JP2020048737A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is one that is configured. Further, variable display means 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 becomes a specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value is provided. (A so-called pachinko machine).

  The prize value means paying out a prize ball, giving a score, or giving a prize in accordance with a prize of a game ball in a prize area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a hit ball, That is, a right to be in an advantageous state is generated, or 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 a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on a game ball winning the starting winning opening. In this case, a "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display the 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 easy to win. 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, 16 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.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to be controllable in a special state (for example, a small hit RUSH) in which the frequency of controlling the special state (small hitting game state) is higher than a normal state. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that when variable display is performed a specified number of times in a probable change mode in which a high probability state and a time saving state are set, the mode is shifted to a small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit is generated with high frequency. .

JP 2017-148127 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is clear that in the probable change mode, the display is shifted to the small hitting RUSH mode by performing the variable number of display operations of the specified number of times. Can not.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) capable of changing between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a variable device accessible state. Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state), and special state control that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than a normal state. Means, the special state includes a first special state (eg, a first KT state) and a second special state (eg, a second KT state) that is more advantageous than the first special state, and the first special state is An advantageous first special state (for example, a first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a disadvantageous state that does not shift to the second special state based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. 1 special condition (for example, 1st KT state B), and displays a common special effect (for example, displays a common background image B) when controlled to the advantageous first special state and when controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. A special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS060) capable of executing the background effect) is further provided.
According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the advantageous first special state and the disadvantageous first special state is being controlled, so that the gaming interest is improved. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), an advantageous state control means capable of controlling the player to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). Specific state control means that can be controlled to a specific state that is easily controlled (for example, a high probability state), and the special effect execution means is controlled to a disadvantageous first special state and is controlled to a specific state. A common special effect (for example, a background effect for displaying a common background image B) can be executed when the first special state is controlled and the non-specific state is controlled. A part where the control CPU 120 executes steps S001IWS055 and S001IWS060).
According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the specific state and the non-specific state is being controlled, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, 50 times or 100 times of fluctuation, see FIG. 8-20) having different eases may be provided. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

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

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device) which is provided on the upstream side of the variable device and is capable of changing between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state. 6B), and a predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) in which the variable starting device is more easily controlled to enter a state than a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state) May be controlled to the first special state when controlled to the non-predetermined state, and controlled to the second special state when controlled to the non-predetermined state (for example, see FIGS. 8-20).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

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

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6) may be provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) indicating the type of the predetermined condition. Good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the type of the predetermined condition, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), further including a special effect execution unit capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) indicating that the game machine is controlled to the specific state. It may be.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the game is being controlled to the specific state, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

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 flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. 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 explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning prize ball device and a special variable winning prize ball device in a KT state. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is an explanatory view for explaining how to change a game state. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining output timings of a big hit signal 1 and a big hit signal 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory pre-opening process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a probable change suggestion effect determination table and a transition effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit production process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation period of a 2nd special symbol, and the opening / closing period of a special winning opening. It is an explanatory view for explaining an effect mode of an open effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of a background effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a certain change suggestion production and a transition production. It is an explanatory view for explaining the case where it is constituted so that a set value can be changed.

(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.

  Further, for example, 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 is provided. In this example, a first hold display area 5A for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and a second hold display for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure An area 5B is provided. Note that a display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are 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 having a first starting winning port is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start port switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening, so that game balls flowing down from the right side of the gaming area do not enter the area provided with the first starting winning opening. Have been. As described above, the row 19 of nails for preventing the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the operation of firing the game balls aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). 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 gaming balls are configured to be able to win in the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed due to the provision of the row 19 of nails. 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. A mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area and a row of nails 19 may also be provided so that a game ball can be won in 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. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

  Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 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 7 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.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided a special variable winning ball device 17 for forming a special winning port for small hits, and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port. As shown in the figure, a special variable prize ball device 17 is disposed on the left side, and a variable prize ball device 6B is disposed adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable prize ball device 17 and the variable prize ball device 6B 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 prize ball device 17 removes the bottom member 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. 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. Also, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the symbol hits the normal symbol display 20 and is displayed and derived, 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 7, the special variable prize ball device 17, and the variable prize ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from upper left to lower right, so that the game balls dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 If the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the closed state, it moves on the special variable prize ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable prize ball device 6B thereunder.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed such that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from upper right to lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device The game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B when the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are in the closed state. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable prize ball device 17 and the variable prize ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the special variable prize ball device 7 can be placed on the variable prize ball device 6B without winning. When the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is open, the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening, and the special variable winning ball is dropped. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward to open the special winning opening, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls as it is toward the out opening.

  Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulating 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 7, the special variable prize ball device 17, and the variable prize ball device 6B are provided with the restriction pieces, so that the game flows 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. 1, the special variable prize ball device 17 is disposed on the left side and the variable prize ball device 6B is disposed on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to be gently inclined from upper right to lower left, and when the bottom member is not receded and is in a closed state, the special variable winning ball device is changed from the variable winning ball device 6B. In this sense, the variable prize ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable prize ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side in this sense because the game ball is configured to flow toward the 17th. It can be said that.

  A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning prize ball device 7 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 7 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 (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, 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 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning prize ball device 17 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 the prize ball, and therefore, for the player, You will be at a disadvantage.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning port). Is provided on the right side of the game area, 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.

  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 the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  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.

  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.

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

  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.

  Speakers 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)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous that the player performs a firing operation (a so-called left-hand operation) aiming at the left side 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.

  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 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 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 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 gaming state after the big hit gaming 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 "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 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.

  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 device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. 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.

(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, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design) to be "big hit" (also referred to as big hit reliability or big hit expectation) 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 symbol 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 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. In addition, 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 includes various switches (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B)) for game ball detection, and count switches (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) (For example, a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and a switch has been turned on), and 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, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a door for a special winning opening door. The signal is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening.

  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 the effect to be executed) 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 is equipped with 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 and 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, and the like), 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 interruption), 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 recovery 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, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery 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 finishing 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, 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, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start 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 the first special symbol process (step S25A). The CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the first special figure game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like. (Details will be described later). Further, the CPU 103 executes a second special symbol process process (step S25B). The CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the second special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like. You. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be simultaneously executed in parallel.

  Subsequent to the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process, a normal symbol process 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 interruption occurs, a process for paying out prize 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 the process executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101A).

  In the first start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning in the first start winning opening, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a winning start occurs in the first winning opening, a random number for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored in a first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as holding information. Is done. 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 first number of stored storages, the transmission for transmitting an effect control command for designating the occurrence of a start winning prize, the first number of stored storages, and the determination result such as the pre-reading determination to the effect control board 12. The settings are made. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

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

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the first special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In the first special symbol normal process, the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” or “big hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result. The jackpot type in the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal process, 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 first special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. . Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

  When 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 first variation pattern setting process in step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are determined by using a random value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of them is included. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

  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 first special symbol change process in step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In the first special symbol variation process, a process for setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is measured. 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. When the elapsed time from the start of the change of the first special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the first special symbol change processing ends. I do.

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

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

  The first big hit opening pre-processing of step S115A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is "5". The first big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting execution of 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. It is included. 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 first special map process flag is updated to "6", and the first big hit opening pre-processing ends.

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

  The first big hit opening post-processing in step S117A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is "7". The post-first-big-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached a set upper-limit number of executions, and a process of determining whether or not the upper-limit execution number has been reached. It includes a process for making settings for terminating the gaming state, and the like. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and when the number of rounds has reached the upper limit execution number, the first special figure process flag is updated. The value of the diagram process flag is updated to “8”. When the value of the first special map process flag is updated, the post-first jackpot opening process ends.

  The first big hit end processing in step S118A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is “8”. The first big hit end process corresponds to 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, or an end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting the variable control, the KT control, and the high base control. When such a setting is performed, the value of the first special map process flag is updated to “0”, and the first big hit end processing ends.

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

  The process of opening the first small hit in step S120A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is "10". The first small hit opening processing includes a process of measuring an elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and a timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. And the like, for determining whether or not has been performed. When the special winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “11”, and the first small hit opening processing ends.

  The first small hit end processing in step S121A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “11”. The first 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 hitting game state is executed, or the like. 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 first special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the first small hit end processing ends.

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

(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 interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. 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 out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that it is possible to confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command in 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 in a decorative luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and 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 control effect command at the time of a start winning 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.

  In this embodiment, when an effective start winning in the first starting winning opening A occurs, an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition specifying command) designating that the first reserved memory number has been increased by one is transmitted. When an effective start winning in the second starting winning opening occurs, an effect control command (second holding stored number addition specifying command) designating that the second held storage number has been increased by one is transmitted. In addition, when an effective start prize occurs in any of the start winning openings (in this example, only the first start winning opening), a pre-read determination such as a display result or a variation pattern in the special figure game is performed, and the determination result is designated. Effect control command (winning-time judgment result designation command) is transmitted. Note that when the first special figure game is started, an effect control command (first reserve memory number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first number of reserved memories has decreased by 1 is transmitted, and the second special figure game is started. At the time of starting, the effect control command (the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by 1 is transmitted. It is possible to know the number of second reserved storages. In step S161, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the prize-winning-time determination result designation command. A process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the specified number of stored holds. Also, when the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command and the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command are received, the processing for displaying the reservation display is executed based on the reserved storage number specified from those commands. Is done. In this embodiment, only the prefetch notice effect for the first special figure game can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the prefetch notice effect for the second special figure game may also be executable.

  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 or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. 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. Thereafter, 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, when the reception waiting 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. . Further, in the small hitting effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hitting 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 processing, 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 effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit game 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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in 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. 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 repeating the display and the extinguishing of 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 operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable 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 the effect (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 of the characteristic part 001IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 001IW will be described. First, a gaming state in the feature section 001IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the present feature part 001IW 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. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In the characteristic portion 001IW, 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 states, as described later, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is easily opened, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and Is extremely rare (for example, about one ball every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, the state is controlled so that small hits are likely to occur, and the state is controlled to be in the high base state, so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be long. In the second KT state among the KT states, as described later, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is transferred to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. 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 a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

  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 001IW, the probability that the variable prize ball device 6B will be in the open state at the time of ordinary drawing is the same between the KT state and the normal state (for example, 100%; that is, 100 regardless of the state). % When the first special symbol fluctuates, but there is no case where the small special hit is determined when the second special symbol fluctuates. (However, except for the case of a forced off described later), 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 6B will be in the open state due to the ordinary figure is the same as the normal state (for example, 100%), but the fluctuation selected when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the fluctuation time of the 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 smaller than the normal state. It may be a game state that is likely to hit. In addition, in the present feature part 001IW, the general figure game is always configured to be a regular figure hit. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the general figure game may be lost. It may be configured such that the ratio of the loss of the normal figure is lower in the normal state than in the normal state.

  Further, the characteristic portion 001IW is configured so that the time required from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to reach the variable winning ball device 6B is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and by a group of nails forming a flow path of the game ball. As will be described in detail later, in the characteristic portion 001IW, the variable winning prize ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing the passing gate 41. When the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to be opened when one game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required until the variable prize ball is opened. Of game balls can be directly won in the variable winning ball device 6B.

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

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 138IW130b and 130c. Among them, FIG. 8-1 (B) shows the small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol. FIG. 8-1 (C) shows the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol used when executing the variable display of the second special symbol. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with a hit determination random number is set. The small hit determination tables 138IW130b and 130c respectively include a non-probable change small hit determination table used in a non-probable change state (low-probability state (low-probability / non-KT state, low-probability / first-KT state)) and a probable-change state ( There is a probability change small hit determination table used in a high probability state (high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state). In the non-probability change small hit determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIGS. 8B and 8C is set. ) And (C) are set. Numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), when the small hit determination value is not assigned to the small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol and the big hit is not determined, There is no small hit. That is, if it is not determined that the big hit, it is all off, the small hit probability is 0%. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol, the determination value (2250 to 65535) is used as the small hit determination value in the non-probability change small hit determination table. If it is allocated and it is not determined to be a big hit (about 0.3%), it is almost a small hit (about 96.6%), but may be a miss (about 3.1%). As shown in FIG. 8C, in the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol, the determination value (2250 to 65535) is assigned as the small hit determination value in the probability change small hit determination table. If the hit is not determined as a big hit (about 3.4%), the hit is a little hit (about 96.6%), but may be a loss (about 0.01%). In addition, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of this example, and if a big hit is not determined, a small hit is always made, and the small hit probability may be set to 100%. You may do so.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 and uses the extracted value as the value of the hit determination random number. If it matches the jackpot determination value, it is determined that a special symbol is to be made a jackpot. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the probability change state (high probability state) is compared with the non-probability change state (low probability state). The probability of a big hit has increased tenfold. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hit game state. Whether the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is a small hit symbol is determined. It is also to decide whether or not.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 138 IW 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination tables 138IW131a and 131b indicate that the type of big hit is "9R probable big hit" or "6R probable big hit A" based on the hit type determination random number when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. , "6R probable big hit B", "6R probable big hit C", "6R normal big hit A", and "6R normal big hit B". Hereinafter, the 6R probability variable jackpot A, the 6R probability variable jackpot B and the 6R probability variable jackpot C are collectively referred to simply as the 6R probability variable jackpot. The 6R ordinary jackpot A and the 6R ordinary jackpot B are collectively referred to simply as the 6R ordinary jackpot.

