, and when it is determined to execute the continuation suggestion effect (Y of step 138IW925), the effect control CPU 120 A process table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern of the determined effect mode, and the continuation suggestion effect determined to be executed is selected (step 138IWS926), and the process proceeds to step 138IWS934. In this feature 014IW, a step 138IWS 935 and a variable display effect process (step S172) described later are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS 926, whereby a battle challenge effect or a chance battle effect is displayed during the decorative symbol display. A continuation suggestion effect or the like is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in steps 138IWS923, S926, 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. 8-33 is a flowchart showing the effect mode setting process. The effect mode setting process is a process performed as a part of the special figure waiting process (S173) in FIG.

  In the effect mode setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 014IWS200), and if not received, proceeds to step 014IWS209. When the jackpot start designation command (the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command) is received, that is, when a jackpot occurs, the presentation control CPU 120 selects the presentation mode to be controlled after the jackpot game. The effect mode determination process to determine is performed (step 014 IWS201).

  FIGS. 8-35 (A) and (B) are explanatory drawings showing a specific example of an effect mode determination table for determining the effect mode. The first effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-35 (A) is used when a big hit is generated by the first special figure game. That is, it is used when the first jackpot start designation command is received. Further, the second effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-35 (A) is used when a big hit is generated by the second special figure game. That is, it is used when the second jackpot start designation command is received. In step 014 IWS 201, the effect mode to be controlled after the big hit game is determined using either the first effect mode determination table or the second effect mode determination table.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-35 (A) and (B), when a probability variation big hit A occurs, it is decided to control to the small hit RUSH mode. Further, when any of the probability variation big hits B to F and the normal big hits A to C is generated by the first special figure game, it is determined to control to the battle challenge mode. Further, when any of the probability variation big hits B to F and the normal big hits A to C are generated by the second special figure game, it is determined to control to the chance battle mode. Note that it is possible to determine which type of jackpot the generated jackpot is by confirming which display result designation command is received.

  Next, when the probability variation big hit A has occurred (Y in step S014IWS202), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process, and when the probability variation big hit A has not occurred (N in step S014IWS202), An effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern in the effect mode (specifically, an effect pattern of a battle challenge effect or a chance battle effect) is executed (step S014IWS203).

  FIGS. 8-35 (C) and (D) are explanatory views showing a specific example of an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern. The first effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-35 (C) is used when the effect mode is determined to be the battle challenge mode. The second effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-35 (D) is used when the effect mode is determined to the chance battle mode. In step 014IWS203, an effect pattern is determined using either the first effect pattern determination table or the second effect mode determination table.

  When determining the effect pattern of the battle challenge effect, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when the big hit type is a probable big hit B, E, F, it is determined as the first effect pattern. This first performance pattern wins the first battle at the 40th change, wins the second battle at the 65th change, finally wins at the third battle at the 90th change, and the battle challenge effect ends. This is an effect pattern for informing the transition to RUSH (see the first effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when the probability variation big hit C, the first special effect pattern is determined. This first special effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first battle is won at the 40th change, the final battle is won at the second battle at the 65th change, the battle challenge effect is finished, and the transition to the small hit RUSH is notified. Yes (see the first special effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when the probability variation big hit D, it is determined to be the second special effect pattern. This second special effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first battle is won at the 40th variation, the battle challenge effect is finished, and the transition to the small hit RUSH is notified (the first pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)). (See 2 special performance patterns).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when it is normal big hit A, it is determined to be the second effect pattern. In this second performance pattern, the first battle is won at the 40th change, the second battle is won at the 65th change, but the third battle is defeated at the 90th change, and the battle challenge effect ends, and the normal state This is an effect pattern informing the transition to (see the second effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when it is a normal big hit B, it is determined to be the third effect pattern. This third effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first battle is won at the 40th change, but the second challenge is defeated at the 65th change, the battle challenge effect is ended, and the transition to the normal state is notified ( (See the third effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when it is normal big hit C, it is determined to be the fourth effect pattern. This fourth effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first battle is defeated at the 40th change and the battle challenge effect ends, and the transition to the normal state is notified (the fourth effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (1)). reference).

