JP2020039502A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably changing a variable display pattern.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a predetermined variable display (variation of Pt15) on the basis of satisfaction of a first condition regarding the number of times of execution of variable display (performing the variation of a second special symbol six times in the time-saving state), execute a specific variable display (variation of Pt16) on the basis of satisfaction of a second condition regarding the number of times of controls in a predetermined state (controlling to a small winning game state in the time-saving state once), update a first counter for the number of times of execution of the variable display according to execution of a variable display, and update a second counter for the number of times of controls in the predetermined state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine that can execute a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result in the variable display area, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variable display of identification information in a variable display area, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A slot machine).

  Note that the game value means that the state of the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable prize ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who can easily win a hit ball, or an advantageous state for the player. In other words, it is necessary to generate a right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easily won. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display area, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches the specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. If the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In some cases, the pattern of the variable display changes based on the number of times of the variable display executed after the big hit game state ends, and the timing at which the pattern of the variable display changes differs depending on the type of the big hit (for example, See Patent Document 1.).

JP 2012-115588 A (FIG. 24)

  In such gaming machines, there is room for improvement in changes in the variable display pattern.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably changing a pattern of variable display.

  (Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and includes a variable display executing means capable of executing a variable display (for example, steps S111 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed). State control means (for example, game control) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player and a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state. And a variable display execution unit that executes the first condition (for example, six times of the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state) in the microcomputer 100 for performing the steps S114 to S120. Based on the fact that the value of the first counter becomes 1, a predetermined variable display (for example, the final A second special symbol whose fluctuation pattern is Pt15 in motion can be executed, and a second condition relating to the number of times of control in a predetermined state (for example, once in a small hitting game state in a time saving state, a second counter) A specific variable display (for example, a fluctuation of the second special symbol whose fluctuation pattern is Pt16 immediately after the shift from the time saving state to the normal state) can be executed based on the establishment of the value of “0”. Updating means (for example, for game control) capable of updating first numerical information (for example, a first counter) relating to the number of times of variable display and second numerical information (for example, a second counter) relating to the number of times of control in a predetermined state; In the microcomputer 100, the first counter is updated by executing Step 069IWS133C, and Step 069IWS139B is executed. The updating means is further capable of updating the first numerical information and updating the second numerical information with execution of one variable display (for example, game control). The microcomputer 100 is characterized in that steps 069IWS133C and S139B can be executed with one change.) According to such a configuration, the pattern of the variable display changes based on the establishment of the second condition that is different from the number of times of the variable display, so that the control can be suitably performed.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the updating means updates the first numerical information and the second numerical information at different frequencies, respectively (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 changes the second special symbol in the time-saving state). The first counter is updated each time the game is performed, while the second counter is updated based on the determination to control the small hitting game state (small hit probability: 1 / 7.35). . According to such a configuration, it is possible to generate randomness in the length of the period until the pattern of the variable display changes, thereby improving interest.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the variable display executing means gives priority to the variable display corresponding to one of the conditions (for example, The microcomputer 100 for game control executes the step 069IWS139E in the case of Y in the step 069IWS139C, thereby changing the first condition in which the second special symbol changes six times in the time saving state and the small hitting game state. If the second condition to be controlled once is satisfied with the same variation, that is, if the sixth variation in the time saving state is a small hit variation, the variation corresponding to the establishment of the second condition (the variation pattern is Pt16 (2 Special symbol fluctuation) can be executed with priority.) According to such a configuration, control can be suitably performed.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the state control means can control to a special state (for example, a time saving state) different from the normal state, and the updating means can control the first numerical information only in the special state. And the second numerical information can be updated (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can update the first counter and the second counter only in the time saving state by executing steps 069IWS133A and S139A). Is also good. According to such a configuration, control can be suitably performed.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the updating means can update the first numerical information from a first predetermined value (for example, 7) to a first specific value (for example, 0), and can update the second numerical information. The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (for example, 1) to a second specific value (for example, 0), and when the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, the second numerical information is second specified. The value is updated to a value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the step 069IWS142B in the case of Y in step 069IWS142A), and updates the first numerical information to the first specific value when the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value. The value may be updated to a specific value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139D in the case of Y in step 069IWS139C). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a problem that an unintended change in the pattern of the variable display suddenly occurs.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the updating means can update the first numerical information from a first predetermined value (for example, 7) to a first specific value (for example, 0), and The second numerical value information can be updated from a predetermined value (for example, 1) to a second specific value (for example, 0), and the state control unit performs the first numerical information in a special state (for example, a time saving state) different from the normal state. When the numerical information is updated to the first specific value, or when the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, control is performed in the normal state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not Y in step 069IWS139C). In the case, the step 069IWS139E is executed, and in the case of Y of the step 069IWS142A, the step 069IWS142C is executed). (E.g., the third counter) is a renewable (e.g., a game control microcomputer 100, step 069IWS139G, S142E, executes S133E) may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform processing even in a normal state.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the variable display means includes a variable display of the first identification information (for example, a change of the first special symbol) and a variable display of the second identification information (for example, the first special information). The state control means can control to a special state (for example, a time saving state) different from the normal state, and the updating means can change the first identification information in the special state. The first numerical information is not updated based on the display (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the steps 069IWS133B and 133C so that the first counter only changes based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Update), and does not update the second numerical information based on the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the small hitting game state is not controlled based on the change of the first special symbol). Since, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the time reduction state, the second counter is updated only on the basis of variation of the second special symbol) may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably control.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic part 069IW from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process in a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st variation pattern determination table-the 7th variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st variation pattern determination table-the 7th variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of an image display device in feature part 069IW. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a modification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating how to change the game state in the characteristic part 069IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the image display device in the modification of the characteristic part 069IW.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  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". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure 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). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

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

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming 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 according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  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 a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An 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 gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. 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 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

  When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

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

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

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

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed 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 and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

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

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern 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 symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on 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 is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effects include a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map 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, a relay board 15 and the like 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 arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 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 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the 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 to be 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 reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 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 effect 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 big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). 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 (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, 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 effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 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 a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a 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 for driving the movable body 32.

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

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

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

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of 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 a game control main process. 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (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 of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether 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 an initial value in a 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 cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If 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 an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, 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 processing (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 restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the 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, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, 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, big hit information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big hits) and start information (start information) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the 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 to be transmitted 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 ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the 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 special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending 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 is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied 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 sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an 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 confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, 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 input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process 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 out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 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 of determining whether to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the 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 decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed 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 wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, if the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, 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 set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game 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 small hit end effect process ends.

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

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

  Although 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button and 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 is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the feature 069IW)
Next, the characteristic part 069IW will be described.

  FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the characteristic portion 069IW as viewed from the front. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 069IW, in the gaming area, the first path among the flowing paths along which the gaming balls flow is provided mainly in an area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, A second path different from the first path among the flow paths along which the ball flows is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

  Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hit. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed. The first route is a route in which a game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area, and thus may be referred to as a left-hit route. Further, the second route is a route in which a game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area, and thus may be referred to as a right-hit route.

  Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, an end face of the image display device 5 or an arrangement of game nails in the game area.

  A game ball fired from the hitting ball firing device in response to the operation of the hitting ball operation handle 30 and driven into the game area is guided, for example, along an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. Thereby, guidance to the right game area becomes impossible or difficult. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

  The winning ball device 6A is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the left game area of the game area can enter.

  A pass gate 41, a variable prize ball device 6B, and a V-judgment prize device 069IW01 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game region of the game region can enter. A V winning switch 069IW01a, a V determining winning switch 069IW15a, and a V determining discharging switch 069IW15b are provided inside the V determining winning device 069IW01.

  In the left game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the winning ball device 6A in the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming for the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player only has to hit the game ball left. In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game balls to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the passage gate 41, the player only has to hit the game balls right.

  It should be noted that the game ball hit into the right game area may be allowed to enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of playability, the possibility is reduced to the game hit into the left game area. It is desirable that the probability of the spheres entering them be extremely low. Conversely, there may be a possibility that a game ball hit into the left game area may enter the pass gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the viewpoint of game properties, the possibility is right. It is desirable that the possibility that the game balls hit into the game area enter them be extremely low.

  The V determination prize winning device 069IW01 is a device for determining a V prize of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs.

  The V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize a state in which a game ball passes inside. The V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 has a width at the upper part that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. Portion is provided, and a guide path is formed along which the game ball is guided. In the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 open periods + 1 second closed period (interval period) × 9 times + end period 1 second) By repeating the opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won within a predetermined open period. In the path of the game ball in the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01, a plurality of projections as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball are provided in such a manner as to alternately protrude on both sides of the wall portion, so that the right-handed shot , A structure (hereinafter, referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed such that a game ball slowly flows in a passage above an operation port above the V determination prize winning device 069IW01.

  In the small hitting game state, the V-judgment prize device 069IW01 is operated for a relatively long time until the ten game balls enter the V-judgment prize device 069IW01 or until a predetermined period elapses. Release control is performed. In the V-judgment winning device 069IW01, the portion of the taxiway where the operating port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion. At a position where the operation port can be opened and closed, a movable portion that can move forward and backward in the front-rear direction on the operation port is provided.

  The movable part is driven by a solenoid 069IW22, and can move forward and backward to open and close an operation port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable part, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part and the fixed part as a guide path, is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path, and falls from the left end. In a state where the operation port is opened due to the operation state of the movable portion, the operation port is opened in the guide path, so that a game ball guided to the guide path can fall from the operation port into the inside of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01. .