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

  The “9R probability changing big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of 9 rounds and the state is shifted to the high probability state after the big hit game state ends. In addition, “6R probable big hit A”, “6R probable big hit B” and “6R probable big hit C” are the big hits in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of six rounds and the state is shifted to the high probability state after the big hit game state ends. is there. In this characteristic part 001IW, the 6R probability variable jackpot A, the 6R probability variable jackpot B, and the 6R probability variable jackpot C differ in the manner of transition of the gaming state after transition to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Specifically, when the 6R probable big hit of the 6R probable big hit occurs, the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, and remains in the high base state until the next big hit occurs. Is maintained (that is, the high base state loops until a big hit occurs), and when either the 6R certain hit jackpot A or the 6R certain hit jackpot B occurs, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game. ), And the high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times according to the big hit type is ended. In this example, the high base state is maintained until the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed in the case of 6R probability variable hit A, and the high base state is maintained until the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed in the case of 6R probability change hit B. . Then, after either the 6R probability variable jackpot A or the 6R probability variable jackpot B occurs and shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), 50 or 100 times without the next big hit occurring. When the variable display has been completed twice, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (for example, corresponds to the processing of steps 001IWS2010A to 001IWS20143A and step 001IWS014A described later).

  The “6R normal big hit A” and the “6R normal big hit B” are big hits in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of six rounds and the state is shifted to the low probability state after the big hit game state ends. In this characteristic part 001IW, when either the 6R normal big hit A or the 6R normal big hit B occurs, the game shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game and the next big hit occurs. The high base state is maintained until the variable display of the number according to the jackpot type is finished. In this example, in the case of 6R normal big hit A, the high base state is maintained until the change display of 50 times is completed, and in the case of 6R normal big hit B, the high base state is maintained until the change display of 100 times is completed. . Then, after either of the 6R normal big hit A or the 6R normal big hit B occurs and becomes the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), 50 or 100 times without the next big hit occurring. When the variable display has been completed twice, the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (for example, corresponds to the processing of steps 001IWS2010A to 001IWS20142A and step 138IWS2221A described later).

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, the large winning opening is kept open until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls is won in each round of the big hit game. It is controlled, and it is possible to win a maximum of 10 big winning openings per round. In addition, in addition to the jackpot type indicated by the characteristic portion 001IW, for example, a “2R certain jackpot” or a “2R ordinary jackpot” is provided. In each round, the special winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (in this example, 1.8 seconds), and the number of winnings to the special winning opening that can be won in each round is about two to three. You may.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 001IW, when the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to one of the first KT state, the second KT state, and the non-KT state according to the gaming state before the big hit game and the big hit type. The manner of transition of the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 8-20).

  FIG. 8F is an explanatory diagram illustrating the small hit type determination table 138IW131c stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table 138IW131c sets the small hit type to "small hit A", "small hit B" "And" small hit C ".

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

  The "small hit A" is a small hit in which the control in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.5 seconds in the small hit game state is performed three times, and the "small hit B" is the small hit. In the gaming state, the special variable winning prize ball device 17 is a small hit in which the control of opening the special variable winning prize ball device 17 for 0.5 second is performed twice. This is a small hit in which the control to be in the open state is performed once for 0.5 second. When the special variable prize ball device 17 is opened a plurality of times in the small hitting game state, the special variable prize ball device 17 is opened for 1.8 seconds as an interval period (close period between opening) after the special variable prize ball device 17 is opened. A period during which the state is closed is provided. Since the characteristic portion 001IW is configured so that the degree of advantage is different depending on the type of the small hit, the effect of the opening effect during the small hit game is made different for each type of the small hit (or the selection ratio of the effect mode is changed). May be different). For example, in the case of the small hit A that is opened three times (that is, the degree of advantage is high), the ratio of performing the opening effect of the effect mode A is higher than the opening effect of the effect mode B, and the opening state is performed only once. In the case of the small hit C that does not result in (that is, the degree of advantage is low), the rate at which the opening effect of the effect mode B is executed may be higher than that of the opening effect of the effect mode A. With this configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the effect of the open effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, three types of small hits, a small hit A, a small hit B, and a small hit C, are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and only one type or two types are provided. Or four or more types. Also, for example, in the second KT state in which the opening effect described later is executed, the small hitting type is determined to be any of the small hitting A, the small hitting B, and the small hitting C, and in the first KT state in which the opening effect is not executed. Alternatively, the small hit type may be determined (or the determined ratio is high) for the small hit C. With such a configuration, in the first KT state in which the opening effect is not performed, the period of time in which the small hitting game state is controlled (that is, the fluctuation stop period of the second special symbol) is lengthened, giving a sense of incompatibility to the player. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 8-2 to FIG. 8-4 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol used in the characteristic portion 001IW. The EXT shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4 is the data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

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

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, in the case of the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first non-KT special symbol shown in FIG. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the first variation pattern is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 05.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state) is set, FIG. The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, the first special symbol is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 06 to # 07.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and when the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state) is set, the variation pattern for the second special symbol for the non-KT state shown in FIG. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in the non-KT state, the pattern is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be a loss, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 10 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 10 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a relatively long period of 5 minutes.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, even when the non-KT state is in effect, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is made, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of game balls into the special winning opening. Would. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8C, even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely increased and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. Is reduced to reduce the frequency of occurrence of small hits, thereby preventing a situation in which a small hit is aimed at acquiring a prize ball even in the non-KT state. In the characteristic portion 001IW, the “frequency of occurrence of small hits” is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, the small hits per unit time Is higher than the normal state.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed during the non-KT state, the variation time is changed even if a big hit occurs. Is relatively long, such as 5 minutes, to prevent an act of aiming for a prize ball by unreasonably winning a special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, since the digestion of the first hold memory does not need to be longer than in the case of a small hit, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the case of a small hit. I have.

  In the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, a big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B which triggered the low probability / first KT state is performed. A change pattern table is selected according to the number of changes since the end. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is performed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8D, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, any of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06 is performed. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when it is determined that the first variation of the low probability / first KT state is the first variation, the second variation pattern # 04 of the shortened variation having a short variation time of 5 seconds. It is determined. If the first change of the low probability / first KT state is determined to be a small hit, the second change pattern # 05 (second start winning opening opening) which is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. Fluctuation pattern for preparation). In the characteristic portion 001IW, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, although the frequency of small hits increases, the opening time of the variable prize ball device 6B is lengthened to actually increase the special variable prize. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately formed. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 001IW, in the first variation of the first KT state, the variable prize ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 17 of the special variable prize ball device 17 are secured before the transition to the first KT state by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 17 to an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member have fallen, it is possible to win a special winning opening. This prevents a situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. When it is determined that the first variation of the low probability / first KT state is a big hit, the second variation pattern # 06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for two minutes.

  In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuation after ending the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A which triggered the low probability / first KT state, or ending the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B Then, if the variation display of the 2nd to 99th variation is executed, the second special symbol for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 49th or the 2nd to 99th variation shown in FIG. A variation pattern table is selected and a variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is ended, the 2 to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is ended). When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second to 99th variation), any of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13 is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B) is performed. If it is determined to be out of the range from the end to the 2nd to 99th change), the second change pattern # 07 of the shortened change having a short change time of 5 seconds or the second change pattern of the shortened change having a shorter change time of 1 second. The variation pattern # 08 may be determined. On the other hand, after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, the low probability / the 2nd to 49th fluctuation of the first KT state (or the 2nd to 99th fluctuation after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B) If it is determined to be out, it may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 09 with reach. In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the low probability / the 2nd to 49th fluctuation of the first KT state (or the 2nd to 99th fluctuation after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is ended) is small. When it is determined to be a hit, a second variation pattern # 10 of a shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 5 seconds or a second variation pattern # 11 of a shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 1 second may be determined. . On the other hand, after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, the low probability / the 2nd to 49th fluctuation of the first KT state (or the 2nd to 99th fluctuation after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B) When it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 07 and # 10 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second change patterns # 08 and # 11 are where one or more second hold storages are stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the user is present. Thus, the configuration is such that the use of the reserved storage is expedited and the operation rate is increased. Also, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the low hit / lowest probability / the 2nd to 49th change in the first KT state (or the 2nd to 99th change after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished) Is determined, the second variation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

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

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the state is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, for example, a character display such as “during a chance time” is displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished) If it is determined to be a loss or a small hit as low probability / 100th variation of the first KT state), the second variation pattern # with an end display for displaying a character such as “CHANCE TIME!” On the image display device 5 14 and the second variation pattern # 15. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A ends, the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state (or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B ends). If a large hit is determined as “low probability / 100th change of the first KT state” after that, a predetermined resurrection display is accompanied by an end display for displaying characters such as “CHANCE TIME!” On the image display device 5. The second variation pattern # 16 is determined.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a big hit occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having the variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. Is configured to determine. 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 this characteristic part 001IW, by changing the fluctuation time of the big hit change of the first special symbol to a short change time, it is possible to shift to the big hit game state based on the change of the first special symbol before the forced loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

  Note that, unlike the feature part 001IW, 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 removed (for example, the first special symbol is not changed). When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit symbol 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).

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, when the high probability / first KT state is set, the 6R probability variable hit A, 6R probability variable hit B, and 6R probability variable hit C which triggered the high probability / first KT state. The change pattern table is selected according to the number of changes since the big hit game based on any of the above. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 17 to # 21 is performed. Is determined.

  In addition, similarly to the first change of the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the second variation pattern # 17 having a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds is determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined to be out of the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 18 with reach may be determined. In addition, even when the small change is determined as the first change of the high probability / first KT state, the change pattern (second change pattern # 19) for preparing the second starting winning opening may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small fluctuation is the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when it is determined to be a big hit as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation after executing the big hit game based on any of the 6R probable big hit A, the 6R probable big hit B, and the 6R probable big hit C which triggered the high probability / first KT state is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second variation or later shown in FIG. 8-4 (H) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when the change display of the second special symbol is executed as the second change or later of the high probability / first KT state, any of the second change patterns # 22 to # 28 is performed. Is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), as in the low probability / first KT state, the second to 49th fluctuation (or the second to 99th fluctuation), as shown in FIG. When it is determined to be an outlier, a second variation pattern # 22 of a shortened variation with a variation time as short as 5 seconds or a second variation pattern # 23 of a shortened variation with a variation time as short as 1 second may be determined. . On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of position after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. If the small hit is determined as the second or higher change of the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 25 of the shortened change having a short change time of 5 seconds, and the change time is further shortened to 1 second. The second variation pattern # 26 of the variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit as the second or later variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 22 and # 25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second change patterns # 23 and # 26 are one or more second hold storages. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the user is present. Thus, the configuration is such that the use of the reserved storage is expedited and the operation rate is increased. If it is determined to be a big hit after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

  It should be noted that, apart from the high probability / first KT and the second special symbol change pattern table for the second and subsequent changes shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), the high probability not determined as the shortened change / the first KT and the 50th change Alternatively, a second special symbol variation pattern table for the 100th variation may be provided. Then, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability changing big hit A which has triggered the high probability / first KT state is ended, the fluctuation display of the 50th change is completed, or the 100th change after the big hit game based on the 6R certain changing big hit B is ended. In the case of executing the variation display (ie, high probability / final variation in the first KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern for the high probability / first KT and for the 50th or 100th variation A change pattern may be determined by selecting a table. In this feature part 001IW, after either the 6R probability variable jackpot A or the 6R probability variable jackpot B occurs and shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the next big hit does not occur. When the variable display has been completed 50 or 100 times, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). For this reason, in the final variation in the high probability / first KT state immediately before the transition to the high probability / second KT state, the transition effect for notifying the transition to the second KT state by preventing the shortened variation from being selected (for details). Can be sufficiently secured.

  Further, the characteristic portion 001IW is configured to use the second special symbol variation pattern table corresponding to the number of variations in the low probability / first KT state and the high probability / first KT state. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a common second special symbol variation pattern table may be used regardless of the number of variations at the 1st to 100th variation or the 1st to 50th variation.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, when the state is the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. The selected variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, the variation is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 32. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), when it is determined to be out of order in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 25 of the shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 1.5 seconds is determined. In some cases. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 30 with reach may be determined. When it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 31 of the shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 1.5 seconds is determined. Further, when it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 32 with reach is determined.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, a shortening change of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and a shortening change of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the second KT state. Although the case of such a configuration is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a configuration may be employed in which a short variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the low probability state, and a short variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the high probability state.

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

  First, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), when a game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, a normal symbol variation display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, When it is determined to be a normal symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the symbol is lost, the lost symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 001IW, the ordinary symbol game is a 100% hit regardless of the playing state, so that the ordinary symbol display device 20 executes the variation display of the ordinary symbol, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. Also, in the characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol is 0.2 seconds. I have. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds elapses, the second starting winning opening opening process time 0.1 seconds elapses. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning port.

  If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is determined that a small hit is to be made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning port. It becomes possible. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.5 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device on the upstream side is short. 6B has a long open time of 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although small hits are likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball wins a special winning opening (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning prize ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning prize ball device 6B can be opened only in the next ordinary symbol. This is after a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 001IW, in the first KT state, a closed period of at least 0.5 second is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

  Also, in the first KT state, in the first KT state, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed. After 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, the game ball is The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to arriving at the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Normally, since the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to the time when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the symbols are not changed is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is already opened. When controlled to the state, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not normally changed are more likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Next, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol, When it is determined to be a normal symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the symbol is lost, the lost symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 001IW, the ordinary symbol game is a 100% hit regardless of the playing state, so that the ordinary symbol display device 20 executes the variation display of the ordinary symbol, and the winning symbol is derived and displayed. In the characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol is set to 0.2 second. I have. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second starting winning opening opening process 2.6 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

  If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is determined that a small hit is to be made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball is won in the special winning hole. It becomes possible.