  When determining the effect pattern of the chance battle effect, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (D), when the big hit type is the probable big hit B, E, F, it is determined as the first effect pattern. In the first performance pattern, the first battle is performed at the 40th variation, the second battle is performed at the 65th variation, the third battle is performed at the 90th variation, and the rush determination is performed after the third battle to shift to the small hit RUSH. This is an effect pattern to be notified (see the first effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (2)).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (D), when the probability variation big hit C, it is determined to be the first special effect pattern. This first special effect pattern is an effect pattern in which a first battle is performed at the 40th variation, a second battle is performed at the 65th variation, and the transition to the small hit RUSH is notified after the second battle (FIG. 8-29). (See 2) First special performance pattern).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when the probability variation big hit D, it is determined to be the second special effect pattern. This second special effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first battle is performed at the 40th change and the transition to the small hit RUSH is notified after the first battle (the second special effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (2)). reference).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), when it is normal big hit A, it is determined to be the second effect pattern. In the second performance pattern, the first battle is performed at the 40th variation, the second battle is performed at the 65th variation, the third battle is performed at the 90th variation, and the rush determination is performed after the third battle to notify the transition to the normal state. Effect pattern (see the second effect pattern in FIG. 8-29 (2)).

  In step 014IWS203, when the effect mode is determined to be the chance battle mode, an effect pattern related to the game ball grant pattern is further determined using the third effect pattern determination table.

  FIG. 8-35 (E) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the third effect pattern determination table. In this example, first to eighth application patterns are provided. For example, the first grant pattern is a pattern in which a game ball is given at any of the 40th variation, the 65th variation, and the 90th variation. That is, it is a pattern in which any of the first to third battles in the chance battle effect is won. In addition, for example, the eighth grant pattern is a pattern in which no winning ball is given at any of the 40th, 65th, and 90th changes. That is, it is a pattern in which any of the first to third battles in the chance battle effect is defeated.

  In the example shown in the third effect pattern determination table of FIG. 8-35 (E), when the type of jackpot that has been generated is a probabilistic jackpot, the total number of game balls to be awarded is larger than that in the case of a normal jackpot. The ratio determined to many grant patterns is configured to be high. In other words, the higher the total number of game balls awarded, the higher the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state, and the higher the possibility of shifting to a small hit RUSH. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on winning a battle and giving a game ball in the chance battle effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In this feature 014IW, the information determined in step S014IWS201 and step S014IWS203 is stored, and after the big hit game, one of the effect modes is controlled based on the information determined and stored in step S014IWS201. Further, when controlling to either the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode, based on the information determined and stored in step S014IWS203, the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is executed by one of the effect patterns. Information related to the battle challenge production and the production pattern of the chance battle production is discarded at the time when the battle challenge mode and the chance battle mode are terminated due to the occurrence of a big hit or the transition to the second KT state or the non-KT state.

  In this feature 014IW, the effect mode determined in step S014IWS201 after the big hit game is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, during the big hit game, the aspect according to the effect mode determined in step S014IWS201 is used. May be executed. Specifically, during the big hit game, an effect that suggests shifting to the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode or an effect that suggests shifting to the small hit RUSH may be executed. Good.

  When the effect pattern of the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value of 90, 65, or 40 to the effect high base number counter according to the jackpot type (step 014IWS204). Specifically, in the case of any of probability variation big hit B, E, F and normal big hit A, “90” is set in the high base number counter for production, and in the case of probability variable big hit C and normal big hit B, “65” is set in the production high base number counter, and in the case of probability variation big hit D and normal big hit C, “40” is set in the production high base number counter.

  In addition, when the type of jackpot that has occurred is a probabilistic jackpot (Y in step 014IWS205), the effect control CPU 120 produces a transition from the first KT state to the second KT state when the set transition condition is satisfied. A production second KT transition flag for management on the control side is set (step 014 IWS 206).

  In addition, when the generated big hit type is one of the probable big hits E and F (Y in step 014 IWS 207), the effect control CPU 120 determines the small hit required to establish the second transition condition according to the big hit type. A value of 30 or 70 is set in the effect small hit count counter for managing the number of occurrences of the gaming state on the effect control side (step 014 IWS 208). Specifically, in the case of probability variation big hit E, “30” is set in the effect small hit number counter, and in the case of probability variation big hit F, “70” is set in the effect small hit number counter. Then, the process ends.

  When the big hit start designation command has not been received (N in Step 014IWS200), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (Step 014IWS209). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS220.

  When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect small hit count counter is “0” (step 014 IWS 210), and is “0”. In the case, that is, after the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits E and F, if the high probability / first KT state (first KT state B) is not controlled, the process proceeds to step 014IW211. When the value of the performance small hit number counter is not “0”, that is, after the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits E and F, the high probability / first KT state (first KT state B) is controlled. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect small hit count counter by “1” (step 014IWS011A) and determines whether or not the effect has become “0” (step 014IWS211). If the value of the effect small hit count counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step 014IWS211. When the value of the effect small hit count counter is “0”, that is, when the set second transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect mode to the small hit RUSH mode. (Step 014 IWS 213).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit transition condition satisfaction flag indicating that the set second transition condition is satisfied (step 014IWS214), and clears the value of the effect high base number counter (step 014). 014 IWS 215), the production second KT transition flag is reset (step 014 IWS 216). Then, the process ends.