  Inside the V-judgment prize device 069IW01 (operating port), a V prize area 069IW02 as a specific area is a center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment prize apparatus 069IW01 as a specific prize area in which a game ball entered from the operating port can win. Further, there is provided a ramp 871 that guides all of the game balls that have entered from the operation port to the V winning area 069IW02 by an inclined path. The V winning area 069IW02 has a V winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and can guide a game ball entered from the V winning opening downward.

  At the top of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 069IW02, there is provided a plate-like opening / closing member (not shown) capable of switching the V winning area 069IW02 between an open state and a closed state. I have. The opening / closing member is driven by a solenoid 069IW24, and is capable of moving forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. In a state where the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, a game ball guided on the V winning area 069IW02 can be dropped into the V winning area 069IW02. On the other hand, when the V winning opening is closed by the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided to the V winning region 069IW02 passes over the opening / closing member and opens near the downstream side of the V winning region 069IW02. , And can be dropped into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

  Specifically, the V winning area 069IW02 of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 is basically in an open state, and in the small hitting game state in which the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 is opened, one game ball is played. When the player enters the V winning area 069IW02 and wins, the game ball is detected by the V determination winning switch 069IW15a provided in the V winning area 069IW02. In the small hitting game state, when one game ball is detected by the V determination prize switch 069IW15a, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and thereafter, the game ball guided to the V prize area 069IW02 becomes the prize ball area. You will enter within. A game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by a V-determination discharge switch 069IW15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one of the game balls that have entered the V-determination prize winning device 069IW01 is detected by the V-determination prize switch 069IW15a, and subsequent game balls are detected by the V-determination discharge switch 069IW15b.

  When the total number of the balls detected by the V-determination winning switch 069IW15a and the V-determination discharge switch 069IW15b reaches ten, the operating port is closed and the game ball is opened. It is considered impossible to enter. The V prize area 069IW02 and the prize ball area are configured to merge below, and a game ball that has entered the V determination prize apparatus 069IW01 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined ball in the game board 6. It is discharged to the discharge channel.

  When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 is opened, when a game ball wins in the V winning area 069IW02 and a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a during a predetermined effective period. The big hit occurrence condition is satisfied, and the big hit game state is controlled. Such a winning of the game ball in the V winning area 069IW02 is called a V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the period in which the small hit occurs and the operating port of the V-determination prize winning device 069IW01 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are required on average without special operation. Is designed and controlled so as to be able to enter the V-judgment winning device 069IW01. Further, when a game ball enters the V-judgment winning device 069IW01, the gaming ball is always (100%) V-winned area 069IW02. Structural design has been made to enter. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handing promotion notification for instructing a right-handing is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01. You.

  Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating port of the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01, unless the player fires the game ball, and unless the player makes a left-handed hit, the player makes a right-handed hit. If this is the case, the (100%) gaming ball will always enter the V winning area 069IW02 and a big hit will occur.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the V-judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operating port that allows a game ball to be dropped on a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V determination prize device 069IW01 is provided. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 069IW02, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

  In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V-judging winning device 069IW01. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V-judging winning device 069IW01, the player only has to hit the game ball to the right.

  It should be noted that the game ball hit into the left game area may enter any of the variable winning ball device 6B and the V-judging winning device 069IW01, but from the viewpoint of playability, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely lower than the possibility that a game ball hit in the right game area enters the right game area.

  Below the game area, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a right-hit game ball is guided by a game nail implanted in the right game area. The special variable prize ball device 7 is configured such that a game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nail being implanted.

  When a game ball wins in any of the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, and the V-judging winning device 069IW01, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out according to each of them. You. Note that a prize ball may be paid out even when a game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. In addition, at least one of the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball wins.

  A big hit also occurs when a game ball that enters when the operating port of the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is open due to the small hitting game state enters the V winning area 069IW02. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 069IW02 and is detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a predetermined value grant when the operating port of the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened, and a big hit can be generated on condition of the V prize. In the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01, a game state in which the operating port is opened is called a "small hitting game state". In the small hitting game state, the big hit that occurs based on the game ball winning the V is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, the state of the big hit game based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbol".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, depending on the gaming situation, the player fires the game ball so as to selectively use "left hit" aiming at the left gaming area and "right hit" aiming at the right gaming area, thereby changing the game. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. Hereinafter, the flow of the game after the player starts the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When a player first sits down on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts a game, the player first performs a game by left-handing so that the game ball can win the winning ball device 6A. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and the game is aimed at the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to be opened. . After the big hitting game state is ended, a right-handing promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to perform a game by right-handing. Specifically, a display such as “Aim at the right” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  During the big hit game state, a game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is aimed at by right-handing is performed. During the big hit game state, a right-handing promotion notification is performed. After the end of the jackpot game state, if the time saving state is reached, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game, if the time saving state is set, the time saving notification to notify that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, during the time reduction state, a right-handing promotion notification is also performed. If the time reduction state does not occur after the end of the big hit game state, the right hitting promotion notification executed during the big hit game state ends, so that the game mode is switched from right hit to left hit and the game ball is awarded to the winning ball device 6A. Play games. If the time saving state has not been reached, a left-handing promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handing notification) that prompts the player to return to left-handed and play a game on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. You may.

  During the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game, the player plays the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B by right-handing. When a game ball wins in the variable winning prize ball device 6B and the display result is a big hit (big hit by a special symbol), a game is performed while aiming at the special variable prize winning ball device 7 with right-handed. Also, if a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result becomes a small hit display result, the operating port of the V determination winning device 069IW01 is opened in the small hitting game state, so that the V determination is made with the right hand shot. A game is played aiming at the winning device 069IW01. At the start of the small hitting game state, a small hit start notification for notifying the start of the small hitting game state is made on the screen of the image display device 5. When controlled to the small hitting game state, a specific timing (start timing of the small hit display executed before the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 is opened according to the small hit according to the game situation) Or, at a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed, the right-handing promotion notification is also performed.

  When the operating port of the V-determination prize winning device 069IW01 is in the open state due to the small hitting game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the V-determination prize winning device 069IW01, enters the V-winning area 069IW02, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit occurs via a small hit. When a V-prize has occurred, V-prize notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that a V-prize has occurred. At the end of the small hitting game state, a small hit end notification for notifying that the small hitting game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. After the small hit is completed, the big hitting game state is set and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, so that the player plays the game while aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while right-handed.

  In addition, when the game ball is aimed at the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 in the small hitting game state and the game ball does not enter the V winning region 069IW02 and enters a non-specific region other than the V winning region 069IW02, a big hit Does not occur. As described above, when the V winning does not occur during the small hitting game state, a V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. At the end of the small hitting game state, a small hit end notification for notifying that the small hitting game state has ended is made on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, after the small hitting game state ends, when the time saving state is continued, the player continues to aim at the variable prize ball device 6B while right-handed and performs a game. When the time-saving state is ended, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball is awarded to the winning ball device 6A. At the end of the time saving state, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left-handing promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating a hit type table. The hit type table shows, for each hit type, a big hit occurrence condition, a control state after the big hit (game state), the number of open times in the big hit (the number of rounds), and the open time of each round in the big hit. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, a symbol 15R hourly jackpot, a symbol 4R hourly jackpot, via a small hit 16 (15) R hourly jackpot, a small hit 9 (8) R an hourly jackpot, and a small hit via 5 (4 ) R time saving big hit is provided. The number in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit indicates the number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 opens.

  The small hit occurs when a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit symbol. The determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is performed in advance by random number drawing (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hitting game state is established, and the operating port of the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 second. In a small hit, a prize ball is paid out to a game ball which has won a V winning area 069IW02 in the V determination prize device 069IW01 during the small hitting game state. During the small hitting game state, it is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated, and it is set that about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

  When the operation port of the V-judgment prize device 069IW01 is open, a game ball is made to enter the operation port, and when the game ball enters the V prize area 069IW02 inside the V-judgment prize device 069IW01 (V prize), a big hit occurs. I do. A big hit via such a small hit is called a small hit via a big hit. The jackpot via jackpot includes jackpot vias 16 (15) R hourly jackpots, jackpot vias 9 (8) R hourly jackpots, and small jackpots via 5 (4) R hourly jackpots with different numbers of rounds at jackpots It is. A small hit linked to be a 16 (15) R hourly big hit is called a first small hit. The small hit linked so that it can be a 9 (8) R hourly big hit is called a second small hit. A small hit linked so as to be able to be a 5 (4) R hourly big hit is called a third small hit.

  On the other hand, a big hit that is directly generated by the fluctuation display of the special symbol without passing through the small hit is called a symbol big hit. As the symbol jackpot, there are a symbol 15R hour-hour jackpot and a symbol 4R hour-hour jackpot that are directly generated based on the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  As described above, the big hit is generated by the V-prize through the symbol big hit directly generated based on the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the small hit based on the change display of the second special symbol. Includes small hits and big hits. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the small jackpot is a jackpot controlled to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, and is named as a time saving jackpot. The advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in the present embodiment includes that the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened.

  Here, the time saving state will be described. The time reduction state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player. The time reduction state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shorter than the non-time reduction state (normal state). As described above, by shifting to the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time reduction state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase.

  In the time reduction state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable prize ball device 6B is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable prize ball device 6B being opened, thereby facilitating the prize to the variable prize ball device 6B ( It is controlled to be in a high base state in which high penetration and high frequency are performed.