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely short, 0.2 seconds. In the characteristic portion 001IW, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol fluctuation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0) is set as an interval period (closed period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened. .2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening opening process). Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the upstream variable winning prize ball device 6B is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that compared to the first KT state. The game balls easily enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and the game balls easily enter the special winning opening.

  In the second KT state, a game ball is easily won in a special winning opening, and a prize ball is easily obtained. In this example, this is also called “small hit RUSH”. Is displayed.

  In this example, a small hit occurs only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, the frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased so that the small hit easily occurs. By providing a first KT state in which a prize ball is hardly obtained and a second KT state in which a prize ball is easily obtained, a small hit RUSH (in this example, a second KT state) in which a prize ball can be expected due to a small hit is realized. Although the case where it performs is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, in either of the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the structure is such that a 100% small hit is achieved if the hit is not a big hit. When small hits occur in the special symbol change display, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and when small hits occur in the second special symbol change display, a prize ball is easily obtained. A small hit RUSH (a gaming state in which the small win in the variable display of the second special symbol tends to increase the game value) in which a winning ball can be expected may be realized. In this way, it is only necessary that, in some form, a state in which a prize ball cannot be expected even in the same KT state, but a small hit RUSH state in which a prize ball can be expected is realized.

  Also, in the present characteristic portion 001IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed. After a lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1.0 second, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 second, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds, the game ball is played. The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to arriving at the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Normally, the variable prize ball device 6B is in an open state because the time required for the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 and reach the variable prize ball device 6B is longer than the time when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to be won in the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). (See step S26). In addition, in the ordinary symbol process process of step S26, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is the probable change state (high probability state), and determines whether the game state is the non-KT state, the first KT state, or the second KT state. Regardless of whether or not there is a jackpot game state, it is determined whether or not to make a regular hit with the same probability (for example, 100%). That is, in this characteristic part 001IW, it is determined to be 100% per figure regardless of the state.

  In this characteristic part 001IW, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and the symbol confirmation time in the first KT state and the second KT state are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second start winning opening opening process is the second time. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable prize ball device 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 second in the 1KT state and increasing it to 2.6 second in the second KT state has been described. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different by making the fluctuating time or the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning prize ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Thus, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different. In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the above methods, winning in the special winning opening in the first KT state can be suppressed. .

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, as described later, in the first KT state, a high base state is set by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state, thereby controlling the high base state as shown in FIG. In this manner, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be long. In the second KT state, by controlling the low base state without setting the high base flag, the opening time of the variable prize ball device 6B is controlled to be shortened as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2). ing.

  For example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1). The variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled in a first opening pattern (long opening) in which the variable prize ball device 6B is opened for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, the variable winning prize ball device 6B shown in FIG. The control may be performed in a two-open pattern (short open). That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the control may be performed such that the special flag is not set in other states including the big hit game state.

  Further, even in the first KT state, when the low probability / last change display in the first KT state is performed, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B may be shortened. For example, the special flag may be erased in accordance with the 49th special symbol change stop in the 50 special symbol reduced change periods in the low probability / first KT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable when the variable winning prize ball device 6B is long opened when performing left-hit notification after the end of the low probability / first KT state. be able to.

  As described above, when the variable winning prize ball device 6B is configured using the opening control flag (special flag) of the variable prize ball device 6B, a flag for shortening and varying the variable display of the special symbol is further used. In this case, a special symbol and a flag for shortened variation may be separately managed and controlled.

  Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-opened during the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, in the case where the opening probability of the variable winning ball device 6B is increased in the low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. In this case, it is possible to prevent the variable winning prize ball device 6B from winning a prize, and to prevent a right-handing operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In the characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable symbol is a variable winning prize ball in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the status of the ordinary symbol is not stored. This is because the device 6B is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the movement of the second special symbol at the timing of stopping the change. The variable prize ball device 6B does not open until the game ball that has passed through the variable prize ball device 6B or the special variable prize ball device 17 allows the special prize port to win. On the other hand, in the characteristic part 001IW, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening of the variable prize ball device 6B before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and reaches the variable prize ball device 6B. Is set to be started, so that in the first KT state, it is possible to eliminate a capture element by a firing operation aiming at a small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

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

  The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be out. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (9R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a 9R probability variation big hit. . The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variable jackpot A (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation jackpot A designation command)). It is. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit B (display result 4 designation command (6R probability variation big success B designation command)) It is. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variable hit C (display result 5 designation command (6R probability variation hit C designation command)). It is. The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot A (display result 6 designation command (6R normal jackpot A designation command)). It is. The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal big hit B (display result 7 specifying command (6R normal big hit B specifying command)). It is. The command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 specifying command (small hitting A specifying command)) for specifying that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern command is set to small hitting A. . The command 9009 (H) is an effect control command (display result 9 designation command (small hit B designation command)) for designating the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command as the small hit B. . The command 9010 (H) is an effect control command (display result 10 specifying command (small hitting C specifying command)) for specifying that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern command is a small hit C. .

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 10 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this characteristic portion 001IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command. Therefore, the display result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since the display result specifying command for the first special symbol can be determined to be the display result specifying command received immediately before the second variation pattern command, the display result specifying command for the second special symbol can be determined. Although the designation command can be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be different.

  Also, the game control microcomputer 100 does not transmit the display result designation command, but instead sends the 9R probable big hit / 6R probable big hit A / 6R probable big hit B / 6R probable big hit C / 6R normal big hit A / 6R normal big hit B / small. A variation pattern command is determined corresponding to each of the hit A / small hit B / small hit C / miss, and the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received change pattern command. Good.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  The command BXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. B000 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of the first big hit game (first big hit start specifying command: first fanfare specifying command). B001 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the first big hit game (first big hit end specifying command: first ending specifying command). B002 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the start of the second big hit game (second big hit start specifying command: second fanfare specifying command). B003 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the second big hit game (second big hit end specifying command: second ending specifying command). B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of a special winning opening) for designating a display during a round during a big hit game. Note that the number of rounds to be displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) for specifying a display after the round during the big hit game (display of an interval between rounds).

  The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening in a state where the first number of retained memories has not reached four. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening in a state where the second number of stored memories has not reached four. It should be noted that a command indicating the first number of reserved storages may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second number of retained storages may be transmitted as the second effective start winning designation command. In the example, the first effective start winning designation command and the second effective start winning designation command are commands indicating that there is a start winning.

  The command C801 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) for designating that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first customer) that designates the first customer waiting state (a state in which the first special symbol has not been changed and the first hold storage has not been stored). Wait demo display designation command). The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (second customer) that designates a second customer waiting state (a state in which the second special symbol has not been changed and the second hold storage is not stored). Wait demo display designation command). The first customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. The second customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

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

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, The display state of the image display device 5 is changed in accordance with the contents shown in 8-6 and FIG. Note that the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command relating to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

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

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

  If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and (Step 138IWS53A), decrease the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 138IWS54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is calculated as the first reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area. Accordingly, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are determined. The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS55A). Specifically, when the probability variable flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is the low probability / non-KT state, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variable flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, it is determined that the state is the low probability / first KT state, and the low probability / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / first KT state is determined. The high-accuracy / first KT background designation command is determined, and the high-accuracy / second KT background designation command is determined when the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is off, and the high probability / second KT state is determined. Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step 138IWS56A). Specifically, if the second big hit flag indicating that a big hit is set based on the change display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating, the process shifts to step 138IWS68A without performing the process after step 138IWS57A. With this, when the change of the first special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the second special symbol, it is configured to forcibly lose regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step 138IWS56A, a process of setting an outlier random number value (fixed value) as a hit determination random number is performed, and by proceeding to step 138IWS58A, any of the starting prizes can be obtained. May be forcibly determined to be a loss regardless of whether the hit determination random number has been obtained.

  In addition to the big hit determination, in a gaming machine that performs a small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit, when the big hit of the second special symbol is changing in the step 138IWS56A, the steps 138IWS57A to 138IWS62A are performed. Without performing the above processing, the random number value (fixed value) of the outlier is used as the random number for hit determination By setting and performing the small hit determination, the hit may be forcibly removed regardless of which hit determination random number has been acquired at the time of the start winning.

  If the big hit of the second special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57A), and executes the big hit judgment module (step 138IWS58A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines a jackpot if the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step 138IWS59A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the change display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS60A). . Then, based on the random number for judging hit type, it is determined whether the hit type is 9R probable big hit, 6R probable big hit A, 6R probable big hit B, 6R probable big hit C, 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B. (Step 138IWS61A), the big hit type is stored (Step 138IWS62A), and the routine goes to Step 138IWS68A.

  If the big hit is not determined in step 138IWS59A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 138IWS63A). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 138IWS64A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that a small hit is made based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS64A). Step 138IWS65A). Further, the small hit type is any one of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C based on the hit type determining random number (which may be a random number for the small hit type determination different from the random number for the big hit type determination). Is determined (step 138IWS66A), the small hit type is stored (step 138IWS67A), and the routine proceeds to step 138IWS68A.

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

  In addition, without being limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, when it is determined not to make a big hit, the process unconditionally proceeds to step 138IWS68A without performing a lottery process of whether to make a small hit. In this way, a configuration may be adopted in which a deviation occurs at a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63A to S67A becomes unnecessary. Moreover, when it is determined not to make a big hit, it may be configured that a small hit may be determined with a low probability.

  Then, in step 138IWS68A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 138IWS68A). Although illustration is omitted, a symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS68A is determined.

  In addition, in step 138IWS58A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using one of the non-probability change big hit determination table and the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the game state.

  FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not a special figure time reduction flag indicating that the special symbol variation display is being shortened is being controlled. (Step 138 IWS 1700 A). In this example, the special figure time saving flag is set, and the shortening control of the special symbol change display is performed, so that it is more advantageous to execute the change display of the second special symbol (FIG. 8-2). To FIG. 8-4), a small hit is likely to occur, and the state is controlled to the KT state. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-operation data shown in FIG. A first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 138IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the KT shown in FIG. 8B as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. A first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 138IWS1702A).

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

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

  Further, when the variation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 138IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer and sets the variation time. Measurement (step 138IWS1705A), and the first special symbol display device 4A starts variable display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol change processing (step 138IWS1707A).

  FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol change process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, if the CPU 103 has not yet transmitted, the CPU 103 determines whether any one of the display result designation commands (display result The control for transmitting the 1 designation command, the display result 2 designation command, the display result 4 designation command, and the display result 5 designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 138 IWS 1120 A).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a fluctuation interruption flag indicating that the fluctuation display of the first special symbol being executed is suspended (measurement of the fluctuation time) is set (step 138IWS1121A). If not, the first variable time timer is decremented by 1 (step 138IWS1122A), and when the first variable time timer times out (step 138IWS1123A), control for transmitting a symbol fixing designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 138IWS1124A). ). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 138IWS1125A).

  If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS1126A). Whether the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 shifts to step 138IWS1124A and performs control to transmit a symbol fixing designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1124A). The value of the one special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 138IWS1125A).

  When the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS1127A). ). Whether the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. The determination can be made by confirming whether or not the second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the small special symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the large special hit of the first special symbol is changing (step 138IWS1128A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS1124A to perform control for transmitting the symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1124A), and to change the value of the first special figure process flag to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A). The value is updated (step 138IWS1125A). Further, before executing the process of step 138IWS1125A, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag. On the other hand, if the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the CPU 103 sets the change interruption flag (step 138IWS1129A).

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

  By executing the process of step 138IWS1126A, in the characteristic portion 001IW, if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly performed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously stopped so that a big hit does not occur. In addition, by performing the processing of steps 138IWS1127A to 138IWS1128A, if the change display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the change display of the first special symbol which is a big hit, the change display of the first special symbol is performed. Is forcibly stopped, and when a small hit occurs as a display result of the second special symbol change display, a situation in which a large hit occurs as a display result of the first special symbol change display does not occur. I have. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the variable display of the first special symbol is determined to be forcible, based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S111A, the decorative display variable display result is displayed. Is controlled so as to forcibly display the missing symbol.

  In addition, by executing the processing of steps 138IWS1127A to 138IWS1129A, in the characteristic portion 001IW, if the change display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the change display of the first special symbol to be lost, the execution is performed. The fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the middle is interrupted (the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted). In the case where a small hit is provided as a display result of the first special symbol change display, if the first special symbol change display becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the second special symbol change display. The variable display of the second special symbol may be forcibly stopped or interrupted (interruption of measurement of the variable time is interrupted).

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

  FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop processing, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is “0” (step 138IWS2010A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A. If the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, the low probability / first KT state or the high probability / first KT state (strictly, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable hit A or 6R probability variable hit B ends) If the high-probability / first KT state (first KT state A is controlled), the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high-base counter (step 138IWS2011A) and determines whether the value has become “0”. It is determined whether or not it is (step 138 IWS2012A). If the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the flow shifts to step 138 IWS2015A. When the value of the high base counter reaches “0”, the CPU 103 resets a high base flag indicating that the high base state is set (step 138IWS2013A). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second KT transition flag indicating that the transition from the first KT state to the second KT state has been set when the variable display has been completed a predetermined number of times (step 138IWS20141A). If the second KT shift flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the special figure time reduction flag indicating that the control for shortening the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being performed (step 138IWS20142A). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2015A. On the other hand, if the second KT shift flag has been set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT shift flag (step 138IWS20143A). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2015A.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, as described later, the high base flag is set and the number of times of performing the variable display in the high base state is managed at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A or the 6R normal big hit B. High probability at the end of the big hit game based on the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the change display of 50 times or 100 times is executed and the big hit game based on the 6R probability big hit A or 6R probability big hit B / High base state (high probability / first KT state) and the variable display is executed 50 times or 100 times.