  In this feature 014IW, after the small hit game, the small hit RUSH mode determined in step S014IWS213 is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, during the small hit game, the small hit RUSH mode is entered. An effect of a mode that suggests may be executed.

  In step S014IWS220, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the reception waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command designating to start the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. When the reception waiting time has elapsed (Y in step S014IWS220), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result in the special game is “lost”, and the value of the effect high base number counter is It is determined whether or not “0” (step 138 IWS 221).

  If the value of the production high base number counter is “0”, the process is terminated. If the value of the production high base number counter is not “0”, that is, the low probability / first KT state or the high probability / number When controlled to the 1KT state and the first transition condition is set, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect high base number counter by “1” (step 138 IWS 222) and becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step 138 IWS 223). If the value of the production high base number counter does not become “0”, the process is terminated. If the value of the production high base number counter becomes “0”, that is, the set first transition condition is If established, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the effect second KT transition flag is set (step 138IWS224).

  When the second KT transition flag for performance is set (Y in step 138IWS224), that is, it is controlled to high probability / first KT state, and the second KT from the first KT state based on the first transition condition being satisfied. In the case of shifting to the state, the effect control CPU 120 determines to control the effect mode to the small hit RUSH mode (step 014IWS225). The effect control CPU 120 clears the value of the effect high base number counter (step 014 IWS 226) and resets the effect second KT transition flag (step 014 IWS 227). Then, the process ends.

  When the second KT transition flag for performance is not set (N in Step 138IWS224), that is, it is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, and the first KT state is not KT based on the first transition condition being satisfied. When shifting to the state, the effect control CPU 120 determines to control the effect mode to the normal mode (step 014 IWS 228).

  In this feature 014IW, with the start of the next fluctuation, the small hit RUSH mode determined in step S014IWS225 and the normal mode determined in step S014IWS228 are controlled. Before starting the fluctuation, the small hit RUSH mode or the normal mode may be controlled.

  In the effect mode setting process shown in FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34, after the big hit game, the effect mode is controlled to one of the battle challenge mode, the chance battle mode, and the small hit RUSH mode by the process of steps 014IWS200 to S208. Will be.

  In addition, when the second transition condition is satisfied while being controlled to the first KT state B by the processing of steps 014IWS209 to S216, the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode.

  In addition, when the first transition condition is satisfied when the control is set to one of the first KT states A and B by the processing of steps 014IWS220 to S227, the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode. It will be.

  In addition, when the first transition condition is satisfied while being controlled to the first KT state C by the processing of steps 014IWS220 to S224 and S228, the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode is controlled to the normal mode.

  FIG. 8-36 is a flowchart showing the meter increase effect process. The meter increase effect process is a process performed as a part of the small hit effect process (S174) in FIG. Note that the meter increase effect process is a process related to a meter increase effect that increases the scale of the meter displayed in the small hit meter effect, and is thus controlled in the normal mode in which the small hit meter effect is not executed or the small hit RUSH mode. When it is, it may not be executed.

  In the meter increase effect process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the meter increase effect flag indicating that the meter increase effect is being executed (step 014 IWS300). The process proceeds to 014IWS310.

  When the meter increase effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the effect small hit count counter is “0” (step 014 IWS 301). If the value of the effect small hit count counter is not “0”, that is, if the set second transition condition is not yet established, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the meter increase effect. (Step 014 IWS 303). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a meter increase effect flag (step 014IWS304), and proceeds to step 014IWS310.

  When the value of the effect small hit count counter is “0” (Y in step 014 IWS 301) and the small hit transition condition establishment flag is set (Y in step 014 IWS 305), that is, the set second transition condition In the case where is established, the effect control CPU 120 displays a meter increase effect and a transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the small hit RUSH state (in this example, the character display of “small hit RUSH rush” in the movable body 32) Is performed, and the control is performed to execute the effect that the movable body 32 moves to the front surface of the image display device 5. (See FIG. 8-41 (8)) (Step 014IWS307). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS304. Note that the small hit transition condition satisfaction flag is reset before the processing of step 014IWS307.

  When the value of the effect small hit count counter is “0” (Y in step 014IWS301) and the small hit transition condition establishment flag is not set (N in step 014IWS305), that is, the second transition condition is set. If not, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the meter increase effect (step 014 IWS 309). Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS304.