  Here, the “base” is a ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning with respect to the number of launch balls. The state in which the positive control for increasing the ratio is performed is the “high base state”. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a “low base state”. Such control is realized, for example, as control for increasing the occurrence of a start winning prize which triggers the start of the change of the special symbol. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to increase the opening frequency and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B (so-called electric tulip, also referred to as an electric tuner for short), or to lengthen one opening time. This can be realized as control for facilitating winning in the variable winning prize ball device 6B which is an electric chew. Such control is also referred to as “electric tue support control”. In other words, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning prize ball device 6B, which is the trigger for the change of the special symbol, is opened, thereby increasing the frequency with which game balls enter the variable prize ball device 6B. This is a control state in which a prize to the prize ball device 6B is facilitated (increased in entry and increased in frequency). “Electric support support” is generally referred to by an abbreviation “electric support,” and in this embodiment, the abbreviation “electric support” may be used.

  Further, the high base control (the electric tue support control) will be described in detail. As the high-base control (power tue support control), the control to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) and to quickly derive the display result (normal symbol shortening) Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) (open time extension control), and Then, control for increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device which triggers the change of the special symbol (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, compared to when the control is not performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning prize ball device which is a trigger for changing the special symbol is in the open state is increased, so that the game ball is started. Winning is easy (the condition for executing the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the image display device 5 is easily satisfied).

  In addition, the symbol 15R hour-hour jackpot is a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R hourly jackpot is a jackpot in which the big winning opening is opened four times (4R). In the case of a 16 (15) R hourly jackpot via the small hit, the V-judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 second × 10 times), and then the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of the V winning. The winning device is opened for 16 rounds, but the number of opening of the special winning opening is substantially 15 times, and the player is required to open the special winning opening in the same manner as the symbol 15R Feel the type. 9 (8) R hourly short hit via small hit is a big hit where the big win port is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning after the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened (0.1 sec × 10 times). It is. In the case of the 5 (4) R hourly jackpot via the small hit, after the V-judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds × 10 times), the big winning opening is opened four times (4R) on condition of the V prize. The winning device is opened for five rounds, but the number of opening of the special winning opening is substantially four, and the player can open the special winning opening in the same way as the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot. Feel the type.

  After the big hit, two end conditions are set: an end condition in which the number of times of change display of the second special symbol is seven and an end condition in which the number of times of controlling the small hitting game state is one. The number of times such as the end condition of the time saving state of seven times is set in consideration of that the game balls that have entered the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 enter the V winning region 069IW02 at a rate of 100%. In the variation display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7.

  It should be noted that when the small hitting game state is controlled once, the time saving state is controlled to end. However, when the small hitting gaming state enters the V winning area 069IW02, the small hitting gaming state is controlled. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game state, the state is controlled to the time saving state again. Therefore, if the second special symbol has changed seven times in the time saving state, or if no V prize has occurred in the small hitting game state generated in the time saving state, the game in the normal state is performed. .

  In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the winning ball device 6A is provided so as to be able to win from the first path. This is more advantageous for the player in starting winning a prize than when a game ball flows down. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, the special variable prize ball device 7 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in the point of a big hit prize than a game ball flows down. Further, in a specific state such as the small hitting game state, the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 to be opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second route. It is more advantageous for a player in the point of occurrence of a big hit than when a game ball flows down.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to such a comparison of advantages, and for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) may be provided on the first route. In the low base state as a normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path, and the high base state, the big hit gaming state, and the small base In other states, such as a hit game state, the game medium is placed along the first path in the normal state from other viewpoints such that the second path is more likely to win the variable winning opening than the first path. A configuration may be adopted in which the flowing down is advantageous to the player, and in other gaming states, the flowing down of the game medium along the second route is advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 8C is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 069IW.

  The detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the V winning switch 069IW01a, the V determining winning switch 069IW15a, and the V determining discharging switch 069IW15b are sent to the gaming control microcomputer 100. The given switch circuit 110 is also mounted on the main board 11. In addition, a solenoid 81 that opens and closes the variable prize ball device 6B, a solenoid 82 that opens and closes the special variable prize ball device 7, a solenoid 069IW22 that opens and closes a V-determination prize device 069IW01 (movable part), and a solenoid that opens and closes a V-determination prize device 069IW01. A solenoid 069IW22, a solenoid 069IW24 for opening and closing the V winning area 069IW02 (opening / closing member), and a solenoid circuit 111 driven in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100 are also mounted on the main board 11.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of each random number. FIG. 8D shows the type, update range, application, and addition condition of the random number. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit and whether to make a small hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1: Type of jackpot (type, symbol 15R hourly jackpot, symbol 4R hourly jackpot, via small hits 16 (15) R hourly jackpot, small hits 9 (8) R hourly jackpots and small hits 5 (4) Any type of the R time saving big hit) and the big hit symbol are determined (for big hit type determination and big hit symbol determination). (4) Random 3: Change pattern (change time) is determined (for change pattern determination). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as the big hits in the specific game state, the symbol 15R time-short jackpot, the symbol 4R time-short jackpot, the small hit via 16 (15) R time-short jackpot, the small hit via 9 (8) R the time-short jackpot, and the small hit A plurality of types such as route 5 (4) R hourly jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined or a small hit is determined based on the value of the hit random number (random R), the big hit type determining random number (random 1) is determined based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (random 1). Thus, the jackpot type is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit becomes invalid unless a V prize occurs. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  When the type of the small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, the random number 1 is also a small hit symbol determining random number.

  Further, the variation pattern is determined to be one of the variation patterns using the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3).

  FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various big hit type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 101.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of the first special figure hit determination table. The first special figure hit determination table is a data table for performing a big hit determination for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. “Probability” illustrated in FIG. 8-5 (A) indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of the second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit determination table is a data table for performing a big hit determination and a small hit determination for the second special symbol, and is provided with a big hit determination value to be compared with a random R and a small hit determination value. It is a table that is. The upper row in FIG. 8-5 (B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower row in FIG. 8-5 (B) is the small hit determination table section. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 8-5 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG. 8-5 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. .

  The CPU 103 detects the start prize (first start prize) to the prize ball device 6A or the start prize (second start prize) to the variable prize ball device 6B at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any one of the big hit determination values, the big win is made for the first special symbol. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit determination values, the big hit is made for the second special symbol. To decide. If the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and the extracted value is compared with any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit for the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (because the big hit is not controlled unless a V prize occurs during the small hit, it is also described as a tentative decision). .

  To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but to change the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether to do it. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state. It is also to decide whether or not.

  Although the first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  FIGS. 8C, 8D, and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 101. FIG. FIG. 8C is a first special figure big hit type determination table used to determine the big hit type of the symbol big hit when the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit. FIG. 8D is a second special figure big hit type determination table used to determine the big hit type of the symbol big hit when the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit.

  The first special map big hit type determination table of FIG. 8-5 (C) is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 1 for the big hit type determination, and includes “symbol 15R time short hit” and “symbol 4R time short hit”. The jackpot determination value corresponding to each of the above is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 8D, a big hit determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and that corresponds to “symbol 15R time-saving big hit” is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (C) and (D), the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Can be For example, the determination value corresponding to “8R working hours big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “15R time saving big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol.

  Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and determines that the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot symbol. The hit jackpot symbol is determined. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  In the small hitting jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-5 (E), numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 for the jackpot type determination include “small hitting 16 (15) R time saving big hit” and “ The big hit determination values corresponding to the "small hit 9 (8) R short time big hit" and "small hit 5 (4) R short time big hit" are set. However, the big hit type determined in the small hit via big hit type determination table is the first small hit (one that becomes a 16 (15) R time-saving big hit) and the second small hit (one that becomes a 9 (8) R time-saving big hit) , A temporary jackpot type associated with each of the third small jackpots (those that will be 5 (4) R hourly jackpots), and becomes invalid if no V prize occurs in the small jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a time-saving flag indicating that it is in the time-saving state is set (step 069IWS001). When the time reduction flag is not set (in the normal state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the third counter is 0 (step 069IWS002).

  Here, the first to third counters used for control by the CPU 103 will be briefly described.

  The first counter is a counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Specifically, the first counter is set to “7” when the time saving state is controlled, and is decremented by one each time the second special symbol is changed. Then, the time saving state ends based on the fact that the value of the first counter has become zero. Further, based on the fact that the value of the first counter becomes 1, the fluctuation is performed in a fluctuation pattern (Pt15 described later) whose fluctuation time is longer than other fluctuation patterns.

  The second counter is a counter that indicates the remaining control count of the small hitting game state in the time saving state. Specifically, the second counter is set to “1” when the time saving state is controlled, and is decremented by one each time the small hitting game state is controlled. Then, based on the fact that the value of the second counter has become 0, the time saving state ends.

  The third counter is a counter that indicates the number of residual fluctuations in the special mode. The special mode is an effect mode controlled in a normal state, and is an effect mode in which the frequency of occurrence of reach is higher than that in the non-special mode. In the characteristic part 069IW, the mode is controlled to the special mode from the transition from the time saving state to the normal state until the fluctuation is performed 20 times. Specifically, the third counter is set to “20” when the time saving state ends and the state is controlled to the normal state, and is decremented by one each time a change is made. The special mode ends when the value of the third counter becomes zero. A state in which the normal mode is not controlled to the special mode (a state in which the value of the third counter is 0) may be referred to as a non-special mode.

  In step 069IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 0, that is, if the fluctuation in the normal state has already been performed 20 times or more and the mode is not the special mode, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more. (Step 069IWS003). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the first variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS004), while if the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the second variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS005). .

  Here, a fluctuation pattern determination table used in the fluctuation pattern setting process will be described. In the characteristic unit 069IW, a first variation pattern determination table to a seventh variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 are provided as variation pattern determination tables. In each variation pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is shown for each variable display result (outlier, big hit, small hit). Further, in each variation pattern determination table, the effect content and the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern are shown.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, Pt11 to Pt16 are selected as variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is out of order, Pt21 to Pt22 are selected as variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is a big hit, and the variable display result is small. Pt31 to Pt32 are provided as variation patterns that can be selected in the case of a hit.