  When the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A, when the 50th variation display is ended, the 6R normal big hit B If the low-probability / high-base state (low-probability / first KT state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the above, when the 100th variation display is completed, Y is determined in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B. In steps 138IWS2013A and S2013B, the high base flag is reset, and in steps 138IWS2014A and S20142B, the special figure time saving flag is also reset, and the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  Also, if the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the 6R certain variable big hit A, when the 50th variation display is ended, the 6R certain variable big hit B If the high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the above, when the 100th variation display is completed, Y is determined in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B. In steps 138IWS2013A and S2013B, the high base flag is reset, and the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 138IWS2015A). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 138IWS2016A). When the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates that the big hit signal 1 (a signal indicating that the big hit is being played) and the big hit signal 2 (a signal indicating that the game is being extended) are externally output. The big hit signal output flag is set (step 138IWS2022A). In the feature section 001IW, based on the setting of the jackpot signal output flag in step 138IWS2022A, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 , The external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening pre-opening timer (step 138IWS2024A), sets opening pattern data for round 1 according to the type of jackpot (step 138IWS2025A), and sets "1" in the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot. Is set (step 138IWS2026A), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step 138IWS2027A).

  If the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 138IWS2016A), the CPU 103 determines whether the first small hit flag is set (step 001IWS005A). If the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening pre-open timer (step 001IWS006A), sets special winning opening opening pattern data according to the small hit type (step 001IWS007A), and A hit start designation command is transmitted (step 001IWS008A), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first small hit opening pre-processing (step 001IWS009A).

  If the first small hit flag has not been set (N in step 001IWS005A), the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step 138IWS2028A).

  In the present example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, it is configured to be able to execute a right strike notification for urging the player to fire a game ball to the right of the game area. I have. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, a launch promotion notification for prompting the player to fire the game ball aiming at the passage gate 41 as the right strike notification can be executed. ing.

  However, in this example, in the state where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the right hit notification and the launch promotion notification are not executed. In this state, when the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening, the right hit notification is performed. (In this case, since the game is in the gate waiting state, even if a game ball wins in the first starting winning opening, the first special symbol change display is not immediately started but the first hold storage is performed). Becomes).

  Conversely, when the passage of the game ball at the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is low (for example, a sound output of a small volume or a small screen display). Thus, a left-handed notification that prompts the player to fire a game ball to the left of the game area may be performed. On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is high (for example, a sound output of a large volume, Left-handed notification may be performed by a large-screen display). With such a configuration, the launch notification can be accurately performed. In particular, with the above configuration, for a player who has accidentally fired a game ball to the right of the game area, while performing a slight left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is low. Alternatively, for a player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation, the left-handed notification may be performed in a manner in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt a player who intentionally performs a right-handing operation to return to a left-handing operation from a store clerk of the game store.

  Further, in the above case, a left-handed notification may be made when the number of detected game balls at the passing gate 41, the second starting winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, in the passage gate 41, when a game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, five times) within a predetermined period (for example, one minute), a left-hitting notification is made. A left-handed notification may be made when a small number (for example, one) or more game balls are detected.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a gate passing designation command in the normal state (low probability state), it performs a left-handed notifying process, and executes the first valid start A winning designation command or the like in a state where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When the general winning opening winning designation command is received, a right strike notification process may be executed.

  Also, for example, an external signal is not output in the detection of a game ball at the passage gate 41, whereas an external signal is output in the detection of a game ball at the second starting winning opening or a special winning opening. You may.

  In this characteristic part 001IW, the demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the demonstration display is performed in the normal state, the demonstration gate 001IW goes to the passage gate 41, the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening. If the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be ended and the left-handed notification may be performed.

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

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, the first gate passing waiting process is executed, so that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variation display of the first special symbol. , And a transition to a big hit game is made on condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21.

  FIG. 8-13 and FIG. 8-14 are flowcharts showing the first big hit end process (step S118A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first big hit end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200A). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 shifts to step 138IWS2204A. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step 138IWS2201A), and control for transmitting the first big hit end designation command is performed (step 138IWS2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 138 IWS 2203 A), and the process ends.

  In step 138IWS2204A, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 138IWS2204A). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 138IWS2205A). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205A), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the big hit ended this time is the 9R probability variable big hit (step 138IWS2206A). It can be determined whether or not it is a 9R probability-change big hit, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 9R probability change jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state, shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2207A), and is under the control of shortening the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The special figure time-saving flag indicating that this is the case is set, and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2208A). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223A. In the case of the 9R probability change big hit, since the high base flag is not set, the state is controlled to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  If it is not the 9R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 6R probability variable jackpot C (step 138IWS2209A). It is to be noted that it is possible to determine whether or not it is the 6R probability-change big hit C, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot C, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212A), and sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2213A). Then, the special figure time saving flag is set and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2214A). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of the 6R probability change big hit C, the state is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  If it is not the 6R probability changing big hit C, the CPU 103 checks whether the type of the big hit ended this time is either the 6R probability changing big hit A or B (step 001IWS010A). It is to be noted that it is possible to determine whether it is any of the 6R probability-change big hits A and B, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is any of the 6R probability change jackpots A and B, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 001IWS011A), and sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state. (Step 001IWS012A), the special figure time saving flag is set, and the state shifts to the KT state (Step 001IWS013A). Further, the value of 50 or 100 is set in the high base number counter according to the type of big hit (Step 001IWS014A). Specifically, in the case of the 6R probability variation big hit A, "50" is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R probability variation big hit B, "100" is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets the second KT shift flag (Step 001IWS015A). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of the 6R probability variable jackpots A and B, the state is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the 6R probability changing big hit among the 6R probability changing big hits occurs, the game shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, and has a high probability until the next big hit occurs. / The high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained (that is, the high probability / high base state loops until a big hit occurs), and when the 6R probability variable big hits A and B occur, the high probability / high after the big hit game is played. Transition to the base state (high probability / first KT state), and maintain the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) until the next big hit occurs or the change display of the number of times according to the big hit type ends. Is done. In this case, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the change display of 50 times is completed in the case of the 6R probability change hit A, and the change display of 100 times is performed in the case of the 6R probability change hit B. The high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until termination. Then, after the 6R probability change big hits A and B occur and the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is reached, the change display of 50 times or 100 times ends without the next big hit occurring. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (see steps S138IWS2010A to S138IWS20143A).

  Hereinafter, the first KT state in which the 6R probability change big hits A and B occur and which is shifted after the big hit game is also referred to as the first KT state A, where the 6R certain change big hit C occurs and shifts after the big hit game. The first KT state performed is also referred to as a first KT state B. That is, the first KT state A is a state in which the display is shifted to the second KT state when the number of times of change display according to the type of the big hit of the previous big hit is performed. This is a state in which the first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs without shifting to the second KT state.

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

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

  If it is not any of the 6R probability variable jackpots A, B, and C (ie, if it is any of the 6R ordinary jackpot A and the 6R ordinary jackpot B), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state ( Along with step 138IWS2219A, the special figure time saving flag is set, and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2220A). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value of 50 or 100 in the high base number counter according to the type of the big hit (step 138IWS2221A). Specifically, in the case of 6R normal big hit A, "50" is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R normal big hit B, "100" is set in the high base number counter. Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, if it is either the 6R normal jackpot A or the 6R normal jackpot B, the state is controlled to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state). In the case of 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B, since the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent variable display, N is set at step 138IWS2010A of the first special symbol stop processing. Then, the subtraction process of the high base number counter of step 138 IWS2011A is performed. Then, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times according to the big hit type is finished.

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

  In the feature part 001IW, when the 6R probability change big hits A and B occur, the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, and the shift condition is satisfied without generating the next big hit. In this case (that is, when the variable display has been completed a predetermined number of times), the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Are different from each other in that the transition condition is easily satisfied (that is, the transition to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is easy). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the interest in the game. In addition, since the big hit type and the transition condition are configured to correspond to each other, it is possible to focus on the big hit type, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state where the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. Note that the case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing is a state in which the second special symbol display device 4B does not perform the variable display of the second special symbol. This is also the case where neither the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened) is not performed.

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

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

  If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and (Step 138IWS53B), decrease the value of the second reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 138IWS54B). That is, in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is calculated by the second reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS55B). It should be noted that a specific manner of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the processing shown in step 138IWS55A of the first special symbol normal processing.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step 138IWS56B). Specifically, if the first big hit flag indicating that a big hit is set based on the change display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing. When it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating, the process shifts to step 138IWS68B without performing the processing after step 138IWS57B. Thereby, when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the first special symbol, it is configured to forcibly lose regardless of whether the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 138IWS56B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) of a hit as a random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 138IWS58B, so that at the time of the start winning, May be forcibly removed regardless of whether the hit determination random number has been acquired.

  In addition, when the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 138IWS56B, the process of steps 138IWS57B to S62B is not performed, and the random number for hit determination (a random number common to the random number for hit determination used for the big hit determination. Or a completely different random number), the small random number value (fixed value) is set, and the small hit determination is performed, so that the random number for the hit determination has been obtained at the time of the start winning. Instead, it may be forcibly removed.

  If the big hit of the first special symbol is not fluctuating, the gaming control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57B) and executes the big hit judgment module (step 138IWS58B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines a jackpot if the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is determined to be a big hit (step 138IWS59B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating a big hit based on the change display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS60B). . Then, based on the random number for judging hit type, it is determined whether the hit type is 9R probable big hit, 6R probable big hit A, 6R probable big hit B, 6R probable big hit C, 6R normal big hit A or 6R normal big hit B. (Step 138IWS61B), the big hit type is stored (Step 138IWS62B), and the routine goes to Step 138IWS68B.

  If it is not determined in step 138IWS59B that a big hit has occurred, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 138IWS63B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 138IWS64B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS64B). Step 138IWS65B). In addition, the small hit type is any of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C based on the hit type determining random number (which may be a small hit type determining random number different from the big hit type determining random number). Is determined (step 138IWS66B), the small hit type is stored (step 138IWS67B), and the process proceeds to step 138IWS68B.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8C, if the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol is not determined to be a large hit, it is determined to be a substantially small hit. It is configured so that it may be a miss, but if it is not determined to be a big hit, it may be determined to be a small hit with a probability of 100%. In this case, without being limited to the processing mode shown in the present example, for example, when it is determined not to make a big hit, the second processing is unconditionally performed without performing a lottery process of whether to make a small hit. By setting the small hit flag, a small hit may be achieved with a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63B to S67B becomes unnecessary. In addition, the configuration may be such that when it is determined not to make a big hit, it may be determined to be a deviation with a low probability.

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

  In addition, in step 138IWS58B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using one of the non-probability change big hit determination table and the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) illustrated in FIGS. 8-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 8-9, if “first” is read as “second”, the second variation pattern process has been described. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 138 IWS 1700A, and checks whether the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 determines the variation pattern as a variation pattern table shown in FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected. If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the probability change flag and the high base flag are set or not, and As a variation pattern table for determining a pattern, any of the variation pattern tables for the second special symbol for KT shown in FIGS. 8-3 (D) to 8-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probable variable flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), if it is the first variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. Is selected, and if the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A is finished, and if the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit B is finished, the 2nd to 49th change, or if the 2nd to 99th change after the big hit game is finished, FIG. E) Select the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in E) and change the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit A for 50th change or 100th change after finishing the 6R normal big hit B based big hit game. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-3 (F) is selected. For example, if both the probable change flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), the first change is the second special symbol change shown in FIG. The pattern table is selected, and if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Also, for example, if the probable variable flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) is selected.

  The second special symbol change process is the same as the first special symbol change process (step S112A) shown in FIG. 8-10. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 8-10, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol variation process has been described. In the characteristic portion 001IW, a small hit is not provided as a display result of the first special symbol change display. Therefore, in the second special symbol change process, the first special symbol change process shown in FIG. The processing corresponding to steps 138IW1121A and 138IW1127A to 138IW1131A may be omitted.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is “0” (step 138IWS2010B). If the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, when the state is in the low probability / first KT state, or in the high probability / first KT state (strictly speaking, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variable hit A or 6R probability variable hit B) After the end of the process, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the value of the high-base counter (step 138IWS2011B) and determines whether the value has become “0” when the state is controlled to the high probability / first KT state (first KT state A). Is determined (step 138 IWS2012B). If the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2015B. When the value of the high base number counter has become “0”, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 138IWS2013B). Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the second KT shift flag is set (step 138IWS20141B). If the second KT shift flag has not been set, the CPU 103 resets the special figure time saving flag (step 138IWS2014B). Then, control goes to a step 138IWS2015B. On the other hand, if the second KT shift flag has been set, the CPU 103 resets the second KT shift flag (step 138IWS20143B). Then, control goes to a step 138IWS2015B.

  Next, the CPU 103 causes the second special symbol display device 4B to derive and display the stop symbol of the second special symbol (step 138IWS2015B). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step 138IWS2016B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 138IWS2021B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process directly proceeds to step 138IWS2024B.

  If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if the state is in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets the big hit signal output flag (step 138IWS2022B). In the characteristic portion 001IW, based on the setting of the jackpot signal output flag in step 138IWS2022B, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 , The external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

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

  If the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 138IWS2016B), the CPU 103 determines whether the second small hit flag is set (step 001IWS005B). When the second small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening pre-opening timer (step 001IWS006B), sets special winning opening opening pattern data corresponding to the small hit type (step 001IWS007B), and A hit start designation command is transmitted (step 001IWS008B), and the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first small hit opening pre-processing (step 001IWS009B).