  In step 014IWS310, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the end timing of the meter increase effect (step 014IWS110), and resets the meter increase effect flag if it is the end timing (step 014IWS111).

  In addition, when performing the meter increase effect which increases the meter displayed in the small hit meter effect by the process of steps 014IWS303, S307, and S309, the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect being performed in parallel is performed. You may comprise so that control which stops a story progress temporarily may be performed. With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the small hit meter effect and the meter increase effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In this feature 014IW, the small hit meter effect suggesting the establishment of the second transition condition is executed in parallel with the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect regardless of whether or not the second transition condition is set. However, when the second transition condition is not set, the meter displayed by the small hit meter effect does not become full. Therefore, the meter increase effect executed by the process of step 014IWS309 may be different from the meter increase effect executed by the process of step 014IWS303 (for example, an aspect in which the meter scale is difficult to increase). .

  Next, an effect aspect of an effect executed in the feature unit 014IW will be described. First, the effect aspect of a battle challenge effect is demonstrated. 8-37 and FIG. 8-38 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode of the battle challenge effect. In addition, in FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  When the battle challenge effect is executed after the big hit game by the first special figure game, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (1), as the effect explanation part from the first change to the fifteenth change after the big hit game, image display In the device 5, a battle challenge commentary image 014IW001 for explaining the content and story of the battle challenge effect is displayed.

  Next, when the story shifts to the first battle section from the 16th change to the 40th change after the big hit game, as shown in FIG. Display control for battle between the character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003a is performed.

  Then, at the 40th variation, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003a, and when the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), a battle challenge continuation notification image 014IW004a (in this example, the character display of “Continue battle challenge” is included) for notifying that the battle challenge effect is continued is displayed. On the other hand, if the battle is defeated, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-2), the battle challenge end notification image 014IW004b (in this example, “Battle Challenge End” is displayed to notify the end of the battle challenge effect. "Is included), the battle challenge effect is finished, and the state shifts to the normal state (non-KT state).

  In addition, when the battle is won and this victory is the final victory, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-3), in order to notify that the battle challenge effect is finished and the game shifts to the small hit RUSH. The small hit RUSH rush notification image 014IW004c (in this example, the character display of “small hit RUSH rush” is included) is displayed, the battle challenge effect ends, and the small hit RUSH (second KT state) is entered.

  The example shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-1) corresponds to one of the first to third effect patterns and the first special effect pattern of the battle challenge effect, and is an example shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-2). Corresponds to the fourth effect pattern of the battle challenge effect, and the example shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-3) corresponds to the second special effect pattern of the battle challenge effect.

  Next, in the battle challenge effect, when the enemy character A is won in the first battle effect of the first battle part, the story shifts to the second battle part. And if it transfers to the 2nd battle part from the 41st change to the 65th change, as a 2nd battle production, as shown in Drawing 8-37 (4), in image display device 5, teammate character 014IW002 and enemy character B014IW003b And display control for battle. Here, when the continuation suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (4), the image display device 5 wins the next battle and suggests that the battle challenge effect is continued. A continuation suggestion image 014IW005 (in this example, a character display of “There is a winning machine!” Is included) is displayed.

  Then, at the 65th change, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003b, and when the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), the battle challenge continuation notification image 014IW004a is displayed. On the other hand, if the battle is defeated, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (5-2), the battle challenge end notification image 014IW004b is displayed, the battle challenge effect ends, and the normal state (non-KT state) is entered. Transition.

  When the battle is won and this victory is the final victory, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (5-3), the small hit RUSH entry notification image 014IW004c is displayed, and the battle challenge effect ends. , Transition to small hit RUSH (second KT state).

  The example shown in FIG. 8-37 (5-1) corresponds to one of the first and second effect patterns of the battle challenge effect, and the example shown in FIG. 8-37 (5-2) is the battle challenge effect. It corresponds to the third effect pattern, and the example shown in FIG. 8-37 (3-3) corresponds to the first special effect pattern of the battle challenge effect.

  Next, in the battle challenge effect, when the enemy character B is won in the second battle effect of the second battle part, the story shifts to the third battle part. And if it transfers to the 3rd battle part from the 66th change to the 90th change, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (6), as the 3rd battle effect, in the image display apparatus 5, teammate character 014IW002 and enemy character C014IW003c And display control for battle.

  At the 90th variation, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003b, and when the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), the small hit RUSH entry notification image 014IW004c is displayed, the battle challenge effect ends, and the small hit RUSH (second KT state) is entered. On the other hand, when defeated in the battle, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (7-2), the battle challenge end notification image 014IW004b is displayed, the battle challenge effect ends, and the normal state (non-KT state) is entered. Transition.