  Pt11 is a variation pattern in which the effect time is 5 seconds and the effect contents do not accompany the reach effect (non-reach out). Pt12 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a loss (normal reach loss) accompanied by a normal reach effect. Pt13 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the effect content is a loss (super-reach loss) accompanied by a super-reach effect. Pt14 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 2 seconds and the effect content does not accompany the reach effect (non-reach loss) (it may be referred to as shortened variation because it is a shorter variation than Pt11). . Pt15 is a variation pattern of a loss with a variation time of 60 seconds and a production effect accompanied by a launch promotion effect (an effect of prompting a player to launch a game ball aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B). Pt16 is a variation pattern of the outlier accompanied by a fluctuation time of 2 seconds and a production effect indicating the number of prize balls informing (production indicating the number of prize balls paid out during the extended play, the number of big hits, the number of small hits, etc.). .

  Pt21 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a normal reach big hit. Pt22 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds and the effect content is a super reach jackpot.

  Pt31 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a normal effect small hit. Pt32 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds and the effect content is a special effect small hit.

  The first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (1) is in the normal state, when the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table used. For example, when the first variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt11 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  The second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (2) is in the normal state, when the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table used. For example, when the second variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, in the second variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of Pt14, which is the shortened variation, is more easily selected than in the first variation pattern determination table.

  The third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (3) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation, and 9 is a fluctuation pattern determination table used when is less than 3. For example, when the third variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt11 is selected at a rate of 50%, Pt12 at a rate of 30%, and Pt13 at a rate of 20%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, in the third variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect is more easily selected as compared with the first variation pattern determination table. The frequency of occurrence is high.

  The fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (4) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation, and the total 6 is a fluctuation pattern determination table used when is 3 or more. For example, when the fourth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 50%, Pt12 at a rate of 30%, and Pt13 at a rate of 20%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, in the fourth variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect is more easily selected as compared with the second variation pattern determination table. The frequency of occurrence is high.

  The fifth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (5) is a variation pattern used when the value of the third counter is larger than 0 (special mode) and the second special symbol variation is in the normal state. It is a determination table. For example, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is out of order, Pt16 is selected at a rate of 100%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, Pt16 is always selected in the case of outlier variation. The case where the fifth fluctuation pattern determination table is used includes a first case in which the fluctuation with respect to the second hold storage generated during the time saving state is performed immediately after the time reduction state ends and a transition to the normal state; In spite of the above, the game ball passes right through the passing gate 41 and passes through the passing gate 41, and when the regular game is hit, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is opened, and the game ball is transferred to the opened variable prize ball device 6B. This is either the second case of changing the second special symbol in accordance with the winning, but here, Pt16 is always selected assuming the first case (the prize ball number notification effect is executed. Will be). In the second case, when the variation pattern of Pt16 is selected, a normal off-state effect different from the prize ball number notification effect (for example, a non-reach off-state effect similar to Pt14) may be performed.

  The sixth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (1) is used when the time saving state is set and the value of the first counter is larger than 0, that is, the variation is before the final variation in the time saving state. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. For example, when the sixth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  The seventh variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (2) is a variation pattern determination table used in the case of the time saving state and the value of the first counter is 1, that is, the final variation in the time saving state. is there. For example, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is out of order, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80% and Pt32 at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, that is, when the final variation is in the time saving state, if the variable display result is out of order, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100%, and the launch promotion effect is performed. It has become.

  In step 069IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 1 or more, that is, if the number of changes in the normal state is less than 20 and the mode is the special mode, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changed ( Step 069 IWS006). If the first special symbol is changed, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step 069IWS007). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the third variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS008), while if the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the fourth variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS009). . If it is determined in step 069IWS006 that the change is the second special symbol, a fifth change pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS010).

  If the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS001, it is a change in the first special symbol (Y in step 069IWS011), or if it is a change in the second special symbol and the value of the first counter is other than 1 ( In step 069IWS012, the sixth variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS013). Further, when the fluctuation is the second special symbol and the value of the first counter is 1, that is, when it is the final fluctuation in the time saving state (Y in step 069IWS012), the seventh fluctuation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS014). ).

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer), and performs the processing of Steps 069IWS004, S005, S008, S009, S010, S013, and S014. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in (Step 069IWS050).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol change designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control board 12 (step 069IWS051). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol change designation command. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second symbol change designation command. Further, the CPU 103 performs control of transmitting an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control board 12 (step 069IWS052).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step 069IWS053). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol change process (step S112) (step 069IWS054).

  FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (S113) in the special symbol process process.

  In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure fixed display in progress flag is set (step 069IWS130). The special figure final display flag is a special figure (first special symbol, second special symbol) which is a display result of the variable display of the variable display is derived and displayed, but the special figure final display is not yet confirmed as a display result. Is set when the symbol is in the state, and is set to the ON state by the processing of step 069 IWS132D described later, in response to the derivation and display of the symbol that is the display result of the variable display.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is not set in step 069 IWS 130, that is, when the special figure fixed display time to be described later is ended, the CPU 103 ends the special symbol change display, and the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A or Control for deriving and displaying a stopped symbol is performed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 069IWS131). When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the change of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 is set (step 069IWS132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a time-saving flag indicating that the state is a time-saving state according to the time-saving state is set (step 069IWS132A). When the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS132A, the time saving state (high base state) is set, the special figure fixed display time is set to 0.5 seconds (step 069IWS132B), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132B, a timer initial value that is set in advance corresponding to the special figure fixed display time of 0.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and the counting of the special figure fixed display time is started. The special figure fixed display time is a control time for continuing the state of the special figure fixed display, and the control for continuing the state of the special figure fixed display for a set time is performed. When the timer value of the game control process timer is a value other than "0", the game control process timer is decremented and updated by one every time the timer interrupt process of the game control is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not set in step 069IWS132A, 0.6 seconds is set as the special figure fixed display time instead of the time reduction state (high base state) (step 069IWS132C), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132C, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure fixed display time of 0.6 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and the counting of the special figure fixed display time is started.

  As described above, when the time reduction control is performed, the special figure fixed display time is shorter than when the time reduction control is not performed, so that the fluctuation efficiency can be increased. On the other hand, when the time saving control is not performed, the fluctuation efficiency is reduced, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of time during which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not performed.

  In step 069IWS132D, the special figure fixed display in progress flag is set, and the process is terminated (step 069IWS132D). Thereby, it is possible to specify that the special figure is being fixedly displayed. As described above, before the variable display is finished, while the special figure fixed display time is being measured, the special figure fixed display flag is set, and the state is controlled to the special figure fixed display.

  If the special figure fixed display time flag is set in step 069 IWS 130, that is, if the special figure fixed display time has not ended, the time value of the special figure fixed display time is checked, and the special figure fixed display time is checked. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (finished) (step 069IWS132E). If the special figure fixed display time has not elapsed at step 069IWS132E, the process ends. On the other hand, if the special figure fixed display time has elapsed in step 069IWS132E, it means that the special figure fixed display time has ended, and the special figure fixed display flag is reset (step 069IWS132F).

  Next, when the time reduction flag is set and the second special symbol is changed (Y in step 069IWS133A, Y in S133B), the CPU 103 decrements the value of the first counter by 1 (step 069IWS133C). In this manner, the first counter is updated each time the change of the second special symbol ends in the time saving state.

  When the time reduction flag is not set and the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (N in step 069 IWS133A, Y in S133D), that is, in the special mode, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the third counter by one. (Step 069IWS133E). Thus, the third counter is configured to be updated each time the change is completed in the special mode.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (step 069IWS133). If the big hit flag has not been set in step 069IWS133, the flow shifts to step 069IWS139. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in step 069IWS133, such as when it is determined to be the symbol 15R time saving big hit or the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the CPU 103 sets the flag set when the time saving state is controlled. If the time-saving flag is set, the time-saving flag is reset (step 069 IWS134), and the large-hit start 1 designation command or the big-hit start 2 designation is given to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determined big hit type. A process for transmitting any one of the commands (big hit start designation command) is performed (step 069IWS135).

  Thereby, the set big hit start designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the symbol 15R short time big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the big hit corresponds to is determined based on the big hit type data stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the image display device 5) is set in the big winning opening control timer (step 069IWS136). Thereafter, in the special winning opening control process, the special winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when the timer reaches 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started.

  Also, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102, the release pattern data for each jackpot type stored in the ROM 101 described above is referred to, and the number of releases (for example, 15 times) Or four times), data indicating an open mode such as an open time (for example, 29 seconds) and an interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (step 069IWS137). Among such data, data on the number of releases is set in a release counter for counting the number of releases. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S114) (step 069IWS138), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the jackpot opening pre-processing.

  If the big hit flag is not set in the above-mentioned step 069 IWS 133, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 069 IWS 139). If the small hit flag is set in step 069IWS139, and if the time saving flag is set, the value of the second counter is decremented by 1 (Y in step 069IWS139A, S139B). In this way, the second counter is configured to be updated each time a small hit occurs in the time saving state.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the second counter is 0 (Step 069IWS139C). If the value of the second counter is 0, the value of the first counter is set to 0 (step 069IWS139D), and the time reduction flag is reset (step 069IWS139E). That is, the time saving state is ended. Then, a normal state designation command indicating control to the normal state is transmitted (step 069IWS139F), and 20 is set to the third counter (step 069IWS139G). That is, the mode is controlled to the special mode.