  If the second small hit flag is not set (N in step 001IWS005B), the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step 138IWS2028B).

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

  If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets the big hit signal output flag (step 138IWS2503B). In the characteristic part 001IW, based on the setting of the jackpot signal output flag in step 138IWS2503B, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started. If the external output is not being performed, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

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

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, the second gate passing waiting process is executed, so that the big hit game is not immediately started when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol, but the pass gate 41 is started. , And a transition to a big hit game is made on condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21.

  FIGS. 8-18 and 8-19 are flowcharts showing the second big hit end process in the second special symbol process process. In the second big hit end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200B). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 shifts to step 138IWS2204B. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the second big hit flag is reset (step 138IWS2201B), and control for transmitting the second big hit end designation command is performed (step 138IWS2202B). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 138 IWS 2203 B), and the process ends.

  In step 138IWS2204B, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 138IWS2204B). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 138IWS2205B). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205B), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the big hit that has ended this time is the 9R probability variable big hit (step 138IWS2206B). It can be determined whether or not it is a 9R probability-change big hit, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 9R probability-change jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability-change flag and shifts to the probability-change state (high-probability state) (step 138IWS2207B), and sets the special figure time-saving flag to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2208B). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223B. In the case of the 9R probability change big hit, since the high base flag is not set, the state is controlled to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  If it is not the 9R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 6R probability variable jackpot C (step 138IWS2209B). It is to be noted that it is possible to determine whether or not it is the 6R probability-change big hit C, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is the 6R probability change jackpot C, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212B), and sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2213B). Then, the special figure time reduction flag is set and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2214B). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of the 6R probability change big hit C, the state is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  In the case of the 6R probability variable hit C, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see step 138IWS2504B of the second gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability change big hit C is finished, the game is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent variable display. In the second special symbol stop process, the judgment in step 138IWS2010B is Y, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter in step 138IWS2011B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  If it is not the 6R probability changing big hit C, the CPU 103 checks whether the type of the big hit ended this time is any of the 6R probability changing big hits A and B (step 001IWS010B). It is to be noted that it is possible to determine whether it is one of the 6R probability-change big hits A and B, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is any of the 6R probability change jackpots A and B, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 001IWS011B), and sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state. (Step 001IWS012B), the special figure time saving flag is set, and the state shifts to the KT state (Step 001IWS013B). Further, the value of 50 or 100 is set in the high base number counter according to the type of big hit (Step 001IWS014B). Specifically, in the case of the 6R probability variation big hit A, "50" is set in the high base number counter, and in the case of 6R probability variation big hit B, "100" is set in the high base number counter. Further, the CPU 103 sets the second KT shift flag (Step 001IWS015B). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of the 6R probability variable jackpots A and B, the state is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  In the case of the 6R probability change big hits A and B, the high base number counter and the second KT shift flag are set. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability changing big hits A and B is completed, the game is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Accordingly, N is determined in step 138IWS2010B of the second special symbol stop processing, and the subtraction processing of the high base number counter of step 138IWS2011B is performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is ended.

  If it is not any of the 6R probable big hits A, B, and C (that is, the 6R normal big hit B does not become the 6R normal big hit A in the variation display of the second special symbol), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag. Then, the state is shifted to the high base state (step 138IWS2219B), and the special figure time saving flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2220B). Further, the CPU 103 sets the value of “100” in the high base number counter in accordance with the type of big hit (step 138IWS2221B). Then, the flow shifts to step 138IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of the 6R normal jackpot B, the state is controlled to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state). In the case of 6R normal big hit B, since the value of the high base number counter is not 0 in the subsequent variable display, it is determined to be N in step 138IWS2010B of the second special symbol stop processing, and the high value of step 138IWS2011B is determined. A subtraction process of the base number counter is performed. Then, the low-probability / high-base state (low-probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs or 100 fluctuation displays are completed.

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

  Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic portion 001IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in the characteristic portion 001IW. In FIG. 8-20, among the arrows indicating the transition of the game state, the solid line arrow indicates the transition of the game state triggered by the end of the jackpot game of the corresponding jackpot type, and the dashed arrow indicates the predetermined fluctuation. The transition of the game state triggered by the end of the display is shown. First, in the characteristic portion 001IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a shooting operation (left hit) of a game ball aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning prize port, and a variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. In addition, since the change display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, mainly the 9R probability variable hit, 6R probability variable hit A, 6R probability variable hit B, 6R probability variable hit. C, 6R normal jackpot A, and 6R normal jackpot B occur.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 9R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the end of the big hit game, The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2206A-S2208A). When the 6R probability change big hits A and B occur in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game, and the next big hit is made. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the occurrence or the change display of the number of times according to the big hit type is finished (see steps 001IWS010A, 001IWS011A to 001IWS015A). Also, when the 6R probability change big hit C occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game, and the next big hit occurs. The high probability / high base state is maintained until (steps 138IWS2209A, S2212A to S2214A). Also, when 6R normal big hits A and B occur 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 is made. The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the occurrence or the variable display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is finished (see steps 138IWS2219A to S2221A).

  After shifting to the KT state (high-probability / high-base state, low-probability / high-base state, high-probability / low-base state), in this feature portion 001IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. To launch the game ball (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the second start winning opening, and the fluctuation 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, mainly the 9R certain change big hit, 6R certain change big hit A, 6R certain change big hit B, 6R certain change big hit C, and 6R Usually, a big hit B occurs.

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

  If any of the 6R probable big hits A and B occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is finished (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). If a 6R probability-variable big hit C occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. Then, the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R probability variable hit (that is, any of the 6R probability variable hits A, B, and C) is 45% in total. Therefore, once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 45%.

  Also, when the 6R normal big hit B (6R normal big hit A does not occur when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed) occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). After the big hit game ends, the low probability / high base state is shifted to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 100 times ends. (See steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

  Also, in this characteristic part 001IW, when the 6R probability variable big hits A and B occur and the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit occurs. When the variable display of the number according to the jackpot type is completed, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) (see steps S138IWS2010B to S138IWS20143B, 001IWS014B, etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 6R probability variable big hit A occurs and shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit occurs. When the variable display is completed 50 times without the occurrence of, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Also, when the 6R probability change big hit B occurs and the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the fluctuation display of 100 times ends without the occurrence of the next big hit. Then, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). On the other hand, when the 6R probability change big hit C occurs and shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the high probability / high base state (high level) until the next big hit occurs. (Probability / first KT state) is maintained (that is, the transition to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is performed regardless of the number of times of the change).

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

  If any of the 6R probability variable big hits A and B occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is finished (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). If a 6R probability-variable big hit C occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. Then, the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B).

  In addition, when the 6R normal big hit B (6R normal big hit A does not occur when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed) occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state). After the big hit game ends, the low probability / high base state is shifted to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 100 times ends. (See steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B). In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R normal big hit B is 35% (see FIG. 8-1 (E)). When the / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%.

  Also, in this characteristic part 001IW, when the 6R normal big hits A and B occur and the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit occurs. When the variable display of the number according to the jackpot type is completed, the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 138IWS2010B to S20142B, 138IWS2221B and the like). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 6R normal big hit A occurs and the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the next big hit is made. When the fluctuating display is completed 50 times without the occurrence of, the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)). Also, when the 6R normal big hit B occurs and the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game, the 100-time fluctuation display ends without the occurrence of the next big hit. Then, the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

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

  If any of the 6R probable big hits A and B occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. ), And the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the big hit type is finished (see steps 001IWS010B, 001IWS011B to 001IWS015B). If a 6R probability-variable big hit C occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. Then, the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B).

  Also, when the 6R normal big hit B (6R normal big hit A does not occur when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed) occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). After the big hit game ends, the low probability / high base state is shifted to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 100 times ends. (See steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

  In FIG. 8-20, the case where the change display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is described, but the change of the second special symbol is changed at a low rate. A display may be performed. In this case, when the 9R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If any of the 6R probability change big hits A and B occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The high probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends. Also, when the 6R probability variable big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. Also, if any of the 6R normal jackpots A and B occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The low probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, 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. May be executed. In this case, when the 9R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If any of the 6R probability change big hits A and B occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The high probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends. Also, when the 6R probability variable big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. Also, if any of the 6R normal jackpots A and B occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The low probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described. May be executed. In this case, when the 9R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If any of the 6R probability change big hits A and B occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The high probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends. Also, when the 6R probability variable big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. Also, if any of the 6R normal jackpots A and B occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The low probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described. May be executed. In this case, when the 9R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If any of the 6R probability change big hits A and B occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the next big hit occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The high probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends. Also, when the 6R probability variable big hit C occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Become. Also, if any of the 6R normal jackpots A and B occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the next jackpot occurs or changes 50 or 100 times. The low probability / high base state will be maintained until the display ends.

  FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram for describing an external output signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. The award ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls are paid out. The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal that is continuously output externally during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that a jackpot game is being performed). The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The big hit signal 2 is a signal that is externally output continuously during all the big hit games and during the KT state (that is, a signal indicating that the game is being played). A special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning opening winning signal is a signal that is externally output based on detection of winning of a game ball in the special winning opening. The terminal 09 of the external output terminal board is assigned a signal of the expected number of prize balls. The prize ball expected number signal is a signal that is externally output each time the expected prize ball payout number reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

  Each of the external signals shown in FIGS. 8 to 21 has, for example, a timing at which ten prize balls are paid out, a timing at which a big hit occurs, a timing at which a prize is generated into a special winning opening, and the expected number of prize balls reaches ten. At the timing, a flag corresponding to the output of the external signal (for example, see steps 138IWS2021A, S2023A, S2022B, S2023B, S2503B) and a timer are set, and based on the setting of these flags and timer, information output processing (step By executing S23), it is externally output to a hall computer or the like.

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

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

  Next, referring to FIG. 8-22 (2), the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot when the gaming state is the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state) The output timing of the signal 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), when the gaming state is the KT state, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing (see step 138IWS2022A). Also, when the gaming state is the KT state, even when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the big hit signal 1 is output at the timing when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. It is started (see step 138 IWS2022B). As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), in the KT state, the big hit signal 2 is continuously output to the outside.

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

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected by executing the processing of steps 138IWS5111 to S5113, a gate passage designation command is transmitted. In this characteristic portion 001IW, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area. Regardless of whether the command is passed or not, a gate passage designation command is transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 103 executes any one of the processes shown in steps 138IWS510 to S5104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, regardless of whether the game ball is in the gate passage waiting state or not, if the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected in step 138IWS5111, the gate switch passage processing in step 138IWS5113 is executed. Normally, the variable display of the symbol is executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, only when a game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when not in the gate passage waiting state, the normal symbol change display is executed. May not be executed.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 001IW, the passing gate 41 is used as a gate for both the normal starting area and the operating area, but the special symbol processing (see steps S25A and S25B) is normally performed in the timer interrupt processing. Since the process is executed before the symbol process process (see step S26), after the process of detecting the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the operation region, the process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the normal start region is performed. A detection process is performed. Therefore, the process for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

  Gate switch passage processing (step 138 IWS 5113): The CPU 103 sets the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter (a counter for counting the number of game balls passing through the passage gate 41) to the maximum value (in this example, “ 4)). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the general-purpose reservation display 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination and storing the value in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of stored gate passages.

  Ordinary symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100): The CPU 103 is in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is a value indicating step 138IWS5100, specifically, the ordinary symbol is In the case where the display of the ordinary symbol is not displayed on the display 20 and the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 20 is not performed, the gate passage storage is performed. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passage storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gate passages is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not a stop symbol of a normal symbol is a hit symbol). Then, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set in the ordinary symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “1”) indicating the ordinary symbol variation processing (step 138 IWS 5101).

  Ordinary symbol variation processing (step 138 IWS 5101): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the ordinary symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the ordinary symbol stopped symbol display time in the ordinary symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “2”) indicating the ordinary symbol stop processing (step 138 IWS5102).

  Normal symbol stop processing (step 138IWS5102): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether or not the stopped symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a lost symbol), the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the ordinary symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS5100). On the other hand, if the stopped symbol of the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol, the ordinary symbol process timer is set to the time before the opening of the ordinary electric accessory, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “3”) indicating the ordinary electric accessory pre-opening process (step 138 IWS5103).

  Normal electric accessory opening pre-process (step 138 IWS5103): The CPU 103 checks whether or not the ordinary symbol process timer has timed out. Is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is started. Then, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “4”) indicating the ordinary electric auditors product activation process (step 138 IWS5104).

  Normal electric accessory actuation process (step 138IWS5104): The CPU 103 measures a normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball device 6B. Then, the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the ordinary symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS5100).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the number of stored gate passages is 0 by checking the count value of the number-of-gate-passed storage counter (step 138IWS5121). If the number of stored gate passages is 0 (Y in step 138 IWS5121), the processing is terminated as it is. If the number of stored gate passages is not 0 (N in step 138IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads out the random number value for normal symbol per contact determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored gate passages = 1 (step 138IWS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by one and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 138IWS5123). That is, the random number for normal symbol hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passage storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passage storage = n-1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of gate pass storage numbers are always the same as the order of the gate pass storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4 They match.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on a random number (ordinary symbol hit determination random number value) by using a normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol, and determines whether or not to hit the normal symbol. Is determined (step 138 IWS5127). In this feature part 001IW, in step 138IWS5127, the CPU 103 sets a 100% probability regardless of whether the CPU 103 is in the probable change state, the KT state, or the high base state. It is decided that it is a normal symbol hit.