  The example shown in FIG. 8-38 (7-1) corresponds to the first effect pattern of the battle challenge effect, and the example shown in FIG. 8-38 (7-2) corresponds to the second effect pattern of the battle challenge effect. To do.

  Next, the production mode of the chance battle production will be described. 8-39 and FIG. 8-40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode of the chance battle effect. In addition, in FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  When the chance battle effect is executed after the big hit game in the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (1), an image display is provided as an effect explanation part from the first change to the fifteenth change after the big hit game. In the device 5, a chance battle explanation image 014IW011 for explaining the contents and story of the chance battle effect is displayed.

  Next, when the story shifts to the first battle section from the 16th change to the 40th change after the big hit game, as shown in FIG. Display control for battle between the character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003a is performed.

  Then, at the 40th variation, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003a, and when the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), a game ball grant notification image 014IW012a (in this example, a character display of "game ball get" is included) for notifying that a game ball has been given is displayed. On the other hand, if the battle is defeated, no winning ball is given, so the winning ball grant notification image 014IW012a is not displayed as shown in FIG. 8-39 (3-2).

  In addition, when the battle is won and this victory is the final victory, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (3-3), in order to notify that the chance battle effect is finished and the game shifts to the small hit RUSH. The small hit RUSH rush notification image 014IW012b (in this example, the character display of “small hit RUSH rush” is included) is displayed, the chance battle effect is terminated, and the small hit RUSH (second KT state) is entered.

  The example shown in FIG. 8-39 (3-1) corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns and the first special effect pattern of the chance battle effect, and the first to fourth grants of the game ball grant pattern. The example shown in FIG. 8-39 (3-2) corresponds to one of the patterns, corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns and the first special effect pattern of the chance battle effect, and provides a game ball. It corresponds to one of the fifth to eighth grant patterns, and the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (3-3) corresponds to the second special effect pattern of the chance battle effect.

  Next, in the chance battle effect, the story shifts to the second battle portion regardless of the victory or defeat of the first battle effect of the first battle portion (however, in the case of the second special effect pattern, the first battle portion ends) The chance battle production will end at the time. And if it transfers to the 2nd battle part from the 41st change to the 65th change, as a 2nd battle production, as shown in Drawing 8-39 (4), in image display device 5, teammate character 014IW002 and enemy character B014IW003b And display control for battle.

  Then, at the 65th change, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character B014IW003b, and if the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), a game ball grant notification image 014IW012a for notifying that a game ball has been given is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of defeating the battle, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (5-2), the game ball grant notification image 014IW012a is not displayed.

  When the battle is won and this victory is the final victory, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (5-3), the small hit RUSH entry notification image 014IW012b is displayed, and the chance battle effect is ended. , Transition to small hit RUSH (second KT state).

  The example shown in FIG. 8-39 (5-1) corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns of the chance battle effect, and also includes the first to second grant patterns and the fifth to fifth of the game ball grant pattern. The example shown in FIG. 8-39 (5-2) corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns of the chance battle effect and corresponds to the third of the game ball grant pattern. It corresponds to any one of the fourth grant pattern and the seventh to eighth grant patterns, and the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (5-3) corresponds to the first special effect pattern of the chance battle effect.

  Next, in the chance battle effect, the story shifts to the third battle part regardless of the win or loss of the second battle effect of the second battle part (however, in the case of the first special effect pattern, the second battle part ends) The chance battle production will end at the time. And if it transfers to the 3rd battle part from the 66th change to the 90th change, as a 3rd battle production, as shown in Drawing 8-40 (6), in image display device 5, teammate character 014IW002 and enemy character C014IW003c And display control for battle.

  Then, at the 90th variation, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the battle victory / defeat between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character C014IW003c, and when the battle is won, FIG. As shown in -1), a game ball grant notification image 014IW012a for notifying that a game ball has been given is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of defeating the battle, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (7-2), the game ball grant notification image 014IW012a is not displayed.

  The example shown in FIG. 8-40 (7-1) corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns of the chance battle effect, and the first, third, fifth and seventh grants of the game ball grant pattern. The example shown in FIG. 8-40 (7-2) corresponds to one of the patterns, corresponds to one of the first to second effect patterns of the chance battle effect, and the second and second of the game ball grant pattern. This corresponds to any one of the fourth, sixth, and eighth application patterns.