  Next, referring to the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 101, the number of times of opening (for example, 10 times) including the setting of the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control, and the opening time (for example, 0. (1 second) and data indicating an opening mode such as an interval time between opening and the like are set (set) in a specific storage area (step 069IWS140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (step S118) (step 069IWS141), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening pre-process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not set in step 069 IWS 139, it is confirmed whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state is set (step 069 IWS 142). If the time saving flag is not set in step 069 IWS 142, it is not the time saving state, and the process proceeds to step 069 IWS 152 described later. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS142, the time saving state is set, so it is determined whether or not the value of the first counter is 0 (step 069IWS142A). The value of the counter is set to 0 (step 069IWS142B), and the time saving flag is reset (step 069IWS142C). That is, the time saving state is ended. Then, a normal state designation command indicating control to the normal state is transmitted (step 069IWS142D), and 20 is set to the third counter (step 069IWS142E). That is, the mode is controlled to the special mode.

  In step 069IWS152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069IWS152), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

  FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the big win control timer set before the big hit end processing is executed (step 069IWS161). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (step 069IWS162). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed, the value of the first counter is set to 7 and the value of the second counter is set to 1 (steps 069IWS163, S164), and the second time-saving state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (Step 069IWS169), and the process proceeds to Step 069IWS170.

  In step 069IWS170, a time reduction flag is set (step 069IWS170). Then, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069IWS171), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

  In the following, the small-hit processing (small-hit opening processing, small-hit opening processing, and small-hit end processing) performed by the CPU 103 will be briefly described. In the small hit opening pre-processing of step S118, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 069IW22 to operate the movable unit to the open state based on the small hit opening mode set in step 069IWS140 of FIG. The opening operation of the operating port of the winning device 069IW01 is started. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening processing (step S119).

  In addition, in the small hit opening processing in step S119, the CPU 103 operates the movable section to the open state based on the small hit opening mode, and performs processing for opening and closing the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 069IW01. Based on the detection of the V winning, the V winning opening of the V winning area 069IW01 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Then, when ten V winning balls are counted or when the small hit opening control timer times out (timer value = 0), the movable part is operated to be in the closed state, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 069IW01 is closed. . Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (step S120), and ends the processing.

  In addition, in the small hit end processing of step S120, when the V winning is detected, the CPU 103 performs the processing for controlling to the big hit gaming state (the same processing as the above-described steps 069IWS134 to 069IWS138), If no winning is detected, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110), and the process ends.

  The effect control in the effect control CPU 120 of the characteristic unit 069IW will be described. Here, the effect control particularly in the case of controlling to the time saving state will be described in detail.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs a game state control notification effect that notifies the effect when the game state is shifted. Specifically, when the time-saving state designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 when the big hitting game state ends is received, for example, as the ending effect, a character display such as “hours saving rush!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. To perform a game state control notification effect (see FIG. 8-12 (1)).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handing promotion effect (character display such as “right-handed”) that prompts the player to make a right-handed shot in a time-saving state. Specifically, after receiving the above-mentioned time-saving state designation command and performing the game state control notification effect, for example, a right strike notification effect is performed from the end of the ending period (see FIG. 8-12 (2)). The same right-handing promotion effect is performed in the big hitting game state and the small hitting game state. Note that, while a specific effect (for example, a reach effect) is being performed, the right-handed notification effect may be hidden to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may perform a remaining number notification effect of notifying the remaining number of times of the second special symbol change in the time saving state. For example, a command indicating the value of the first counter is received from the game control microcomputer 100, and in response to the command, for example, if the value of the first counter is “3”, the image display device 5 displays “3 remaining times”. ”May be performed (see FIG. 8-12 (2)). Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may also measure the number of remaining times in the time saving state, and perform the remaining number notification effect using the measurement result. For example, when the time reduction state designation command is received, 7 is set in the effect time reduction counter, and every time a command indicating the start of the change of the second special symbol is received, the value of the effect time reduction counter is decremented by one. Thus, the remaining number of times in the time reduction state may be measured. Note that while the specific effect (for example, the reach effect) is being performed, the remaining number notification effect may be hidden so as to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs a fluctuation effect according to the received fluctuation pattern command. For example, when the received fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern command indicating Pt15, a firing promotion effect of performing a character display such as “Reserve hold!” On the image display device 5 is executed (see FIG. 8-12 (3)). ).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a pre-reading advance effect in which a change that has not yet been started is set as an advance target. For example, when the final change of the time reduction state (change of Pt15) is started, the second hold storage during the time reduction (the second hold storage corresponding to the start winning prize in the time reduction state, and the change performed after the shift to the normal state). It is determined whether or not the corresponding second hold storage) is stored, and if it is stored, a series of continuous effects may be executed from the last change to the second hold storage during a time saving period.

  Specifically, when the second hold memory during the time saving is all off-hold, after the launch promotion effect is performed, the off-going continuous effect indicating that the time-saving state is ended by being off is performed from the final change to It may be executed in a period up to the change corresponding to 2 hold storage. At that time, as a continuous continuous performance, a prize ball number notification performance that displays the number of prize balls paid out during the extended play, the number of big hits, the number of small hits, and the like is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (4)). At this time, by erasing the decorative design and variably displaying only the small design, it can be seen at first glance as if there is no change. The information on the number of prize balls, the number of big hits, and the number of small hits paid out during the extended play can be measured by the game control microcomputer 100 and can be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by receiving a command indicating the measurement result. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be able to specify by performing measurement based on receiving each command (a big hit start specifying command, a small hit start specifying command, etc.).

  Also, if the second hold memory during the time savings includes a jackpot hold, after the launch promotion effect is performed, a stir effect indicating that a big hit or a small hit is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (5)), and the big hit is performed. May be executed in the period from the last change to the change corresponding to the pending storage (see FIG. 8-12 (6)).

  In addition, when the small hit hold is included in the second hold memory during the working hours, after the launch promotion effect is performed, the fanning effect is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (5)), and the small hit continuous indicating the small hit is performed. The effect may be executed in the period from the last change to the change corresponding to the hold storage (see FIG. 8-12 (7)).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (5), a flurry effect is performed to prompt an operation on the push button 31B. At this time, a large hit continuous effect / small hit continuous effect is performed based on whether or not the operation is received. The effect mode of the effect may be the same or different. For example, if a plurality of big hits / small hit types having different degrees of advantage are provided, when an operation is received, a matching symbol indicating a big hit / small hit of a type having a high degree of advantage (for example, (7 symbols) may be stopped and displayed, and if no operation is received, a matching symbol (for example, an even number symbol) indicating the type of low-impact big hit / small hit may be stopped and displayed. . If the operation is not accepted despite the control of the big hit / small hit with a high degree of advantage, the matching symbol indicating the type of the big hit / small hit with the low degree of the profit (for example, an even number pattern) is stopped. After the display, it may be possible to perform an effect (so-called promotion effect) for informing again that the type is a big hit / small hit of a type having a high advantage. In addition, when all of the second holding memories are in the off-hold state during the working hours, the flirting effect may be made executable. For example, after the flirting effect is executed, the loose design may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the above-described example, the presence or absence of the execution of the continuous production and the content of the production when the continuous production is performed are determined at the start of the fluctuation of the final fluctuation. It is assumed that the second hold storage is stored during the working hours. When performing an additional change corresponding to the second hold storage during the new time saving after performing a continuous continuous effect, if the additional change is a large hit change or a small hit change, a resurrection effect is performed with the additional change. Is also good. For example, by notifying the end of the time saving state in the continuous continuous production, erasing the decorative symbols and displaying only the small symbols in a fluctuating manner, at first glance, it seems as if the fluctuating has not been performed, A resurrection effect may be performed to notify that a big hit or a small hit occurs suddenly. For example, the display shown in FIGS. 8-12 (5) to (7) may be performed with additional fluctuation after performing the continuous loss effect shown in FIGS. 8-12 (3) and (4), or may be variably displayed. Only the display indicating the result (the display illustrated in FIGS. 8-12 (6) and (7)) may be performed.

  As described above, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, it is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and is a variable display executing means capable of executing variable display (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 , Control of steps S111 to S113), an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player, and a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state. State control means (in the present embodiment, a portion for executing steps S114 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display execution means includes a first condition (in this example, a variable display execution number). The second special symbol is changed six times in the time-saving state. The value of the first counter becomes 1). (In this example, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol in which the fluctuation pattern in the final fluctuation of the time reduction state is Pt15) can be executed, and the second condition regarding the number of times of control in the predetermined state (in this example, small hit in the time reduction state) The control is performed once in the gaming state. Based on the fact that the value of the second counter becomes 0, a specific variable display (in this example, the fluctuation pattern immediately after shifting from the time saving state to the normal state is Pt16) The second numerical symbol (variation of the second special symbol) can be executed, and first numerical information (the first counter in this example) relating to the number of times of variable display and second numerical information (in this example, relating to the number of times of control in the predetermined state). , The second counter) and the first counter by executing step 069IWS133C in the game control microcomputer 100 in this example. And updating the second counter by executing step 069IWS139B), and the updating means can update the first numerical information and update the second numerical information with execution of one variable display. (In the present example, the game control microcomputer 100 can execute the steps 069IWS133C and S139B with one change). Accordingly, the pattern of the variable display changes based on the second condition different from the number of times of execution of the variable display being established, so that it is possible to suitably control.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with a big hit via a small hit, a game state (for example, whether or not to control to a high base state) controlled after the big hit gaming state is different depending on the type of the small hit. In the case where the small hitting game state ends without occurrence of the V winning, there is a case where the game proceeds without changing the game state before shifting to the small hitting game state. In such a gaming machine, the player recognizes the type of the small hit based on the special symbol stop symbol, and does not win V if the small hit is a type that is not controlled to the high base state. In such a case, a V prize could be made, and as a result, more value was given to the player (payout of more prize balls) than expected by the creator. Therefore, this problem is prevented by terminating the time-saving state on condition that the small hitting game state is controlled.