  In step 138IWS5127, if the read normal symbol hit determination random number is within the hit range (if it is a hit), the CPU 103 sets a hit symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5128), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. Also, in step 138IWS5127, if the read normal symbol hit determination random number is not within the hit range (if it is a loss), the CPU 103 sets a loss symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5129), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. In this characteristic part 001IW, since the general-purpose game is configured to be 100% per game regardless of the playing state, the processing of step 138IWS5127 may be omitted and the processing of step 138IWS5128 may be executed. .

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

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

  FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop processing (step 138 IWS 5102). In the ordinary symbol stop process, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the ordinary symbol process timer by one (step 138IWS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the ordinary symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138 IWS 3702), the process ends.

  When the normal symbol process timer has timed out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the stopped symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (step 138IWS5127). Is confirmed) (step 138IWS3703). It should be noted that whether or not the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol is determined, for example, by setting an ordinary symbol hit determination flag when it is determined as a hit in step 138IWS5127, and confirming whether or not the flag is set. Can be.

  When it is determined that the stopped symbol of the ordinary symbol is not a hit symbol but a lost symbol (N in step 138IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to the value indicating the ordinary symbol normal process (step 138IWS5100). Specifically, it is updated to “0” (step 138 IWS3708).

  In step 138IWS3703, when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol (Y in step 138IWS3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 138IWS3704). That is, in the case of the first KT state, 0.1 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 138IWS3706). When the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 138IWS3705). . In this characteristic part 001IW, since the general-purpose game is configured to be 100% per game regardless of the playing state, the processing of step 138IWS3703 may be omitted and the processing of step 138IWS3704 may be executed. .

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

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

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

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 001IW, the normal electric accessory opening time is set to 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the normal electric accessory opening time is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is set to a state in which the second start winning opening is easier to start and win than the normal state or the second KT state. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls are less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

  It should be noted that the manner of control for facilitating the start winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to the one shown by this characteristic portion 001IW. For example, the variable prize ball device 6B is opened more times in the first KT state than in the normal state or the second KT state (for example, in the normal state or the second KT state, the variable prize ball device 6B is opened). The number of times of opening the variable prize ball device 6B may be set to two times in the first KT state while the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is set to one. In this case, in the first KT state, the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is opened can be increased to facilitate the start winning in the second starting winning opening.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the ordinary electric auditors product activation process (step 138IWS3104) (step 138IWS3807).

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

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step 138IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step 138IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 138 IWS 613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 138IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the prize ball due to the small hit generated during the period in which the small hit occurs continuously in the second KT state. Is added to the value of the small hit continuous medium prize ball number counter for counting the number (step 138 IWS 620). Next, based on the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after the addition, if the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is displayed on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 determines that The control for updating the middle prize ball number display 1 is performed (step 138 IWS621). In the present example, the small hit continuous medium prize ball number display 1 indicates a predetermined number of times (50 or 100 times) when a 9R probability variable big hit occurs in the normal state or the first KT state, or in the first KT state A. The display is started when the display is completed (that is, when the second KT state is started), and is terminated when a big hit other than the 9R probability variable big hit occurs (that is, when the second KT state is ended).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after addition is equal to or greater than any threshold value (step 138 IWS 622). If the value of the small hit continuous medium prize ball counter after the addition is equal to or more than one of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to set the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter on the image display device 5. (Step 138 IWS 623). For example, if the value of the small hit continuous medium prize ball counter after the addition is 1000 or 1005, it means that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 in the current prize winning opening. Therefore, it is determined that the threshold value “1000” has been reached, and a small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 indicating that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a first arrival emphasis notification effect of displaying “1000 ptOVER” or the like as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 is executed.

  In this example, the case where the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is updated or the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 is displayed based on the winning in the special winning opening is shown. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, even if a prize in the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10 occurs during a period in which the small hits are continuously occurring in the second KT state, even if the winning in the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10 is determined. A value corresponding to the number of prize balls may be added to the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter to update the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 or the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 may be displayed. . In this case, apart from the small hit continuous medium prize ball counter, a special prize port, a large prize port, and a cumulative prize ball counter to which a value corresponding to the prize ball number for winning in the general prize port 10 is provided, The cumulative prize ball count display 1 is updated according to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, and if the value of the cumulative prize ball counter is equal to or greater than any one of the threshold values, the cumulative prize ball total display 2 is displayed as “cumulative prize ball total count”. You may make it execute the 1st reach emphasis notification effect which displays "1000 ptOVER" etc. Note that the period during which the cumulative prize ball count is counted and the cumulative prize ball total display 1 is displayed is the extended game period during right-handing (that is, from the point of occurrence of the big hit to the point of transition to the low probability / non-KT state). Or a set of periods including the previous jackpot game and the subsequent second KT state. Further, the image display device 5 displays a small hit continuous number display (for example, “first time” or the like) indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state, together with the small hit continuous medium prize ball count display. Is also good. In this case, when the small hitting start designation command is received in the second KT state, the value of the small hitting continuous number counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits is incremented by one, and according to the value of the small hitting continuous number counter. Control is performed to update the small hit continuous number display. If the value of the small hit continuous number counter is equal to or more than one of the threshold values, the image display device 5 responds to the value of the small hit continuous number counter after addition. Alternatively, control may be performed to display the small hit continuous number display 2 (for example, “reach 20 small hits”).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / first KT background designation (step 001IWS059), effect control CPU 120 sets the background image displayed on image display device 5 to background image B (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B)). A background image in which a school of fish 001IW205 is swimming in the sea, as shown in Fig. 7. In this example, a background image B in which only the sea is displayed at the beginning of the switching of the background image is displayed. By performing the suggestion effect and the transition effect, the background image B in a mode in which the display of the fish is added is displayed (step 001IWS060). Further, effect control CPU 120 performs control to start display of right-handed display (small) for prompting right-handed operation on image display device 5 (step 001IWS061). In step 001IWS061, for example, control is performed to start displaying a small-size right-handed display at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. Further, effect control CPU 120 sets the probable change state flag and the first KT state flag (step 001IWS062). If the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the second KT state flag (step 001IWS063).

  By executing the processing of steps 001IWS054 to 001IWS063, in this embodiment, the low probability / first KT state is controlled and the high probability / first KT state (that is, the first KT state A and the first KT state B). ), A background effect of displaying a common background image B can be executed. In addition, the background effect of displaying the common background image B may be executed not only at the time of the first hit but also during the right-hitting extended holiday period (that is, from the time of occurrence of the big hit to the time of shifting to the low probability / non-KT state). it can. With such a configuration, when the background image B is displayed, it can be recognized that the state is controlled to the first KT state. However, whether the state is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state, or Since it is difficult for the player to estimate which of the 1KT state A and the first KT state B is controlled, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game. It is to be noted that a plurality of types of common background images are provided, and it is suggested that there is a possibility of being controlled to the high probability state or a possibility of being controlled to the first KT state B depending on which background image is used. You may do so. Further, the background image is made different between when the state is controlled to the low probability / first KT state and when the state is controlled to the high probability / first KT state, and the control is performed in either the low probability state or the high probability state. Although it can be estimated whether the control is performed, it may be difficult to estimate which of the first KT state A and the first KT state B is being controlled.

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

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 120 executes processing for storing the received effect control command and setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 001IWS069). ). For example, when a variation pattern command is received, the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122, and a variation pattern command reception flag is set. Then, control goes to a step 138 IWS 611.

  Further, in the present characteristic part 001IW, the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) executes the demonstration display control process in the effect control process process (step S76), for example. FIG. 8-29 and FIG. 8-30 are flowcharts showing the demo display control process. In the demonstration display control process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received (step 138IWS4701), and if not, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4706. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal state (step 138 IWS 4702), and if not, the flow proceeds to step 138 IWS 4705. Specifically, if neither the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state nor the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state is set, it is determined that the state is the normal state.

  Whether or not the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received is determined, for example, by receiving the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command in the command analysis process (step S75). A flag indicating that the designated command has been received may be set, and in step 138IWS4701, it may be determined whether or not the flag is set.

  The first KT state flag and the second KT state flag are, for example, specified in the command analysis process (step S75) by a low-accuracy / first KT background designation command, a high-accuracy / first KT background designation command, and a high-accuracy / second KT background designation. Set when a command is received.

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

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

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

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

  Further, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command has been received (step 138IWS4801), and if not, shifts to step 138IWS4806. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the KT state (step 138IWS4802), and if not, the flow shifts to step 138IWS4805. Specifically, if any one of the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag is set, it is determined that the state is the KT state.

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

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

  Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second demonstration standby flag is set (step 138IWS4806). If it is set, the second special symbol change is started (step 138IWS4807). If Y) or not in the KT state (N in step 138IWS4808), the flow shifts to step 138IWS4812. As a result, when the second special symbol change is started or the KT state ends, the second demonstration display is not executed. Specifically, in step 138IWS4807, when a variation pattern command indicating the variation of the second special symbol is received, it is determined that the second special symbol variation has been started. In step 138 IWS4808, if neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag has been set, it is determined that the KT state has ended.

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

  After that, when the second demonstration is being displayed (Y in step 138IWS4813), the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the second special symbol (Y in step 138IWS4814) or ends the KT state (step S138IWS4814). 138IWS4815N), the second demonstration display ends (step 138IWS4816).

  FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step 138IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 138 IWS 811, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the variation pattern command has been received, effect control CPU 120 checks whether the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 138 IWS 812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if the state is not the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the variable display of the first special symbol. Is confirmed (step 138 IWS813). It should be noted that whether or not to execute the variation display of the first special symbol is determined, for example, by determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the first variation patterns # 01 to # 07. Can be determined by confirming whether If it is not to execute the variable display of the first special symbol (that is, to execute the variable display of the second special symbol), the process is terminated. If the variable display of the first special symbol is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138IWS815).

  If the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if the state is the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not to perform the variation display of the second special symbol. (Step 138IWS814). Note that whether or not to execute the variation display of the second special symbol is determined, for example, by determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the second variation patterns # 01 to # 32. Can be determined by confirming whether Unless the variation display of the second special symbol is performed (that is, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed), the process is terminated. When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138IWS816).

  By executing the processing of steps 138IWS812 to S815, in the characteristic portion 001IW, when the non-KT state is set, the decorative display on the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special symbol. When the display is in the KT state, the decorative display is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the second special symbol. In other words, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is not the KT state. , The display of the decoration design is not changed.

  FIG. 8-32 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, effect control CPU 120 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS920). In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of position), only the out-of-left design or the right-and-left decoration design in which the left-middle-right decoration pattern does not completely match is matched. The combination of out-of-reach symbols is determined. When the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 9R probability big hit), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are arranged in odd numbers is determined. Also, when the display result 3-7 designation command is received (when the 6R probability variable big hits A, B, C and 6R normal big hits A, B are determined), the decorative symbols on the left middle right are arranged in even numbers. Determine the combination of symbols. Also, when the display results 8 to 10 designation commands are received (when it is determined that the small hit), the combination of the decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is controlled to the KT state (step 138IWS921). Note that whether or not the KT state is controlled can be determined by checking the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag. If it is not controlled to the KT state, the process directly proceeds to step 138 IWS 933.

  In the case where the control is performed in the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 executes the probable change suggestion effect that indicates that the control is performed in the probable change state if the control is performed in the first KT state (Y in step 138IWS922). The determined change suggestion effect determination process is executed (step 138 IWS 923). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the transition effect that notifies the transition to the second KT state (ie, definitely informs the control to the first KT state A) when the variable display of the predetermined number of times ends. A transition effect determination process to be determined is executed (step 138IWS924). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used and a process table corresponding to the effect determined to be executed according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS925). Then, control goes to a step 138IWS934.

  In steps 138IWS923 and 138IWS924, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using an effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute a probable change effect or a transition effect, and performs a probability change effect or a transition effect. Is determined. FIG. 8-33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the probable change suggestion effect determination table and the transition effect determination table.

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, when the background image is switched to the background image B by the processing of steps 001IWS055 and 001IWS060 after the big hit game, the background image B in which only the sea is displayed without fish at first is displayed. By performing the suggestion effect and the transition effect, the background image B in which the fish is displayed step by step is displayed (see FIGS. 8-38). Specifically, the number of fish is 0 in the background image B of the first stage, the number of fish is 2 in the background image B of the second stage, and the number of fish is 4 in the background image B of the third stage. In the stage background image B, the number of fish is five.

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

  In this example, if the background image B is in the first stage (the number of fish is 0) and is controlled to the high probability state, as shown in the first probable change suggestion effect determination table in FIG. , It is decided to execute the probable change suggestion effect (moving to the second stage (the number of fish: 2)) with a probability of 30%, and if it is controlled to the low-probability state, the probabilistic change suggestion effect (10% probability) It is decided to carry out the second stage (go to the number of fish: 2). In addition, as shown in the second probable change suggestion effect determination table in FIG. 8-33 (B), if the background image B is controlled to the high probability state when the background image B is in the second stage (the number of fish: 2), %, It is decided to execute the probable change suggestion effect (moving to the third stage (the number of fish: 4)), and if it is controlled to the low-probability state, the probability change suggestion effect (3rd stage) is 5%. Step (number of fish: 4) is decided to be performed. Further, as shown in the second probable change suggestion effect determination table in FIG. 8-33 (B), when the background image B is controlled to the high probability state when the background image B is in the third stage (the number of fish: 4), If the decision is made to execute a probable change suggestion effect (moving to the fourth stage (the number of fish: 5)) with a probability of 0%, and if it is controlled to a low probability state, a probability change suggestion effect (0 Step (number of fish: 5).