  Next, at the 90th change, after the third battle effect is finished, an inrush determination effect is provided to notify whether or not to shift to the small hit RUSH. As shown in FIG. 8-40 (8), in the inrush determination effect, a game ball image 014IW013 showing the game balls given so far is displayed (in the example of FIG. 8-40 (8), three spheres are displayed). It is shown that three game balls are given.) In the rush determination effect, whether or not to shift to the small hit RUSH is notified in a mode using the displayed game balls.

  In the case of shifting to the small hit RUSH, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (9-1), the small hit RUSH entry notification image 014IW012b is displayed, the chance battle effect is finished, and the small hit RUSH (second KT State). On the other hand, when it is not shifted to the small hit RUSH, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (9-2), the chance battle end notification image 014IW012c is displayed, the chance battle effect is ended, and the normal state (non-KT state) ).

  The example shown in FIG. 8-40 (9-1) corresponds to the first effect pattern of the chance battle effect, and the example shown in FIG. 8-40 (7-2) corresponds to the second effect pattern of the chance battle effect. To do.

  Next, the effect mode of the small hit meter effect will be described. FIGS. 8-41 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a small hits meter effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-41, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  When the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is executed after the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (1), display control is performed in the image display device 5 so that the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character A014IW003a battle. .

  Further, in the feature section 014IW, when the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is executed, the small hit meter effect is executed in parallel, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (1), the image display device 5 The meter image 014IW021 is displayed. In the example of the battle challenge effect shown in FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38, and the example of the chance battle effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40, the meter image 014IW021 is displayed to simplify the description. Although not shown, the display is actually as shown in FIG. 8-41 (1).

  Here, when a small hit occurs and the small hit game is in progress, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (2), (3), and (4), the image display device 5 is used as a meter increase effect of the small hit meter effect. When the mini character 014IW023 appears and throws a block toward the meter image 014IW021, the scale of the meter increases (in the example of FIG. 8-41, the shaded portion in the meter increases). Is called. Thereafter, every time a small hit occurs, a meter increase effect in which the scale of the meter increases is executed. When a small hit game is being played in the second KT state, the game ball is likely to win a special winning opening, so an effect that emphasizes that the game is controlled in the small win game state is executed (for example, an image) On the display device 5, an image indicating that a small hit game is being displayed is displayed.) When a small hit game is being played in the first KT state, it is difficult for a game ball to win a special winning opening. An effect that emphasizes that the state is controlled may not be executed. Further, in this example, during the small hit game, it is configured such that a battle effect video in the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect is continuously played. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. You may make it perform control which stops the story progress of this temporarily.

  As shown in FIG. 8-41 (5), in the image display device 5, when the display control for battle between the teammate character 014IW002 and the enemy character B014IW003b is performed, a small hit occurs and the small hit game is in progress. Then, as a meter increase effect of the small hit meter effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (6) and (7), a mini character 014IW023 appears in the image display device 5, and a block is thrown toward the meter image 014IW021. Then, display control for increasing the scale of the meter is performed.

  Here, when the occurrence number of small hits reaches a predetermined number (30 or 70 in this example) and the second transition condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (8), the image display device 5 , The display is controlled so that the meter is full, and as a transition notification effect, control is performed such that the movable body 32 on which the character display of “small hit RUSH entry” is performed is moved to the front surface of the image display device 5. .

  In this feature 014IW, as shown in FIG. 8-41, the battle challenge effect or chance battle effect that suggests the establishment of the first transition condition and the small hit meter effect that suggests the establishment of the second transition condition are shared. It is feasible during the period. Further, the small hit meter effect can be executed in a mode in which the visibility is lower than the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect. Specifically, in the small hit meter effect, the display size of the character or the like is smaller than the battle challenge effect and the chance battle effect, and the display position is also a position away from the center of the display area of the image display device 5. With such a configuration, while paying attention mainly to the battle challenge effect or the chance battle effect, the small hit meter effect is executed at the same time, thereby giving interest to both the first transition condition and the second transition condition. Can improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, about the production | presentation which suggests establishment of 2nd transfer conditions (namely, transfer to a small hit RUSH state), it is not restricted to the production aspect like the small hit meter production of this example, For example, the display screen of the image display apparatus 5 The display mode of the edge display area and the light emission mode of the lamp provided separately from the image display device 5 change to a mode that suggests the number of small hits (for example, white → blue → green → red → rainbow) May change, and when it becomes rainbow, the establishment of the second transition condition is confirmed). In addition, depending on whether or not the second transition condition is set and the type of the second transition condition that is set, the production mode of the effect suggesting the establishment of the second transition condition is determined at a different rate. Also good. That is, the stage of production that suggests the establishment of the second transition condition may indicate the degree of expectation that the second transition condition is established and the small hit RUSH state is entered. In this case, the direction of the production mode with high visibility of the production (for example, the display size of the image related to the production is large, the display position is close to the center of the display area of the image display device 5) among the multiple types of production modes However, the second transition condition may be satisfied and the degree of expectation for transition to the small hit RUSH state may be increased. Further, the effect suggesting the establishment of the second transition condition may be executed not only during the small hit game but also during the variable display.