  Further, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which a specific variation pattern is selected at a specific timing during the time reduction state, and the time reduction state is terminated based on the number of times of controlling the small hitting game state, before the specific timing is reached, When the small hitting game state is controlled and no V prize occurs in the small hitting game state, for example, a specific fluctuation pattern is selected at a specific timing after the time saving state ends and the normal state is entered. It is assumed that irregular situations cannot be dealt with. Therefore, it is possible to suitably control by configuring as the characteristic part 069IW.

  In the characteristic portion 069IW, both the first counter as the first numerical information and the second counter as the second numerical information decrement (subtract by one) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and become 0. The time-saving state is terminated based on the fact that the time-saving state is not limited to this, but is incremented (increased by one) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the time-saving state is terminated based on the fact that the predetermined value is reached. You may do it.

  Also, in the present characteristic part 069IW, as the processing during one change, the first counter as the first numerical information is updated and then the second counter as the second numerical information is updated. Is not limited to this, and the first counter may be updated after the second counter is updated.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, the updating means updates the first numerical information and the second numerical information at different frequencies, respectively (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the second While the first counter is updated each time a special symbol is changed, it is determined that the small hitting game state is controlled (the second counter is updated based on the small hitting probability: 1 / 7.35). I decided that. Thereby, randomness is generated in the length of the period until the pattern of the variable display changes, and the interest can be improved.

  Also, the first numerical information and the second numerical information are updated at different frequencies, respectively, and the subtraction value of the first numerical information and the second numerical information is the same value of 1, and the first numerical information and the second numerical information are updated. Since the final value of the information is assumed to be the same value of 0, the initial values of the first numerical information and the second numerical information are different values (the initial value of the first counter: 7, the initial value of the second counter: 1). )It has become.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the variable display execution unit gives priority to the variable display corresponding to one of the conditions (this example). Then, the microcomputer 100 for game control executes the step 069IWS139E in the case of Y of the step 069IWS139C, thereby performing the first condition for performing the change of the second special symbol six times in the time saving state, and the small hitting game state. If the second condition that is controlled once is satisfied with the same variation, that is, if the sixth variation in the time saving state is a small hit variation, the variation corresponding to the establishment of the second condition (the variation pattern is Pt16) The second special symbol change) can be executed with priority.) Thereby, control can be suitably performed.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the predetermined variable display based on the satisfaction of the second condition is preferentially performed. A specific variable display based on establishment of the first condition may be preferentially performed. For example, when the first condition for performing the change of the second special symbol six times and the second condition for controlling once to the small hitting game state are satisfied with the same change in the time reduction state, the time reduction state is ended. Instead, the second special symbol whose variation pattern is Pt15 may be varied.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, the state control means can control to a special state different from the normal state (in this example, the time saving state), and the updating means can control the first numerical information and the first numerical information only in the special state. (2) In the present example, the microcomputer 100 for game control can update the first counter and the second counter only in the time saving state by executing steps 069IWS133A and S139A. did. Thereby, control can be suitably performed.

  Specifically, in the special state, by updating each numerical information, it is possible to change the pattern of the variable display, thereby improving the interest, and in the normal state, not performing the update control of the numerical information. Thus, an increase in processing load can be prevented.

  Also, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, the updating unit can update the first numerical information from the first predetermined value (7 in this example) to the first specific value (0 in this example), The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (1 in this example) to a second specific value (0 in this example). When the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, the second numerical information is updated. Is updated to the second specific value (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the step 069IWS142B in the case of Y in step 069IWS142A), and updates the second numerical information to the second specific value. (1) The numerical information is updated to the first specific value (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139D in the case of Y in step 069IWS139C). Thus, it is possible to prevent a problem that an unintended change in the pattern of the variable display suddenly occurs.

  Also, according to the present characteristic unit 069IW, the updating unit can update the first numerical information from the first predetermined value (7 in this example) to the first specific value (0 in this example), The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (1 in the present example) to a second specific value (0 in the present example), and the state control means performs a special state (in this example, State), the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, or the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, the microcomputer is controlled to the normal state (in this example, the game control microcomputer) 100 executes step 069 IWS 139 E in the case of Y in step 069 IWS 139 C, and executes step 069 IWS 142 C in the case of Y in step 069 IWS 142 A. (In this example, the third counter) is a updatable and (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100, step 069IWS139G, S142E, executes S133E) that a. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the processing even in the normal state.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, the reach is more likely to occur than in the non-special mode by selecting the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the third counter in the special mode in the normal state. However, the control based on the value of is not limited to this. For example, by selecting a fluctuation pattern based on the value of the third counter in the special mode in the normal state, the reliability of the reach generated in the special mode is higher than the reliability of the reach generated in the non-special mode. Is also good. Specifically, the reliability of the reach may be relatively increased in the special mode by lowering the selection ratio of the out-of-reach mode than in the non-special mode.

  Further, in the present characteristic part 069IW, the variable display means variably displays the first identification information (in this example, the variation of the first special symbol) and variably displays the second identification information (in this example, the first special symbol is changed). The state control means can control a special state (in this example, a time saving state) different from the normal state, and the updating means can change the first identification information in the special state. The first numerical information is not updated based on the display (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the steps 069IWS133B and 133C so that in the time-saving state, only the first special information is changed based on the change of the second special symbol. The counter is updated), and the second numerical information is not updated based on the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the small hitting game state is not controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol). Al, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the time reduction state and the second the second counter is updated only on the basis of variation of the special symbols) and it. Thereby, it is possible to suitably control.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, the configuration is not controlled to the small hitting game state based on the variation of the first special symbol, but the configuration can be controlled to the small hitting gaming state based on the variation of the first special symbol. It may be. In this case, the first counter may not be updated based on the variation of the first special symbol, and the second counter may not be updated even if the small hitting game state is controlled based on the variation of the first special symbol. .

  Further, the time saving state may be terminated based on a counter for measuring the total number of times of change of the first special symbol and the number of changes of the second special symbol. For example, a counter A for measuring the number of changes in the second special symbol and a counter B for measuring the total number of changes in the number of changes in the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. An arbitrary number X is set as an initial value of Y, and Y = X + 4 is set as an initial value of the counter B. In the time saving state, the value of the counter B is decremented by 1 every time the first special symbol is changed, and the second special symbol is set. The value of the counter A and the value of the counter B may be decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation is performed, and the time saving state may be terminated based on the fact that one of the values of the counter A and the counter B has become 0. Here, the reason why the initial value Y of the counter B is set to a value larger by 4 than the initial value X of the counter A by four is that the upper limit of the first hold storage stored in the normal state is controlled to the time saving state. This is due to the fact that digestion is considered after being performed.

  Further, the pattern in which the first special symbol is changed in the time reduction state includes a first pattern in which the first hold memory stored in the normal state is consumed, and a first start winning prize despite the time reduction state. It is assumed that a start winning prize occurs in the mouth and a second pattern in which the first special symbol fluctuates with respect to the starting winning prize. However, if the special symbol of the first special symbol fluctuates five times or more, Since the second pattern has occurred at least once or more, an effect may be performed to prompt the player to launch game balls into the second starting winning opening.

  In addition to the counters A and B described above, a counter C for measuring the number of times the small hitting game state is controlled is provided, and a predetermined number (for example, 1) is set as an initial value of the counter C, and the small hitting game state is set. , The value of the counter C may be decremented by one, and the time-saving state may be terminated based on the fact that one of the counters A, B and C has become zero.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, the time-saving state is ended when the number of controls in the small hitting game state is one. However, if the time-saving state is ended based on the number of controls in the small hitting game state, The time saving state may be ended when the number of times of controlling the small hitting game state is two or more predetermined times.

  In the characteristic unit 069IW, the value of the second counter is set to the second counter and the value of the second counter is decremented by 1 when controlling to the small hitting game state. When the value of the second counter becomes 0, the time saving state is set. However, as described above, if the configuration is such that the time-saving state is ended when the small hitting game state is controlled once, the control to end the time-saving state without using the second counter may be performed. Good. For example, the processing that does not perform the processing of steps 069IWS164, S139B, and S139C (the processing that shifts to the processing after S139D if Y in step 069IWS139A) may be performed.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, the small hitting game state is not controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the small hitting game state can be controlled based on both the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol may be employed.

  When the configuration is such that the small hitting game state can be controlled based on both the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the V determination is made depending on which of the special symbols is in the small hitting gaming state. Due to the difference in the rate at which game balls entered the prize winning device 069IW01 enter the V winning area 069IW02, the rate at which game balls entered the V determination prize winning apparatus 069IW01 entered the V winning area 069IW02 becomes, for example, 10% or more. It may be adjusted. For example, in the small hitting game state based on the variation of the first special symbol, 10% of the game balls that have entered the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 enter the V winning area 069IW02, and the small hitting game based on the variation of the second special symbol. In this state, 90% of the game balls that have entered the V-determination prize winning device 069IW01 may enter the V-winning area 069IW02. Also, in the small hitting game state based on the change of the first special symbol, the game ball that has entered the V determination prize winning device 069IW01 does not enter the V winning area 069IW02 at all, and the small hitting game state based on the change of the second special symbol. In, 100% of the game balls that have entered the V-judgment winning device 069IW01 may enter the V-winning area 069IW02.