  As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to (C), in the present example, the rate at which the probable change suggestion effect is executed is controlled when the state is controlled to the high probability state and when the state is controlled to the low probability state. different. Further, the ratio of executing the probable change suggestion effect differs depending on the stage of the background image B. Therefore, the occurrence frequency of the effect of increasing the number of fish and the speed at which the number of fish increases are different between when the fish is controlled to the high probability state and when the fish is controlled to the low probability state. In addition, the transition to the fourth stage (the number of fish: 5) is performed only in the high-probability state, so that the high-probability state is definitely notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the execution of the probable change effect and the increase pattern of fish. In addition, the mode of the probable change suggestion effect is not limited to the examples illustrated in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to (C), and the executed ratio may be different depending on the number of changes after the transition to the first KT state. . For example, in the low probability state, when the number of changes after shifting to the first KT state is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 20), the rate at which the stochastic change suggestion effect is executed is smaller than that in the high probability state. You may make it low.

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

  The feature section 001IW is configured to shift to the second KT state after the predetermined number of times (50 or 100 times) of the variable display in the first KT state A, but the shift effect is executed in the first KT state A. However, if a normal jackpot occurs before the end of the predetermined change display, the benefit of shifting to the second KT state cannot be obtained, and the interest may be significantly reduced. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-33, when the first KT state is controlled, the execution ratio of the transition effect is reduced, and the execution ratio of the certainty suggestion effect is higher than that of the transition effect. I have. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the probable change suggestion effect and the transition effect. Note that, for example, the transition effect is not limited to the mode shown in the present example, and may be performed only when the change display is the predetermined (50 or 100) times of the change display from the first KT state A to the second KT state. May be configured. Further, the rate at which the transition effect is executed may be different depending on the remaining number of times to the predetermined number (50 or 100 times) (for example, the smaller the remaining number, the higher the execution rate). Also, the transition effect may not be an effect that definitively reports that the transition effect is controlled to the first KT state, but may be an effect that indicates the possibility of being controlled to the first KT state. Further, the execution frequency of the notice effect may be different before and after the transition effect is executed, or the content of the notice effect may be different. For example, before the transition effect is executed, a notice effect that actively announces that it is preferable to be a big hit is executed, and after the transition effect is executed, it is denied that the big hit is not preferable. A notice effect may be executed to give an advance notice.

  In the present characteristic unit 001IW, a background effect of displaying a common background image B is executed between when the first KT state A is controlled and when the second KT state is controlled, and the first KT state A and the first KT state are displayed. Although it is configured such that it is difficult for the player to estimate which of the states is controlled to the state B, the state is controlled to the first KT state A when the player is controlled to the first KT state A or the first KT state B. A transition condition suggestion effect may be executed to indicate the possibility of the transition to the second KT state and the transition condition for transition to the second KT state (that is, the number of changes in transition to the second KT state). In the transition condition suggestion effect, for example, a transition condition suggestion image including the character “if it fluctuates 50 times” or a transition condition suggestion image including the character “if it fluctuates 100 times ...” is displayed on the image display device 5. However, it may be suggested that the state is controlled to the first KT state A or a transition condition for transition to the second KT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of the transition condition, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the present characteristic unit 001IW, a step 138IWS935 and a variable display effect process (step S172), which will be described later, are executed in accordance with the process table selected in step 138IWS925. Is done. In addition, in this feature part 001IW, it is configured to determine whether or not to perform the probable change suggestion effect and the transition effect in steps 138IWS923 and 138IWS924. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The scenario is to determine whether to increase the number of fish by performing the probable change effect at the stage (number of fluctuations) (or to definitely notify the state of probable change), or at which stage (the number of fluctuations) to execute the transition effect. May be determined, and a probable change suggestion effect or a transition effect may be executed based on the determined scenario. In this case, if the jackpot is reached before reaching the number of times of variation, which is the execution timing of the probable change effect or the transition effect, depending on the scenario, the scenario is discarded.

  If the state is not controlled to the first KT state (N in step 138IWS922), that is, if the state is controlled to the second KT state, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a small hit variation is present (step 138IWS926). If it is not a small hit variation, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS932). Then, control goes to a step 138IWS934.

  If it is a small hit change (Y in step 138IWS926), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the open effect in the common mode in the execution period of the small hit change and the interval period in the small hit game state (step 138IWS927). ), And sets an opening effect execution flag (step 138IWS928). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a change pattern of the decorative symbol to be used and a process table corresponding to the open effect determined to be executed according to the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command (step 138IWS929). Then, control goes to a step 138IWS934.

  In the present characteristic part 001IW, an opening effect image for displaying the opening effect image during the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed by executing the step 138IWS935 and the variable display effect process (step S172), which will be described later, according to the process table selected in the step 138IWS929. (Refer to FIG. 8-36 (1)). Also, by setting the opening effect execution flag in step 138IWS928, control for displaying an opening effect image is performed in the small hitting effect process described later, and the opening effect is also provided during the small hitting game (see FIG. 8-36 (3) ) Is performed.

  The present feature unit 001IW is configured such that the opening effect is executed in the second KT state by the processing of steps 138IWS926 to 138IWS929 (that is, the opening effect is not executed in the first KT state). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the game is controlled to the second KT state. Further, the opening effect is executed only in the case of the small hit change, and the opening effect is not executed in the case of the big hit change. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the consistency of the effects, and to pay attention to the fact that a big hit is a big hit in the case of a big hit change, thereby improving the entertainment interest of the game. In addition, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol may be lost in a 2nd KT state. In the case of such a configuration, the opening effect is not executed during the execution of the loss variation of the second special symbol in the second KT state. Further, in the case where the second special symbol loses its change in the second KT state, the value of the opening number counter may not be added or may be reset.

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

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

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

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

  If the opening effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the opening effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, as shown in FIG. ) Is controlled (step 001IWS103) to display the opening effect image 001IW200) including the characters "OPEN!" Note that the closing timing and opening timing of the special winning opening can be determined based on the display result specifying command capable of specifying the small hit type (that is, the opening pattern of the special winning opening) and the small hit start specifying command. . For example, when the display result designation command indicating the small hit B is received, the special winning opening is opened at the timing when the small hit start designation command is received, and is closed after the opening period of 0.5 seconds, It can be determined that the open state is set again after the 1.8-second interval period and the closed state is set after the 0.5-second open period.

  If it is the timing to open the special winning opening (Y in step 001IWS104), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the opening number counter for counting the number of times the special winning opening is opened (step 001IWS105), and opens the special opening. Control is performed to delete the effect image and display the value of the release counter on the image display device 5 (step 001IWS106). If the value of the opening counter is a predetermined value (for example, 50) (Y in step 001IWS107), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of times the special winning opening has been opened reaches the predetermined number (50 in this example). Is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 001IWS108). For example, if the value of the opening number counter is 50, the second arrival emphasis notification effect of displaying "50 times opening" as the image reaching the predetermined number of times is executed. Since the number of times the special winning opening has been opened in the KT state is displayed by the processing of steps S001IWS105 to S001IWS106, attention can be paid to the fact that the special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, thereby improving the gaming interest. Can be. Further, by the processing of step S001IWS108, it is possible to give a special feeling that the number of times of opening of the special winning opening has reached a predetermined number, and to pay attention to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be. The release counter may be reset at the end of the period controlled in the second KT state, or reset at the transition to the normal state (that is, from the second KT state to the first KT state). The value of the opening number counter is maintained even after shifting.)

  FIG. 8-35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the fluctuation period of the second special symbol and the opening and closing period of the special winning opening during the small hit game. FIG. 8-35 (A) shows the fluctuation period of the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit A and the opening / closing period of the special winning opening during the small hit game, and FIG. FIG. 8-35 (C) shows the fluctuation period of the second special symbol and the opening / closing period of the special winning opening during the small hit game, and FIG. This is the opening and closing period of the special winning opening inside.

  In the feature part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-35, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds, the symbol determination time is 0.2 seconds, and the time before the special winning opening opening process is 0.1 seconds. is there. Further, the interval period in which the special winning opening during the small hitting game is closed is 1.8 seconds. That is, the period from the start of the change of the second special symbol to the opening of the special winning opening and the interval period during the small hit game are 1.8 seconds, which are the same and correspond to each other. Then, when the opening effect is executed, an opening effect image in a common mode is displayed during a period from the start of the change of the second special symbol to the opening of the special winning opening and an interval period during the small hitting game. You. Further, during the opening period of the special winning opening during the small hit game, the opening effect image is deleted. With such a configuration, the opening effect can be executed with a good tempo (that is, the opening effect image in the common mode can be displayed with a good tempo), and the entertainment of the game can be improved. In the characteristic part 001IW, the period from the start of the change of the second special symbol to the opening of the special winning opening and the interval period during the small hitting game are both 1.8 seconds in length. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and if it is configured to have a length that is close to some extent (for example, the difference is less than 1 second), it is necessary to execute the opening effect at a good tempo (that is, open in a common mode). The effect image can be displayed at a good tempo), and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode of the effect executed in the present feature unit 001IW. First, the effect of the open effect will be described. FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram for describing an effect mode of the open effect. In FIG. 8-36, the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3),. The timings (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) in FIG. 8-36 correspond to the timings (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) in FIG. Corresponding.

  When in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (1), the image display device 5 displays a small hit continuous number display indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state. In the second KT state, a small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 indicating the number of prize balls generated during a period in which the small hits continuously occur is displayed. In addition, an opening number image indicating the number of times the special winning opening is opened in the second KT state is displayed. In this example, it is assumed that a small hit has occurred 19 times after the 9R certain variable big hit has occurred and the state has been shifted to the second KT state, and as shown in FIG. A case where a character display 001 IW 210 such as “19th” is displayed as the number display 1 is shown. Also, based on the fact that 980 prize balls have been obtained by the occurrence of 19 small hits, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (1), a small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 such as "980 pt" or the like. Character display 001IW207 is displayed. In addition, an opening number image 001IW201 such as “opening number 49” indicating that the number of opening of the special winning opening in the second KT state is 49 is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (1), when the variation display of the decorative symbol serving as the small hit B is started on the image display device 5, the open effect image 001IW200 including the character “OPEN!” Is displayed. Is done. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (2), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the special winning opening is controlled to the open state, the small hit continuous number display is updated to “20th”, and The number of times of opening 001IW201 (“number of times of opening 50”) corresponding to the value of the number of times of opening counter is displayed. Here, based on the fact that the value of the release number counter has reached 50, a second reaching enhancement notification effect of displaying “50 times of opening” as the predetermined number of times image 001IW208 is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (2), when one game ball wins in the special winning opening and ten prize balls are paid out, the effect image 001IW202 including the characters “GET!” Is displayed. At the same time, the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is updated to “990 pt”.

  Next, in the interval period in which the special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (3), the opening effect image 001IW200 including the character “OPEN!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. You. Then, when the special winning opening is controlled to the open state again, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (4), the open count 001IW201 (“open count 51”) corresponding to the value of the open count counter is displayed. Here, when one game ball wins in the special winning opening and ten prize balls are paid out, the effect image 001IW202 including the characters “GET!” Is displayed, and the number of continuous small prize balls is displayed. 1 is updated to “1000 pt”. Then, based on the fact that the number of prize balls generated by the small hits has reached 1000 during the period in which the small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state, the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 is set to “1000OVER”. Is displayed. The first reaching emphasis notification effect of displaying the character display 001IW209 of "" is executed.

  Next, when the small hitting game is completed and the variable display of the decorative pattern that becomes a new small hit is started, as shown in FIG. The opening effect image 001IW200 including is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-36, according to the opening effect of the present feature unit 001IW, the opening effect without making the player conscious of the execution period of the variable display and the control of the small hitting game state. Can be executed, so that the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.
In the example shown in FIGS. 8 to 36, the opening effect image is erased during the opening period of the special winning opening during the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The opening effect image may be continuously displayed during the opening period, and a new opening effect image may be displayed in a superimposed manner each time the small hit variation period or the interval period during the small hit game is reached.

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

  In the characteristic portion 001IW, a normal background image A is displayed on the image display device 5 when the low probability / low base state is controlled as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (B), when the state is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, and when the state is controlled to the high probability / first KT state (that is, the first KT state A and the first KT state B are included). Background image B (a background image in which a school of fish 001IW205 is swimming in the sea. In this example, a background image in which only the sea is displayed at the beginning of the background image switching) B is displayed, and a probable change suggestion effect or a transition effect is executed, whereby a background image B in a mode in which a fish is added is displayed). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), when the state is controlled to the high probability / second KT state, the background image C (a background image in which the rocket 001IW207 flies toward the moon 001IW206 in outer space) Is displayed.

  Next, the probable change suggestion effect and the transition effect will be described. FIG. 8-38 is an explanatory diagram for describing the effect form of the probable change suggestion effect and the transition effect.

  In the present characteristic unit 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (A), when controlled to the first KT state, the background image B common to the image display device 5 (the first stage of the mode in which only the sea is displayed). The background image B) is displayed. Here, when the probable change suggestion effect (transition from the first stage to the second stage) is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (B), display control for increasing the number of two fish 001IW205 is performed. When the probable change suggestion effect (transition from the second stage to the third stage) is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (C), two more fish 001IW205 increase, and a total of four fish The displayed display is controlled. Then, when the probable change suggestion effect (transition from the third stage to the fourth stage) is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (D), one more fish 001IW205 increases, and a total of five fish The displayed display control is performed, and the high probability state is definitely notified.