  You may comprise so that the structure shown by this characteristic part 014IW 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. 8-42 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where it comprises so that a setting value can be changed. Among these, FIG. 8-42 (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. 8-42 (B) shows the winning probability for big hits and the winning probability for small hits for each set value in the probability variation state (high probability state). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-42, 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 may be changed in two to five steps, or the setting may be changed in seven steps or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), in the non-probability changing state (low probability state), the setting value “1” is the lowest hit probability “205/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and in the case of the set value “6”, the jackpot probability “255/65536” is the highest. High and the most advantageous setting for the player. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the probability of winning a big hit is 10 times overall in the probability variation state (high probability state) compared to the non-probability variation state (low probability state). The value “1” is the lowest hit probability “2050/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the big hit probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and in the case of the set value “6”, the big hit probability “2550/65536” is the highest. High and the most advantageous setting for the player.

  On the other hand, as for small hits, as shown in FIGS. 8-42 (A) and (B), regardless of the set value “1” to “6”, the non-probability 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. 8-42 (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. 8-42 (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. 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 such as “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.

  Note that the determination value may be set so that the setting value “6” may be out of place without being limited to the example illustrated in FIGS. 8-42 (A) and (B). 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 unit 014IW is applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured such that the winning probability (outrun rate) of the jackpot changes according to the set value, during the variable display and during the jackpot game 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 variation display executed during variable display, a setting suggestion effect during big hit game, and a small hit setting suggestion effect executed during small hit game It may be possible to execute with 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 lowered (or increased). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and setting related to the setting suggestion effect by operating an operation means such as a push button 31B or an operation means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (only an administrator can operate). May be changed.

  As described above, the feature 014IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, small hit RUSH) in which a game value is more easily given by 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, since it is clear that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times in the probability variation mode, it is clear that the small hit RUSH mode is entered. Cannot be improved.

  Therefore, in this feature 014IW, the following configurations (Means A1) to (Means A8) 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 is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols), and is variable means that can change between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state (for example, Special variable winning ball apparatus 17), special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) in which the variable means can enter, and a special state in which a game value is easily given by the special state (for example, Special state control means that is controllable to the second KT state) and a first condition related to the variable display count (for example, the first KT state, for example) when controlled to a non-special state different from the special state (for example, the first KT state) Transition means capable of shifting from the non-special state to the special state based on the fact that one of the first condition and the second condition different from the first condition (for example, the second transition condition) is satisfied. (example Characterized in that the CPU103 is equipped with a part) and for performing the steps 014IWS001B～014IWS015B.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to conditions for shifting to the special state, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(Means A2) In the means A1, the second condition is a condition that can be established based on the number of executions of the control in the special state (for example, the number of occurrences of the small hit gaming state), and is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Sometimes, there may be a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) in which the special state is controlled and a non-special display result (for example, a missing symbol) in which the special state is not controlled.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the number of times that the special display result is derived and displayed, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or A2, a plurality of types of second conditions having different degrees of advantage (for example, the second transition condition A established by the occurrence of 30 small hit gaming states or the 70 small hit gaming states) The second transition condition B) established by the occurrence of
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, to pay attention to the type of the second condition, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means A4) Any one of the means A1 to A3 has a plurality of types of first conditions having different degrees of advantage (for example, the first transition condition A established by execution of 90 fluctuation displays, and 65 fluctuations) The first transition condition B established by the execution of display and the first transition condition C established by the execution of 40 fluctuation displays may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, to pay attention to the type of the first condition, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means A5) In any one of the means A1 to A4, an advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) is provided, and the advantageous state control means has an advantage in the advantageous state May be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, probable big hits B to F) having different conditions for shifting to a special state (for example, the number of rounds is common in 5R). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of games, to pay attention to the types of advantageous states, and to improve the gaming interest.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to A5, the non-special state seems to be a disadvantageous special state (for example, the first KT state) that is less advantageous than the special state and is less likely to be given game value by the special state. It may be.
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 means A1 to A6, control is possible between a non-specific state (for example, a low-probability state) and a specific state (for example, a high-probability state) that is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than the non-specific state. When the specific condition control means and the non-specific state are controlled, the second transition means (for example, the CPU 103 is able to shift from the non-special state to the normal state based on the fact that the first condition is satisfied). Steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B are executed) and have a plurality of types of first conditions (for example, the first transition condition A that is established by executing 90 times of variable display and the case of being executed by executing 65 times of variable display) The first transition condition B and the first transition condition C) that are satisfied by executing the variable display 40 times may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, to pay attention to the type of the first condition, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means A8) When means A7 is controlled to a non-special state, a common effect (for example, a battle challenge) between the case of being controlled to a specific state and the case of being controlled to a non-specific state A common production execution means capable of performing a production and a chance battle production, and a notification production (for example, a battle challenge production or a chance battle production) that informs whether the common production continues or ends according to the type of the first condition. In addition, a notification effect executing means capable of executing each battle effect) may be provided.
According to such a configuration, when the common 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. In addition, it is possible to focus on whether the common performance is continued or ended, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the feature 014IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, small hit RUSH) in which a game value is more easily given by 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, a probability variation mode, a non-probability time-saving mode, and a small hit RUSH mode are provided as production modes. Therefore, it is clear that the game will shift to the small hit RUSH mode, so that the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, in this feature 014IW, the following configurations (Means B1) to (Means B6) 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 means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 17) that can be changed between an enterable state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a special state (for example, the variable means is in an enterable state). Special state control means that can be controlled to a small hit game state), special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) that is likely to be given game value by the special state, and non-special that is different from the special state When the state (for example, the first KT state) is controlled, one of the first condition (for example, the first transition condition) and the second condition (for example, the second transition condition) different from the first condition is Transition means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS015B) capable of shifting from the non-special state to the special state based on the establishment, the first The first suggestion effect (for example, battle challenge effect or chance battle effect) that suggests the establishment of the case and the second suggestion effect (for example, small hit meter effect) that suggests the establishment of the second condition are different (for example, And an suggestive effect execution means that can be executed according to FIG. 8-41 and the like.
According to such a configuration, the conditions for shifting to the special state can be varied, and attention can be paid to whether or not the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, thereby improving the game entertainment. be able to.