  Further, the layout of the members provided on the game board is not limited to the above. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 8-13 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example, and shows an arrangement layout of main members.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modification, a row of nails 069IW19 is provided to the right of the first starting winning opening, and a game ball flowing down from the right of the gaming area is provided with the first starting winning opening. It is configured not to enter the area. As described above, the row of nails 069IW19 for preventing the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the game ball is fired aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hit). Only when the player has operated the game ball, the game ball can be won in the first starting winning port.

  Note that, in this example, a case is shown in which the first starting winning opening allows a game ball to be won only when a left-handed operation is performed by providing the row of nails 069IW19. It is not limited. For example, the first starting winning opening may be provided on the left side of the game area so that the game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when a left hit operation is performed, or the first starting winning opening may be provided. The mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area, and the row of nails 069IW19 may also be provided so that the game ball can enter the first start winning port only when a left hit operation is performed.

  On the right side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 is provided. Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 069IW7 that forms a special winning opening is provided. The special variable prize ball device 069IW7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves a plate-shaped bottom member formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which a game ball flows down in a front-rear direction to move back and forth. An open state (also called an open state) in which game balls can be won at a large winning opening located below the member, and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which game balls cannot be won. The special variable winning ball device 069IW7 moves the bottom member forward in the big hit game 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. The bottom member is moved rearward from the closed state where it is moved forward toward the rear, and opening control is performed to open the large winning opening which is a winning area.

  In the present characteristic portion 069IW, when a big hit game is controlled, a game ball enters a V region (a specific region inside the special variable prize ball device 069IW7; not shown) during the big hit game, and enters the V region. Is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, on condition that the entry of the game ball is detected. The V region is provided with an opening / closing portion so that a game ball can enter only at a probable big hit.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, a special variable winning ball device 069IW17 for forming a special winning port for small hits and a variable winning ball device 069IW6B having a second starting winning port are provided. As shown at -13, a special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 069IW6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable prize ball device 069IW17 and the variable prize ball device 069IW6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and move the plate-shaped 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 and backward, a special winning port or a second starting winning port located below the bottom member is opened (also called an open state) in which game balls can be won, and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won (in both closed and closed states). To say). The special variable winning prize ball device 069IW17, in the small hitting game 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, the bottom member is From the closed state, which has been moved forward, the bottom member is moved backward, and the opening control for opening the special winning opening, which is a winning area, is executed. In addition, the variable winning ball device 069IW6B, when the symbol hits the normal symbol display 20 and the symbol is derived and displayed, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, and the bottom member is moved backward. Opening control for opening the second start winning opening, which is a winning area, is executed.

  In this example, the special variable prize ball device 069IW7, the special variable prize ball device 069IW17, and the variable prize ball device 069IW6B are formed to have the same structure. As shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable prize ball apparatus 069IW7 is formed such that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game dropped onto the special variable prize ball apparatus 069IW7. If the special variable prize ball device 069IW7 is in the closed state, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable prize ball device 069IW7, and falls onto the variable prize ball device 069IW6B below it.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 069IW6B. As shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are formed such that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from upper right to lower left. When the special variable winning ball device 069IW6B or the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is in the closed state, the gaming ball on the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is directed from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 or the variable winning ball device 069IW6B. Go and go. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable prize ball device 069IW6 and the variable prize ball device 069IW6B are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the variable prize ball device 069IW7 does not win the special variable prize ball device 069IW7. If the bottom ball member of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the open state, the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening and the special variable ball is dropped. The game ball does not flow toward the winning ball device 069IW17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 069IW17. At this time, if the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 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 device 069IW17 and falls as it is toward the out opening.

  Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces for reducing the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. I have. In this example, the special variable prize ball device 069IW7, the special variable prize ball device 069IW17, and the variable prize ball device 069IW6B 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-back direction component, and the time required for the flow to flow is delayed more than when there is no regulating piece.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable prize ball device 069IW17 is disposed on the left side and the variable prize ball device 069IW6B is disposed on the right side. The bottom member of the variable winning ball unit 069IW6B is formed to be gently inclined from upper right to lower left, and when the bottom member is not receded and is in the closed state, the special variable winning ball unit from the variable winning ball unit 069IW6B. Since the game balls are configured to flow toward the ball device 069IW17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

  A switch that can detect a game ball that has won the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the switch, 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 device 069IW7 is controlled to be opened and the large winning opening is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning prize ball device 069IW7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the gaming ball into the special winning opening and obtain a prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  In the special winning opening, a switch capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the switch, 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) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, although the number of prize balls is smaller than when the gaming ball has won the large winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) another prize port, such as the first start prize port 1 or the second start prize port. Therefore, if the special variable winning prize ball device 069IW17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning prize ball device 069IW17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning port is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the game ball to the special winning port to obtain a prize ball, and therefore, for the player, You will be at a disadvantage.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 069IW6B (second starting winning port), and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 (special winning port). Is provided on the right side of the game area, and during a big hit game or a KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area by a firing operation (a so-called right-hit operation). )I do.

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

  In the first special figure game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on a big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit”. . If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained. Note that, even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be "small hit".

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

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

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

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a probable change state (high probability state), a KT state, a high base state, etc.) are prepared. The big hit type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  After the big hitting game state ends, the state may be controlled to a certain change state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the big hit type.

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

  In the KT state, KT control is performed, which is more likely to cause a small hit than in the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hitting game state, so that less prize balls can be obtained than in the big hitting game state, but this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the high base state, a control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure change time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is executed (hour saving state), and the general figure game is described as "per-figure hit". For example, by increasing the probability that the game ball becomes higher than the normal state, a control (high opening control, high base control) that allows the game ball to easily enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and thus is an advantageous state for the player.

  The probable change state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. I do. A condition in which the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games is an end condition is also referred to as a frequency cut (such as a frequency cut probability change).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a probable change state, a KT state, a high base state, and the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the initial setting state (for example, when a predetermined reset process is not performed after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). It is a state that is done.

  When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the certain state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous that the player performs a firing operation (right-hand operation) aiming to the right of the game area. When the player performs a right-handing operation by rotating the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary figure game. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When it is "per day", an opening control for opening the variable winning ball apparatus 069IW6B for a predetermined period is performed (the second starting winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 069IW6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the second special game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big 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 obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

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

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 069IW17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed).

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

  In the characteristic part 069IW, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel. Specifically, during the execution of the first special symbol change display, the change start condition of the second special symbol (the big hit game state or the small hit game state is not controlled, and the second special symbol is not changing, If the second hold symbol is stored), the variable display of the second special symbol is started without waiting for the end of the variable display of the first special symbol. Similarly, during the execution of the change display of the second special symbol, the change start condition of the first special symbol (the large hit game state or the small hit game state is not controlled, and the first special symbol is not changing and the first special symbol is not changing) If the hold memory is stored), the variable display of the first special symbol is started without waiting for the end of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays a decorative symbol corresponding to a special symbol corresponding to a game state among the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, in the normal state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed, and in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, it is a normal big hit (in this example, 6R normal When the change display of the first special symbol which is a big hit is being executed, the change display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the big hit and the small hit are simultaneously performed in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The situation that occurs does not occur. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the variable display of the first special symbol is determined to be forcible, control is performed such that the off symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the decorative symbol.

  In the characteristic part 069IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, it is a normal big hit (in this example, 2R normal When the change display of the second special symbol that is a big hit is being executed, the change display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the big hit and the small hit are simultaneously performed in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The situation that occurs does not occur. In this case, on the side of the effect control CPU 120, when the variable display of the second special symbol is determined to be forcible, control is performed such that the off symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the decorative symbol.

  The gaming state in the present feature part 069IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In the characteristic portion 069IW, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). Control, low probability and first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and high probability and first KT state (high probability / first KT state). , High probability and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

  In the first KT state of the KT state, although the small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is easily opened, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 069IW6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and even if a small hit occurs. There are very few cases where a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball every 100 changes). Specifically, in the first KT state, the state is controlled so that small hits are likely to occur, and the state is controlled so as to be in the high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 069IW6B is controlled to be long. In the second KT state of the KT states, the opening time of the upstream variable winning prize ball device 069IW6B is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball can easily win the special variable winning prize ball device 069IW17 on the downstream side. Specifically, in the second KT state, the state is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur, and the state is controlled to be a low base state, so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 069IW6B is controlled to be short.

  The KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in the characteristic portion 069IW, the probability that the variable winning prize ball device 069IW6B will be in the open state at the time of ordinary drawing is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. When the first special symbol fluctuates, the ratio determined to be a small hit is low, whereas when the second special symbol fluctuates, the ratio determined to be a small hit increases. For this reason, the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to fluctuate, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Note that the configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which the KT state is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable prize ball device 069IW6B will be in the open state as a normal figure is the same as the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol fluctuates. By configuring the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time than the normal state, and the KT state is changed to the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

  It should be noted that the characteristic portion 069IW is configured to determine a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 10 seconds when a large hit occurs in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol during the KT state. This is a case in which a big hit has occurred immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a long change time, Since the fluctuation of the second special symbol executed during the fluctuation of the big hit of the first special symbol is configured to be forcibly released, the forcible release frequently occurs even in the second KT state, and the player loses the small hit. You will not receive any profits. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 069IW, the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a short change time, so that the game mode shifts to the big hit game state based on the change of the first special symbol before forcible loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

  In addition, unlike the feature part 069IW, even when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the first special symbol, the change of the second special symbol is not forcibly released (for example, the first special symbol). When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit is stopped, the second special symbol is forcibly removed. In the case of the gaming machine, the change time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state May be a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. If the change time of the big hit is set to the same short change time as the loss, the player will You will not be able to receive any profits from small hits. Therefore, if the change time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is set to a long change time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, there is a sufficient time that the small hit can be generated at least a plurality of times. (For example, one minute).

  Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic portion 069IW will be described. FIG. 8-14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in the characteristic portion 069IW. First, in the characteristic portion 069IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a shooting operation (left hit) of the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the first start winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. In addition, since the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, a 10R certain variable big hit, a 6R certain variable big hit, or a 6R normal large hit mainly occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, if the game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / low The state shifts to the base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, when a 6R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / high base state (high probability / 1KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, if a 6R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game, and the next big hit occurs. The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the fifty variable displays have been completed.

  After shifting to the KT state (high-probability / high-base state, low-probability / high-base state, high-probability / low-base state), in this feature 069IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. To launch the game ball (right-handed). For this reason, in the KT state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the second start winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed. In addition, since the change display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R certain change big hit, a 6R certain change big hit, a 2R certain change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit mainly occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14, in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a predetermined condition (10R probability changing big hit or 2R probability changing big hit occurs), and a game ball enters the V region during a big hit game. To perform the change display of the second special symbol 50 times or to control the small hitting game state 40 times), the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). However, the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, when a 6R probability variable big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / high probability is obtained after the big hit game ends. The state shifts to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. In the characteristic part 069IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R probability variation big hit is 50% in total (see FIG. 10-5), so that once the probability is high / high. In the base state, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%. Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game. For example, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, when a 6R certain-variable big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / high probability is obtained after the big hit game ends. The state transitions to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. If a 2R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends. In the characteristic portion 069IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a 2R normal big hit is 35% (see FIGS. 10-5 (D) and (E)). Once in the low probability / high base state, the low probability / high base state will loop at a rate of 35%. After the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit has occurred and the low probability / high base state has been established, if the next variable hit has not occurred and the 50-time variable display has been completed, FIG. As shown, the state transitions to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the game ball enters the V region during the big hit game. For example, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. In the characteristic portion 069IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit is 15%. % (See FIGS. 10-5 (D), (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. Also, when a 6R probability variable big hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / The state transitions to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, the state may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends.

  In FIG. 8-14, the case where the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) has been described. A display may be performed. In this case, if a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Become. In addition, when the 6R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 2R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variation 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 variation display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when a 6R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during a big hit game, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the fluctuation 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 fluctuation display of the first special symbol is displayed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability change big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Here, control of the CPU 103 in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) will be described. In the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the CPU 103 has a change number counter for measuring the number of changes in the second special symbol and a small hit for counting the number of controls in the small hit game state. By using the frequency counter, it is determined whether or not a condition for shifting to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is satisfied.

  Specifically, when the CPU 103 is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) (at the end of the big hit in the 6R probability change big hit), the CPU 103 sets 50 as the value of the number of fluctuation counter, 40 is set as the value of the number counter. Then, every time the change of the second special symbol is completed, the value of the change number counter is decremented by 1 regardless of which variable display result is obtained. Subtract the value by one. That is, when the small hit change occurs, both the value of the change number counter and the value of the small hit number counter are updated.

  Then, when the value of the fluctuation number counter becomes 0 or the value of the small hit number counter becomes 0, the CPU 103 changes from the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) to the high probability / low state. The transition to the base state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled. In the high-probability / low-base state (high-probability / second KT state), a change in a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a special fluctuation pattern that can be selected only in the high-probability / low-base state (high-probability / second KT state)) is determined. It is feasible. As described above, the variation of the specific variation pattern can be executed based on the value of the small hit number counter becoming 0 as the second condition.

  Further, in the variation of the second special symbol (final variation in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) started when the value of the variation number counter is 1, the CPU 103 determines a predetermined variation pattern ( For example, a change is performed by selecting a special change pattern that can be selected only in the final change of the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). As described above, the variation of the predetermined variation pattern can be executed based on the fact that the value of the variation count counter has become 1 as the first condition. For example, a predetermined variation pattern for performing an effect to notify that the first KT state has ended and control to the second KT state may be selected. The predetermined variation pattern is, for example, a variation pattern that is not selected in a variation other than when the value of the variation number counter is 1, and is a variation pattern having a variation time longer than other variation patterns. When the fluctuation of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is performed, for example, a fluctuation effect indicating transition from a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). May be performed.

  Effects control in effect control CPU 120 of the modified example will be described. Here, in particular, the effect control in the case of controlling to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) will be described in detail.

  The effect control CPU 120 according to the modification performs a game state control notification effect to notify the effect when the game state is controlled to be shifted. More specifically, when the big hit game state of the 6R probability change big hit ends, when a command indicating control to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is received from the game control microcomputer 100, for example, As an ending effect, a game state control notification effect is performed by displaying characters such as “high probability / high base state rush!” On the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-15 (1)).

  In addition, in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handing promotion effect (character display such as “right-hand”) that prompts the player to make a right-handed hit. Specifically, after performing the above-described game state control notification effect, a right-handed notification effect is performed, for example, when the ending period ends (see FIG. 8-15 (2)). The same right-handing promotion effect is performed in the big hitting game state and the small hitting game state. Note that, while a specific effect (for example, a reach effect) is being performed, the right-handed notification effect may be hidden to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 may perform a remaining number notification effect of notifying the remaining number of second special symbol fluctuations in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). For example, a command indicating the value of the change frequency counter is received from the game control microcomputer 100, and in response to the command, for example, if the value of the change frequency counter is “30”, the image display device 5 displays “30 remaining times”. , A remaining number notification effect of displaying characters such as "" may be performed (see FIG. 8-15 (2)). Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may also measure the number of remaining times in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and perform the remaining number notification effect using the measurement result. For example, when a command indicating control to the high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state) is received, 50 is set to the effect fluctuation counter, and a command indicating the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol is set. The remaining number of times of the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) may be measured by subtracting 1 from the value of the effect fluctuation number counter each time it is received. Note that while the specific effect (for example, the reach effect) is being performed, the remaining number notification effect may be hidden so as to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs a fluctuation effect according to the received fluctuation pattern command. For example, if the received fluctuation pattern command is a specific fluctuation pattern command (a fluctuation pattern command transmitted when the value of the fluctuation count counter is 1), the image display device 5 will display "Soon to enter a small hit RUSH!" Is performed (see FIG. 8-15 (3)).

  In addition, when the value of the fluctuation number counter becomes 0 and when the small hit number counter becomes 0, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is changed to the high probability / low base state (high probability / high probability). (2nd KT state), in which a predetermined change pattern is selected in a change in which the value of the change number counter is 1 (high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state) final change). However, even in the variation in which the small hit number counter becomes 0 (the final small hit variation in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) The variation pattern that is not selected in the small hit variation other than the last small hit variation in may be selectable. That is, different variation patterns may be selectable according to the value of the small hit counter. For example, a predetermined variation pattern selected in a variation in which the value of the variation number counter is 1 (final variation in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) may be selectable.

  The small hit probability based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is “6298/65536” regardless of whether it is in the non-probable state (low-probability state) or the probable-change state (high-probability state). Is constant. In addition, the small hit probability based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol has a small hit probability of “62986/65536, irrespective of whether it is in the non-probable state (low-probability state) or the probable-change state (high-probability state). Is constant. Therefore, in the high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state), the change counter is updated each time the second special symbol changes, while the small hit counter is updated in the second special symbol. Are updated at a frequency of 62996/65536, in which the fluctuations are performed. This makes it possible to generate randomness in the length of a period until a specific fluctuation pattern is changed and the length of a period until a predetermined fluctuation pattern is changed, thereby improving interest.

  Further, when the value of the change number counter as the first condition becomes 1 and the value of the small hit number counter as the second condition becomes 0 during the same change, a high probability / Since the control is performed in the low base state (high probability / second KT state), the change of the specific change pattern is executed with priority given to establishment of the second condition. Thereby, control can be suitably performed.

  Further, only in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) different from the normal state, the fluctuation number counter and the small hit number counter can be updated. Thereby, control can be suitably performed.

  In addition, when the change number counter can be updated in the range of 50 to 0 and the small hit number counter can be updated in the range of 40 to 0, and the value of the change number counter is updated to 0, The value of the small hit counter is also updated to 0, and when the value of the small hit counter is updated to 0, the value of the variation counter is also updated to 0. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem in which an unintended change in the fluctuation pattern suddenly occurs.

  Also, when the value of the small hit counter is updated to 0 in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) or the value of the fluctuation counter is updated to 0, the high probability / low base state ( It is also possible to control to high probability / second KT state and to be able to update some numerical information. For example, in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), a variation pattern may be selected based on the numerical information. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform processing even in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  Further, the variation counter may not be updated based on the variation of the first special symbol, and the small hit counter may not be updated even if the small hit is controlled based on the variation of the first special symbol. Thereby, control can be suitably performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design 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 winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23: Count switch 30: Hitting operation handle 31A: Stick controller 31B: Push button 32: Movable body 100: Game control microcomputer 101, 121: ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display;
A state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a predetermined state different from the advantageous state,
The variable display execution means can execute a predetermined variable display based on a first condition regarding the number of times of execution of the variable display being satisfied, and can execute a predetermined variable display based on a second condition regarding the number of controls in the predetermined state being satisfied. A certain variable display can be performed,
Updating means that can update first numerical information on the number of times of execution of the variable display and second numerical information on the number of times of control in the predetermined state,
The gaming machine, wherein the updating means is capable of updating the first numerical information and updating the second numerical information with execution of one variable display.

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