  Further, when the transition effect is executed in the case where the 6R probability variation big hit A (or the 6R probability variation big hit B) has occurred last time and the state is controlled to the first KT state A, as shown in FIG. Display control is performed so that the fish 001IW205a in a specific mode (shaded pattern in the example shown in FIGS. 8 to 38) appears. In this example, in the fluctuation display immediately before shifting to the second KT state, the ratio of executing the shift effect is high (see FIGS. 8-33 (D) and (E)). By such an effect, the fact that the control is performed in the first KT state A (that is, the transition to the second KT state after the end of the predetermined number of changes) is definitely notified.

  In the feature section 001IW, when the background image is switched to the background image B by the processing of Step 001IWS055 and Step 001IWS060 after the big hit game, the background image B is displayed, in which only the sea is displayed without fish at first. By performing the probable change suggestion effect or the transition effect, the background image B in a mode in which the fish is displayed in a stepwise manner is displayed (see FIG. 8-38). In the image B, a predetermined number (five in this example) of fish is displayed in principle, and the number of fish is temporarily increased only during the fluctuation display of the decorative pattern for which the probable change effect is executed. Is also good.

  The configuration shown by the feature portion 001IW may be configured to be applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured to change a jackpot winning probability (payout rate) according to a set value. FIG. 8-39 is an explanatory diagram for describing a case where the setting value is changeable. Among them, FIG. 8-39 (A) shows the winning probability of the big hit and the winning probability of the small hit for each set value in the non-probable change state (low-probability state). FIG. 8-39 (B) shows the winning probability of a big hit and the winning probability of a small hit for each set value in the probable change state (high probability state). Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8 to 39, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in six stages of setting values “1” to “6”. It is to be noted that the present invention is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in six stages, but may be configured such that the setting can be changed in two to five stages, or the configuration can be changed in seven or more stages.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), in the non-probable change state (low probability state), the setting value “1” is the lowest as the jackpot probability “205/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and the case of the set value “6” is the largest hit probability “255/65536”. High, making it the most advantageous setting for the player. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), the winning probability of the big hit is 10 times as large as the probability change state (high probability state) compared to the non-probability change state (low probability state). In the case of the value “1”, the jackpot probability is “2050/65536”, which is the lowest, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and the case of the set value “6” is the largest hit probability “2550/65536”. High, making it the most advantageous setting for the player.

  On the other hand, as for small hits, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (A) and (B), regardless of which of the set values “1” to “6”, the non-probable state (low probability) State) or the probability change state (high probability state), the small hit probability is constant at "62986/65536". In this way, even when the big hit probability is made different according to the set value while the small hit probability is made constant, as shown in FIGS. May be made different for the set values “1” to “6” so that the number of determination values for each set value matches. With such a configuration, since the small hit probability is constant irrespective of the set value, it is possible to suppress the gambling property from becoming excessively high. In FIGS. 8-39 (A) and (B), the small-hit probability is made to be the same in the probability-change state (high-probability state) and in the non-probability-change state (low-probability state), and the probability of deviation is different. In the (high-probability state), the small-hit probability may be made lower than that in the non-probability-variable state (low-probability state) by the increase of the big-hit probability with respect to the non-probable-variation state (low-probability state), and the outlier probability may be matched. Furthermore, even if the set values are different values, for example, “1” and “2”, the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched. Thereby, in a gaming machine having substantially less than six possible setting stages or a gaming machine having no difference in advantage due to the setting change function, a gaming machine of a type having a six-stage setting change function and a hardware / software configuration Can be shared, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Note that the determination value is not limited to the examples illustrated in FIGS. 8-39 (A) and (B), and the determination value may be set so that the value may be out of order when the set value is “6”. By doing so, there is a case where all the setting values are shifted, so that it is possible to increase the difficulty of the setting guess by the player and to enhance the interest.

  In addition, when the configuration shown by this characteristic portion 001IW is applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured to change a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) according to a set value, during the change display, during the big hit game During at least one of the small hit games, a setting suggestion effect indicating the set value may be executed. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed only when the KT state (or the second KT state) is controlled. As a setting suggestion effect, for example, a setting suggestion effect during a change display executed during a change display, a setting suggestion effect during a big hit executed during a big hit game, a setting suggestion effect during a small hit game executed during a small hit game Alternatively, it may be possible to perform the execution in a plurality of types of effect modes each having a different suggestion reliability, or the reliability of the suggestion may be different for each type of setting suggestion effect. Further, the execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect may be settable. For example, the administrator of the gaming machine may be able to change the setting so that some or all of the setting suggestion effects are not executed or the execution ratio is reduced (or increased). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and a setting related to a setting suggestion effect is made by operating an operating means such as a push button 31B or a switch provided inside the gaming machine (operable only by an administrator). May be changed.

  As described above, a configuration for solving the following problem is disclosed in the present characteristic unit 001IW. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, a small hit game) in which a variable device (for example, a first big winning opening or a second big winning opening) can enter. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-086642 discloses that a special state is controlled in response to a variable display with a small hit.

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

  In order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving amusement in gaming, the following features (A1) to (A7) are disclosed in the feature section 001IW.

(Means A1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a special state (for example, the variable device can be entered). Special state control means that can be controlled in a small hitting game state). In the special state, the variable device can be controlled to enter a plurality of times (for example, 1 to 3 times), and a variable display execution period (for example, , Fluctuating time, symbol confirmation time, and special winning opening opening pre-processing time), and a specific period (for example, from the time when the variable device is controlled to the difficult-to-enter state in the special state to the time when the variable device is again controlled to enter the state. , Interval period) and a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in a common mode (for example, an open effect displaying a common open effect image; see FIGS. 8-35 and 8-36). It is characterized in. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the specific effect without making the player aware that the variable display is in the execution period and that the display is being controlled to the special state. Can be.

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

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

(Means A4) In any one of the means A1 to A3, a counting means for counting the number of times the variable device has been controlled to be in an accessible state in the special state (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS105); A counting effect executing means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS106) capable of executing a counting effect corresponding to the count value counted by the counting means may be provided. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the fact that the variable device is controlled to be in a state in which the variable device can enter in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means A5) In any one of the means A1 to A4, a counting means for counting the number of times the variable device is controlled to be able to enter in the special state (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS105); In response to the count value counted by the counting means becoming a predetermined value, a predetermined effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS108) capable of executing a predetermined effect is provided. Is also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the variable device is controlled to be in a state in which the variable device can enter in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to A5, the special state control means can control any of a plurality of types of special states (for example, small hit A, small hit B, and small hit C). The number of times that the variable device is controlled to be in an accessible state differs depending on which of the special states is controlled (for example, the small hit A is opened three times, the small hit B is opened twice, the small hit C). Is released once). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

(Means A7) In any one of the means A1 to A6, the execution period of the variable display is different between when the opportunity to be controlled to the special state and when to be controlled to the advantageous state (FIG. 8-4). The specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect during the execution period of the variable display that triggers the control to be in the advantageous state (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S138IWS926). According to such a configuration, it is possible to achieve consistency of the effect, and to pay attention to the fact that the effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state.

  In addition, a configuration for solving the following problem is disclosed in the characteristic portion 001IW. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, a small hit RUSH) in which the frequency of controlling the special state (small hit gaming state) is higher than the normal state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127 discloses that when a variable number of display operations is performed a specified number of times in a probable mode in which a high probability state and a time saving state are set, a transition to a small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit occurs with high frequency is performed. Are listed.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, it is clear that in the probable change mode, the display is shifted to the small hit RUSH mode by performing the variable number of display operations of the specified number of times. Can not be improved.

  In order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving amusement in gaming, the following features (B1) to (B8) are disclosed in the characteristic portion 001IW.

(Means B1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state, and a special state (for example, the variable device can be entered). Special state control means that can be controlled to a small hitting game state) and special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state) that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the normal state. Includes a first special state (for example, a first KT state) and a second special state (for example, a second KT state) that is more advantageous than the first special state, and the first special state is that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that does not shift to the second special state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. 1KT state B) It is possible to execute a common special effect (for example, a background effect displaying a common background image B) when the image is controlled to the advantageous first special state and when the image is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. A special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS060) is further provided. According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the advantageous first special state and the disadvantageous first special state is being controlled, so that the gaming interest is improved. be able to.

(Means B2) In the means B1, an advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). Specific state control means which can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a high probability state), wherein the special effect execution means is controlled to a disadvantageous first special state and is controlled to a specific state; It is possible to execute a common special effect (for example, a background effect for displaying a common background image B) between the time when the effect is controlled to the special state and the time when the effect is controlled to the non-specific state (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is used). Steps S001IWS055 and S001IWS060). According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the specific state and the non-specific state is being controlled, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means B3) In the means B1 or the means B2, a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, 50 or 100 fluctuations, see FIGS. 8 to 20) having different eases may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

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

(Means B5) In any one of the means B1 to B4, a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) which is provided on the upstream side of the variable device and can change between an approachable state and a difficult-to-enter state. And a predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) in which the variable starting device is more easily controlled to enter the state than a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state). The second special state may be controlled when the state is controlled to the first special state, and the state may be controlled to the second special state when the state is controlled to the non-predetermined state (for example, see FIGS. 8-20). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

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

(Means B7) In any one of the means B1 to B6, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) indicating the type of the predetermined condition may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the predetermined condition, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

(Means B8) Any of the means B1 to B7 may be provided with a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) indicating that it is controlled to a specific state. Good. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the game is being controlled to the specific state, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a configuration for solving the following problem is disclosed in the characteristic portion 001IW. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be controllable to a special state (for example, a small hit RUSH) in which the frequency of controlling the special state (small hit gaming state) is higher than the normal state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127 discloses that when a variable number of display operations is performed a specified number of times in a probable mode in which a high probability state and a time saving state are set, a transition to a small hit RUSH mode in which a small hit occurs with high frequency is performed. Are listed.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, it is clear that in the probable change mode, the display is shifted to the small hit RUSH mode by performing the variable number of display operations of the specified number of times. Can not be improved.

  In order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving gaming interest, the following features (C1) to (C9) are disclosed in the feature section 001IW.

(Means C1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player, and can be changed between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state. Variable device (for example, special variable winning ball device 17), special state control means that can control the variable device into a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) in which it can enter, and a special state than the normal state Special state control means capable of controlling a special state (for example, a KT state) that is frequently controlled, wherein the special state is a first special state (for example, a first KT state) and more advantageous than the first special state The first special state includes an advantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state A) that shifts to the second special state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. ) And prescribed conditions A specific state that includes a disadvantageous first special state (for example, the first KT state B) that does not shift to the second special state based on the establishment, and is more easily controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). (For example, a high-probability state), a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a probable change suggestion effect) that indicates that the control is controlled to a high-probability state, and a corresponding effect (for example, And a corresponding effect execution means capable of executing a transition effect), wherein a rate at which the special effect is executed and a rate at which the corresponding effect is executed are different from each other when controlled to the first special state (for example, (See FIGS. 8-33). According to such a configuration, while being controlled to the first special state, attention can be paid to whether or not to shift to the second special state, and the special effect and the corresponding effect can be suitably executed. Can improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  (Means C2) In the gaming machine of means C1, when the first special state is controlled, the special effect may be executed more frequently than the corresponding effect (for example, see FIG. 8-33). Good. According to such a configuration, the special effect and the corresponding effect can be suitably executed, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

  (Means C3) In the gaming machine of the means C1 or the means C2, a common special effect (for example, a common background) is performed when the game machine is controlled to the advantageous first special state and when the game machine is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. A special effect execution unit (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S001IWS060) that can execute the background effect for displaying the image B) may be provided. According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the advantageous first special state and the disadvantageous first special state is being controlled, so that the gaming interest is improved. be able to.

  (Means C4) In the gaming machine of means C3, the special effect execution means is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and is controlled to the specific state, and is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state and is controlled to the non-specific state. , A common special effect (for example, a background effect displaying the common background image B) can be executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S001IWS055 and S001IWS060). It may be. According to such a configuration, when the special effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to guess which of the specific state and the non-specific state is being controlled, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (Means C5) The gaming machine according to any one of the means C1 to the means C4 may have a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, 50 or 100 fluctuations; see FIG. 8-20) having different eases to be established. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

  (Means C6) In any of the gaming machines from means C1 to means C5, there is provided an advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). The state control means may be configured to be controllable to the second special state triggered by being controlled to a specific advantageous state (for example, 9R probable big hit) among a plurality of types of advantageous states. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (Means C7) In any of the gaming machines of means C1 to C6, a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) provided upstream of the variable device and capable of changing between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state. And a predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a high base state) in which the variable starting device is more easily controlled to enter the state than a non-predetermined state (for example, a low base state). The first special state may be controlled when the operation is performed, and the second special state may be controlled when the state is controlled to the non-predetermined state (for example, see FIGS. 8 to 20). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of the game and improve the entertainment of the game.

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

  (Means C9) In any of the gaming machines from means C1 to means C8, a suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a transition condition suggestion effect) indicating a type of the predetermined condition may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the type of the predetermined condition, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming 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 17 ... Special variable winning prize ball device 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate Switches 22A, 22B ... Starting port switch 23 ... First count switch 24 ... Second count switch 30 ... Hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passing gate 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101 121… ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A variable device that can be changed between an accessible state and a difficult-to-enter state,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state in which the variable device can enter,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the normal state,
The special state includes a first special state and a second special state that is more advantageous than the first special state,
The first special state is an advantageous first special state that shifts to the second special state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a disadvantage is that the second special state is not shifted based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. A first special state,
A special effect execution means capable of executing a common special effect when the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous first special state and when the vehicle is controlled to the disadvantageous first special state. Machine.

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