(Means B2) A gaming machine that performs variable display in means B1, wherein the first condition is a condition that can be established based on the number of variable displays (for example, the number of executions of variable display), and the second condition is: The condition may be established based on the number of executions of the special state control (for example, the number of occurrences of the small hit gaming state).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the number of variable display times and the number of executions of control in a special state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means B3) In means B1 or B2, the suggestion effect execution means executes the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in a common period (for example, a period controlled in the battle challenge mode or the chance battle mode). The second suggestion effect may be executed in a manner that is less visible than the first suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-41).
According to such a configuration, the user can be interested in both the first condition and the second condition by executing the second suggestion effect at the same time while paying attention mainly to the first suggestion effect, Amusement interest can be improved.

(Means B4) In any one of the means B1 to B3, control is performed between a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state) and a specific state (for example, a high probability state) that is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than the non-specific state. Possible specific state control means, and second transition means (for example, capable of making a transition from the non-special state to the normal state based on the first condition being satisfied when the non-specific state is controlled) The CPU 103 includes steps 014IWS001B to 014IWS007B) and has a plurality of types of first conditions (for example, the first transition condition A established by executing 90 times of variable display and the execution of 65 times of variable display) The first transition condition B established by the first transition condition B), and the first transition condition C established by the execution of 40 fluctuation displays may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game, to pay attention to the type of the first condition, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means B5) When the device B4 is controlled to the non-special state, the common effect (for example, a battle challenge) is controlled between the case of being controlled to the specific state and the case of being controlled to the non-specific state. A common production execution means capable of performing a production and a chance battle production, and a notification production (for example, a battle challenge production or a chance battle production) that informs whether the common production continues or ends according to the type of the first condition. In addition, a notification effect executing means capable of executing each battle effect) may be provided.
According to such a configuration, when the common 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. In addition, it is possible to focus on whether the common performance is continued or ended, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means B6) The means B5 may include a continuation suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a continuation suggestion effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect) that suggests that the common effect continues before the notification effect is executed. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the notification effect before the execution of the notification effect, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

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)

Variable means that can be changed between a state where entry is possible and a state where entry is difficult,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state in which the variable means can enter, and
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state where game value is easily given by the special state;
When the non-special state is controlled to be different from the special state, the special state is changed from the non-special state to the special state based on the fact that one of the first condition and the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied. Migration means that can be migrated to,
A game comprising: a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the first suggestion effect suggesting the establishment of the first condition and the second suggestion effect suggesting the establishment of the second condition in different modes. Machine.

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